Fortis Games

Unlocking Portugal's Game Development Industry

The Portuguese game development industry is experiencing significant growth, marked by a substantial increase in studios, revenue, and workforce.

• Portugal's game development industry experienced significant growth, with its total turnover surging from €5.5 million in 2018 to nearly €39 million in 2022, and the workforce growing by approximately 53% annually since 2018.
• The Gaming Hub, Portugal's first dedicated space for game startups and studios, has opened in Lisbon, with Fortis Games as an anchor tenant, aiming to foster collaboration and growth within the industry.
• Portugal is establishing itself as an important tech hub due to its high quality of life, strong English proficiency, and a large number of engineering graduates (over 17,000 in 2022), attracting talent and new studios.