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Red Faction

Red Faction

AppID: 20530
Developer: Volition
Publisher: Deep Silver
Aug 5, 2009

Current Price

$9.99

Estimated Owners

100.4K

Total Reviews

2.9K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$361,354

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$1,002,796
Regional Pricing (15%)-$150,419
Discounts (25%)-$213,094
Est. Refunds (5%)-$31,964
Steam Fee (30%)-$182,196
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$63,768
Net Revenue (Est.)$361,354

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 Red Faction generated?

Since its release, Red Faction is estimated to have generated approximately $1,002,796 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 20, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $361,354.

How many copies has Red Faction sold?

We estimate Red Faction has sold approximately 100.4K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 20, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $1,002,796 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Red Faction use?

Red Faction was developed using the Proprietary Engine (Volition's Engine) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Red Faction?

The estimated development cost for Red Faction was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Red Faction?

The development team size for Red Faction varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 20 people - Around 2000 (Development of Red Faction)
  • Around 30 people - Around 2001 (Development of Red Faction II)
  • The studio grew significantly after Red Faction II, but specific numbers for the original Red Faction team are small. - Around 2004 (Development of Red Faction: Guerrilla was later, but Volition's size grew)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
86% Positive 14% Negative

Positive

2.5K

Negative

398

Game Information

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine (Volition's Engine)

Genres

Production Cost

Red Faction (2001)

Unknown

Team Size

Around 2000 (Development of Red Faction)

Approximately 20 people

Around 2001 (Development of Red Faction II)

Around 30 people

Around 2004 (Development of Red Faction: Guerrilla was later, but Volition's size grew)

The studio grew significantly after Red Faction II, but specific numbers for the original Red Faction team are small.

Last updated: Nov 20, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 2.9K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 100.4K
Current price (USD) $9.99
Gross Revenue $1,002,796

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$150,419
Discounts (25%) -$213,094
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$31,964
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$182,196
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$63,768
Net Revenue $361,354

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 2.5K (86%)
Negative Reviews 398 (14%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 2.9K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 86%

Game Details

Full Name

Red Faction

Steam App ID

20530

Type

Game

Developers

Volition

Publishers

Deep Silver

Release Date

Aug 5, 2009

Additional Details

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine (Volition's Engine)

Genres

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m

Production Cost

Red Faction (2001)

Unknown

Team Size

Around 2000 (Development of Red Faction)

Approximately 20 people

Around 2001 (Development of Red Faction II)

Around 30 people

Around 2004 (Development of Red Faction: Guerrilla was later, but Volition's size grew)

The studio grew significantly after Red Faction II, but specific numbers for the original Red Faction team are small.