Game Engines Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Component (Solution, Services), By Type (2D Game Engine, 3D Game Engine, Others), By Platform, By Genre, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2032

Game Engines Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Component (Solution, Services), By Type (2D Game Engine, 3D Game Engine, Others), By Platform, By Genre, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2032



The global game engines market size is expected to reach USD 11,615.51 million by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Game Engines Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Component (Solution, Services), By Type (2D Game Engine, 3D Game Engine, Others), By Platform, By Genre, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2032” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The market for game engines is experiencing significant growth due to multiple factors. It includes rising demand for mobile games, the growing presence of virtual & augmented reality technologies, & surge in popularity of e-sports. Additionally, game engines are becoming more user-friendly and accessible, enabling developers of varying skill levels to create top-notch games and interactive experiences. The market is also witnessing the emergence of innovative game engines like Unreal Engine 5 and Amazon Lumberyard, which are anticipated to propel industry growth further. Furthermore, the adoption of game engines in diverse industries such as education, healthcare, and advertising is expected to fuel the market's rapid expansion throughout the forecast period.

The widespread use of smartphones and tablets has made gaming more accessible, leading to a surge in demand for games that can be played on the go. This trend has provided opportunities for platforms such as Unity and Unreal Engine to cater to developers seeking efficient tools and resources for creating high-quality mobile games. These game engines have capitalized on the mobile gaming trend by offering features and support that enable developers to develop mobile games quickly and effectively.

In addition to their core game development capabilities, game engines provide essential features that contribute to the success of online multiplayer gaming and eSports. These platforms offer real-time physics simulation and network optimization, enabling smooth and responsive gameplay experiences in online multiplayer matches. Moreover, game engines have expanded their functionalities to cater to the eSports industry. For instance, Unity has introduced Unity for eSports, a comprehensive suite of tools and services tailored to meet the unique requirements of eSports. With features such as match management, player profiles, and seamless integration with live streaming, organizers can effectively manage and broadcast eSports events.

Game Engines Market Report Highlights

Solutions segment held the majority market share in 2022, primarily due to development of high-quality games

Action & adventure games segment held the largest share, owing to its high popularity

APAC expected to grow at the fastest rate, owing to increasing numbers of gamers from the region

The global key market players include Buildbox, Clickteam, Cocos, Crytek, GameSalad, Marmalade Technologies, Phaser, RPG Maker, Scirra Ltd, Stencyl, Stride, The Game Creators, Unity Software, Unreal Engine, and YoYo Games.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the game engines market report based on component, type, platform genre, and region:

Game Engines, Component Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2019 - 2032)

Solution

Services

Game Engines, Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2019 - 2032)

2D Game Engine

3D Game Engine

Others

Game Engines, Platform Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2019 - 2032)

Mobile

Console

Computer

Others

Game Engines, Genre Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2019 - 2032)

Action & Adventure

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)

Real-time Strategy (RTS)

Role-playing Games (RPG, ARPG, CRPG, MMORPG, TRPG, etc.)

Sandbox

Shooter (FPS & TPS)

Simulation and Sports

Others

Game Engines, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2019 - 2032)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa


