The Binding of Isaac revenue · 2026
How much does The Binding of Isaac make?
The Binding of Isaac was making 3M+ copies of the original by July 2014, according to figures self-reported by its maker Edmund McMillen.
How much does Edmund McMillen make?
The Binding of Isaac is one of 5 products by Edmund McMillen.
Edmund McMillen has not shared a total revenue figure.
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Other products without public revenue: The End Is Nigh, The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls.
The Binding of Isaac vs other indie game makers products by revenue
3 indie game makers products report a comparable monthly figure; The Binding of Isaac's figure can't be converted to a monthly number, so it isn't ranked.
| # | Product | Reported | ≈ / month | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~$700K gross in first 4 months on Steam | $175K | average over the first 4 months | |
| 2 | $1M+ in first six months | $167K+ | average over the first 6 months | |
| 3 | $44K/mo | $44K | monthly |
Also reporting revenue in indie game makers, in a form that can't be ranked monthly: Schedule I: ~8.2M copies, ~$126M gross by May 2025 (Alinea Analytics estimate); RollerCoaster Tycoon: ~$30M royalties to Sawyer by 2005 (reported); Five Nights at Freddy's: ~$26M earned in first two years (court records); Geometry Dash: ~$21M mobile revenue by 2018 (Sensor Tower est.); The Witness: $5M+ gross in first week; Braid: $4M+ lifetime by 2014; Nuclear Throne: $1M+ during early access; Hyper Light Drifter: $640K+ raised on Kickstarter; Pinstripe: $106,729 raised on Kickstarter; Flappy Bird: ~$50K/day in ads at peak (2014).
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The Binding of Isaac revenue FAQ
How much does The Binding of Isaac make?
The Binding of Isaac was making 3M+ copies of the original by July 2014, according to figures self-reported by its maker Edmund McMillen.
Is The Binding of Isaac's revenue verified?
No. The 3M+ copies of the original by July 2014 figure is self-reported by Edmund McMillen and is not independently verified by IndieMakerList. The Binding of Isaac does not have a TrustMRR page we know of.
Who owns The Binding of Isaac?
The Binding of Isaac was built by Edmund McMillen and launched in 2011.