Survey Shows 56% of Gamers Prefer Singleplayer

A new global survey of video gamers reveals a clear majority preference for singleplayer experiences over multiplayer ones, even as the industry heavily invests in online titles. Conducted by research firm Ampere Analysis and released on November 17, the study polled 34,428 gamers who had played in the past year across 22 markets, finding that 56 percent favor singleplayer games. This marks a four percentage point increase from four years ago.

The preference holds steady across genders, with 55 percent of male respondents and 58 percent of female respondents opting for solo play. Age emerges as a key differentiator, however. Among gamers aged 16 to 24, known as Gen Z, only 49 percent prefer singleplayer titles, reflecting the popularity of free-to-play multiplayer games like Fortnite and Roblox among younger players. The figure rises to 56 percent for those aged 25 to 34 and reaches 64 percent for gamers aged 55 to 64, indicating a generational shift toward solitary gaming as players age and face busier schedules.

Regional variations further highlight diverse tastes. In the United States, 65 percent of respondents prefer singleplayer games, the highest rate recorded, followed...