Philippines Gaming Market Size, Share and Trends 2033

Philippines Gaming Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Device Type, Platform, Revenue Type, Type, Age Group, and Region, 2025-2033

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Philippines Gaming Market Overview:

The Philippines gaming market size reached USD 4,822.00 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 9,874.67 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.29% during 2025-2033. The market is propelled by the growing adoption of smartphones and internet penetration, which is enabling increased access to platforms for gaming. Besides this, growth in esports and the widespread appeal of mobile games also drive market demand, especially among youth. Further, government backing for digital industries, coupled with the presence of global game developers, supports a favorable environment for market innovations, which is further augmenting the Philippines gaming market share.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 4,822.00 Million
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 9,874.67 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033	8.29%

Philippines Gaming Market Trends:

Growth of Mobile Gaming

The Philippines has witnessed a great movement towards mobile gaming due to the popularity of smartphones and affordable data plans. Mobile games now lead the way in gaming as they appeal to a diverse range of consumers, from casual gamers to hardcore gamers. As per industry reports, the smartphone market in the country recorded a 6.1% year-over-year (YoY) growth, with almost 18 million units sold in 2024. Smartphone growth directly aids the development of mobile gaming in the nation as more Filipinos have devices that can support quality games. Moreover, the Philippines has a large youth population, with 30 million people aged 10-24 composing 28% of the population. This youth group constitutes an important target market for mobile games since this segment often attracts to wide variety of mobile games. Furthermore, mobile gaming's convenience, offering games that can be played anywhere and anytime, appeals to the busy lifestyles of many Filipinos. Moreover, the popularity of mobile gaming is also fueled by the increasing number of social media sites, where players can participate in multiplayer modes, share information, and communicate with other enthusiasts. While the gaming market continues to grow, mobile gaming will continue to be a driving force in the Philippines, propelled by growing smartphone penetration and the creation of excellent-quality mobile games designed to appeal to local tastes.

Digital Payment Systems and In-Game Transactions

Digital payment solutions play a pivotal role in the market, facilitating the ease of in-game purchases and microtransactions. According to an industry report, the Philippines digital payments market size reached USD 541.56 Million in 2024. The market is expected to reach USD 1,733.50 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 13.80% during 2025-2033. The rise in digital payments will further support the Philippines gaming market growth. Besides, the growing usage of mobile wallets like GCash and PayMaya has simplified how gamers can purchase premium content and virtual items, thus improving their gaming experience. Moreover, online payment convenience leads to more gamers spending on in-game items such as skins, character level-ups, and battle passes, which have become a staple in the monetization scheme of many hit games. With the growing mobile gaming and digital payments, Filipinos now have access to and can play a variety of international games that provide varied in-game purchases. This has led to increased expenditure on the gaming platform, especially among the youth sectors. Aside from this, creating secure payment gateways has also enhanced consumer trust, with players being inclined to make return purchases. As the trend of digital payments proceeds, it will further increase the financial growth and sustainability of the gaming market.

Philippines Gaming Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on device type, platform, revenue type, type, and age group.

Device Type Insights:

Consoles
Mobiles and Tablets
Computers

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the device type. This includes consoles, mobile and tablets, and computers.

Platform Insights:

Online
Offline

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the platform have also been provided in the report. This includes online and offline.

Revenue Type Insights:

In-Game Purchase
Game Purchase
Advertising

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the revenue type. This includes in-game purchases, game purchase, and advertising.

Type Insights:

Adventure/Role Playing Games
Puzzles
Social Games
Strategy
Stimulation
Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type also been provided in the report. This includes adventure/role playing games, puzzles, social games, strategy, stimulation, and others.

Age Group Insights:

Adults
Children

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the age group. This includes adults and children.

Regional Insights:

Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Philippines Gaming Market News:

On June 18, 2025, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) officially launched the "PAGCOR Guarantee" subsite to curb illegal online gaming and protect consumers. The platform enables the public to verify the legitimacy of online gaming providers and provides direct access to PAGCOR‑licensed sites, addressing a growing number of fraud complaints). This initiative is part of an intensified regulatory campaign to safeguard players, restore public trust, and secure government revenues.
On May 15, 2025, Bloomberry Resorts Corporation announced the upcoming launch of its proprietary online gaming platform, “MegaFUNalo,” set to debut nationwide within the next few weeks. The platform, currently in a soft-launch phase, will offer a broad array of casino-style games, complemented by secure payment integrations via UnionBank, GCash, GrabPay, and BPI. Company executives emphasize that the new service positions Bloomberry as a direct competitor to established electronic gaming license holders in the Philippines and reflects a strategic move into the rapidly expanding digital gaming market.

Philippines Gaming Market Report Coverage:

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	Million USD
Scope of the Report	Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment: Device Type Platform Revenue Type Type Age Group Region
Device Types Covered	Consoles, Mobiles and Tablets, Computers
Platforms Covered	Online, Offline
Revenue Types Covered	In-Game Purchase, Game Purchase, Advertising
Types Covered	Adventure/Role Playing Games, Puzzles, Social Games, Strategy, Stimulation, Others
Age Groups Covered	Adults, Children
Regions Covered	Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support	10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format	PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Philippines gaming market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the Philippines gaming market on the basis of device type?
What is the breakup of the Philippines gaming market on the basis of platform?
What is the breakup of the Philippines gaming market on the basis of revenue type?
What is the breakup of the Philippines gaming market on the basis of type?
What is the breakup of the Philippines gaming market on the basis of age group?
What is the breakup of the Philippines gaming market on the basis of region?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Philippines gaming market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Philippines gaming market?
What is the structure of the Philippines gaming market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Philippines gaming market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Philippines gaming market from 2019-2033.
The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Philippines gaming market.
Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Philippines gaming industry and its attractiveness.
Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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