The Witness revenue · 2026
How much does The Witness make?
The Witness made $5M+ gross in first week, according to figures self-reported by its maker Jonathan Blow (undated figure; profile last checked 2026-10-08).
The Witness revenue history
Milestones and revenue figures for The Witness that Jonathan Blow has shared publicly, by year. Monthly values are normalised (annual ÷ 12).
- 2016Released The Witness ($5M+ first week)
How much does Jonathan Blow make?
The Witness is one of 5 products by Jonathan Blow.
Jonathan Blow has not shared a total revenue figure.
- How much does Braid make?$4M+ lifetime by 2014
Other products without public revenue: Order of the Sinking Star, Jai, Indie Fund.
The Witness vs other indie game makers products by revenue
1 indie game makers products report a comparable monthly figure; The Witness's figure can't be converted to a monthly number, so it isn't ranked.
| # | Product | Reported | ≈ / month | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $44K/mo | $44K | monthly |
Also reporting revenue in indie game makers, in a form that can't be ranked monthly: Braid: $4M+ lifetime by 2014; Flappy Bird: ~$50K/day in ads at peak (2014); Full Send: verified on TrustMRR.
More about The Witness and Jonathan Blow
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The Witness revenue FAQ
How much does The Witness make?
The Witness made $5M+ gross in first week, according to figures self-reported by its maker Jonathan Blow (undated figure; profile last checked 2026-10-08).
Is The Witness's revenue verified?
No. The $5M+ gross in first week figure is self-reported by Jonathan Blow and is not independently verified by IndieMakerList. The Witness does not have a TrustMRR page we know of.
Who owns The Witness?
The Witness was built by Jonathan Blow and launched in 2016.