With a dynamic production over the years, France stands out for its diverse, artistic, and technically rich video game creation.
600
studios across the country in 2024
1,040
games in production in 2024
€5.8 billion
in turnover in 2025
Over 420 games were released in 2024, with more than 600 new IPs emerging, showcasing the sector’s creativity and the diversity of French production. The industry remains primarily independent, with 55% of games developed being independent productions, and over 10% as AA/AAA titles.
This success is driven by a strong network of around 1,000 companies, including publishers, developers and service providers as well as internationally renowned schools. Among these, France is home to one public school of excellence: the CNAM-ENJMIN.
More than 40 million people play video games in France.
Source and more information on the Annual Survey of Video Games in France published in 2024 by the SNJV and the Essentiel du Jeu Vidéo – Bilan du Marché Français 2025 published in april 2026 by the SELL.
Public funding plays a key role: more than 250 studios have benefited from the Video Game Tax Credit since its creation in 2008.