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Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

AppID: 70400
Developer: EasyGameStation
Publisher: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Sep 10, 2010

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

257.5K

Total Reviews

7.4K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$1,855,075

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$5,148,025
Regional Pricing (15%)-$772,204
Discounts (25%)-$1,093,955
Est. Refunds (5%)-$164,093
Steam Fee (30%)-$935,332
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$327,366
Net Revenue (Est.)$1,855,075

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 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale generated?

Since its release, Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale is estimated to have generated approximately $5,148,025 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 22, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $1,855,075.

How many copies has Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale sold?

We estimate Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale has sold approximately 257.5K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 22, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $5,148,025 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale use?

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale?

The estimated development cost for Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale?

The development team size for Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale varied throughout development:

  • Very small team, often cited as 3 people (doujin circle) - Original Development (2007-2008)
  • Unknown, likely the core 3 members plus localization staff - Post-Release / Localization

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
96% Positive 4% Negative

Positive

7.1K

Negative

290

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Genres

Production Cost

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale (Original PC Release 2007)

Unknown

Team Size

Original Development (2007-2008)

Very small team, often cited as 3 people (doujin circle)

Post-Release / Localization

Unknown, likely the core 3 members plus localization staff

Last updated: Nov 22, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 7.4K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 257.5K
Current price (USD) $19.99
Gross Revenue $5,148,025

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$772,204
Discounts (25%) -$1,093,955
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$164,093
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$935,332
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$327,366
Net Revenue $1,855,075

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 7.1K (96%)
Negative Reviews 290 (4%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 7.4K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 96%

Game Details

Full Name

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

Steam App ID

70400

Type

Game

Developers

EasyGameStation

Publishers

Carpe Fulgur LLC

Release Date

Sep 10, 2010

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale (Original PC Release 2007)

Unknown

Team Size

Original Development (2007-2008)

Very small team, often cited as 3 people (doujin circle)

Post-Release / Localization

Unknown, likely the core 3 members plus localization staff