Quake Live

Quake Live

AppID: 282440
id Software
Bethesda Softworks
Sep 17, 2014

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

541.7K

Total Reviews

15.5K

Net Revenue

$1,950,029

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$5,411,533
Regional Pricing (15%)-$811,730
Discounts (25%)-$1,149,951
Est. Refunds (5%)-$172,493
Steam Fee (30%)-$983,208
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$344,123
Net Revenue (Est.)$1,950,029

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 Quake Live generated?

Since its release, Quake Live is estimated to have generated approximately $5,411,533 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 $1,950,029.

How many copies has Quake Live sold?

We estimate Quake Live has sold approximately 541.7K copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $5,411,533 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Quake Live use?

Quake Live was developed using the id Tech 3 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Quake Live?

The estimated development cost for Quake Live was around $1 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Quake Live?

The development team size for Quake Live varied throughout development:

  • Small team (5-10 developers) - 2008-2010 (Initial Development)
  • 2-5 developers - 2010-2014 (Post-Launch Maintenance)
  • 1-2 developers (part-time maintenance) - 2014-Present (Maintenance Mode)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
87% Positive 13% Negative

Positive

13.4K

Negative

2.1K

Game Information

Game Engine

id Tech 3

Genres

Action

Production Cost

Quake Live (2008-2010)

$1 million

Team Size

2008-2010 (Initial Development)

Small team (5-10 developers)

2010-2014 (Post-Launch Maintenance)

2-5 developers

2014-Present (Maintenance Mode)

1-2 developers (part-time maintenance)

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025