Updated Mar 17, 2026 by Dutch Games Association
The Dutch games industry generated a total turnover of €637 million in 2022, marking a significant increase from the €465 million recorded in 2021.
Employment in the sector grew to 4,850 full-time equivalents (FTEs) in 2022, up from 4,200 FTEs in the previous year.
The number of active game companies in the Netherlands rose to 675 in 2022, compared to 575 companies in 2021.
Guerrilla Games remains a central pillar of the industry, with their title 'Horizon Forbidden West' serving as a primary example of high-profile Dutch game development.
The industry's growth is supported by a collaborative ecosystem involving academic institutions like HKU University of the Arts Utrecht and Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS).
Public sector backing from the Province of Utrecht and Gemeente Utrecht continues to be a foundational element for the publication and development of the Dutch games sector.
The Dutch games industry generated a total turnover of €637 million in 2022, marking a significant increase from the €465 million recorded in 2021.
Employment in the sector grew to 4,850 full-time equivalents (FTEs) in 2022, up from 4,200 FTEs in the previous year.
The number of active game companies in the Netherlands rose to 675 in 2022, compared to 575 companies in 2021.
Guerrilla Games remains a central pillar of the industry, with their title 'Horizon Forbidden West' serving as a primary example of high-profile Dutch game development.
The industry's growth is supported by a collaborative ecosystem involving academic institutions like HKU University of the Arts Utrecht and Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS).
Public sector backing from the Province of Utrecht and Gemeente Utrecht continues to be a foundational element for the publication and development of the Dutch games sector.