Market (Overall)ยทUpdated Apr 13, 2026 by Newzoo
As of 2022, Role-Playing Games (RPGs) rank as the highest-revenue genre in the global gaming market.
The player base is predominantly male (58%) and young, with 59% of users falling between the ages of 10 and 30.
Monetization is heavily driven by pay-to-play models used by 97% of the player base, supplemented by in-app purchases at 90%.
High magical fantasy is the dominant theme, appearing in 63% of RPGs, while skill and talent trees remain the most prevalent gameplay mechanics.
RPG players exhibit high engagement, averaging 18.8 sessions per month, with significant audience overlap in the adventure, shooter, and battle royale genres.
The genre maintains a strong live-streaming presence, generating 205 million hours of viewership across platforms like Twitch and Facebook Gaming in June 2022.
The United States and Japan lead the global market in monthly active users for RPGs on PC and console platforms.
As of 2022, Role-Playing Games (RPGs) rank as the highest-revenue genre in the global gaming market.
The player base is predominantly male (58%) and young, with 59% of users falling between the ages of 10 and 30.
Monetization is heavily driven by pay-to-play models used by 97% of the player base, supplemented by in-app purchases at 90%.
High magical fantasy is the dominant theme, appearing in 63% of RPGs, while skill and talent trees remain the most prevalent gameplay mechanics.
RPG players exhibit high engagement, averaging 18.8 sessions per month, with significant audience overlap in the adventure, shooter, and battle royale genres.
The genre maintains a strong live-streaming presence, generating 205 million hours of viewership across platforms like Twitch and Facebook Gaming in June 2022.
The United States and Japan lead the global market in monthly active users for RPGs on PC and console platforms.