Updated Mar 17, 2026 by RGDA – Romanian Game Developers Association
The Romanian video game industry reached a turnover of approximately €6.6 billion in 2023, supported by 350 active studios and a workforce of 6,600 employees.
The sector experienced a 6.6% contraction in 2022, marking the first decline in a decade due to an unfavorable global economic climate and service-sector volatility.
Industry activity is highly concentrated in key urban hubs, led by Cluj with 36 studios and Iași, which accounts for 17.5% of the total studio count.
The top 30 studios, including major players like Electronic Arts Romania, Ubisoft, Amber Studio Brașov, and Playtika, generate roughly 5% of the industry's total revenue.
The Romanian gaming ecosystem serves an estimated 7.8 million players through its titles and services.
Sustaining future growth will require strategic investments in educational initiatives and industry promotion to mitigate the risks posed by external market fluctuations.
The Romanian video game industry reached a turnover of approximately €6.6 billion in 2023, supported by 350 active studios and a workforce of 6,600 employees.
The sector experienced a 6.6% contraction in 2022, marking the first decline in a decade due to an unfavorable global economic climate and service-sector volatility.
Industry activity is highly concentrated in key urban hubs, led by Cluj with 36 studios and Iași, which accounts for 17.5% of the total studio count.
The top 30 studios, including major players like Electronic Arts Romania, Ubisoft, Amber Studio Brașov, and Playtika, generate roughly 5% of the industry's total revenue.
The Romanian gaming ecosystem serves an estimated 7.8 million players through its titles and services.
Sustaining future growth will require strategic investments in educational initiatives and industry promotion to mitigate the risks posed by external market fluctuations.