Overview
- Games companies nearly doubled from 524 in 2018 to 948 in 2024, with the association counting 897 core developers and publishers.
- Industry revenue reached €3.73 billion in 2024 and employment rose to 14,800, representing roughly 20% growth since 2018.
- German-made titles accounted for 5.5% of money spent on games in Germany, indicating limited domestic market share despite expansion.
- The sector shrank by about 5% in 2025, its first decline in years, which the industry attributes to fiercer competition and an uncertain investment climate.
- The Goldmedia and game study, funded by the federal research ministry, cites high returns from public support and has spurred calls for a games fund with tax relief, a push backed by Minister Dorothee Bär.