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Game Engines Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component (Solution, Services), By Type (2D Game Engine, 3D Game Engine, Others), By Platform, By Genre, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023-2030

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  • 179 Pages
  • June 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 5846769
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The global game engines market size is anticipated to reach USD 8,261.6 million by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 17.4% over the forecast period, according to this report. The growth of the market for game engines can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing demand for mobile games, the rise of virtual and augmented reality technologies, and the growing popularity of esports.

Game engines are also becoming more accessible and easier to use, allowing developers of all skill levels to create high-quality games and interactive experiences. The market is also witnessing the emergence of innovative game engines, including Unreal Engine 5 and Amazon Lumberyard, which are expected to further drive industry growth. The increasing adoption of game engines across various industries, including education, healthcare, and advertising, is expected to continue the rapid growth of the market during the forecast period.

The increasing popularity of mobile gaming drives the market growth of game engines. With the sustained rise in popularity of smartphones and tablets, mobile gaming has become more accessible than ever, increasing demand for games that can be played on the go. Platforms like Unity and Unreal Engine have been able to capitalize on this trend by providing developers with tools and resources to create high-quality mobile games quickly and efficiently.

The primary advantage of using game engines for mobile game development is the ability to create games for multiple platforms. Companies offer support for a range of platforms, including iOS, Android, console, and PC. This allows developers to create games once and deploy them to multiple platforms, saving time and resources. The rapid growth in popularity of the eSports industry is also driving market demand, with esports having millions of players & viewers globally. As it continues to grow, companies like Unity and Unreal Engine are becoming more crucial for creating high-quality games that can be played competitively.

Game engines offer features such as real-time physics simulation and network optimization, which ensure smooth and responsive gameplay in online multiplayer matches. Besides providing tools for game development, these platforms are used to create specialized tools and software for eSports. For example, Unity has launched Unity for eSports, a set of tools and services designed specifically for the industry. The platform offers features like match management, player profiles, and live streaming integration, making it easier for organizers to manage and broadcast eSports events.

The accessibility of this platform is another factor contributing to the market growth. In the past, game development was a highly technical and time-consuming process that required significant expertise. Nowadays, game engines have become more user-friendly with drag-and-drop interfaces, pre-built assets, and tutorials, making it easier for developers of all skill levels to create games. This accessibility has allowed more developers to enter the market, leading to an explosion in the number of games being created.

Companies are expected to emphasize technological advancements, innovations, collaborations, and mergers & acquisitions to expand their footprint across yet-to-be-penetrated areas and solidify their position in established regions. For instance, in April 2022, Epic Games introduced Unreal Engine 5, the latest version of its development toolset, to enable creators to build games with substantial amounts of geometric detail.

On the other hand, in August 2022, Tencent Games teamed up with Logitech to create a handheld device that will facilitate multiple cloud gaming services. Moreover, in August 2022, Microsoft's Azure was named the cloud partner of the Unity Game Engine, as the latter gears up to boost its 3D portfolio. Unity expects it will help developers to implement their creations more easily and quickly on Xbox and Windows platforms.

Game Engines Market Report Highlights

  • The solution component segment accounted for the highest revenue share of over 70.0% in 2022, due to the ease of development of high-quality games using game engines. Solution components like plugins and asset packs can help developers save time and resources by utilizing pre-made tools and assets for game development
  • The 3D game engine segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2030. The growth is attributed to the increasing popularity of 3D games, which provide players with immersive and engaging experiences and are becoming more popular among gamers of all ages
  • Based on genre, the action & adventure games segment accounted for the highest revenue share in 2022, and is poised to expand at a CAGR of 16.1% during the forecast period. The rise in trend of smartphone-based gaming among end-users is anticipated to propel the growth of the segment
  • Asia Pacific is expected to expand at the highest CAGR of 18.4% over the forecast period, owing to the region's large and rapidly expanding population of gamers

