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How many copies did Sonic Generations Collection sell?

Estimated copies sold
≈ 1.3M–2.2M
from 25k reviews (Very Positive)

A labeled estimate from the public review count (adjusted for release year), not exact sales. Owner data cross-checked with SteamSpy.

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We left Sonic Generations Collection out and predicted the genre from its 8 similar games. Every figure here, including Sonic Generations Collection's, is estimated from Steam reviews, not self-reported sales.

Copies, estimated from reviews

typical (middle half) 6.5M–9.8M
best case 42.5M (Geometry Dash)

All 8 of your similar games are hits. A big, proven genre for a game like yours.

A hit here: 1,000+ reviews, roughly $150k+ before Steam's cut (a standard indie benchmark).

A typical game
≈ 6.5M–9.8M copies
≈ $52.0M–$70.1M after Steam's cut
from ~182k reviews
Best case
≈ 32.4M–52.6M copies
Geometry Dash · ≈ $44.4M–$119.5M after Steam's cut
A breakout hit, far above a typical game.
The genre you'd be entering
Your set
Your set clusters on Platformer (4 of 8) and Metroidvania (3 of 8).
The winners
Winners here lead with Party Game + Battle Royale, priced around $10.
The era
The games you compared span 2007 to 2020, a genre with a long track record.

Copies and revenue are rough lifetime estimates from the review count.

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