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RimWorld

RimWorld

AppID: 294100
Developer: Ludeon Studios
Publisher: Ludeon Studios
Oct 17, 2018

Current Price

$34.99

Estimated Owners

7.7M

Total Reviews

219.6K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$96,915,395

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$268,950,285
Regional Pricing (15%)-$40,342,543
Discounts (25%)-$57,151,936
Est. Refunds (5%)-$8,572,790
Steam Fee (30%)-$48,864,905
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$17,102,717
Net Revenue (Est.)$96,915,395

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 RimWorld generated?

Since its release, RimWorld is estimated to have generated approximately $268,950,285 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $96,915,395.

How many copies has RimWorld sold?

We estimate RimWorld has sold approximately 7.7M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $268,950,285 in gross revenue.

What game engine does RimWorld use?

RimWorld was developed using the Unity 2019.4 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop RimWorld?

The estimated development cost for RimWorld was around $200,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on RimWorld?

The development team size for RimWorld varied throughout development:

  • 1-3 core developers - 2013-2018 (Development)
  • 3-5 core developers plus contractors - 2018-Present (Post-release)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
98% Positive 2% Negative

Positive

215.0K

Negative

4.6K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 2019.4

Production Cost

RimWorld (2013-2018)

$200,000

Team Size

2013-2018 (Development)

1-3 core developers

2018-Present (Post-release)

3-5 core developers plus contractors

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 219.6K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 7.7M
Current price (USD) $34.99
Gross Revenue $268,950,285

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$40,342,543
Discounts (25%) -$57,151,936
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$8,572,790
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$48,864,905
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$17,102,717
Net Revenue $96,915,395

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 215.0K (98%)
Negative Reviews 4.6K (2%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 219.6K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 98%

Game Details

Full Name

RimWorld

Steam App ID

294100

Type

Game

Developers

Ludeon Studios

Publishers

Ludeon Studios

Release Date

Oct 17, 2018

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity 2019.4

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

RimWorld (2013-2018)

$200,000

Team Size

2013-2018 (Development)

1-3 core developers

2018-Present (Post-release)

3-5 core developers plus contractors