Games Industry in Lithuania

Lithuania's games industry has grown threefold over the past five years, driven by new startups, expansion of established studios, and international companies entering the local ecosystem. The document positions the country as an attractive destination for game developers and investors, promoting its talent pool, supportive ecosystem, and government assistance. Its core message is that Lithuania offers a welcoming environment for business growth in the games sector.

Key figures highlight the sector's economic and workforce profile: the average gross salary in the Games Industry is €2,750, annual revenue has grown 13% year over year, and about 2,800 professionals are employed in the sector, of whom 27% are women. The broader ICT talent base includes roughly 52,000 specialists, with around 2,400 ICT graduates produced each year. The wider technology ecosystem is described as including more than 1,100 active startups and scaleups, 32 incubators and co-working spaces, 30+ investors, and 30+ accelerators.

The document also outlines educational and upskilling initiatives such as dedicated games development programs at universities and colleges, along with industry-run offerings including a mobile game development school, a part-time internship program, and an upskilling camp. Community and events are highlighted as well, including the LTGameJam, the Blonde Festival, and the GAMM! conference, alongside a list of established local studios and the Lithuanian Game Developers Association.

Finally, the document covers support for international talent and investors, including the EU Blue Card, a startup visa, and a group relocation procedure, plus free assistance from Invest Lithuania spanning market entry, business setup, and aftercare. The figures are drawn from Invest Lithuania, Startup Lithuania, Eurostat, Civitta, and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports, with data primarily from 2021 and 2022.