In 2026, disclosed M&A transactions in the Gaming sector achieved a median deal value of $61M, with transactions sizes ranging up to $6B, reflecting the continued presence of both mid-market acquisitions and occasional large-scale acquisitions. While comprehensive data on valuation multiples remains limited, available evidence suggests a more targeted and asset-specific pricing environment, where outcomes are shaped primarily by strategic fit, growth potential, and the quality of underlying monetization models 

Here's an interesting insight: only 20% of sellers operated under a SaaS business model, and just 10% were focused on deep tech areas like AI, leaving ample room for growth on these fronts as buyers preferred subscription-like revenue streams and are keen to deploy AI to support game development and monetization efforts.