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SOMA

SOMA

AppID: 282140
Developer: Frictional Games
Publisher: Frictional Games
Sep 21, 2015

Current Price

$29.99

Estimated Owners

1.6M

Total Reviews

47.1K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$17,805,180

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$49,411,224
Regional Pricing (15%)-$7,411,684
Discounts (25%)-$10,499,885
Est. Refunds (5%)-$1,574,983
Steam Fee (30%)-$8,977,402
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$3,142,091
Net Revenue (Est.)$17,805,180

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 SOMA generated?

Since its release, SOMA is estimated to have generated approximately $49,411,224 in gross revenue on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $17,805,180.

How many copies has SOMA sold?

We estimate SOMA has sold approximately 1.6M copies worldwide on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $49,411,224 in gross revenue.

What game engine does SOMA use?

SOMA was developed using the HPL Engine 3 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop SOMA?

The estimated development cost for SOMA was around $6.5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on SOMA?

The development team size for SOMA varied throughout development:

  • Approximately 50-60 developers - September 2015
  • Unknown (Frictional Games does not disclose ongoing team size publicly) - 2020
  • Unknown (Frictional Games does not disclose ongoing team size publicly) - 2024

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Overwhelmingly Positive
96% Positive 4% Negative

Positive

45.2K

Negative

1.9K

Game Information

Game Engine

HPL Engine 3

Production Cost

SOMA (2015)

$6.5 million

Team Size

September 2015

Approximately 50-60 developers

2020

Unknown (Frictional Games does not disclose ongoing team size publicly)

2024

Unknown (Frictional Games does not disclose ongoing team size publicly)

Last updated: Oct 21, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 47.1K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 1.6M
Current price (USD) $29.99
Gross Revenue $49,411,224

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$7,411,684
Discounts (25%) -$10,499,885
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$1,574,983
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$8,977,402
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$3,142,091
Net Revenue $17,805,180

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 45.2K (96%)
Negative Reviews 1.9K (4%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 47.1K
Review Score Overwhelmingly Positive
Positive Ratio 96%

Game Details

Full Name

SOMA

Steam App ID

282140

Type

Game

Developers

Frictional Games

Publishers

Frictional Games

Release Date

Sep 21, 2015

Additional Details

Game Engine

HPL Engine 3

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 16

Production Cost

SOMA (2015)

$6.5 million

Team Size

September 2015

Approximately 50-60 developers

2020

Unknown (Frictional Games does not disclose ongoing team size publicly)

2024

Unknown (Frictional Games does not disclose ongoing team size publicly)