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POSTAL 2

POSTAL 2

AppID: 223470
Nov 2, 2012

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

4.2M

Total Reviews

120.1K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$15,127,750

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$41,981,077
Regional Pricing (15%)-$6,297,162
Discounts (25%)-$8,920,979
Est. Refunds (5%)-$1,338,147
Steam Fee (30%)-$7,627,437
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$2,669,603
Net Revenue (Est.)$15,127,750

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Supporting answers and recent review samples

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has POSTAL 2 generated?

Since its release, POSTAL 2 is estimated to have generated approximately $41,981,077 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $15,127,750.

How many copies has POSTAL 2 sold?

We estimate POSTAL 2 has sold approximately 4.2M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $41,981,077 in gross revenue.

What game engine does POSTAL 2 use?

POSTAL 2 was developed using the Unreal Engine 2 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop POSTAL 2?

The estimated development cost for POSTAL 2 was around $250,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on POSTAL 2?

The development team size for POSTAL 2 varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 10-15 developers - 2003 (Initial Release)
  • 5-10 developers - 2013-2015 (Paradise Lost Expansion)
  • 1-3 developers - 2016-Present (Maintenance & Updates)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
97% Positive 3% Negative

Positive

116.4K

Negative

3.7K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 2

Production Cost

POSTAL 2 (2003)

$250,000

Team Size

2003 (Initial Release)

Approximately 10-15 developers

2013-2015 (Paradise Lost Expansion)

5-10 developers

2016-Present (Maintenance & Updates)

1-3 developers

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 120.1K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 4.2M
Current price (USD) $9.99
Gross Revenue $41,981,077

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$6,297,162
Discounts (25%) -$8,920,979
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$1,338,147
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$7,627,437
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$2,669,603
Net Revenue $15,127,750

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 116.4K (97%)
Negative Reviews 3.7K (3%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 120.1K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 97%

Game Details

Full Name

POSTAL 2

Steam App ID

223470

Type

Game

Developers

Running With Scissors

Publishers

Running With Scissors

Release Date

Nov 2, 2012

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unreal Engine 2

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI Not Rated

Production Cost

POSTAL 2 (2003)

$250,000

Team Size

2003 (Initial Release)

Approximately 10-15 developers

2013-2015 (Paradise Lost Expansion)

5-10 developers

2016-Present (Maintenance & Updates)

1-3 developers