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Croatia's video game industry reported record 2024 revenue.
The brochure reports record 2024 revenue of €72.1 million, approximately double the 2019 figure.
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- 01Croatia's video game industry has 271 active development entities employing roughly 660 full-time staff, and reported record 2024 revenue of €72.1 million, approximately double the 2019 figure.See it on page 4
- 02Croatia is credited with delivering two to three globally recognized titles annually and is described as the largest per capita recipient of Creative Europe video game funding in the EU, with ten projects worth nearly €1.5 million since 2019.See it on page 4
- 03The brochure's core pitch combines a strong talent pipeline, labour and office costs that compare favourably with Western Europe, and layered public incentives including tax reductions under the Investment Promotion Act and HAVC grants.See it on page 6
- 04The Croatian Game Development Alliance (CGDA), which publishes the annual industry analysis, counts studios such as Croteam, Gamepires, Overseer Games, and Ironward among its members.See it on page 21
- 05The PISMO Gaming Incubator in Novska spans over 2,000 m² and hosts roughly 80 startup teams.See it on page 27
- 06A planned Gaming Industry Centre with a total cost of €75 million-plus has its first phase (€38.6 million) under construction, targeting completion by end-2027, with €37 million in EU state aid approved for phase two.See it on page 28
- 07Government recognition of video games under the 2018 Audiovisual Activities Act and activity through the Croatian Esports Federation signal institutional support beyond development alone.See it on page 30
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Summary
Croatia's video game industry is presented in the Games Croatia 2025-2026 brochure as a thriving and fast-growing development hub. The industry is reported to comprise 271 active development entities employing roughly 660 full-time staff, with record 2024 revenue of €72.1 million, approximately double the 2019 figure. Croatia is credited with delivering two to three globally recognized titles annually and is described as the largest per capita recipient of Creative Europe video game funding in the EU, with ten projects worth nearly €1.5 million since 2019.
The brochure's central argument is that Croatia offers a compelling combination of talent, cost advantages, and public support. A strong talent pipeline is highlighted alongside labour and office costs that compare favourably with Western Europe, while layered incentives, including tax reductions under the Investment Promotion Act and grants from the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC), reinforce the country's appeal to developers and investors.
Its portrayal of the sector's creative output is largely descriptive rather than quantitative. Recently published, HAVC co-financed, and in-development titles such as Moopies, Pompeii: The Legacy, The Dunkers, and Heat: Pedal to the Metal illustrate a wide range of genres, from dungeon crawlers to cozy simulation games. The Croatian Game Development Alliance (CGDA), which publishes the annual industry analysis and counts studios such as Croteam, Gamepires, Overseer Games, and Ironward among its members, anchors this ecosystem.
Infrastructure and institutional development complete the picture. The PISMO Gaming Incubator in Novska, spanning over 2,000 m² and hosting roughly 80 startup teams, is paired with a planned €75 million-plus Gaming Industry Centre whose first phase of €38.6 million is under construction, targeting completion by end-2027, with €37 million in EU state aid approved for phase two. The brochure also notes esports activity through the Croatian Esports Federation and government recognition of video games under the 2018 Audiovisual Activities Act.
