Estonian Gamedev at GDC 2025 - GameDev Estonia

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THE GAME

We’re taking over San Francisco with some of Estonia’s finest game developers, and you can find us at Booth C1757 in the EXPO Hall! Whether you’re looking for your next big partnership, scouting for fresh talent, or just want to geek out about games, we’re here for it. You can also connect with all our studios through MeetToMatch, so don’t be shy—let’s talk!

Estonia might be a small country, but our game development scene is mighty. GameDev Estonia, a non-profit organization, is the driving force behind our growing industry. From running a game incubator program to supporting indie devs with mentorship, workshops, and publisher connections, we’re all about helping studios level up.

Swing by Booth C1757, meet our talented teams, and discover why Estonia is one of the most exciting up-and-coming hubs for game development. See you at GDC! 🚀

Estonian Companies List

Want the full scoop on Estonian game studios at GDC? We’ve got you covered! 🎮✨

All the info about the studios attending GDC—and the Estonian game development scene as a whole—is available at our EXPO Booth C1757. Whether you’re looking for exciting projects, potential partnerships, or just curious about what’s brewing in Estonia, swing by and say hi!

For direct insights and connections, talk to our trade mission representative, Andrejs Rusinovskis. He’s got all the details and is happy to chat about the Estonian game industry, our incubator program, and ways to collaborate.

We are Rhea Games—a team of passionate, talented, and experienced individuals dedicated to crafting meaningful and impactful games. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and a shared vision to design games that not only entertain but also inspire through the deep and meaningful stories we want to share. Together, we strive to make the world a better place—one game, one story, one player at a time.

We are seeking publishing or investment partners to help finalize our first project – an art-heavy, story-driven puzzle point-and-click adventure game designed to leave a lasting emotional impact. With stunning visuals and a deeply meaningful narrative, our game is crafted to resonate with players on a profound level.

Meet CEO Julia Sereda through MeettoMatch.

Team Instant Defeat is an experienced and close knit dev team (EE, US, UKR) focused on creating great games out of weird ideas.

Our first game – a post-apocalyptic-airhockey-bullet-hell-arkanoid arcade game called “Destructure: Among Debris” – is out on PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. We’re currently making a strange, pixel art SHUMP roguelike where players expand the map through a unique map-building mechanic – while trying to not die!

We’re looking for a publisher to provide funding and expertise to help us handle the production and marketing/release strategy of the game. We’re also looking specifically for pixel artists that can replicate the games weird realistic-but-chunky pixel art style.

Meet Bizdev Lars Asger Noerby through MeettoMatch.

Video Game Insights – We love games and we love data! Bringing you video game industry market research, insights and data. Whether you’re an indie developer, industry analyst or an enthusiast, Video Game Insights helps you make better informed decisions. Access to prices, sales estimates, ratings, genres and much more for over 50,000 games Steam games!

Explore our easy to use tools: Steam Analytics – Customised and interactive analysis of the Steam games, releases, pricing, sales estimates and more. Games Database – List of Steam games, release information, pricing and other data with filters and order options. Publishers Database – List of all publishers on Steam, how many games they have published and what their focus is.

We’ll give you free access to the platform to trial our features and walk you through all the data and analysis we can provide for you. Let’s chat!

Meet CEO Karl Kontus through MeettoMatch.

AVP Stuudio provides audio-visual language localization and post-production services to make your content ready for your audience. Owing to our studio’s professional crew, editing and sound recording rooms, state-of-the-art technology and continued investments in its development, we are able to service several projects simultaneously. We have 2 highly equipped studio including one full Theatrical dubbing recording studio.

Meet CEO Mart Kaasik through MeettoMatch.

Placeholder Gameworks is a small Estonia-based indie game company that makes serious games.

We believe in video games as a great storytelling device and try to push our projects in directions that haven’t been fully explored by the industry. Our first bigger project, Death and Taxes, was released on 2020 February and we are currently working on 2 games currently: Broken Alliance and CraftCraft: Fantasy Merchant Simulator.

