How Much Action-RPGs Earn on Steam: Median Revenue, Pricing, Failure Rate, and Other Data Across Different Categories

70% of open-world action RPGs with plot elements earn more than $50,000. This and other findings are in our detailed report on the subgenre's state, marking the successful launch of The Blood of Dawnwalker. The report includes graphs, tables, and interesting observations.

What the report covers:

analysis of The Blood of Dawnwalker's launch, including wishlists, gross revenue, and initial sales;
premium positioning of the game: why a $70 price tag seems erroneous despite a successful launch;
criteria for open-world action RPGs with storylines: which tag combinations and parameters are most suitable for studying the subgenre;
category benchmarks: median revenue, number of releases, share of hit and failed projects;
the highest-grossing story-driven open-world action RPGs on Steam, as well as conclusions about the niche's condition.

More information, including analysis of other game genres and categories, can be found in our previous market benchmarks:

Release of The Blood of Dawnwalker: sales, revenue, and other metrics

The debut game from Rebel Wolves, founded by former members of CD Projekt RED, showcased some of the most impressive pre-release metrics in 2026. By its launch on September 3, The Blood of Dawnwalker had amassed over 1.8 million wishlists on Steam alone, climbing to eighth place on the platform's list of most anticipated projects.