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Space Engineers

Space Engineers

AppID: 244850
Feb 28, 2019

Current Price

$4.99

Estimated Owners

4.6M

Total Reviews

130.3K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$8,199,621

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$22,754,799
Regional Pricing (15%)-$3,413,220
Discounts (25%)-$4,835,395
Est. Refunds (5%)-$725,309
Steam Fee (30%)-$4,134,263
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$1,446,992
Net Revenue (Est.)$8,199,621

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 Space Engineers generated?

Since its release, Space Engineers is estimated to have generated approximately $22,754,799 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 $8,199,621.

How many copies has Space Engineers sold?

We estimate Space Engineers has sold approximately 4.6M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $22,754,799 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Space Engineers use?

Space Engineers was developed using the VRAGE 2.0 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Space Engineers?

The estimated development cost for Space Engineers was around $500,000 - $1,000,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Space Engineers?

The development team size for Space Engineers varied throughout development:

  • 4-6 developers - 2013 (Initial Release)
  • 20-30 developers - 2018-2020
  • 30-40 developers - 2021-2023

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
89% Positive 11% Negative

Positive

115.9K

Negative

14.4K

Game Information

Game Engine

VRAGE 2.0

Production Cost

Space Engineers (Initial Development 2013-2015)

$500,000 - $1,000,000

Space Engineers (Ongoing Development 2015-2023)

$5,000,000 - $10,000,000

Team Size

2013 (Initial Release)

4-6 developers

2018-2020

20-30 developers

2021-2023

30-40 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 130.3K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 4.6M
Current price (USD) $4.99
Gross Revenue $22,754,799

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$3,413,220
Discounts (25%) -$4,835,395
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$725,309
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$4,134,263
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$1,446,992
Net Revenue $8,199,621

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 115.9K (89%)
Negative Reviews 14.4K (11%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 130.3K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 89%

Game Details

Full Name

Space Engineers

Steam App ID

244850

Type

Game

Developers

Keen Software House

Publishers

Keen Software House

Release Date

Feb 28, 2019

Additional Details

Game Engine

VRAGE 2.0

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

PEGI 12

Production Cost

Space Engineers (Initial Development 2013-2015)

$500,000 - $1,000,000

Space Engineers (Ongoing Development 2015-2023)

$5,000,000 - $10,000,000

Team Size

2013 (Initial Release)

4-6 developers

2018-2020

20-30 developers

2021-2023

30-40 developers