Spanish video game studios are facing challenges in finding qualified professional profiles, with the most difficult positions to fill being those related to logic, game programming, and technology. Despite growth in the industry, with a turnover of 1,383 million in 2022 and an 8 percent increase from the previous year, most studios invoice below 200,000 euros and only 1 percent bill over 50 million.
Spain has 790 active studios, with the majority established in Catalonia and Madrid. The industry employed 9,261 people in 2022, with a concentration in Catalonia. Most studios are small, with less than ten employees, while large firms generate the most employment. Professions related to programming remain popular, with 21.7 percent of the workforce dedicated to logic and game programming.
PC remains the preferred platform for gamers, followed by mobile platforms like Android and iOS. In terms of purchasing platforms, Steam is still the most popular among players. Spanish titles are consumed mainly in Spain, with less distribution in Europe
