Jordan’s video game industry is experiencing steady growth, with reports indicating that the sector is expanding at an annual growth rate of about 11.5% between 2025 and 2030. This growth is positioning Jordan as an emerging hub for game development in the Middle East and North Africa.
Market data shows that the Jordanian gaming market generated around $312.8 million in revenue in 2024, and projections suggest it could reach $626.9 million by 2030, driven primarily by mobile gaming adoption and the growth of local development studios.
Jordan as a regional gaming hub
Industry experts believe Jordan has several advantages that support its emergence as a regional center for gaming. These include a strong pool of technical talent, an active startup ecosystem, and government initiatives aimed at expanding the digital economy.
Initiatives such as the Jordan Gaming Lab play an important role in supporting young developers through education, incubation programs, and training opportunities in game development.
Local companies driving the industry
One of the most prominent companies in Jordan’s gaming ecosystem is Maysalward, a mobile game development studio founded in Amman in 2003 and considered one of the earliest gaming companies in the MENA region.
The studio has developed numerous games inspired by Arabic culture and has also localized international titles for the Middle Eastern market, including Cut the Rope.
Maysalward also runs training initiatives and startup support programs that help developers learn game design, programming, and business strategies within the gaming industry.
The future of gaming in Jordan
With the global gaming industry continuing to expand and demand for Arabic-language content increasing, analysts expect Jordan to play a growing role in developing games for the MENA region.
Industry experts believe that continued investment in technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics could further strengthen the competitiveness of Jordanian studios in the international gaming market.
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