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Online Gaming Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Genre (Action & Adventure, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, Real-time strategy, Role-playing games, Shooter), Device (Computers, Smartphones & Tablets, Gaming Consoles) and Region with Growth Forecasts, 2025-2030

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  • November 2025
  • Region: Global
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The global online gaming market size was valued at USD 127.57 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 237.92 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2025 to 2030. The industry is driven by the rapid expansion of high-speed internet connectivity and the widespread adoption of smartphones, which have made gaming more accessible and affordable for a diverse global audience.

Additionally, advances in technology, including the rollout of 5G networks, cloud gaming platforms, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR), are also transforming the user experience, enabling smoother gameplay, enhanced graphics, and interactive features, which are expected to drive the online gaming industry in the coming years.

Additionally, the growing adoption of mobile gaming, expanding digital infrastructure, and rising disposable incomes in emerging economies are the key factors accelerating online gaming industry growth. The widespread availability of affordable smartphones and the migration of popular titles such as PUBG, Fortnite, and Call of Duty to mobile platforms have democratized gaming access. Cloud gaming platforms such as NVIDIA GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming are also lowering entry barriers by removing the need for expensive consoles.

Additionally, the widespread availability of smartphones has significantly democratized gaming, granting access to digital entertainment across diverse income groups and regions. Budget-friendly devices equipped with powerful processors now enable users to engage in sophisticated, high-quality gaming experiences previously limited to expensive consoles or PCs. This affordability has broadened the gamer demographic, attracting a wider audience ranging from casual to hardcore players, and facilitating online gaming industry expansion, particularly in emerging economies where smartphone penetration is rapidly increasing.

Global Online Gaming Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, the analyst has segmented the global online gaming market report based on genre, device, and region:

Genre Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)

  • Action & Adventure
  • Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
  • Real-time strategy (RTS)
  • Role-playing games (RPG)
  • Shooter (FPS and TPS)
  • Simulation and Sports
  • Racing
  • Others

Device Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)

  • Computer (PC & Laptops)
  • Smartphone & Tablets
  • Gaming Consoles

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Why should you buy this report?

  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

This report addresses:

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segment and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
  • Product innovation listings for you to stay ahead of the curve

