Global Game Engine Market – Analysis By Game Type (2D, 3D, Others), Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Others), Application, End User, By Region, By Country (2022 Edition): Market Insights and Forecast with Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2027)

Global Game Engine Market – Analysis By Game Type (2D, 3D, Others), Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Others), Application, End User, By Region, By Country (2022 Edition): Market Insights and Forecast with Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2027)

Executive Summary

The Global Game Engine Market was valued at USD 2.77 Billion in the year 2021. The growing popularity of virtual gaming in recent years has resulted in accelerated development of the game engine market. The growing popularity of e-sports and the increasing number of gamers globally are expected to drive demand for the market globally. Also, the development of technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) is the key driver of the gaming engine business. An increasing number of game developers and adoption of the game engine in industries such as media & entertainment and the automotive industry is creating a high demand for game engine which in turn drives the growth of the game engine market.

Based on the Game Type segment, 3D segment is expected to hold the largest share in the Game Engine market in the year 2028. 3D games are more complex for game developers, and high performance is harder to achieve. Also, the pipelines are more complicated to develop and maintain in 3D games. Unlike 2D games in which the animations have just a film strip of frames with possibly different positions for each frame, in 3D games, game developers need to deal with separate animation assets, bones, skinning, etc. Hence, all such requirements have triggered the demand for game engines for developing 3D games over the years exponentially.

APAC region is estimated to have the maximum share in the global Game Engine market followed by APAC & Americas. In the Asia Pacific area, the market for gaming engines is predicted to increase significantly. One of the major players in the market is from the Asia Pacific. The key reasons for this region's market growth are expanding technological capabilities and rising demand, particularly from China and Japan.

The global market for game engines is anticipated to increase as a result of the expanding gaming industry. Additionally, it is anticipated that the growing number of mobile gaming applications will accelerate market growth. Additionally, rising consumer spending on apps is anticipated to fuel market expansion for gaming engines. Also, the worldwide game engine market is anticipated to increase as a result of enhanced infrastructure, including better broadband and Wi-Fi connections, advanced graphics, and improved computational power at reduced prices.

Scope of the Report

  • The report presents the analysis of Game Engine market for the historical period of 2018-2021, the estimates for 2022 and the forecast period of 2023-2028.
  • The report analyses the Game Engine Market by Value (USD Million).
  • The report analyses the Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others).
  • The report analyses the Game Engine Market by Device- (PC, Console, Mobile, Others).
  • The report analyses the Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Others).
  • The report analyses the Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers).
  • The Global Game Engine Market has been analysed by countries (United States, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, China, Japan, India).
  • The key insights of the report have been presented through the frameworks of SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces Analysis. Also, the attractiveness of the market has been presented by region, by Location and Product.
  • Also, the major opportunities, trends, drivers and challenges of the industry has been analysed in the report.
  • The report tracks competitive developments, strategies, mergers and acquisitions and new product development. The companies analysed in the report include Unity Technologies, Playtech PLC, Silicon Studio Corporation, Epic Games, Crytek, Valve Corporation, Sony Interactive Entertainment, The Game Creators, GameSalad, Unigine Company.
Key Target Audience
  • Gaming Industry Players
  • Consulting and Advisory Firms
  • Government and Policy Makers
  • Regulatory Authorities


