Czech Gaming Industry: 2022

The Czech gaming industry demonstrated robust growth in 2022, characterized by a significant increase in total turnover and workforce expansion. The sector generated 290.2 million euros in revenue, representing a 33 percent year-over-year increase. This financial success was supported by 135 active studios, including 11 newly established entities. Employment figures also trended upward, reaching 2,329 total employees, a 12.3 percent rise from the previous year, with 470 new working positions opened during the period. The industry contributed 16.1 million euros in income tax, highlighting its growing importance to the national economy.

Geographically, the industry remains heavily concentrated in Prague, which hosts 53 percent of the studios, followed by Brno at 23 percent. The majority of these entities, 90 percent, are domestic Czech companies, while 10 percent operate as branches of international firms. The workforce is predominantly male at 81 percent, with a significant portion of employees holding university degrees. Talent acquisition relies heavily on international recruitment, as 38.5 percent of the workforce consists of foreign nationals, primarily from Slovakia, the European Union, and countries outside the EU.

The industry maintains a strong export-oriented model, with 95 percent of revenue derived from international markets. Development efforts resulted in 55 total game releases in 2022, including 36 full releases and 19 early access titles. Professional development within the sector is largely driven by informal learning, with 67.7 percent of developers utilizing online resources and 63.7 percent learning from colleagues. While the industry is primarily composed of private limited companies, it continues to diversify its output, with nearly 10 percent of studios incorporating educational elements into their game design.