PresentationSlovak Game Developers Association
Slovak Game Industry Infographic
1 Jan 20201 pages~3 min full read
The Slovak game industry experienced significant workforce expansion between 2016 and 2019, growing from 436 to 762 employees.
The top ten companies in the sector generated over 48 million euros in annual turnover as of 2019.
The industry is geographically concentrated, with 52 percent of the 55 active companies based in Bratislava and 24 percent in Košice.
PC development is the primary focus for 73 percent of companies, followed by Android at 60 percent and iOS at 44 percent.
Self-publishing is the dominant business model, utilized by 77 percent of PC developers and 74 percent of mobile developers.
The sector faces ongoing talent shortages, specifically struggling to fill roles for programmers, game designers, and marketing specialists.
Women hold 129 positions within the industry, primarily concentrated in the fields of graphic arts, marketing, and production.
The Slovak game industry demonstrates consistent growth and professional maturation, characterized by a robust increase in both turnover and workforce capacity. As of the end of 2019, the sector comprised 55 active companies, with a significant geographic concentration in Bratislava, which hosts 52 percent of all firms, followed by Košice at 24 percent. The industry’s economic footprint is substantial, with the top ten companies generating over 48 million euros in annual turnover. Workforce development has kept pace with this expansion, as the total number of employees rose from 436 in 2016 to 762 by 2019, supported by the creation of 238 new positions in the final year of the reporting period.
Development activity remains diverse, with a strong emphasis on PC and mobile platforms. PC development leads the market at 73 percent, followed closely by Android and iOS at 60 percent and 44 percent, respectively. While self-publishing remains the dominant business model—utilized by 77 percent of companies for PC and 74 percent for mobile—the industry also leverages a mix of public funding, which supports 29 percent of projects, and commissioned work. Despite this growth, the sector faces talent acquisition challenges, particularly in filling roles for programmers, game designers, and marketing specialists.
The industry maintains a global outlook, with 40 international employees and a significant portion of the workforce engaged in outsourcing and international collaboration. Women represent a notable segment of the industry, occupying 129 positions, primarily within graphic arts, marketing, and production roles. With 221 active projects reported in 2020 and ongoing support from the Slovak Arts Council, the industry is positioned for continued development, balancing in-house creative output with strategic international partnerships and a diversified platform strategy.