1. Report Scope and Methodology
1.1 Scope of the Report
1.2 Research Methodology
1.3 Executive Summary
2. Strategic Recommendations
3. Global Game Engine Market: Product Overview
4. Global Game Engine Market: An Analysis
4.1 Global Game Engine Market, Market Indicators
Table 1: Number of active console gamers worldwide from 2018 to 2021 (in millions)
Table 2: Number of Video Gamers Worldwide, Per Region, 2020
Table 3: Number of Mobile Gaming Users worldwide, by region, 2021, in millions
Table 4: Number of active console gamers worldwide from 2014 to 2021 (in millions)
Table 5: Worldwide Smartphone Penetration By Countries, 2020
4.2 Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028
Table 6: Global Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2017-2027 (USD Million)
4.3 Impact of COVID-19 on Global Game Engine Market
5. Global Game Engine Market: Segment Analysis By Game Type
5.1 Global Game Engine Market by Game Type
5.2 Competitive Positioning of Global Game Engine Market– By Game Type
Table 7: Global Game Engine Market- By Game Type Market Share, 2022E & 2028F
5.3 By 2D, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 8: Global Game Engine Market- By 2D, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
5.4 By 3D, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 9: Global Game Engine Market- By 3D, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
5.5 By Other, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 10: Global Game Engine Market- By Other, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 15: Global Game Engine Market- By Other, (USD Million), 2018-2028
6. Global Game Engine Market: Segment Analysis By Device
6.1 Global Game Engine Market by Device
6.2 Competitive Positioning of Global Game Engine Market– By Device
Table 11: Global Game Engine Market- By Device, Market Share, 2022E & 2028F
6.3 By PC, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 12: Global Game Engine Market- By PC, (USD Million), 2018-2028
6.4 By Console, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 13: Global Game Engine Market- By Console, (USD Million), 2018-2028
6.5 By Mobile, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 14: Global Game Engine Market- By Mobile, (USD Million), 2018-2028
6.7 By Other, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
7. Global Game Engine Market: Analysis By Application
7.1 Global Game Engine Market by Application
7.2 Competitive Positioning of Global Game Engine Market– By Application
Table 16: Global Game Engine Market- By Application, Market Share, 2022E & 2028F
7.3 By Gaming & Entertainment, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 17: Global Game Engine Market- By Gaming & Entertainment, (USD Million), 2017-2027
7.4 By Animation, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 18: Global Game Engine Market- By Animation, (USD Million), 2018-2028
7.5 By Automotive, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 19: Global Game Engine Market- By Automotive, (USD Million), 2018-2028
7.6 By Other, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 20: Global Game Engine Market- By Others, (USD Million), 2018-2028
8. Global Game Engine Market: Analysis By End User
8.1 Global Game Engine Market By End User
8.2 Competitive Positioning of Global Game Engine Market– By End User
Table 21: Global Game Engine Market- By End User, Market Share, 2022E & 2028F
8.3 By Game Development Companies, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 22: Global Game Engine Market- By Game Development Companies, (USD Million), 2018-2028
8.4 By Independent Developers, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
Table 23: Global Game Engine Market- By Independent Developers, (USD Million), 2018-2028
9. Global Game Engine Market By Region
9.1 Global Game Engine Market by Region
9.2 Competitive Positioning of Global Game Engine Market– By Region
Table 24: Global Game Engine Market- By Region Market Share, 2022E & 2028F
10. Americas Game Engine Market: An Analysis (2018-2028)
10.1 Americas Game Engine Market: Market Indicators
Table 25: Some of Video game console sales in North America for products' total lifespan as of September 2020 (in million units)
Table 26: Number of Smartphone users in United States, 2018-2020, In Millions
Table 27: North American unit sales of video game consoles in 2020
Table 28: GDP Per Capita in North America, 2019-2021, (USD Thousands)
10.2 Americas Game Engine Market by value: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 29: Americas Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
10.3 Americas Prominent Companies
10.4 Market Segmentation By Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 30: Americas Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.5 Market Segmentation By Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 31: Americas Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.6 Market Segmentation By Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 32: Americas Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.7 Market Segmentation By End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 33: Americas Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.8 Americas Game Engine Market: Country Analysis
10.9 Market Opportunity Chart of Americas Game Engine Market - By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
Table 34: Market Opportunity Chart of Americas Game Engine Market- By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
10.10 Competitive Positioning of Americas Game Engine Market– By Country
Table 35: America Game Engine Market- By Country Market Share, 2022E & 2028F
10.11 United States Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 36: United States Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2017-2027 (USD Million)
10.12 United States Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 37: United States Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.13 United States Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 38: United States Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.14 United States Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 39: United States Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.15 United States Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 40: United States Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.16 Canada Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 41: Canada Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2017-2027 (USD Million)
