Market Overview

The game industry's powerhouses, shooters (FPS/TPS) and sandboxes, reign supreme in player engagement and market influence. Shooter games continue to dominate as one of the most played genres, showing promising growth trends, particularly on PC platforms with a projected yearly increase of +4.9% (Newzoo). Meanwhile, sandbox games have gained immense popularity, especially in the context of the metaverse trend, with notable examples like Roblox boasting over 66 million daily active users in Q3 2023 and The Sandbox amassing over 1.3 million installations in 2022. The synergy between these genres is evident, as seen in titles like Fortnite, which offers sandbox modes like Fortnite Creative alongside its core gameplay, highlighting the successful fusion of shooter and sandbox elements.