InvestmentsยทUpdated Mar 17, 2026 by InvestGame
Steam full-game sales grew 27% year-over-year in Q2 2024, driven primarily by strong performance from independent and mid-sized titles.
Asia led global early-stage investment with $320 million across 28 deals, while North America dominated late-stage venture capital with $239 million across seven deals.
BITKRAFT was the most active early-stage investor by volume with 18 rounds, while a16z Games led in total deal value with $124 million invested.
The mobile game 'Dungeon & Fighter: Origin' significantly outperformed competitors in Asia, generating $227 million in net revenue from 5.4 million installs.
The publishing sector is seeing strategic shifts toward co-publishing models for premium PC and console titles, exemplified by the launch of new labels like Knights Peak.
Action RPGs and simulation games remain the dominant high-revenue genres in the Asian mobile market, supported by successful launches like 'Wuthering Waves' and 'Gakuen Idolmaster'.
Steam full-game sales grew 27% year-over-year in Q2 2024, driven primarily by strong performance from independent and mid-sized titles.
Asia led global early-stage investment with $320 million across 28 deals, while North America dominated late-stage venture capital with $239 million across seven deals.
BITKRAFT was the most active early-stage investor by volume with 18 rounds, while a16z Games led in total deal value with $124 million invested.
The mobile game 'Dungeon & Fighter: Origin' significantly outperformed competitors in Asia, generating $227 million in net revenue from 5.4 million installs.
The publishing sector is seeing strategic shifts toward co-publishing models for premium PC and console titles, exemplified by the launch of new labels like Knights Peak.
Action RPGs and simulation games remain the dominant high-revenue genres in the Asian mobile market, supported by successful launches like 'Wuthering Waves' and 'Gakuen Idolmaster'.