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SPORE™

SPORE™

AppID: 17390
Developer: Maxis™
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Dec 19, 2008

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

2.4M

Total Reviews

67.4K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$16,991,657

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$47,153,611
Regional Pricing (15%)-$7,073,042
Discounts (25%)-$10,020,142
Est. Refunds (5%)-$1,503,021
Steam Fee (30%)-$8,567,222
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$2,998,528
Net Revenue (Est.)$16,991,657

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 SPORE™ generated?

Since its release, SPORE™ is estimated to have generated approximately $47,153,611 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $16,991,657.

How many copies has SPORE™ sold?

We estimate SPORE™ has sold approximately 2.4M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $47,153,611 in gross revenue.

What game engine does SPORE™ use?

SPORE™ was developed using the Custom Engine (proprietary) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop SPORE™?

The estimated development cost for SPORE™ was around $50 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on SPORE™?

SPORE™ was developed by a team of Approximately 100–150 developers 2005–2008 (Development Period).

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
92% Positive 8% Negative

Positive

62.3K

Negative

5.1K

Game Information

Game Engine

Custom Engine (proprietary)

Production Cost

Spore (2008)

$50 million

Team Size

2005–2008 (Development Period)

Approximately 100–150 developers

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 67.4K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 2.4M
Current price (USD) $19.99
Gross Revenue $47,153,611

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$7,073,042
Discounts (25%) -$10,020,142
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$1,503,021
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$8,567,222
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$2,998,528
Net Revenue $16,991,657

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 62.3K (92%)
Negative Reviews 5.1K (8%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 67.4K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 92%

Game Details

Full Name

SPORE™

Steam App ID

17390

Type

Game

Developers

Maxis™

Publishers

Electronic Arts

Release Date

Dec 19, 2008

Additional Details

Game Engine

Custom Engine (proprietary)

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB e10
PEGI 12

Production Cost

Spore (2008)

$50 million

Team Size

2005–2008 (Development Period)

Approximately 100–150 developers