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Gaming Insights · Karl Kontus · January 2024

Global Indie Games Market Report 2024

The global indie games market has hit new heights in 2024. Our Global Indie Games Market Report 2024 offers an in-depth analysis of the indie game landscape. Discover key data on market growth, top-performing games, and trends shaping the future of indie gaming.

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Inde Games Performance on Steam in 2024

Highlights of the Report:

  • Indie Games Now Rival AAA Titles on Steam: For the first time ever, indie games are generating as much revenue as AAA and AA titles on Steam.

  • Top Indie Game Releases of 2024: Black Myth: Wukong and Palworld have set new records, with tens of millions of units sold.

  • Growth of the Indie Market: Indie games sector has grown every year since 2020 despite the wider industry slowdown.

  • Segmenting the Indie Market: Indie market splits into Triple I Indies, Middle Market, Small Teams, and Hobbyists. Each segment has seen unique trends in the last 4 years.

  • Indie Studios are Maturing: More studios are releasing their 2nd or 3rd games, with experienced developers seeing better financial success with each release.

Indie Games Performance by Segment

Download the full report here.




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Karl Kontus

Written by: Karl Kontus, SVP & GM, Video Game Insights

Date: January 2024