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X-Plane 12

X-Plane 12

AppID: 2014780
Developer: Laminar Research
Publisher: Laminar Research
Dec 17, 2022

Current Price

$59.99

Estimated Owners

163.4K

Total Reviews

4.7K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$3,531,820

Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$9,801,166
Regional Pricing (15%)-$1,470,175
Discounts (25%)-$2,082,748
Est. Refunds (5%)-$312,412
Steam Fee (30%)-$1,780,749
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$623,262
Net Revenue (Est.)$3,531,820

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 X-Plane 12 generated?

Since its release, X-Plane 12 is estimated to have generated approximately $9,801,166 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 $3,531,820.

How many copies has X-Plane 12 sold?

We estimate X-Plane 12 has sold approximately 163.4K copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 27, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $9,801,166 in gross revenue.

What game engine does X-Plane 12 use?

X-Plane 12 was developed using the Proprietary Engine (X-Plane 12 uses Laminar Research's custom engine) game engine.

How much did it cost to develop X-Plane 12?

The estimated development cost for X-Plane 12 was around $10 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on X-Plane 12?

The development team size for X-Plane 12 varied throughout development:

  • Small team of developers - September 2022
  • Core development team of approximately 20-30 people - 2022-2023

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
84% Positive 16% Negative

Positive

3.9K

Negative

731

Game Information

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine (X-Plane 12 uses Laminar Research's custom engine)

Genres

Production Cost

X-Plane 12 (2022)

$10 million

Team Size

September 2022

Small team of developers

2022-2023

Core development team of approximately 20-30 people

Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 4.7K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 163.4K
Current price (USD) $59.99
Gross Revenue $9,801,166

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$1,470,175
Discounts (25%) -$2,082,748
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$312,412
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$1,780,749
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$623,262
Net Revenue $3,531,820

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 3.9K (84%)
Negative Reviews 731 (16%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 4.7K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 84%

Game Details

Full Name

X-Plane 12

Steam App ID

2014780

Type

Game

Developers

Laminar Research

Publishers

Laminar Research

Release Date

Dec 17, 2022

Additional Details

Game Engine

Proprietary Engine (X-Plane 12 uses Laminar Research's custom engine)

Genres

Official Website

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Age Ratings

Production Cost

X-Plane 12 (2022)

$10 million

Team Size

September 2022

Small team of developers

2022-2023

Core development team of approximately 20-30 people