Finnish game industry
The games sector employs around 4 300 professionals and there are about 270 companies. From game industry professionals in Finland 35% are from abroad and 24% are female.
In 2021 Finnish Game Industry surpassed first time €3 billion turnover. In 2024 the turnover was around €2.85 billion. Most of this revenue comes for the export of games.
Source: Neogames
The games industry is still quite modern and new, and with it comes growing problems. We are dependent on global markets which can fluctuate heavily. We want to ensure that the industry stays healthy and we are committed in creating best practises like Collective Agreements.
Some challenges include the lack of senior level employees and funding among other things.
Despite that the greatest strengths of the Finnish game industry are the community's team spirit and the culture of working together, the innovation and creativity as well as the increased focus on business and monetization.
In Finland there's a strong investment in education. Around 20 educational institutes in Finland offer game studies. Building a equal and fair working culture starts from school. Read more about studying the games field from here!
Other game industry actors in Finland
In addition to our trade union, there are several local and national organisations in Finland that organise events and trainings for professionals and students in the field.
Below you can find some of these organisations!
IGDA Finland is the local Finnish chapter of the International Game Developers Association, their goal is to connect game developers, promote professional development, and advocate for the interests of the community.
Here's a link to their website!
Neogames is an umbrella organisation for the Finnish game industry, advocating the industry’s shared interests. They bring together different actors in the field, and offer those interested in the game industry reliable information and contact with companies, educational institutions, communities and networks.
Here's a link to their website!
We in Games Finland is a non-profit organisation for everyone looking to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within the games industry.
Here's a link to their website!
Finnish Game Jam (FGJ) is a non-profit organization supporting the game making hobby and organizing game jam events in Finland.
Here's a link to their website!
Suomen Pelinkehittäjät Ry on Suomen pelinkehittäjäyritysten yhdistys. Yhdistyksen tehtävänä on toimia suomalaisten peliyhtiöiden yhteistyöelimenä ja edunvalvojana.
Here's a link to their website!
The Digi & Game Center is host to a wide range of companies, educational institutions, startups, entrepreneurs, students and projects around digital business and services, and the game industry.
Here's a link to their website!
The Finnish Association for Electronic Sports (SEUL) acts as the central organisation for Finnish competitive esports, with the task of developing and highlighting electronic sports and the activities of its members. Through its activities, the association aims to raise the awareness and prestige of electronic sports as a hobby.
Here's a link to their website!
Elisa Esports produces broadcasts, tournaments and events for esports lovers. Since the autumn of 2018, they have produced thousands of hours of esports broadcasts, e.g. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, PUBG and Rocket League.
Here's a link to their website!
Espoo Game LAB (EGL), is a unique game lab located in Otaniemi, Espoo. The EGL was created to foster growth in the game industry by equipping participants with the essential skills to either secure a job in the field or establish their own game companies.
Here's a link to their website!
Peliosuuskunta Expa – Jyväskylä Game Industry Hub is a co-operative game company that has established an open community for everyone interested in the game industry, game business, and game development. Their goal is to advance the game industry in Jyväskylä and Central Finland. Providing a network for the active game developer scene, connecting individual game developers and game companies, and bringing together game industry workers, talents, students, researchers, lecturers, entrepreneurs, etc.
Here's a link to their website!
Turku Game Hub (the Hive) is a shared space for startups and established gaming companies in South-West Finland with headquarters in Turku.
Here's a link to their website!
Tampere Game Hub unites the over 30 game companies of Tampere, Finland together into a powerhouse industry. Maintained by top games executives, the hub oversees critical community functions such as offering a hotline for developers and helping first time entrepreneurs enter the scene.
Here's a link to their website!