Regular indie buyers ranked as the most prolific video game buyers among all examined gamer groups. A 2023 survey found that on average, regular indie buyers had purchased 7 AAA games, 7 AA games and 14 indie games in the preceding 12 month period.
Number of games purchased among video game buyers in the past 12 months as of 2023, by type
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Regular indie buyer: bought 5+ indie titles in the prior 12 months
Light indie buyer: bought 1-4 indie titles in the prior 12 months
Traditional game buyer: bought 0 indie titles in the prior 12 months, purchased 1+ AA/AAAA title in the prior 12 months
AAA Games are typically defined as high-budget, blockbuster-style games produced by large companies, often involving teams of hundreds. AA Games are usually games developed by companies with budgets that are larger than indie games but smaller than AAA titles, offering experiences on a more modest scale.
Date of survey is an estimate. The source did not provide a date of the survey. Respondents were from 6 countries.
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