Stellaris sales estimate
Stellaris is a simulation game by Paradox Development Studio, released on Steam on May 9, 2016 at $49.99. It has 139,896 Steam reviews (Very Positive, 85% positive). Markan estimates it has sold between 4.9M and 13M copies on Steam, for $85 million to $219 million in net revenue.
Estimated lifetime sales and revenue
| Low | Medium | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies sold | 4,896,360 | 8,813,448 | 12,590,640 |
| Net revenue (USD) | $85,120,880 | $153,217,584 | $218,882,263 |
Steam doesn't publish sales. These estimates multiply the number of reviews by a factor that depends on the release year (the Boxleiter method). Net revenue is what's left of list price × sales after refunds, regional pricing, discounts, sales tax and Steam's 30% cut, before any publisher's share. Treat them as a ballpark for comparing games, not as reported figures.
Steam facts
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Release date | May 9, 2016 |
| Price | $49.99 (US list price) |
| Reviews | 139,896 · Very Positive · 85% positive |
| Genres | Simulation, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Links | Steam store page · Website |
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.From the Steam store page
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Data from Steam, last updated by Markan on 2026-11-11.
