Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Indian Gaming Shifts: Professionals Join the Player Base
A new study shows that gaming in India is changing!
It's not just for students anymore; many working adults, including engineers and entrepreneurs, are now gamers.
The number of gamers is growing quickly, and a lot of women over 35 are starting to play.
Most people play games on their phones.
Some women hide their gender to avoid harassment.
Many gamers want to create content or work in eSports, suggesting interest in gaming careers.
Some parents are even playing with their kids.
Indian gaming landscape sees shift, with working professionals now comprising over 35% of gamers.
Women above 35 are one of the fastest-growing gamer demographics.
India's gaming population is growing annually at a rate of 16%.
Mobile phones are the dominant gaming device for 88% of players.
73% of female gamers admit to concealing their gender online, citing harassment.
- Who
- Working professionals, women over 35, and the overall gaming population.
- What
- A study revealing shifts in India's gaming landscape.
- When
- Recent study.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To understand gaming's role in Indian culture and societal shifts.
Parents' View
Gamers' View
Parental Perception of Gaming
Parents' View
Gaming is considered a 'waste of time'.
Gamers' View
10% of parents play alongside their children, suggesting changing attitudes.
- Study Title
- How India Games
- Study Source
- Kreo
- Gamers Surveyed
- 5,900+
- Working Professionals
- 35%+ of gamers
- Annual Growth Rate
- 16%
- Gaming Device
- Mobile phones (88%)