Industries
Scotland’s World Class Game Development Industry: Company Listings
Major hubs remain Dundee (UK’s highest concentration of studios), Edinburgh (home to Rockstar North), and Glasgow.
Scotland’s game development sector continues to grow strongly, supporting 130–162 studios and over 2,100–2,300 jobs while generating £340–357 million in annual GVA (2024–2025 figures).
Major hubs remain Dundee (UK’s highest concentration of studios), Edinburgh (home to Rockstar North), and Glasgow.
With world-class titles, a renowned talent pipeline from Abertay University, and ambitious targets of £1 billion GVA by 2030, Scotland is one of Europe’s fastest-rising game dev nations.
ii) List of Development Companies
| Company | Location | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 4J Studios | Dundee | Creators of Minecraft console editions; developing original voxel IP (Reforj) with Elements engine |
| Aetheric Games | Edinburgh | Narrative-driven indie adventure games |
| Amicable Animal | Edinburgh | Cozy animal-themed indie games |
| Ant Workshop | Edinburgh | Dungeon Keeper-inspired and quirky puzzle games |
| Arboreta Games | West Dunbartonshire | Exploration and adventure titles |
| Arcade Badgers | Dundee | Retro arcade-style games |
| Astrodreamer Studio | Dundee | Narrative puzzle adventures (A Bonnie Odyssey) |
| Biome Collective | Dundee | Collaborative indie space for experimental and eco-themed projects |
| Bit Loom | Dundee | Supersonic party racer Tray Racers |
| Blazing Griffin | Edinburgh | Games + film/TV studio; narrative adventures (Murderous Pursuits, The Ship) |
| Brilliant Skies | Glasgow | Sandbox space-sim and tycoon games |
| Build A Rocket Boy | Edinburgh | AAA open-world action-adventure (MindsEye); founded by Leslie Benzies |
| Changing Day | Glasgow | Emotional, story-driven indie games |
| Chunk | Glasgow | Casual mobile and family titles |
| Cobra Mobile (liquidated 2025) | Dundee | Former major mobile developer (iBomber, Red’s Kingdom) |
| Common Profyt Games | Aberdeen | Strategy and multiplayer-focused indies |
| Dave Sapien Ltd | Glasgow | Experimental artistic games |
| Denki | Dundee | Veteran studio; branded/mobile/AR games for Disney, Nintendo, BBC |
| DeuXality | Inverness | Unique mechanic-driven indie titles |
| Earthbound Games | Dundee | Hybrid-genre teamplay games |
| EM Studios | Glasgow | Casual mobile games |
| Epic Games (Edinburgh office) | Edinburgh | Unreal Engine & Fortnite support studio |
| Etherplay | Dundee | Web3 / blockchain-integrated games |
| Game Doctor | Glasgow | Development services & consulting services |
| Glitchers | Edinburgh | Quirky social and party games |
| Hyper Luminal Games | Dundee | Cozy adventures (Pine Hearts, Cloud Jumper) |
| Keelworks | Edinburgh | High-production shmup CYGNI: All Guns Blazing |
| Late Panda | Glasgow | Puzzle and casual experiences |
| No Code | Glasgow | Cinematic sci-fi/horror (Observation, Stories Untold) |
| Outplay Entertainment | Dundee | UK’s largest indie mobile publisher/dev (Mystery Match, Crafty Candy) |
| Puny Astronaut | Dundee | Wholesome adventures (Skye Tales) |
| Rockstar North | Edinburgh | Grand Theft Auto series, Red Dead Redemption 2 |
| Rockstar Dundee | Dundee | Former Ruffian/Crackdown team; now full Rockstar studio |
| Stormcloud Games | Dundee | Educational & family titles (Island Saver) |
| Tag Games | Dundee | Premium mobile, AR, and location-based experiences |
| Team Junkfish | Dundee | Survival-horror (Monstrum series) |
| YoYo Games (GameMaker) | Dundee | Creators and maintainers of the GameMaker engine |
