Browser Games Market Report 2025

The browser games market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $7.73 billion in 2024 to $8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to in-game purchases and freemiums, live streamers and gaming influencers, and a rise in disposable income.

The browser games market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing use of the internet, cross-platform publishing and play, technological advances, rising penetration of 5g, and increasing gamers involvement due to COVID-19. Major trends in the forecast period include integrating AR and VR technologies in games, focusing on in-game advertising to boost revenues, focusing on being independent rather than depending on publishing houses and digital distribution platforms for market exposure, providing free access to games with certain main features in paid versions, adopting new age technologies to improve product portfolios, and providing in-game incentives in exchange for sharing the content on social media.

The swift rise in the number of active gamers worldwide is propelling the growth of the browser games market. This increase in active gamers is attributed to the proliferation of gaming devices, improved internet access, technological advancements, and the growing popularity of online games. As the number of active gamers rises, there will be a significant demand for browser games, which are typically free and provide accessible entertainment. For instance, in August 2024, Uswitch, a UK-based price comparison organization, projected that the number of online gamers in the UK would reach 11.56 million by 2027, reflecting a 6.64% increase from 10.84 million in 2023. Thus, the rapid growth in the number of active gamers globally is anticipated to drive the expansion of the browser games market.

The growing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) is forecasted to further propel the growth of the browser games market in the future. IoT refers to a networked system of interconnected computing devices, mechanical and electronic machinery with unique identities (UIDs) that can transfer data without requiring direct human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. The increasing integration of IoT technologies holds significant potential for enhancing the interactive features of browser games. It enables attributes such as improved interactivity, real-world integration, personalization, multi-device gaming, environmental effects, integration with wearable tech, location-based features, social interaction, smart home integration, and valuable gameplay analytics. Reports from Ericsson indicate that global IoT connections surged to 13.2 billion in 2022 and are projected to grow by 18% to reach 34.7 billion connections by 2028. This accelerating adoption of IoT technologies is identified as a driving force fostering the expansion of the browser games market.

The browser games market is experiencing a significant trend toward innovation, particularly in the realm of mobile browser games, as major companies seek a competitive advantage. Mobile browser games, designed to be played directly within a mobile web browser without the need for separate downloads or installations, have garnered attention. For instance, Nintendo of America Inc. launched Pikmin Finder in September 2023, an augmented reality (AR) game that utilizes the mobile device's camera to seamlessly integrate AR Pikmin into the player’s real-world environment. This innovative addition to the Pikmin franchise offers an engaging and interactive experience, enabling players to interact with their favorite Pikmin characters in a novel way.

Companies within the browser games market are increasingly harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to elevate gaming experiences and introduce superior products. Niantic Labs, known for Pokemon Go, unveiled Peridot in April 2022, an upcoming game featuring AR creatures. Meanwhile, AR’s Games, an Italian gaming firm, announced plans to launch The Real Tournament in January 2022, touted as the world's first artificial intelligence-based augmented reality video game. This game is a fusion of artificial intelligence and augmented reality, offering a first-person shooting experience with real people, exclusively designed for mobile devices. These strides in incorporating AR and AI into browser games underscore the industry’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries and enhancing user engagement through immersive gaming experiences.

In April 2022, Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG), a Malta-based iGaming company, successfully acquired Sportnco for $54.37 million (€51.37 million). This strategic move enhances GiG's standing in the iGaming industry, particularly in platform and sports segments. The acquisition expands GiG's product line, positioning it as a more profitable and cash-generating business. Sportnco, based in France, specializes in providing gaming and sports betting services for the internet gambling market.

Major companies operating in the browser games market include King Digital Entertainment, Gameforge, InnoGames GmbH, Zynga Inc., Bigpoint GmbH, Kongregate (A MTG Company), Atrix Entertainment, Goodgame Studios (Stillfront Group), Travian Games GmbH, Arkadium Inc., Tencent Holdings Ltd, NetEase, YY, 37 interactive, Perfect World, Elex IGG and Alpha Group., Elex Technology Co. Ltd., Happy Elements Technology (Beijing) Limited, Shanghai Everstar Online Entertainment Co. Ltd, Electronic Arts Games India Private Limited, 99Games, Apar Games, PUBG Corporation, Griptonite Games India Private Limited, Game Freak Inc., Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd., KLab Co. Ltd., Aiming Inc., Playrix, Mail.Ru Group, Playkot, Pixonic, Valve Corporation, Bethesda Softworks, Sega, Koei Tecmo Game, Daedalic Entertainment, Headup Game Codemasters, Software Company Limited, Unity Technologis, JnJ Mobile, Otoy, CasinoRPG., LevelUP, Playdom, OKAM Studio, Hoplon, Aquiris Game Studio, Behold Studios, Space Rhino Game, Bamtang Game, Squad, Wixel Studios, Nezal Entertainment, Tahadi Games, Game Power 7, Gameguise, Cloudgam.es, Quirkat, Tamatem, Babil Games, Celestial Games, Kuluya, Maliyo Games, Gamsole, RuneStorm.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the browser games market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in the global browser games market share. The regions covered in the browser games market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the browser games market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

Browser games are online games that can be played directly in a web browser without requiring downloads or installations. They offer quick and accessible entertainment, often including multiplayer options and various genres.

The primary categories of browser games include mobile games, pay-to-play games, free-to-play games, and pay-in-play games. Pay-to-play games involve an upfront fee for access. These games are accessible on various operating systems such as iOS, Android, and Windows, catering to smartphones, tablets, PCs, TVs, and other platforms.

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The browser games market includes revenues earned by entities by providing design, documentation, installation and support services, and producing and distributing browser games. Browser can be played on smartphones, tablets, PCs, and TVs using a browser. Online or browser games refer to games played over some computer network, most frequently, the internet. Online games can range from plain text games to games that combine complex graphics and virtual worlds populated simultaneously by several players. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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