Companies
Discover the studios, publishers, service providers, and organisations that make up Scotland's games industry.
Development Studios
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Glitchers
Leith, Edinburgh
Edinburgh studio behind Sea Hero Quest, the mobile game that generated data for real-world dementia research
Extra Mile Studios
Glasgow
Veteran co-development and art outsource studio providing dedicated art & code resources to studios and publishers worldwide for over 20 years
Rockstar Dundee
Dundee
Dundee-based studio founded as Ruffian Games in 2009 by Realtime Worlds alumni, acquired by Rockstar Games and renamed Rockstar Dundee in 2020
Outplay Entertainment
Dundee
Outplay Entertainment is an award-winning game developer focused on building and operating high-quality mobile games in close partnership with leading publishers and IP holders
Screen Burn
Glasgow
Independent studio known for narrative-driven games like Observation and Stories Untold
Hunted Cow
Elgin
Elgin-based studio known for long-running MMO and strategy games including Warhammer: Chaos and Conquest
Climax Studios
Edinburgh
Climax Studios works with the world's top developers on the headline games that define our industry
4J Studios
Dundee
Dundee studio renowned for porting Minecraft to consoles, also developers of Star Trek games, Perfect Dark remaster, and original title Manic Mechanics
Rockstar North
Edinburgh
Creators of Grand Theft Auto and Lemmings — one of the world's most acclaimed and commercially successful game studios
Denki
Dundee
Dundee studio behind Autonauts and a long line of playful, accessible games — from handheld classics to browser experiments
Ant Workshop
Edinburgh
BAFTA, Develop and TIGA Award nominated Edinburgh studio making original IP with character and a quirky sense of humour
Blazing Griffin
Glasgow
A BAFTA-award winning studio with a creative team that embraces new experiences at the intersection of gameplay and narrative
Yaldi Games
Edinburgh
Edinburgh indie studio designing games that entertain, empower, and connect players
Tag Games
Dundee
Dundee free-to-play mobile studio — 60+ published titles; acquired by Scopely in 2023
Team Junkfish
Dundee
Dundee independent studio behind Monstrum and Attack of the Earthlings, building distinctive games across PC, VR, and AR.
Hyper Luminal Games
Dundee
Dundee studio behind Pine Hearts and Big Crown: Showdown, combining work-for-hire expertise with an expanding catalogue of original IP
Carnyx Studios
Edinburgh
Scotland-based creative collective making indie games together and showcasing emerging talents
Sad Owl Studios
Dundee
Sad Owl Studios is a small Scottish Game Studio incorporated in 2021 to build worlds that create a sense of wonder.
Tub Club
Glasgow
Glasgow-based indie behind Valley Peaks
Studio Catloaf
Dundee
Scottish indie studio developing Book of Abominations - a Lovecraftian inspired monster collecting RPG.
Solo Developers
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Chris Sawyer
Scotland
Legendary Scottish solo developer, creator of Transport Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon
Lowtek Games
Dundee
Dundee indie studio run by Alastair Low, creating retro homebrew games for NES, Dreamcast, and modern platforms with a focus on dyslexia-friendly design
Retchy Games
Glasgow
Glasgow based solo animator and indie game dev
Wobbly Tooth
Lossiemouth
Solo developer releasing console and PC games from Lossiemouth, including Battleminer Giants and Vampire Slayer.
Grumpy Pizza
Edinburgh
Grumpy Pizza is the studio name for solo indie developer Ewan McKenzie, working on debut title "Go Kart Island"
Ice BEAM
Dundee
Independent dev in Dundee founded by industry-veteran Tom Goodchild
Empty Exposure
Solo dev behind "Ava Loveless"
Zorg Games
Elgin
Label for solo indie-dev Wayne "Zorg" Robinson, also CTO at Hunted Cow Games
Pawsmonaut Games
Edinburgh
Scottish solo-indie studio creating deep experiences without micro-transactions, battle passes or predatory monetisation
Amicable Animal
Edinburgh
Solo developer known for minimalist puzzle design and SOLAS 128
Dave Sapien
Glasgow
Solo game dev and artist
Darkroom Games
Dundee
Dundee solo-dev behind "The Cone Game"
Socks Off Studio
West Lothian
Solo indie developer and serious game design consultancy based in West Lothian, Scotland
Kyle Banks
Edinburgh
Edinburgh-based game developer behind Farewell North and Donut Panic
Mono Division
Glasgow
Glasgow-based solo app and game developer
mama
Glasgow
Solo developer building for Playdate, also provides game localization, translation and LQA/testing services
Caledonia Interactive
Black Isle
Solo indie building games with Unreal Engine 5
Dire Quoll
Highlands
Highlands solo studio founded by Jonathan Dent, creators of Grave Gunner
Vismaya
Edinburgh
Edinburgh solo dev and filmmaker
Arboreta Games
West Dunbartonshire
Solo developer based in West Dunbartonshire making short narrative and horror exploration games
Tech & Tooling
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Dundee
Dundee indie studio run by Alastair Low, creating retro homebrew games for NES, Dreamcast, and modern platforms with a focus on dyslexia-friendly design
Kythera AI
Edinburgh
AI middleware for games — advanced NPC behaviour, navigation, and decision-making
Krotos Audio
Edinburgh
AI-assisted sound technology — performance-based and studio tools for faster, expressive sound design across film, TV, games, and post.
