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.
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.
Download the full report here.
Written by: Karl Kontus, SVP & GM, Video Game Insights
Date: January 2024