About Arctic Game
Arctic Game is a games cluster with the objective to create and nurture an ecosystem for the games industry in northern Sweden.
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Started
2015
Municipalities
4
Game companies
70+
Game educations
14
Northern Sweden’s thriving games ecosystem
Arctic Game is Northern Sweden’s thriving games ecosystem. We connect studios, developers, and innovators with the tools and support they need to succeed. From game development to cutting-edge technology, we’re shaping the future of interactive entertainment right here in the North.
Whether you’re an indie studio looking for collaboration, an entrepreneur diving into cutting-edge technology, or simply passionate about the industry, Arctic Game is your gateway to growth, innovation, and a dynamic community.
About us
Arctic Game is a regional games cluster managed by Skellefteå Science City and a collaborative initiative between the municipalities of Umeå, Skellefteå, Luleå, and Boden. The cluster focuses on building a strategic platform for the games industry in Northern Sweden.
Funding
Arctic Game is supported by a collaborative funding model, drawing from contributions from its key partners – the municipalities of Skellefteå, Luleå, Umeå, and Boden.
This model ensures the resources necessary to strengthen the games industry in northern Sweden, providing opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration across municipalities and international networks.
The cluster – Arctic Game
Arctic Game brings together the municipalities of Umeå, Skellefteå, Luleå, and Boden to support and grow the games industry in northern Sweden. By combining resources and expertise, we’re building a strong foundation for studios, developers, and creatives to collaborate, innovate, and succeed.
Arctic Game has local project managers in each municipality, dedicated to boosting the games industry in their specific city. They work with the unique opportunities and conditions that each location offers.
Municipalities
Latest news
Press release
17 Mar 2025
Arctic Game Hosts Multiplayer Jam with Photon Engine, Gold Town Games and Try New Things
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Arctic Game Skellefteå is thrilled to announce the Multiplayer Jam, happening March 28-30, in collaboration with Photon Engine, Gold Town Games, and Try New Things.
Indie Games
04 Mar 2025
Interview with Simon Malinen from EmberOath Games
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Attending industry events can be a game-changer for indie developers. We spoke with Simon Malinen from EmberOath Games about his experience at Arctic Game Dev in Umeå.
Game Attraction North
03 Mar 2025
Arctic Game Global Game Jam 2025
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This January, Arctic Game hosted the annual Global Game Jam in snowy Jörn, offering visitors a truly North Swedish experience. The jam was a chance for anyone interested in game development to come together (usually in teams of 5–8), brainstorm and make a whole new game experience within 48 hours.