Mercuna
Edinburgh
Navigation middleware for games — pathfinding and movement AI for any genre
Speech Graphics
Edinburgh
Automated facial animation technology driven by speech audio
Buildstash
Glasgow
Software binary management — organise and share playable builds across your team, QA, and collaborators
AdInMo
Edinburgh
AdInMo's InGamePlay monetization platform is built on a deep understanding of player behaviours and creates value from every immersive in-game ad experience
YoYo Games
Dundee
Dundee software company developing the GameMaker cross-platform game engine.
DI4D
Glasgow
DI4D delivers performance-driven facial animation services for leading video games and blockbuster films, creating authentic digital doubles.
Proper QA
Edinburgh
Professional QA services for game developers
Service Providers
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Edinburgh
Climax Studios works with the world's top developers on the headline games that define our industry
Extra Mile Studios
Glasgow
Veteran co-development and art outsource studio providing dedicated art & code resources to studios and publishers worldwide for over 20 years
Ping Creates
Stirling
Since 2010, Ping Creates has been connecting clients with audiences and customers through inspiring animation, dynamic websites, captivating games and innovative apps
Unusual Undertaking
Glasgow
Exists to build games and experiences that humans love.
BigMouth Audio
Glasgow
Voice performance capture & audio post production studio working across Film, TV & Games
Very Evil Demons
Dundee
Independent worker-owned game development studio based in Dundee
Sundstedt Animation
Glasgow
Handcrafted 2D and 2.5D animation, explainers, and music videos
Fish Tin Games
Dundee
Dundee-based indie dev behind The Zhukov Line, also providing game audio and development services
Savalas
Glasgow
Savalas Post is a multi-award-winning Post-Production facility based at Film City Glasgow in Glasgow.
Konglomerate Games
Dundee
Dundee studio developing serious games for healthcare, education, and social impact
Umbra Dynamics
Dundee
Giving classic games that have become difficult to find or play new life
Noise Me Up
Edinburgh
Award-winning audio specialists. Provide music, sound design, and voice over services.
Keelworks
Edinburgh
KeelWorks is an indie development studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland, focused on video game development, as well as 3D animation, visual effects, and audio
Hairy Heart Games
Glasgow
Glasgow-based micro indie developing original games, as well as co-development, work-for-hire and consulting on games, VR and other interactive apps.
Publishers
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Elgin
Elgin-based studio known for long-running MMO and strategy games including Warhammer: Chaos and Conquest
YoYo Games
Dundee
Dundee software company developing the GameMaker cross-platform game engine.
Ninja Kiwi Europe
Dundee
Founded as Digital Goldfish, now Ninja Kiwi Europe, making casual mobile and web games
HexWar
Fortrose
Next generation wargaming tools and games for professional military education
Hutch
Dundee
A London-based mobile game developer and publisher, with an office in Dundee
Supporting Organisations
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Scottish Game Developers Association
Champions Scottish game development through events, shared knowledge, a collective industry voice, and pathways into the sector.
Scottish Games Network
Glasgow
Community network connecting and supporting game developers across Scotland
Creative Clyde
Glasgow
Scottish Enterprise
Glasgow
ScotlandIS
Linlithgow
Member organisation for Scotland's digital economy
Creative Dundee
Dundee
Strengthening Dundee’s creative community through connections, support and opportunities
Creative Scotland
Edinburgh
Creative Edinburgh
Edinburgh
BAFTA Scotland
Glasgow
The Scottish arm of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, celebrating and supporting the screen industries in Scotland
TIGA
London
