Country Reports·Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Gaming in Turkey
The Turkish gaming market experienced a significant revenue contraction in 2022, falling to $625 million from $1.2 billion in 2021 due to currency depreciation and reduced consumer purchasing power.
Despite the revenue decline, Istanbul remains a global investment hub, ranking second in Europe and fifth globally with over $424 million secured across gaming transactions in 2022.
The industry is projected to maintain a 24.1% compound annual growth rate through 2026, driven by a strategic shift toward mid-core, PC, and console development alongside AI and blockchain integration.
The domestic player base reached 44 million users in 2022, with 81% of adults participating in mobile gaming and a strong market preference for free-to-play models and localized content.
The Turkish gaming ecosystem is maturing beyond hyper-casual titles, supported by 2,943 Google Play publishers and a specialized infrastructure of 25 entrepreneurship centers and 19 university programs.
Türkiye has established itself as a major esports destination, supported by the formal legal recognition of the Turkish Esports Federation and a pool of over 15,000 licensed players.
The Turkish gaming market experienced a significant revenue contraction in 2022, falling to $625 million from $1.2 billion in 2021 due to currency depreciation and reduced consumer purchasing power.
Despite the revenue decline, Istanbul remains a global investment hub, ranking second in Europe and fifth globally with over $424 million secured across gaming transactions in 2022.
The industry is projected to maintain a 24.1% compound annual growth rate through 2026, driven by a strategic shift toward mid-core, PC, and console development alongside AI and blockchain integration.
The domestic player base reached 44 million users in 2022, with 81% of adults participating in mobile gaming and a strong market preference for free-to-play models and localized content.
The Turkish gaming ecosystem is maturing beyond hyper-casual titles, supported by 2,943 Google Play publishers and a specialized infrastructure of 25 entrepreneurship centers and 19 university programs.
Türkiye has established itself as a major esports destination, supported by the formal legal recognition of the Turkish Esports Federation and a pool of over 15,000 licensed players.