Queensland’s digital games sector is set to expand with 20 new projects backed by $3.7 million in state funding, supporting more than 330 local jobs and contributing an estimated $23 million to the economy. The announcement comes as employment in the industry has quadrupled since 2021, positioning Queensland as the second largest games development hub in Australia.
The projects include titles from both established and emerging studios, such as Prideful Sloth’s Go-Go Town!, Broadside Games’ CHUNK, and Momento from Fat Alien Cat x Nomo, the latter developed through Screen Queensland’s Games Residency program. Local studios are attracting attention from major publishers and platforms including Sony PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam and Apple Arcade.
Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said the state’s support for games development was helping Queensland-made titles gain global recognition. “Queensland-made games are gaining international attention and our state’s reputation is growing as a hub for digital games development,” he said. “This investment is creating jobs and helping build a skilled and creative workforce for future industries.”
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney added that funding had helped revive the sector, enabling homegrown developers to compete on the global stage while fostering new talent. Recent releases from Queensland studios include SMG Studios’ LEGO® Party!, Cozy Caravan from 5 Lives Studios and Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off from Sbug Games.
The next round of Games Grants, offering up to $200,000 per project, is scheduled to open in the second half of 2026, continuing the state’s support for innovation and growth in digital games development.
More information on funded projects is available at here .
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