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology And Scope
1.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2 Market Definitions
1.3 Information Procurement
1.3.1 Information Analysis
1.3.2 Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.3.3 Data Validation & Publishing
1.4 Research Scope And Assumptions
1.4.1 List To Data Sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Game Engines Market Snapshot
2.2 Game Engines - Segment Snapshot (1/2)
2.3 Game Engines - Segment Snapshot (2/2)
2.4 Game Engines - Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3 Game Engines Market - Industry Outlook
3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
3.2 Value Chain Analysis
3.3 Market Dynamics
3.3.1 Market Driver Analysis
3.3.2 Market Restraint Analysis
3.4 Industry Opportunities
3.5 Industry Analysis Tools
3.5.1 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.2 Macroeconomic Analysis
3.6 Game Engines Market: Overview
3.6.1 Gaming Market Trends
3.6.2 Internet Penetration Worldwide
3.6.3 Increase In Smartphone Users Worldwide
3.6.4 Rise In 5g Technology Adoption
3.7 Technology Trends
3.7.1 Blockchain-Based Gaming
3.7.2 Cloud-Based Gaming
3.7.3 Esports Gaming
3.7.4 Ar & Vr Based Gaming
3.7.5 Games On Smart Wearables
3.7.6 Smartphone-Based Gaming
3.7.7 Console-Based Gaming
3.8 Game Engines Market - Covid-19 Impact Analysis
3.9 Technology Developments In Game Engines Market
3.10 Game Engines Analysis, 2022
3.10.1 Analysis On Adoption Of Different Game Engines
3.11 Game Engine Market Share Analysis, By Actively Played Games, 2022
3.12 Comparison Of Game Development Engine Based On Different Features
Chapter 4 Game Engines Market: Component Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1 Component Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
4.2 Game Engine Market Estimates & Forecast, By Component (USD Million)
4.2.1 Solution
4.2.2 Services
Chapter 5 Game Engines Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1 Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
5.2 Game Engine Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type (USD Million)
5.2.1 2d Game Engine
5.2.2 3d Game Engine
5.2.3 Others
Chapter 6 Game Engines Market: Platform Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1 Platform Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
6.2 Game Engine Market Estimates & Forecast, By Platform (USD Million)
6.2.1 Mobile
6.2.2 Console
6.2.3 Computer
6.2.4 Others
Chapter 7 Game Engines Market: Genre Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1 Genre Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
7.2 Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecast, By Genre (USD Million)
7.2.1 Action & Adventure
7.2.2 Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (Moba)
7.2.3 Real-Time Strategy (Rts)
7.2.4 Role-Playing Games
7.2.5 Sandbox
7.2.6 Shooter (Fps And Tps)
7.2.7 Simulation And Sports
7.2.8 Others
Chapter 8 Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1 Game Engines Market: Regional Outlook
8.2 North America
8.2.1 North America Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.2 U.S.
8.2.2.1 U.S. Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.2.3 Canada
8.2.3.1 Canada Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Europe Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.2 Germany
8.3.2.1 Germany Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.3 Uk
8.3.3.1 Uk Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.4 France
8.3.4.1 France Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.5 Italy
8.3.5.1 Italy Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.3.6 Spain
8.3.6.1 Spain Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4 Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Asia Pacific Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.2 China
8.4.2.1 China Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.3 India
8.4.3.1 India Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.4 Japan
8.4.4.1 Japan Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.4.5 South Korea
8.4.5.1 South Korea Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5 Latin America
8.5.1 Latin America Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.2.1 Brazil Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.5.3 Mexico
8.5.3.1 Mexico Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6 Middle East And Africa
8.6.1 Middle East And Africa Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.2 Saudi Arabia
8.6.2.1 Saudi Arabia Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.3 Uae
8.6.3.1 Uae Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
8.6.4 South Africa
8.6.4.1 South Africa Game Engines Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9 Game Engines Market - Competitive Landscape
9.1 Key Market Participants
9.1.1 Buildbox
9.1.2 Clickteam
9.1.3 Cocos
9.1.4 Crytek Gmbh
9.1.5 Gamesalad
9.1.6 Marmalade Technologies Ltd.
9.1.7 Phaser (Photon Storm Ltd.)
9.1.8 Rpg Maker
9.1.9 Scirra Ltd. (Construct 3)
9.1.10 Stencyl Llc
9.1.11 Stride
9.1.12 The Game Creators Ltd. (Appgamekit)
9.1.13 Unity Software Inc.
9.1.14 Unreal Engine (Epic Games)
9.1.15 Yoyo Games Ltd. (Gamemaker Studio 2)
9.2 Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
9.3 Company Categorization
9.4 Participant’s Overview
9.5 Financial Performance
9.6 Product Benchmarking
9.7 Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
9.8 Company Heat Map Analysis
9.9 Strategy Mapping
9.9.1 Expansions
9.9.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
9.9.3 Collaborations
9.9.4 New Product
List of Tables
Table 1: Game engines market - Key market driver impact
Table 2: Key market restraint/challenges impact
Table 3: Paid Games featuring Blockchain-based Currencies
Table 4: eSports Value Proposition
Table 5: Most Watched eSports Tournament Worldwide
Table 6: List of Trending Smartwatch Games, 2023
Table 7: Comparison of trending gaming consoles, 2023
Table 8: Overview of Game Engine Trends Among Game Developers, 2023
Table 9: Comparison of top gaming consoles, 2023
Table 10: Comparison of top gaming consoles
Table 11: Global Game Engine Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast, By Component, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Table 12: Global Game Engine Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Table 13: Top Grossing 2D Games
Table 14: Top Grossing 3D Games
Table 15: Top Grossing Other Games
Table 16: Global Game Engine Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast, By Platform, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Table 17: Top Grossing Mobile Games
