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The Sims™ 3
AppID: 47890Current Price
$19.99
Estimated Owners
1.2M
Total Reviews
33.2K
Net Revenue
$8,369,014
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $23,224,882 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$3,483,732 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$4,935,287 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$740,293 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$4,219,671 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$1,476,885 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $8,369,014 |
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 The Sims™ 3 generated?
Since its release, The Sims™ 3 is estimated to have generated approximately $23,224,882 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 $8,369,014.
How many copies has The Sims™ 3 sold?
We estimate The Sims™ 3 has sold approximately 1.2M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $23,224,882 in gross revenue.
What game engine does The Sims™ 3 use?
The Sims™ 3 was developed using the Custom Engine game engine.
How much did it cost to develop The Sims™ 3?
The estimated development cost for The Sims™ 3 was around $50 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.
How many developers worked on The Sims™ 3?
The development team size for The Sims™ 3 varied throughout development:
- Approximately 100–150 developers - 2006–2009 (Development period)
- Over 200 people including QA and support - 2009 (Launch)
Review Statistics
Positive
28.8K
Negative
4.4K
Game Information
Game Engine
Custom Engine
Genres
Production Cost
The Sims 3 (2009)
$50 million
Team Size
2006–2009 (Development period)
Approximately 100–150 developers
2009 (Launch)
Over 200 people including QA and support