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SURVEY OF DOMESTIC GAME DEVELOPERS
- Dedipyaman Shukla
- Mar 28
- 1 min read
The Indian gaming industry is poised for remarkable growth, projected to triple in value and reach $3.9 billion by 2025. This study provides deep insights into the experiences, perspectives, and challenges faced by domestic game developers across different segments of the industry.
Through in-depth interviews with 22 game developers, this qualitative research uncovers key trends shaping the industry landscape. The findings highlight a notable shift in the geographic distribution of game development, with a growing preference for Tier-2 cities driven by factors such as cost efficiency, talent availability, and improved work-life balance.
The report delves into the diverse investment prospects and strategies of game developers, ranging from early-stage startups seeking external funding to mature creators focused on organic growth. Regulatory uncertainties, talent acquisition challenges, and marketing hurdles emerge as significant obstacles, particularly for early-stage companies.
Mature game development studios grapple with difficulties in securing investor interest, accessing specialized technical knowledge, and retaining skilled talent amidst rising costs. Service providers face barriers in business development, regulatory compliance, and market visibility, while focused studios struggle to hire developers with specialized backend expertise.
The insights gathered from this study offer valuable guidance for stakeholders in the gaming ecosystem, informing strategies to address industry-wide challenges and leverage emerging opportunities for growth and innovation.