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
1.2. Market Definitions
1.2.1. Information analysis
1.2.2. Market formulation & data visualization
1.2.3. Data validation & publishing
1.3. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.3.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Online Gaming Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.2.3. Industry Challenge
3.3. Online Gaming Market Analysis Tools
3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter’s
3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.3.2.1. Political landscape
3.3.2.2. Economic landscape
3.3.2.3. Social landscape
3.3.2.4. Technological landscape
3.3.2.5. Environmental landscape
3.3.2.6. Legal landscape
Chapter 4. Online Gaming Market: Genre Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. Online Gaming Market: Genre Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2030
4.3. Action & Adventure
4.3.1. Action & Adventure Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
4.4. Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
4.4.1. Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
4.5. Real-time strategy (RTS)
4.5.1. Real-time strategy (RTS) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
4.6. Role-playing games (RPG)
4.6.1. Role-playing games (RPG) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
4.7. Shooter (FPS and TPS)
4.7.1. Shooter (FPS and TPS) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
4.8. Simulation and Sports
4.8.1. Simulation and Sports Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
4.9. Racing
4.9.1. Racing Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
4.10. Others
4.10.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Online Gaming Market: Device Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Online Gaming Market: Device Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Computer (PC & Laptops)
5.3.1. Computer (PC & Laptops) Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
5.4. Smartphone & Tablets
5.4.1. Smartphone & Tablets Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
5.5. Gaming Consoles
5.5.1. Gaming Consoles Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Online Gaming Market, By Region, 2024 & 2030
6.2. North America
6.2.1. North America Online Gaming Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.2.2. U.S.
6.2.2.1. U.S. Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.2.3. Canada
6.2.3.1. Canada Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.2.4. Mexico
6.2.4.1. Mexico Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.3. Europe
6.3.1. Europe Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.3.2. U.K.
6.3.2.1. U.K. Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.3.3. Germany
6.3.3.1. Germany Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.3.4. France
6.3.4.1. France Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.4. Asia-Pacific
6.4.1. Asia-Pacific Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.4.2. China
6.4.2.1. China Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.4.3. Japan
6.4.3.1. Japan Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.4.4. India
6.4.4.1. India Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.4.5. South Korea
6.4.5.1. South Korea Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.4.6. Australia
6.4.6.1. Australia Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.5. Latin America
6.5.1. Latin America Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.5.2. Brazil
6.5.2.1. Brazil Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.6. Middle East and Africa
6.6.1. Middle East and Africa Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.6.2. UAE
6.6.2.1. UAE Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.6.3. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
6.6.3.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
6.6.4. South Africa
6.6.4.1. South Africa Online Gaming Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Online Gaming Market - Competitive Landscape
7.1. Company Categorization
7.2. Company Market Positioning
7.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
7.4.1. Apple, Inc.
7.4.1.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.1.2. Financial Performance
7.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.2. Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
7.4.2.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.2.2. Financial Performance
7.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.3. Electronic Arts, Inc.
7.4.3.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.3.2. Financial Performance
7.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.4.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.4.2. Financial Performance
7.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.5. Epic Games, Inc.
7.4.5.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.5.2. Financial Performance
7.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.6. Gameloft SE
7.4.6.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.6.2. Financial Performance
7.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.7. Krafton Inc.
7.4.7.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.7.2. Financial Performance
7.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.8. Microsoft Corporation
7.4.8.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.8.2. Financial Performance
7.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.9. Nintendo Co., Ltd.
7.4.9.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.9.2. Financial Performance
7.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.10. Peak Games
7.4.10.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.10.2. Financial Performance
7.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.11. Rovio Entertainment Corporation
7.4.11.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.11.2. Financial Performance
7.4.11.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.12. Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc.
7.4.12.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.12.2. Financial Performance
7.4.12.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.12.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.13. Tencent Holdings Limited
7.4.13.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.13.2. Financial Performance
7.4.13.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.13.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.14. Ubisoft Entertainment SA
7.4.14.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.14.2. Financial Performance
7.4.14.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.14.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.15. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
7.4.15.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.15.2. Financial Performance
7.4.15.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.15.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.16. Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co., Ltd.
7.4.16.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.16.2. Financial Performance
7.4.16.3. Product Benchmarking
7.4.16.4. Strategic Initiatives
List of Tables
Table 1 Online gaming market size estimates & forecasts 2018-2030 (USD Million),
Table 2 Online gaming market estimates and forecasts by region 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 3 Online gaming market estimates and forecasts by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 4 Online gaming market estimates and forecasts by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 5 Action & Adventure market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 6 Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 7 Real-time strategy (RTS) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 8 Role-playing games (RPG) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 9 Shooter (FPS and TPS) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 10 Simulation and Sports market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 11 Racing market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 12 Others market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 13 Computer (PC & Laptops) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 14 Smartphone & tablets market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 15 Gaming consoles market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 16 North America online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 17 North America online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 18 U.S. online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 19 U.S. online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 20 Canada online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 21 Canada online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 22 Mexico online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 23 Mexico online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 24 Europe online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 25 Europe online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 26 U.K. online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 27 U.K. online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 28 Germany online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 29 Germany online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 30 France online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 31 France online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 32 Asia-Pacific online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 33 Asia-Pacific online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 34 China online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 35 China online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 36 Japan online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 37 Japan online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 38 India online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 39 India online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 40 South Korea online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 41 South Korea online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 42 Australia online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 43 Australia online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 44 Latin America online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 45 Latin America online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 46 Brazil online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 47 Brazil online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 48 MEA online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 49 MEA online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 50 Saudi Arabia online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 51 Saudi Arabia online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 52 South Africa online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 53 South Africa online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 54 UAE online gaming market by genre 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Table 55 UAE online gaming market by device 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Online gaming market segmentation
Figure 2 Information procurement
Figure 3 Data analysis models
Figure 4 Market formulation and validation
Figure 5 Data validating & publishing
Figure 6 Online gaming market snapshot
Figure 7 Online gaming market segment snapshot
Figure 8 Online gaming market competitive landscape snapshot
Figure 9 Market research process
Figure 10 Market driver relevance analysis (current & future impact)
Figure 11 Market restraint relevance analysis (current & future impact)
Figure 12 Online gaming market, by genre, key takeaways
Figure 13 Online gaming market, by genre, market share, 2024 & 2030
Figure 14 Action & Adventure market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 15 Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 16 Real-time strategy (RTS) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 17 Role-playing games (RPG) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 18 Shooter (FPS and TPS) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 19 Simulation and Sports market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 20 Racing market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 21 Others market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 22 Online gaming market, by device, key takeaways
Figure 23 Online gaming market, by device, market share, 2024 & 2030
Figure 24 Computer (PC & Laptops) market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 25 Smartphone & tablets market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 26 Gaming consoles market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 27 Regional marketplace: key takeaways
Figure 28 North America online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 29 U.S. online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 30 Canada online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 31 Mexico online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 32 Europe online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 33 U.K. online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 34 Germany online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 35 France online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 36 Asia-Pacific online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 37 Japan online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 38 China online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 39 India online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 40 South Korea online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 41 Australia online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 42 Latin America online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 43 Brazil online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 44 MEA online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 45 UAE online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 46 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 47 South Africa online gaming market estimates & forecast, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 48 Key company categorization
Figure 49 Strategy framework

Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Online Gaming market report include:
  • Apple, Inc.
  • Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
  • Electronic Arts, Inc.
  • Epic Games, Inc.
  • Gameloft SE
  • Krafton Inc.
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Nintendo Co., Ltd.
  • Peak Games
  • Rovio Entertainment Corporation
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc.
  • Tencent Holdings Limited
  • Ubisoft Entertainment SA
  • Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
  • Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co., Ltd.

Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages150
PublishedNovember 2025
Forecast Period2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024 $ 127.57 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030 $ 237.92 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate10.5%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned16

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