ReportAbragames
Pesquisa da Indústria Brasileira de Games 2022
1 Jan 202223 pages~32 min full read
The number of domestic game development studios in Brazil more than doubled between 2018 and 2022, growing from 375 to 1,009.
See it on page 3Domestic digital game sales in Brazil reached over US $2.3 billion in 2021, representing approximately 75% of the total market revenue.
See it on page 2The Brazilian gaming sector is shifting toward an export-oriented model supported by coordinated efforts from public agencies including Abragames, Brazil Games, and ApexBrasil.
See it on page 20Public-private initiatives are prioritizing international market access through export missions, business-matching programs, and promotional campaigns.
See it on page 20Private investment is expected to increase, focusing on scaling emerging opportunities and expanding the international publishing of Brazilian titles.
See it on page 19The rapid expansion of the industry is characterized by a maturing ecosystem that integrates a diverse range of participants, from independent creators to multinational publishers.
See it on page 19The 2022 Brazilian Games Industry Survey demonstrates that Brazil’s gaming sector has entered a phase of rapid expansion and increasing global relevance. Between 2018 and 2022 the number of domestic development studios more than doubled, rising from 375 to 1,009, while domestic digital‑game sales reached over US $2.3 billion in 2021, accounting for roughly three‑quarters of the market’s total revenue. This growth reflects a maturing ecosystem that now includes a full spectrum of domestic and foreign participants, from independent creators to multinational publishers.
The analysis highlights a dual‑track outlook in which private investment is expected to intensify, driving higher levels of international publishing, scaling of emerging opportunities, and greater promotion of Brazilian events abroad. Concurrently, public agencies such as Abragames, Brazil Games and ApexBrasil are projected to expand quantitative support through export missions, business‑matching initiatives and promotional campaigns, reinforcing the sector’s export potential. A broad portfolio of recent Brazilian titles illustrates the country’s expanding talent pool and creative versatility, positioning Brazil as a competitive player on the world stage.
Overall, the findings underscore a robust, export‑oriented trajectory for Brazil’s gaming industry, driven by a surge in studio formation, strong domestic sales, and coordinated public‑private efforts aimed at amplifying international visibility and market access. The survey’s scope encompasses the national market from 2018 through 2022, covering studio demographics, revenue figures, and the institutional framework supporting the sector’s growth.