Table 18: Top Grossing Console Games
Table 19: Top Grossing Computer Games
Table 20: Top Grossing Other Platform Games
Table 21: Global Game Engines Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast, By Genre, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Table 22: Most Popular Action and Adventure Games
Table 23: Most Popular MOBA Games
Table 24: Most Popular Strategy Games
Table 25: Most Popular Role Playing Games
Table 26: Most Popular Sandbox Games
Table 27: Most Popular Shooter Games
Table 28: Most Popular Simulation & Sports Games
Table 29: Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
Table 30: Company Heat Map Analysis
Table 31: Key Companies undergoing expansions
Table 32: Key Companies involved in M&As
Table 33: Key Companies undergoing collaborations
Table 34: Key Companies launching new products
List of Figures
Fig. 1: Game Engines Market Segmentation
Fig. 2: Information Procurement
Fig. 3: Data Analysis Models
Fig. 4: Market Formulation And Validation
Fig. 5: Data Validating & Publishing
Fig. 6: Market Snapshot
Fig. 7: Segment Snapshot (1/2)
Fig. 8: Segment Snapshot (2/2)
Fig. 9: Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Fig. 11: Game Engine - Industry Value Chain Analysis
Fig. 12: Market dynamics
Fig. 13: Number of video gamers worldwide, 2018-2025 (USD Million)
Fig. 14: Gamer’s concentration (%) by region, 2022
Fig. 15: Nintendo mobile games: Worldwide player spending, 2023 (USD Million)
Fig. 16: eSports audience size worldwide, by type of viewers, 2018-2022
Fig. 17: Active eSports players, by country (Thousand), for January 2023
Fig. 18: Share of eSports fans who spent money on esports, by country
Fig. 19: Share of popular devices used for gaming. By country, 2022
Fig. 20: Game engines market: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Fig. 21: Game engines market: PESTEL Analysis
Fig. 22: Share of gamer type, 2022
Fig. 23: Internet world penetration rate, by geographic region, 2022
Fig. 24: Growth of smartphone users (Million)
Fig. 25: Smartphone penetration, by country, 2022
Fig. 26: Number of cities in which 5G is available, by country, 2022
Fig. 27: Major Events in NFT and Blockchain Gaming History, 2013-2021
Fig. 28: Insights of Cloud Gaming Market, 2022
Fig. 29: Total number of AR/VR Users, 2017-2023
Fig. 30: U.S. Mobile In-app Spending Trends by Game Genres, 2022
Fig. 31: Game Engine Market Share Analysis, by Actively Played Games, 2022
Fig. 32: Game Engine Market, by Component: Key Takeaways
Fig. 33: Game Engine Market, by Component: Market Share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 34: Solution market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 35: Services market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 36: Game Engine Market, by Type: Key Takeaways
Fig. 37: Game Engine Market, by Type: Market Share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 38: 2D game engine market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 39: 3D game engine market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 40: Other market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 41: Game Engine Market, by Platform: Key Takeaways
Fig. 42: Game Engine Market, by Platform: Market Share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 43: Mobile market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 44: Console market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 45: Computer market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 46: Other platforms market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 47: Game Engines Market, by Genre: Key Takeaways
Fig. 48: Game Engines Market, by Genre: Market Share, 2022 & 2030
Fig. 49: Action & adventure market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 50: Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 51: Real-time strategy (RTS) market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 52: Role-playing games market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 54: Sandbox market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 55: Shooter (FPS and TPS) market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 56: Simulation and sports market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 57: Other game genres market estimates & forecasts, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 58: Game Engines Market Revenue By Region, 2022 & 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 59: Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
Fig. 60: North America Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 61: U.S. Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 62: Canada Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 63: Europe Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 64: Germany Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 65: UK Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 66: France Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 67: Italy Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 68: Spain Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 69: Asia Pacific Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 70: China Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 71: India Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 72: Japan Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 73: South Korea Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 74: Latin America Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 75: Brazil Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 76: Mexico Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 77: MEA Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 78: Saudi Arabia Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 79: UAE Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 80: South Africa Game Engines market estimates & forecast, 2017-2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 81: Key Company Categorization
Fig. 82: Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
Fig. 83: Strategic framework

Companies Mentioned

  • Buildbox
  • Clickteam
  • Cocos
  • Crytek Gmbh
  • Gamesalad
  • Marmalade Technologies Ltd.
  • Phaser (Photon Storm Ltd.)
  • Rpg Maker
  • Scirra Ltd. (Construct 3)
  • Stencyl Llc
  • Stride
  • The Game Creators Ltd. (Appgamekit)
  • Unity Software Inc.
  • Unreal Engine (Epic Games)
  • Yoyo Games Ltd. (Gamemaker Studio 2)

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