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Germany's Enduring Love for Video Games: 2025 Survey Results
The world of video games continues to captivate Germans, with a significant portion of the population finding solace and entertainment in this digital realm. According to a recent survey conducted by Bitkom, the German digital association, 52% of respondents play video or computer games at least occasionally. This figure represents a slight increase compared to 2015, when only 42% of Germans were identified as gamers.
The survey, carried out from mid-May to early June, revealed that mobile gaming remains the most popular platform in Germany, with around 24.3 million people engaging in this form of entertainment. Mobile gaming revenue surpassed the 3 billion euro mark in 2024, despite a slight decline of 300,000 players from the previous year.
The overall German gaming market revenue reached approximately 4.6 billion euros in the first half of 2025, marking a 4% year-on-year growth. The online gaming services segment, including subscription models, also grew by 4% to 621 million euros in the same period.
Interestingly, smartphones and tablets dominate as the preferred platforms, with nearly all mobile game revenue coming from free-to-play games monetized via in-app purchases. However, the survey does not provide specific figures on players' preference for online gaming over offline.
One intriguing finding from the survey is that 28% of gamers prefer to play online with others. Moreover, a staggering 45% of gamers stated they can't imagine life without video and computer games.
The survey also sheds light on the gaming habits of Germans. Approximately 58% of gamers play less than two hours a day, while 7% play more than five hours a day. Notably, the percentage of gamers playing excessively has decreased compared to the previous year, dropping from 45% to 7%.
Bernhard Rohleder, CEO of Bitkom, made a fascinating observation during the survey, stating that one in five gamers has dreamed of creating a video game. This aspiration seems to be on the rise, as in 2023, only 39% of gamers expressed the same sentiment.
In conclusion, the survey results reaffirm online and mobile platforms as central to gaming trends in Germany in 2025. Although specific user metrics like average daily playtime or the precise percentage of the population actively gaming daily were not detailed in the current reports, the growing revenue figures and the consistent percentage of gamers playing video or computer games at least occasionally paint a clear picture of Germany's enduring love for video games.
- The survey reveals a growing interest in video games among Germans, with 45% stating they can't imagine life without these digital entertainments.
- The preferences of these gamers extend beyond just playing video games, as one in five has dreamt of creating their own, suggesting a strong connection between lifestyle and technology, and a keen interest in gadgets and gaming-related gadgets.