1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Game Engines Market Insights
4.1. Game Engines – Industry Snapshot
4.2. Game Engines Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Technological advancement drives the market
4.2.1.2. Rising interest in multiple platforms
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. Hardware compatibility
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTLE Analysis
4.5. Game Engines Industry Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Game Engines Market, by Component
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
5.3. Solution
5.3.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Solution, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
5.4. Services
5.4.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Services by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
6. Global Game Engines Market, by Platform
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
6.3. Mobile
6.3.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Mobile, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
6.4. Console
6.4.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Console, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
6.5. Computer
6.5.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Computer, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
6.6. Others
6.6.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7. Global Game Engines Market, by Genre
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7.3. Action & Adventure
7.3.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Action & Adventure, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7.4. Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
7.4.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7.5. Real-time Strategy (RTS)
7.5.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Real-time Strategy (RTS), by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7.6. Role-playing Games (RPG, ARPG, CRPG, MMORPG, TRPG, etc.)
7.6.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Role-playing Games (RPG, ARPG, CRPG, MMORPG, TRPG, etc.), by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7.7. Sandbox
7.7.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Sandbox, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7.8. Shooter (FPS & TPS)
7.8.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Shooter (FPS & TPS), by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7.9. Simulation and Sports
7.9.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Simulation and Sports, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
7.10. Others
7.10.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
8. Global Game Engines Market, by Type
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
8.3. 2D Game Engines
8.3.1. Global Game Engines Market, by 2D Game Engines, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
8.4. 3D Game Engines
8.4.1. Global Game Engines Market, by 3D Game Engines, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
8.5. Others
8.5.1. Global Game Engines Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9. Global Game Engines Market, by Geography
9.1. Key findings
9.2. Introduction
9.2.1. Game Engines Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3. Game Engines Market – North America
9.3.1. North America: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.2. North America: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.3. North America: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.4. North America: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.5. Game Engines Market – U.S.
9.3.5.1. U.S.: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.5.2. U.S.: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.5.3. U.S.: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.5.4. U.S.: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.6. Game Engines Market – Canada
9.3.6.1. Canada: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.6.2. Canada: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.6.3. Canada: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.3.6.4. Canada: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4. Game Engines Market – Europe
9.4.1. Europe: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.2. Europe: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.3. Europe: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.4. Europe: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.5. Game Engines Market – UK
9.4.5.1. UK: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.5.2. UK: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.5.3. UK: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.5.4. UK: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.6. Game Engines Market – France
9.4.6.1. France: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.6.2. France: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.6.3. France: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.6.4. France: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.7. Game Engines Market – Germany
9.4.7.1. Germany: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.7.2. Germany: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.7.3. Germany: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.7.4. Germany: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.8. Game Engines Market – Italy
9.4.8.1. Italy: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.8.2. Italy: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.8.3. Italy: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.8.4. Italy: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.9. Game Engines Market – Spain
9.4.9.1. Spain: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.9.2. Spain: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.9.3. Spain: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.9.4. Spain: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.10. Game Engines Market – Netherlands
9.4.10.1. Netherlands: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.10.2. Netherlands: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.10.3. Netherlands: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.10.4. Netherlands: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.11. Game Engines Market – Russia
9.4.11.1. Russia: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.11.2. Russia.: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.11.3. Russia: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.4.11.4. Russia: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5. Game Engines Market – Asia Pacific
9.5.1. Asia Pacific: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.2. Asia Pacific: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.3. Asia Pacific: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.4. Asia Pacific: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.5. Game Engines Market – China
9.5.5.1. China: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.5.2. China.: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.5.3. China: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.5.4. China: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.6. Game Engines Market – India
9.5.6.1. India: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.6.2. India.: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.6.3. India: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.6.4. India: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.7. Game Engines Market – Japan
9.5.7.1. Japan: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.7.2. Japan.: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.7.3. Japan: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.7.4. Japan: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.8. Game Engines Market – Malaysia
9.5.8.1. Malaysia: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.8.2. Malaysia.: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.8.3. Malaysia: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.8.4. Malaysia: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.9. Game Engines Market – Indonesia
9.5.9.1. Indonesia: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.9.2. Indonesia.: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.9.3. Indonesia: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.9.4. Indonesia: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.10. Game Engines Market – South Korea
9.5.10.1. South Korea: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.10.2. South Korea.: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.10.3. South Korea: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.5.10.4. South Korea: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6. Game Engines Market – Middle East & Africa
9.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.4. Middle East & Africa: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.5. Game Engines Market – Saudi Arabia
9.6.5.1. Saudi Arabia: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.5.2. Saudi Arabia: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.5.3. Saudi Arabia: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.5.4. Saudi Arabia: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.6. Game Engines Market – South Africa
9.6.6.1. South Africa: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.6.2. South Africa: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.6.3. South Africa: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.6.4. South Africa: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.7. Game Engines Market – Israel
9.6.7.1. Israel: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.7.2. Israel: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.7.3. Israel: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.7.4. Israel: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.8. Game Engines Market – UAE
9.6.8.1. UAE: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.8.2. UAE: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.8.3. UAE: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.6.8.4. UAE: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7. Game Engines Market – Latin America
9.7.1. Latin America: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.2. Latin America: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.3. Latin America: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.4. Latin America: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.5. Game Engines Market – Mexico
9.7.5.1. Mexico: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.5.2. Mexico: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.5.3. Mexico: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.5.4. Mexico: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.6. Game Engines Market – Brazil
9.7.6.1. Brazil: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.6.2. Brazil: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.6.3. Brazil: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.6.4. Brazil: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.7. Game Engines Market – Argentina
9.7.7.1. Argentina: Game Engines Market, by Component, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.7.2. Argentina: Game Engines Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.7.3. Argentina: Game Engines Market, by Platform, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
9.7.7.4. Argentina: Game Engines Market, by Genre, 2019-2032 (USD Million)
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
10.1.1. Expansion
10.1.2. Acquisitions
10.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
11. Company Profiles
11.1. Buildbox
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Financial Performance
11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
11.1.4. Recent Development
11.2. Clickteam
11.2.1. Company Overview
11.2.2. Financial Performance
11.2.3. Product Benchmarking
11.2.4. Recent Development
11.3. Cocos
11.3.1. Company Overview
11.3.2. Financial Performance
11.3.3. Product Benchmarking
11.3.4. Recent Development
11.4. Crytek
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Financial Performance
11.4.3. Product Benchmarking
11.4.4. Recent Development
11.5. GameSalad
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Financial Performance
11.5.3. Product Benchmarking
11.5.4. Recent Development
11.6. Marmalade Technologies
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Financial Performance
11.6.3. Product Benchmarking
11.6.4. Recent Development
11.7. Phaser
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Financial Performance
11.7.3. Product Benchmarking
11.7.4. Recent Development
11.8. RPG Maker
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Financial Performance
11.8.3. Product Benchmarking
11.8.4. Recent Development
11.9. Scirra Ltd
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Financial Performance
11.9.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.4. Recent Development
11.10. Stencyl
11.10.1. Company Overview
11.10.2. Financial Performance
11.10.3. Product Benchmarking
11.10.4. Recent Development
11.11. Stride
11.11.1. Company Overview
11.11.2. Financial Performance
11.11.3. Product Benchmarking
11.11.4. Recent Development
11.12. The Game Creators
11.12.1. Company Overview
11.12.2. Financial Performance
11.12.3. Product Benchmarking
11.12.4. Recent Development
11.13. Unity Software
11.13.1. Company Overview
11.13.2. Financial Performance
11.13.3. Product Benchmarking
11.13.4. Recent Development
11.14. Unreal Engine
11.14.1. Company Overview
11.14.2. Financial Performance
11.14.3. Product Benchmarking
11.14.4. Recent Development
11.15. YoYo Games
11.15.1. Company Overview
11.15.2. Financial Performance
11.15.3. Product Benchmarking
11.15.4. Recent Development

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