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Psychonauts

Psychonauts

AppID: 3830
Oct 11, 2006

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

643.2K

Total Reviews

18.4K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$2,315,541

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$6,425,868
Regional Pricing (15%)-$963,880
Discounts (25%)-$1,365,497
Est. Refunds (5%)-$204,825
Steam Fee (30%)-$1,167,500
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$408,625
Net Revenue (Est.)$2,315,541

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 Psychonauts generated?

Since its release, Psychonauts is estimated to have generated approximately $6,425,868 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 17, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $2,315,541.

How many copies has Psychonauts sold?

We estimate Psychonauts has sold approximately 643.2K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 17, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $6,425,868 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Psychonauts use?

Psychonauts was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Psychonauts?

The estimated development cost for Psychonauts was around $11.5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Psychonauts?

The development team size for Psychonauts varied throughout development:

  • Around 20–30 developers - 2000–2004 (Psychonauts 1 development)
  • Around 65–100 team members at peak - 2015–2019 (Psychonauts 2 development)
  • Approximately 100 developers - 2021 (Psychonauts 2 launch)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
95% Positive 5% Negative

Positive

17.5K

Negative

919

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Genres

Production Cost

Psychonauts (2005)

$11.5 million

Psychonauts 2 (2021)

~$20 million (estimated)

Team Size

2000–2004 (Psychonauts 1 development)

Around 20–30 developers

2015–2019 (Psychonauts 2 development)

Around 65–100 team members at peak

2021 (Psychonauts 2 launch)

Approximately 100 developers

Last updated: Nov 17, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 18.4K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 643.2K
Current price (USD) $9.99
Gross Revenue $6,425,868

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$963,880
Discounts (25%) -$1,365,497
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$204,825
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$1,167,500
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$408,625
Net Revenue $2,315,541

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 17.5K (95%)
Negative Reviews 919 (5%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 18.4K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 95%

Game Details

Full Name

Psychonauts

Steam App ID

3830

Type

Game

Developers

Double Fine Productions

Publishers

Double Fine Productions

Release Date

Oct 11, 2006

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB t

Production Cost

Psychonauts (2005)

$11.5 million

Psychonauts 2 (2021)

~$20 million (estimated)

Team Size

2000–2004 (Psychonauts 1 development)

Around 20–30 developers

2015–2019 (Psychonauts 2 development)

Around 65–100 team members at peak

2021 (Psychonauts 2 launch)

Approximately 100 developers