Adult games represent one of the most vibrant and taboo segments of the industry. Today, we're publishing a comprehensive report on the state of the market. Which genres are leading today, how much do the top games earn, what engines are used for development, and where are the developers and publishers located? We'll try to answer these and other questions.
Adult Market Benchmark: Number of Releases, Revenue, Engines
It's impossible to create a completely objective picture of this market segment. One reason is the vast diversity of distribution channels for adult games, many of which are sold and/or monetized outside of traditional stores (more on that below). Most platforms are closed off, preventing detailed data analysis.
The only option for third-party analysis is Steam. The store offers a wide array of 18+ games, allowing the construction of a picture at least in terms of the number of releases and genre diversity. The challenge is determining which tags to filter such projects by.
