Sweden
Gaming in Sweden.
Blocks, dynasties and co-operative adventures from a small country with outsized influence.
Official screenshots from games made in Sweden
Introduction
Sweden's games industry is remarkable for its range. Stockholm alone is home to the makers of Minecraft, the Paradox grand strategy games and the co-operative adventures of Hazelight.
A strong culture of home computing, an early embrace of broadband and a supportive start-up environment all contributed. Many Swedish studios prize clear design ideas executed with unusual polish.
Beyond Stockholm, studios in Malmö, Gothenburg, Skövde and Umeå contribute to a scene that consistently punches above its weight.