10.17 Canada Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 42: Canada Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.18 Canada Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 43: Canada Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.19 Canada Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 44: Canada Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.20 Canada Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 45: Canada Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.21 Brazil Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 46: Brazil Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2017-2027 (USD Million)
10.22 Brazil Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 47: Brazil Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.23 Brazil Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 48: Brazil Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.24 Brazil Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 49: Brazil Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
10.25 Brazil Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 50: Brazil Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11. Europe Game Engine Market: An Analysis (2018-2028)
11.1 Europe Game Engine Market: Market Indicators
Table 51: Retail revenue of video game console hardware in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2016 to 2019
Table 52: Most played device for video or computer games
Table 53: Number of games consoles sold to private consumers in Germany from 2015 to 2020 (in 1,000 devices)
Table 54: Smartphone penetration in Europe By Countries, 2020
Table 55: Share of internet users in France who play video games on selected devices as of 3rd quarter 2020
11.2 Europe Game Engine Market by value: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 56: Europe Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
11.3 Europe Prominent Companies
11.4 Market Segmentation By Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 57: Europe Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.5 Market Segmentation By Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 58: Europe Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.6 Market Segmentation By Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 59: Europe Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.7 Market Segmentation By End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 60: Europe Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.8 Europe Game Engine Market: Country Analysis
11.9 Market Opportunity Chart of Europe Game Engine Market - By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
Table 61: Market Opportunity Chart of Europe Game Engine Market- By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
11.10 Competitive Positioning of Europe Game Engine Market– By Country
Table 62: Europe Game Engine Market- By Country Market Share, 2021 & 2027
11.11 United Kingdom Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 63: United Kingdom Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2017-2027 (USD Million)
11.12 United Kingdom Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 64: United Kingdom Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.13 United Kingdom Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 65: United Kingdom Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.14 United Kingdom Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 66: United Kingdom Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.15 United Kingdom Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 67: United Kingdom Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.16 Germany Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 68: Germany Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
11.17 Germany Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 69: Germany Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.18 Germany Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 70: Germany Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.19 Germany Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 71: Germany Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.20 Germany Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 72: Germany Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.21 France Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 73: France Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
11.22 France Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 74: France Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.23 France Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 75: France Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.24 France Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 76: France Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.25 France Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 77: France Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.26 Italy Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 78: Italy Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
11.27 Italy Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 79: Italy Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.28 Italy Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 80: Italy Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.29 Italy Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 81: Italy Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
11.30 Italy Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 82: Italy Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12. APAC Game Engine Market: An Analysis (2018-2028)
12.1 APAC Game Engine Market: Market Indicators
Table 83: Daily time spent using game consoles by internet users in Asia Pacific in 2020, by country(in minutes)
Table 84: GDP Per Capita in East Asia & Pacific, 2019-2021, (USD Thousands)
Table 85: Smartphone penetration in APAC By Countries, 2020
Table 86: Share of people who play video games on home consoles, Jan 2020, by age group
Table 87: Sales volumes of new video game consoles in Japan
