Figure 6
The chart presents yearly counts of game modes from 2014 to 2024. The horizontal axis indicates the number of games, and the vertical axis lists the years. Game modes are categorised as Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Multiplayer and Singleplayer, Two Players, and Not Specified. Each year€™s data is represented as a horizontal bar divided into coloured segments per mode. In 2020, Multiplayer leads with 12 games, followed by 3 Singleplayer and 1 Multiplayer and Singleplayer. In 2024, there are 6 Multiplayer and 1 Singleplayer. Earlier years such as 2016 and 2015 show more variation across all modes. The chart highlights an overall preference for Multiplayer, especially from 2018 onward, with few entries for Two Players or Not Specified.Distribution of games by player mode between 2014 and 2024
Source: Authors’ own work