Derek Yu net worth
No credible outlet has published a net worth figure for Derek Yu, and Mossmouth has not published sales numbers for Spelunky 2 or UFO 50. The documented money facts are that Aquaria sold well enough for him to make games full time, and that Spelunky sold over one million units by 2016.
Published net worth figures
No credible outlet (Forbes, Bloomberg or a major newspaper) has published a net worth figure for Derek Yu. Numbers on celebrity net-worth sites are estimates without sources. The documented money facts are below.
Derek Yu's money timeline
Sale prices, stakes, sales and revenue, each with its source.
- 2007
Said Aquaria sold well enough that he and Alec Holowka could keep making games full time. en.wikipedia.org
- 2013
Spelunky sold 61,408 units in its first week on Steam. en.wikipedia.org
- 2016
Spelunky had sold over one million units. en.wikipedia.org
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Derek Yu net worth FAQ
What is Derek Yu's net worth?
No credible outlet has published a net worth figure for Derek Yu, and Mossmouth has not published sales numbers for Spelunky 2 or UFO 50. The documented money facts are that Aquaria sold well enough for him to make games full time, and that Spelunky sold over one million units by 2016.
How did Derek Yu make money?
Mainly from Spelunky, Spelunky 2, UFO 50, Aquaria. 2013: Spelunky sold 61,408 units in its first week on Steam. 2016: Spelunky had sold over one million units.
Why doesn't IndieMakerList estimate Derek Yu's net worth?
Net worth depends on taxes, spending, investments and private company valuations that are not public. Numbers on celebrity net-worth sites are usually guesses. We only show figures a credible outlet published and money events with a source.
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Facts last checked 2026-10-29.