Root

Root

AppID: 965580
Developer: Dire Wolf
Publisher: Dire Wolf
Sep 24, 2020

Current Price

$14.99

Estimated Owners

165.2K

Total Reviews

4.7K

Net Revenue

$892,155

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$2,475,823
Regional Pricing (15%)-$371,374
Discounts (25%)-$526,112
Est. Refunds (5%)-$78,917
Steam Fee (30%)-$449,826
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$157,439
Net Revenue (Est.)$892,155

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 75/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Root generated?

Since its release, Root is estimated to have generated approximately $2,475,823 in gross revenue on Steam as of Oct 20, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $892,155.

How many copies has Root sold?

We estimate Root has sold approximately 165.2K copies worldwide on Steam as of Oct 20, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $2,475,823 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Root use?

Root was developed using the Unity game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Root?

The estimated development cost for Root was around $50,000 - $100,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Root?

The development team size for Root varied throughout development:

  • 1-2 developers - 2018
  • Small team (exact size undisclosed) - 2022

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
90% Positive 10% Negative

Positive

4.2K

Negative

471

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity

Production Cost

Root (2018)

$50,000 - $100,000

Team Size

2018

1-2 developers

2022

Small team (exact size undisclosed)

Last updated: Oct 20, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 4.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 165.2K
Average Price $14.99
Gross Revenue $2,475,823

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$371,374
Discounts (25%) -$526,112
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$78,917
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$449,826
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$157,439
Net Revenue $892,155

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 4.2K (90%)
Negative Reviews 471 (10%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 4.7K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 90%

Game Details

Full Name

Root

Steam App ID

965580

Type

Game

Developers

Dire Wolf

Publishers

Dire Wolf

Release Date

Sep 24, 2020

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

Production Cost

Root (2018)

$50,000 - $100,000

Team Size

2018

1-2 developers

2022

Small team (exact size undisclosed)