PC has traditionally dominated the video game markets of Malaysia and Singapore. However, the segment is being outpaced by mobile, according to Niko Partners. Over the past two years, mobile games revenue has grown by $135 million, and PC games have only increased by $40 million.
In 2017-2019, mobile grew by $100 million in Malaysia and by $35 million in Singapore.
PC also continue to grow, but at a much slower pace. The market grew by $40 million in Malaysia and $5 million in Singapore.
Top 10 Highest Grossing Mobile Games in Malaysia
Top 10 Highest Grossing Mobile Games in Singapore
In Singapore, four of the top five highest grossing mobile games in 2019 were esports, the report says. The game that made the most money in both countries is an esports title. It’s MOBA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, developed by the Chinese studio Moontoon. In 2019, the title brought in $20.9 million in Malaysia and $12.5 million in Singapore.
The report does not specify how much each of the markets is worth.