Table 88: Share of casual gaming users in India in financial year 2021, by device
12.2 APAC Game Engine Market by value: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 89: Asia Pacific Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2017-2027 (USD Million)
12.3 APAC Prominent Companies
12.4 Market Segmentation By Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 90: Asia Pacific Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.5 Market Segmentation By Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 91: Asia Pacific Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.6 Market Segmentation By Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 92: Asia Pacific Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.7 Market Segmentation By End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 93: Asia Pacific Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.8 APAC Game Engine Market: Country Analysis
12.9 Market Opportunity Chart of APAC Game Engine Market - By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
Table 94: Market Opportunity Chart of APAC Game Engine Market- By Country, By Value (Year-2028)
12.10 Competitive Positioning of APAC Game Engine Market– By Country
Table 95: APAC Game Engine Market- By Country Market Share, 2022E & 2028F
12.11 China Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 96: China Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
12.12 China Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 97: China Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.13 China Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 98: China Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.14 China Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 99: China Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.15 China Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 100: China Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.16 Japan Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 101: Japan Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
12.17 Japan Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 102: Japan Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.18 Japan Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 103: Japan Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.19 Japan Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 104: Japan Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.20 Japan Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 105: Japan Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.21 India Game Engine Market: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 106: India Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
12.22 India Game Engine Market by Game Type (2D, 3D, Others)
Table 107: India Game Engine Market- By Game Type, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.23 India Game Engine Market by Device (PC, Console, Mobile, Other)
Table 108: India Game Engine Market- By Device, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.24 India Game Engine Market by Application (Gaming & Entertainment, Animation, Automotive, Other)
Table 109: India Game Engine Market- By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
12.25 India Game Engine Market by End User (Game Development Companies, Independent Developers)
Table 100: India Game Engine Market- By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2018-2028
13. MEA Game Engine Market: An Analysis
13.1 MEA Game Engine Market: Market Indicators
Table 111: GDP Per Capita in Middle East & North Africa, 2019-2021, (USD Thousands)
Table 112: Number of individuals using internet in Middle East & North Africa, 2018-2020 (in %)
Table 113: Smartphone Device Share in Middle East, By Countries, 2021
13.2 MEA Game Engine Market by value: Size and Forecast (2018-2028)
Table 114: MEA Game Engine Market Size, By Value, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
14. Global Game Engine Market Dynamics
14.1 Global Game Engine Market Drivers
14.2 Global Game Engine Market Restraints
14.3 Global Game Engine Market Trends
15. Market Attractiveness and Strategic Analysis
15.1 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine – By Game Type (Year 2028)
Table 115: Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine Market- By Game Type (Year-2028)
15.2 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine – By Device (Year 2028)
Table 116: Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine Market- By Device (Year-2028)
15.3 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine – By Application (Year 2028)
Table 117: Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine Market- By Application (Year-2028)
15.4 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine - By End User (Year 2028)
Table 118: Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine Market- By End User (Year-2028)
15.5 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine - By Region (Year 2028)
Table 119: Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Game Engine- By Region (Year-2028)
16. Competitive Landscape
16.1 Market Share of global leading companies
Table 120: Global Game Engine Market Share (%), 2021
16.2 Porter Five Forces Analysis-Global Game Engine Market
17. Company Profiles (Business Description, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy)
17.1 Unity Technologies
Table 121: Unity Technologies, Net Sales, 2019-2021 (USD Million)
Table 122: Unity Technologies, Net Earning, 2019-2021 (USD Million)
Table 123: Unity Technologies, Revenues, By Geographical Segment (%), FY2021
Table 124: Unity Technologies, Revenues, By Business Segment (%), FY2021
17.2 Playtech PLC
Table 125: Playtech PLC, Net Sales, 2019-2021 (USD Million)
Table 126: Playtech PLC, Net Earning, 2019-2021 (USD Million)
Table 127: Playtech PLC, Revenues, By Geographical Segment (%), FY2021
Table 128: Playtech PLC, Revenues, By Business Segment (%), FY2021
17.3 Silicon Studio Corporation
Table 129: Silicon Studio Corporation, Net Sales, 2019-2021 (USD Million)
Table 130: Silicon Studio Corporation, Net Earning, 2019-2021 (USD Million)
17.4 Epic Games
17.5 Crytrek
17.6 Valve Corporation
17.7 Sony Interactive Entertainment
17.8 The Game Creators
17.9 GameSalad
17.10 Unigine Company

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