Gaming App Business

Gaming App Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 9th, 2024

Have you ever thought about combining your love of games with entrepreneurship? Consider launching a gaming app business. In simple terms, this involves creating, developing, and marketing mobile games that users can download and play on their devices.

The allure of this business is rooted in the constant surge of interest in mobile gaming. By designing engaging, fun, and addictive games, you can capture a slice of this booming market. The beauty of this venture is its flexibility—while you initially wear many hats from concept to execution, success might allow you to delegate and expand.

Building a gaming app isn’t a walk in the park. It requires a solid understanding of game design, programming, and user experience, alongside relentless testing and marketing efforts. Yet, for those passionate about gaming, it’s a chance to turn that passion into a profitable venture. If you can commit to the journey, a gaming app business could be an exciting and rewarding enterprise.

In this list, you'll find real-world gaming app business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a gaming app business that makes money.

1. Online Solitaire ($180K/year)

Holger was excited to explore a new programming language and generate some passive income. He had come across the success story of the creator of Bingo Card Creator who earned passive income through their website. This inspired him to develop something similar, and he began working on an online solitaire game.

How much money it makes: $180K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 0

On Turning An Online Solitaire Game Into A $1.5K/Month Side Hustle

Designer-turned-developer creates Online Solitaire, an online gaming website that features popular solitaire games such as Klondike, Spider, and Freecell, earning about $1,500 each month from SEO and optimization tools like Moz and Firebase.

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