This statistic illustrates the distribution of Steam users in the United States. As of September 2024, 7 percent of 18 - 19 year old consumers do so in the U.S. This is according to exclusive results from the Consumer Insights Global survey which shows that 39 percent of 20 - 29 year old customers also fall into this category.Statista Consumer Insights offer you all results of our exclusive Statista surveys, based on more than 2,000,000 interviews.

When it comes to distribution of Steam users in the United States, 36 percent of female consumers fall into this category in the U.S.Statista Consumer Insights offer you all results of our exclusive Statista surveys, based on more than 2,000,000 interviews.

The Steam platform games market has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with a market size of 9106 million in 2025. Driven by the increasing popularity of online gaming, advancements in technology, and a vast library of games, the market is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period of 2025-2033. Key drivers include the growth of esports, the rise of cloud gaming, and the increasing availability of affordable gaming devices. Trends such as the adoption of virtual reality and augmented reality, as well as the integration of blockchain technology, are further shaping the market landscape. Segmentation of the market reveals insights into various aspects. By application, the USK 0 and USK 18 segments hold a significant market share, indicating the demand for games suited for different age groups. The ACT Games and RPG segments dominate by type, reflecting the popularity of action-packed and role-playing games among gamers. Regionally, North America and Europe lead the market, with Asia Pacific emerging as a promising growth region. Major players such as Valve, Krafton, and EA hold a strong presence, while numerous independent developers contribute to the market's diversity. Understanding these market dynamics can assist stakeholders in making informed decisions and capitalize on growth opportunities within the Steam platform games industry.

A higher share of men than women were buying games online in Denmark, from for example Steam, app stores or console gaming stores, according to a survey from 2019. Nearly 30 percent of male respondents and nine percent of female respondents who played digital games in the past three months stated to buy games via online stores. Over 40 percent of 16 to-24-year-olds bought video games online, while the share was only two percent in the age group from 75 years and older.

As of November 2024, the newly released BioWare game Dragon Age: The Veilguard reached 70,414 concurrent users on Steam within a few hours of launch, placing tenth in the ranking of the most popular titles published by Electronic Arts on the PC gaming platform. Apex Legends, a battle royale-hero shooter game released in 2019, currently ranked as the most popular video game published by EA on Steam in terms of peak concurrent players, with an all-time peak of 624,400 concurrent players. Meanwhile, the first-person shooter game Battlefield V ranked second with 116,100 peak concurrent players.

In 2025, women accounted for 47 percent of gamers in the United States, up from 46 percent of U.S. gamers identifying as women during the previous year.

What percentage gamers are female? Almost half of gaming audiences in the United States are female. This development has been ongoing for years, and whereas women are under-represented in games media and the industry, they make up a sizable chunk of gamers and spending power. There are some differences in terms of genre preferences but as a whole, female gaming audiences in the United States are just as engaged as their male counterparts.