This year, following the double Zagreb GameDev Meetup and events such as Expo GameRi in Rijeka and the Reboot Develop Blue conference in Dubrovnik, the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC) decided to further enhance the domestic gaming scene through the Games Croatia project.
During the event in Rijeka, they only briefly mentioned their work on a new project, but later officially presented the initiative named Games Croatia, aimed at promoting and fostering the further development of the Croatian video game industry on a national, European, and global level.
One of the key aspects of this initiative is bringing together all relevant stakeholders from the video game industry in Croatia. The goal is to provide a platform for local video game developers, organizations, and other entities in the sector to gain greater visibility and receive support in connecting with the global video game market. Another objective of the project is to encourage the industry's growth by promoting it at international fairs, conferences, and similar events.
Numerous leading stakeholders in the video game industry have recognized Games Croatia, led by HAVC, as a crucial step forward for the progress of the domestic video game industry. HAVC, which strives to develop a dynamic audiovisual industry and promote its understanding across Croatia, has garnered the support of many organizations, including the Croatian Game Developers Association (CGDA), Reboot, Gaming Incubator PISMO, the HU-IZ-VI Association, and the Croatian Esports Federation (CeSF).
This project also highlights the fact that there are currently more than 180 registered game development studios in Croatia, ranging from startups and VR/AR studios to experienced developers with international portfolios. Besides the studios themselves, numerous organizations, institutions, and companies significantly contribute to both the Croatian and global gaming industries.
HAVC provides support to video game projects in two phases, depending on their development stage: the development phase and the production phase. The development phase includes processes such as ideation, creating the game's design document, and prototyping. The production phase begins after development and ends with a completed, published video game.
If you’re curious about the games Croatian developers are working on, you can find all the essential information in this brochure.
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