PC/Console Gaming Index 2025: Winning Titles, Publishers, and Genres

The PC/Console Gaming Index 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the global gaming market, focusing on download trends, revenue performance, and publisher strategies. The primary thesis highlights the continued dominance of established platforms and core genres, noting that despite the absence of major anticipated releases like GTA 6, the industry remains on a strong growth trajectory. The analysis utilizes proprietary data from Sensor Tower’s Video Game Insights to track market activity throughout the first portion of 2025.

Key findings indicate that PC and console games have surpassed 1 billion downloads globally in 2025. Steam maintains its position as the leading platform for user acquisition and is projected to exceed $12 billion in annual revenue, representing a 15% year-over-year increase. Genre preferences remain consistent, with Action, Shooter, and RPG titles accounting for the highest volume of downloads. Electronic Arts currently leads all publishers by download volume, bolstered by its sports franchises and co-op titles, while Microsoft and Sony continue to leverage their respective platform-exclusive ecosystems and Game Pass integrations to drive engagement.

The report also identifies shifting dynamics in the AAA, AA, and indie sectors. While sports titles like EA SPORTS FC 25 and NBA 2K25 dominate the AAA space, AA titles such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have achieved significant reach, occasionally outperforming major sports franchises in download metrics. Furthermore, indie titles like R.E.P.O. have emerged as notable successes driven by content creator influence. These insights underscore a market where cross-platform franchises and established intellectual property remain the primary drivers of growth and consumer interest across the PC and console landscape.