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Sid Meier's Pirates!
AppID: 3920Current Price
$9.99
Estimated Owners
249.7K
Total Reviews
7.1K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$898,724
Overview
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $2,494,053 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$374,108 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$529,986 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$79,498 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$453,138 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$158,598 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $898,724 |
This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue has Sid Meier's Pirates! generated?
Since its release, Sid Meier's Pirates! is estimated to have generated approximately $2,494,053 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 17, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $898,724.
How many copies has Sid Meier's Pirates! sold?
We estimate Sid Meier's Pirates! has sold approximately 249.7K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 17, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $2,494,053 in gross revenue.
What game engine does Sid Meier's Pirates! use?
Sid Meier's Pirates! was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.
How many developers worked on Sid Meier's Pirates!?
The development team size for Sid Meier's Pirates! varied throughout development:
- 2 core developers (Sid Meier and John P. Research) - 1987 (original release)
- Around 20 team members (based on credits) - 1993 (Pirates! Gold remake)
- Around 60 team members (based on full credits) - 2003-2004 (remake release)
Review Statistics
Positive
6.7K
Negative
406
Game Information
Game Engine
Custom Engine
Genres
Team Size
1987 (original release)
2 core developers (Sid Meier and John P. Research)
1993 (Pirates! Gold remake)
Around 20 team members (based on credits)
2003-2004 (remake release)
Around 60 team members (based on full credits)
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Game Details
Full Name
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Steam App ID
3920
Type
Game
Developers
Firaxis Games
Publishers
2K
Release Date
Jul 11, 2005