Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

AppID: 3590
Developer: PopCap Games, Inc.
May 5, 2009

Current Price

$4.99

Estimated Owners

5.0M

Total Reviews

142.9K

Net Revenue

$8,993,289

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$24,957,310
Regional Pricing (15%)-$3,743,597
Discounts (25%)-$5,303,428
Est. Refunds (5%)-$795,514
Steam Fee (30%)-$4,534,431
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,587,051
Net Revenue (Est.)$8,993,289

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition generated?

Since its release, Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition is estimated to have generated approximately $24,957,310 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $8,993,289.

How many copies has Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition sold?

We estimate Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition has sold approximately 5.0M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $24,957,310 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition use?

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition was developed using the PopCap Games Framework game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

The estimated development cost for Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition was around $1.5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition was developed by a team of Small team (exact number not publicly disclosed) 2009.

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
98% Positive 2% Negative

Positive

139.5K

Negative

3.4K

Game Information

Game Engine

PopCap Games Framework

Genres

Production Cost

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition (2009)

$1.5 million

Team Size

2009

Small team (exact number not publicly disclosed)

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 142.9K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 5.0M
Average Price $4.99
Gross Revenue $24,957,310

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$3,743,597
Discounts (25%) -$5,303,428
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$795,514
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$4,534,431
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$1,587,051
Net Revenue $8,993,289

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 139.5K (98%)
Negative Reviews 3.4K (2%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 142.9K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 98%

Game Details

Full Name

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

Steam App ID

3590

Type

Game

Developers

PopCap Games, Inc.

Publishers

PopCap Games, Inc., Electronic Arts

Release Date

May 5, 2009

Additional Details

Game Engine

PopCap Games Framework

Genres

Age Ratings

ESRB e10
PEGI 12

Production Cost

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition (2009)

$1.5 million

Team Size

2009

Small team (exact number not publicly disclosed)