Updated Mar 17, 2026 by game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e. V.
The German computer games market reached a total valuation of 14 billion euros in 2022.
The industry maintains a significant player base of 8 million individuals across Germany.
The sector is supported by a structured framework of 26 industry-specific companies and employment entities.
The report outlines ten specific policy demands formulated by the games industry to support its ongoing development.
The German games ecosystem is bolstered by dedicated institutions, including the Entertainment Software Foundation and the Foundation for Digital Games.
Major industry events such as gamescom and devcom, alongside the German Computer Games Awards, serve as central pillars for the national gaming sector.
The esports landscape is formally integrated into the industry's infrastructure, supported by initiatives like the esports player foundation.
The German computer games market reached a total valuation of 14 billion euros in 2022.
The industry maintains a significant player base of 8 million individuals across Germany.
The sector is supported by a structured framework of 26 industry-specific companies and employment entities.
The report outlines ten specific policy demands formulated by the games industry to support its ongoing development.
The German games ecosystem is bolstered by dedicated institutions, including the Entertainment Software Foundation and the Foundation for Digital Games.
Major industry events such as gamescom and devcom, alongside the German Computer Games Awards, serve as central pillars for the national gaming sector.
The esports landscape is formally integrated into the industry's infrastructure, supported by initiatives like the esports player foundation.