Saudi Arabia Gaming Market Overview

Market Size in 2025: USD 2,387.7 Million

Market Size in 2034: USD 4,957.2 Million

Market Growth Rate 2026-2034: 8.46%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Gaming Market Report by Device Type (Consoles, Mobiles and Tablets, Computers), Platform (Online, Offline), Revenue (In-Game Purchase, Game Purchase, Advertising), Type (Adventure/Role Playing Games, Puzzles, Social Games, Strategy, Simulation, and Others), Age Group (Adult, Children), and Region 2026-2034", the Saudi Arabia gaming market size reached USD 2,387.7 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4,957.2 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.46% during ​2026-2034​.

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Gaming Market

• Savvy Games Group partners with HUMAIN on AI tools, accessing advanced data centers to boost game development creativity and automate workflows across HR and finance.​
• AI enhances esports in Saudi Arabia, powering player matching and analytics under Vision 2030's National Gaming Strategy for more engaging tournaments.​
• Savvy's MoU with HUMAIN explores AI for immersive experiences, using HUMAIN ONE OS to streamline creative processes and cut development cycles.​
• Government-backed AI investments like Google hub help Saudi gaming firms build Arabic-localized games, tapping into 70% under-35 gamers nationwide.​
• AI optimizes cloud gaming via AWS-Savvy partnership, enabling low-latency play for mobile-dominant market where 80% revenue comes from handhelds.​

Saudi Arabia Gaming Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's gaming market is exploding thanks to massive government backing through Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and Esports Strategy, which aim to turn the Kingdom into a global gaming hub by 2030. This includes the Gaming and Esports Financing Program, already approving 18 million riyals for startups and SMEs, alongside projects like Qiddiya City's 5,155-seat esports venue set to attract 10 million visitors yearly. Savvy Games Group's $45 million investment with True Gamers for 150 centers shows real commitment, creating over 35,000 jobs and injecting $13.3 billion into the economy while fostering local talent and innovation, strengthening every major gaming company in Saudi Arabia.

The esports boom is firing up the scene, with 67% of Saudis playing games and over 70% of the population under 35 diving into competitive action. The Saudi Esports Federation runs academies, hosts world cups in Riyadh, and backs teams for international tournaments, drawing huge crowds and sponsorships. Mobile gaming dominates at around 80% of revenues, fueled by 5G rollouts like Zain KSA's 600 MHz spectrum in major cities, making lag-free multiplayer and streaming a reality for millions.

Tech upgrades like VR, AR, and consoles are pulling in gamers with immersive experiences, as Saudi Arabia imports over 2.4 million units recently per customs data. Sandbox VR's launch brings full-body motion adventures like Squid Game worlds, while cloud gaming and 5G enhancements support seamless online play. Big moves like Savvy Games buying Scopely for $4.9 billion boost local game development, blending global hits with Arabic-localized content to keep players hooked across platforms.

Saudi Arabia Gaming Market Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Breakup by Device Type:

• Consoles
• Mobiles and Tablets
• Computers

Breakup by Platform:

• Online
• Offline

Breakup by Revenue:

• In-Game Purchase
• Game Purchase
• Advertising

Breakup by Type:

• Adventure/Role Playing Games
• Puzzles
• Social Games
• Strategy
• Simulation
• Others

Breakup by Age Group:

• Adult
• Children

Breakup by Region:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Gaming Market

• October 2025: Electronic Arts’ $55 billion acquisition by Saudi fund boosts local game development, integrating AI and cloud tech to revolutionize gaming experiences.
• September 2025: Saudi Games Holding partners with AWS to enhance gaming infrastructure, delivering faster load times and AI-powered content personalization for millions of gamers.
• August 2025: Saudi Arabia launches $120 million esports investment fund, supporting startups with AI-driven analytics tools to raise competitive standards and foster innovation.

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