Early Filing Calculator

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Reviewed by David Chen, CFA • Financial Analysis Specialist
Last updated: October 2023 | Expert Verified

Optimize your game development budget. Use the Gmae Build Calculator to determine your break-even point, target sales, or required pricing to ensure a profitable studio launch.

Gmae Build Calculator

Please enter a valid number
Price must be higher than variable cost
Enter valid variable cost
Enter valid quantity

Calculated Result

$0.00

Solving for missing variable…

Gmae Build Calculator Formula

Q = F / (P – V)

To learn more about financial modeling for software, visit Investopedia (Reference) or Harvard Business Review.

Variables:

  • Fixed Costs (F): Total development costs including salaries, assets, and licensing.
  • Price (P): The listing price of your game on stores like Steam or Epic.
  • Variable Cost (V): Costs per sale, primarily platform royalties (usually 30%) and taxes.
  • Quantity (Q): The number of units that must be sold to reach $0 profit (Break-Even).

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What is Gmae Build Calculator?

The Gmae Build Calculator (or Game Break-Even Calculator) is a financial tool designed specifically for indie developers and studios to estimate the viability of their project. In game development, most costs are “Fixed” (sunk costs before release), while revenue is generated per unit sold.

By identifying your Break-Even Point (BEP), you can set realistic marketing goals and adjust your game’s price point to ensure your studio remains sustainable in a competitive market.

How to Calculate Gmae Build Calculator (Example)

  1. Determine your total dev budget (e.g., $100,000).
  2. Set your game price (e.g., $20.00).
  3. Calculate variable costs (e.g., 30% Steam cut = $6.00).
  4. Subtract variable cost from price ($20 – $6 = $14 Contribution Margin).
  5. Divide Fixed Costs by Contribution Margin ($100,000 / $14 = 7,143 units).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the average break-even for indie games? Most successful indie games aim to break even within the first 3 months of launch.

Do fixed costs include marketing? Yes, any cost that does not change based on the number of units sold should be included in Fixed Costs.

What if my result is negative? This usually means your variable costs (platform fees/taxes) are higher than your sale price, meaning you lose money on every sale.

Can I calculate target profit? Simply add your desired profit to the Fixed Costs (F) variable to see how many units you need to sell to reach that goal.

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