The Darkest Files

The Darkest Files

AppID: 2058730
Developer: Paintbucket Games
Publisher: Paintbucket Games
Mar 25, 2025

Current Price

$19.99

Estimated Owners

14.6K

Total Reviews

416

Net Revenue

$104,881

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$291,054
Regional Pricing (15%)-$43,658
Discounts (25%)-$61,849
Est. Refunds (5%)-$9,277
Steam Fee (30%)-$52,881
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$18,508
Net Revenue (Est.)$104,881

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 50/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has The Darkest Files generated?

Since its release, The Darkest Files is estimated to have generated approximately $291,054 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 $104,881.

How many copies has The Darkest Files sold?

We estimate The Darkest Files has sold approximately 14.6K copies worldwide on Steam as of Oct 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $291,054 in gross revenue.

What game engine does The Darkest Files use?

The Darkest Files was developed using the Unity 2021.3 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop The Darkest Files?

The estimated development cost for The Darkest Files was around $5.5 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on The Darkest Files?

The Darkest Files was developed by a team of Approximately 5-10 people 2023.

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
96% Positive 4% Negative

Positive

399

Negative

17

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 2021.3

Production Cost

The Darkest Files (2023)

$5.5 million

Team Size

2023

Approximately 5-10 people

Last updated: Oct 21, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Calculation Breakdown

Total Reviews 416
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 14.6K
Average Price $19.99
Gross Revenue $291,054

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$43,658
Discounts (25%) -$61,849
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$9,277
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$52,881
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$18,508
Net Revenue $104,881

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 399 (96%)
Negative Reviews 17 (4%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 416
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 96%

Game Details

Full Name

The Darkest Files

Steam App ID

2058730

Type

Game

Developers

Paintbucket Games

Publishers

Paintbucket Games

Release Date

Mar 25, 2025

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity 2021.3

Official Website

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Age Ratings

Production Cost

The Darkest Files (2023)

$5.5 million

Team Size

2023

Approximately 5-10 people