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Starbound
AppID: 211820Current Price
$14.99
Estimated Owners
4.3M
Total Reviews
122.3K
Net Revenue
$23,113,607
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $64,142,660 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$9,621,399 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$13,630,315 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$2,044,547 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$11,653,919 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$4,078,872 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $23,113,607 |
Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue has Starbound generated?
Since its release, Starbound is estimated to have generated approximately $64,142,660 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 $23,113,607.
How many copies has Starbound sold?
We estimate Starbound has sold approximately 4.3M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $64,142,660 in gross revenue.
What game engine does Starbound use?
Starbound was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.
How much did it cost to develop Starbound?
The estimated development cost for Starbound was around $1 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.
How many developers worked on Starbound?
The development team size for Starbound varied throughout development:
- Core team of 5-10 developers - Initial Development (2012-2016)
- Small team of 3-5 developers - Post-Launch Updates (2016-2019)
- 1-2 developers - Current Maintenance (2020-Present)
Review Statistics
Positive
110.3K
Negative
11.9K
Game Information
Game Engine
Custom Engine
Genres
Production Cost
Starbound (2016)
$1 million
Team Size
Initial Development (2012-2016)
Core team of 5-10 developers
Post-Launch Updates (2016-2019)
Small team of 3-5 developers
Current Maintenance (2020-Present)
1-2 developers