Our latest game: Broken Alliance is an indie turn-based adventure strategy game from the makers of Death and Taxes, inspired by old-school classics such as Heroes of Might and Magic, Age of Wonders, and Disciples, produced by industry veterans who worked on Disco Elysium, Metro Exodus, the Heroes of Might and Magic series and more.

We’re Frozen Lake Studio, an Art production studio powered by a seasoned team of passionate Artists, Animators, and Producers. As our name suggests, we come from the north, with our main headquarters nestled in the beautiful, chilly landscape of Estonia.

We’re growing rapidly and taking on exciting projects—big, ambitious, and creative. Our mission is to deliver top-tier Nordic quality while remaining cost-efficient.

The majority of our team works together in-house, and the core members bring over five years of experience in the industry—some approaching two decades of expertise in art production.

Whether it’s characters, environments, props, vehicles, weapons, or fully dressed levels—photorealistic or stylized—our team is ready to bring your vision to life.

Maru VR has been on the forefront of VR content creation since 2016. After producing more than 40 VR experiences for LBE and B2B clients, Maru VR started working on VR survival game ‘Bootstrap Island’, which launched into Early Access on Steam in 2024. Currently the studio is fully focused on the full launch of ‘Bootstrap Island’, turning it into one of the top titles for PCVR.

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We are looking to expand our network regarding publishers, investors, VR developers, platform holders etc.

Meet Creative Director Rein Zobel through MeettoMatch.

We’re thrilled to embark on an exciting new chapter, with the ambitious vision of becoming a leading force in CG Animation and Film VFX services across Europe and beyond. Supported by a seasoned team of art and production experts, and powered by our cutting-edge data center, we’re poised to deliver exceptional, high-quality solutions to our clients. From Film VFX and pre/post-production to CG Animation, game trailers, and more, we’re here to bring your creative visions to life with precision and passion.

Argentum Studio – a company that creates high quality cinematics in Unreal Engine and other software At Argentum Studio, we turn your creative ideas into reality by offering top-notch CGI solutions. We are a team of talented CG artists specializing in providing high-quality 3D art services for cinematics, trailers, music videos and creative advertising projects worldwide. Using the latest Unreal Engine 5 rendering engine, we achieve superior quality and fast results.

Our passionate and highly skilled artists create impressive CG characters, environments, animations, groom and other assets. We combine a creative approach with precise technical execution. From character development to environment creation, we meet the diverse needs of 3D art.

Meet CEO Germans Alekseikovs through MeettoMatch.

We create VR games by combining cutting-edge technology with well-designed gameplay. Our team of specialists develops projects focused on deep immersion and interactive gaming experiences.

Our main focus is creating immersive worlds where players can interact with the environment, solve challenges, and participate in dynamic events. We strive for quality, optimization, and innovation, ensuring high performance and comfort in VR.

Meet Bizdev Aleksei Ivanov through MeettoMatch.

Truth be told, there is something we like more than bananas… Quality Games. Yes, take that in. Now keep breathing, we don’t want any problems.

For 11 whole monkey years we’ve been slamming keyboards and flipping tables here at treetop headquarters.

Somehow, games come out of it. People seem to enjoy them! So we are doing something right.
Listen, we will let you in on a little secret: we are also really good at turning computer bananas into console bananas (or vice-versa). So, if you have a computer banana ready to be ripened into a, lets say, Nintendo or Xbox banana, we can help you with that!

We are a small troop of friendly monkeys that are very passionate about tasty bananas. If you are also an anthropomorphic creature with an unhealthy addiction to food, why haven’t we met yet?

Currently, we are working with many indie developers to export their unique banana productions, developing in-treehouse IPs and co-swinging with companies and individuals.

Meet Bizdev Diogo Vasconcelos through MeettoMatch.

HRA [ɦra] is a small-by-design studio founded in 2023 in Estonia, built for solo, duo, and trio projects. With an outsider perspective, we craft premium, systems-driven games designed for deep, lasting playtime. Our focus is on creating solid, emotionally resonant experiences that explore [self-]care, body, life paths, and death.

