Games industry
A creative IT scene and a vibrant start-up scene with highly specialized companies strengthen the games industry in Berlin.
(Source: Kreativ- und Digitalwirtschaftsbericht für das Land Berlin 2025 - Figures for 2024, *Software and Gaming Industry)
Berlin is a leading games location in Germany with a strong developer scene consisting of indie studios, industry pioneers, and international companies. The focus ranges from mobile, online, and social games to serious games and virtual worlds. Berlin also offers excellent conditions for companies in the emerging field of eSports.
More and more renowned international gaming companies are being drawn to Berlin. These include development studios, publishers, distributors, and service providers for localization, dubbing, advertising, and payment systems, for example. Here you will find qualified professionals and talent from around the world, networks, and international industry events.
With the House of Games, the industry will gain a new center starting in 2026. Established studios, industry associations, startups, and independent development studios are to be united under one roof there.
At a glance
- Home to successful companies such as Ubisoft, Wooga, GameDuell, Epic Games, Kolibri Games, and Riot Games
- Location of important institutions, associations, and networks such as Game The Digital Games Culture Foundation USK, E-Sport-Bund Deutschland and medianet Berlin-Brandenburg
- Excellent training opportunities for games, 3D animation, and media management, as well as a scientific center for computer game research and collections
- International industry meeting point: German Computer Game Award, A Maze, Games Ground and numerous eSports events
- House of Games as a hub for the entire gaming industry in Berlin from 2026 onwards
(Source: Berlin Partner, 2026)
