The Gaming Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The Gaming market has seen a quick expansion in its recent past. The size of the market was $310.97 billion in 2024, projected to increase to $345.34 billion in 2025. This indicates a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.1%.
The gaming market is predicted to reach a size of $562.87 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Gaming Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the gaming market are:
• Advancements and innovations in game design
• Inclusion and recognition of casual gamers
• The emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendliness in the gaming industry
• Government support and recognition for the gaming industry
The gaming market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Game Type: Action, Shooter, Role-Playing, Sports, Other Game Types
2) By Device: Console, Mobile, Computer
3) By Purchase Type: Box Or CD Game Purchase, In-App Purchase Based, Shareware, Freeware, Other Purchase Types
4) By Platform: Online, Offline
The key trends in the gaming market are:
• The rise of cloud gaming and subscription-based gaming services is significantly shaping future trends.
• Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences are becoming increasingly prevalent.
• user-generated content and game modding are emerging as important features.
• The dominance of mobile gaming and innovations in next-gen consoles and hardware are key trends to watch.
Major companies in the gaming market are:
• Microsoft Corporation
• Nintendo Co. Ltd.
• Rovio Entertainment Corporation
• Nvidia Corporation
• Electronic Arts Inc.
• Sony Corporation
• Apple Inc.
• Google LLC
• Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
• Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.
• Nexon Company
• Activision Blizzard Inc.
• Ubisoft Entertainment SA
• Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.
• ZeptoLab OOO
• Tencent Holdings Ltd.
• Sega Games Co. Ltd.
• Capcom Co. Ltd.
• NetEase Inc.
• Interactive Entertainment Beijing Kunlun Technology Co. Ltd.
• Konami Holdings Corporation
• Zynga Inc.
• GungHo Online Entertainment Inc.
• NCSoft Corporation
• Kakao Games Corp.
• Smilegate Holdings Inc.
• Gravity Co. Ltd.
• Pearl Abyss Corp.
• Com2uS Corp.
• LINE Corporation
• Wargaming Group Limited
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gaming market in 2024