HRA’s hope is to endure beyond a single lifetime.

Our matchmaking-rating algorithm creates better multiplayer experiences without complex tuning or maintenance.

We are interested in: investors, multiplayer game developers (PvP, PvEvP), and matchmaking/online service providers

Meet CEO Charlie Olson through MeettoMatch.

Funded in 2010, CM Games has grown from a small team of enthusiasts to a modern game and service developer with a team of more than 130 professionals worldwide. We’ve built and launched ground-breaking mobile, VR, and PC games enjoyed by at least 450 million players.

Initially best known for our racing series, we shaped a new genre by creating Drag Racing and, later, Nitro Nation series — iconic drag and drift games that persisted at the top of category rankings for a decade and attracted hundreds of millions of downloads. To take the franchise to the next level, we’ve partnered with Mythical Games to work on Nitro Nation World Tour, a next-gen racing game where players can truly own their assets thanks to blockchain technology.

VR games are another part of the company’s DNA, with our debut game Into The Radius being ranked Steam VR Platinum in 2021 and 2022, and becoming a Meta Quest bestseller following its launch on standalone VR. Having recently announced an upcoming sequel, we continue experimenting with other play modes and settings enabled by this exciting medium.

Driven by our mission to create experiences that are loved forever, we continue to faithfully serve our players while pushing the envelope across new platforms and technologies.

Meet Head of Business Development Paul Flanagan through MeettoMatch.

Mars Games exists to disrupt and innovate in the video game market through gameplay that appeals to the growing number of busy gamers, with fair-to-play monetization, prize-money tournaments, and broad appeal to different play styles. Our team has an average of 25 years in the game industry making primarily shooters, free-to-play games, and military simulations, including America’s Army, World of Tanks, PUBG, Magic: The Gathering, Smite, and SWTOR., among many others.

Our goal is to complete our first round of investment and build up the studio to create a vertical slice of our game showing some of each aspect of gameplay so we can start testing it with players and getting their feedback and move into the next phase of production.

Meet CEO Chris Keeling through MeettoMatch.

Mobidictum is a dedicated global hub for the games industry, connecting developers and industry professionals through curated media, engaging events, and valuable networking opportunities. Founded in 2015, Mobidictum serves as one of the major games industry media and events companies. We assist game developers in promoting their games to a global audience while strengthening the ecosystem through networking events and conferences. Our media prowess enables us to amplify brands, expand market reach, and connect companies with potential investors, talent, and strategic partners.

At Mobidictum, we embrace a “Local Approach, Global Reach” motto, delivering value-added content to the gaming community worldwide. Our flagship event, the Mobidictum Conference, attracts over 2000 attendees from 56 countries annually, making it one of the largest gaming industry gatherings in the MENA region.

As a games industry hub, Mobidictum offers developers industry updates, tools insights, and inspirational stories. We are committed to fostering a vast ecosystem where businesses can meet, collaborate, and thrive through our platforms and events.

Our main goal is to enhance the games industry ecosystem by organizing impactful events, facilitating talent recruitment through our jobs platform, and providing unique networking opportunities through the Mobidictum Membership program. Join us to establish your brand, expand your professional network, and stay informed about the latest industry trends and developments.

Connect with us on social media, subscribe to our newsletter, and be part of the Mobidictum community!

About GameDev Estonia

GameDev Estonia is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing and supporting the Estonian game development scene. 🎮✨ We bring together studios, indie developers, and industry pros to create a thriving community where games and creativity can flourish.

From running a game incubator program that helps emerging devs level up with mentorship and funding support to representing Estonia at major industry events like GDC, we’re all about building connections, sharing knowledge, and pushing Estonian game development forward. Whether you’re a developer looking for support or a company looking to collaborate, we’re here to make things happen!

GameDev Estonia runs a game-specific incubator program to support emerging developers in the country. The incubator provides mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, and even help with funding or finding publishers. It’s tailored specifically to the needs of game developers, making it a prime choice for local talent.

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