Community - Events - Spotlights
From Lisbon based game developers, to the game industry everywhere, connecting the Portuguese gaming scene to the world.
A New Chapter Begins
Game Dev Lisbon has a new home. We've grown into IGDA Portugal, the official Portuguese chapter of the International Game Developers Association, bringing together game developers across the country.
Head over to our new website to become a member and join our Discord community.
The journey doesn't stop here. Below you'll find the full history of what we've built together. Every event, every meetup, every moment that made this community what it is today. You can also download the Spotlight Magazine, our catalog of Portuguese games, studios, events, communities and schools.The name evolves, the story continues.
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Spotlight Awards 25
The Spotlight Awards are a way to celebrate the Portuguese game industry by recognizing their games, creators, studios and communities.
Community Events
Game Dev Events
We promote big and small gatherings, from small dinners to sponsored showcases, mini-talks and game jams for the Portuguese game industry.
Nov 2024 - 3rd Edition
Spotlight Awards 24
Winners
Game of the Year Gloomy Juncture
Studio of the Year Whales And Games
Developer of Year José Castanheira
Community Impact Museu ZX Spectrum
Reveal of the Year Gloomy Juncture
Best student game Too Small To Matter
Industry Event
Game Dev Camp
Game Dev Camp is an event fully designed by the community, for the community. It always had in its mission to become one of the top meeting points for both local communities and professionals around the world.
Showcase Event
LoadingZone
The creation, development and production of Video games in Portugal have a privileged showcase at Lisboa Games Week through the Loading Zone space. Studios, Developers, Universities and Polytechnics, publicize and test their projects with the public.
October 2025 - 3rd Edition
Spotlight Magazine 25
Content
A catalogue of 52 Games & Studios
Map of active Portuguese Studios
Community Spotlights with projects like Codfish Academy, Spotlight Awards and Glitch Gamecast.
Find out about communities, events, schools and more!
Who are we?
We are a collective of game developers from and based in Lisbon, founded on the idea of
local action with international reach.
Our goal is to create a space to connect different sectors of the industry, from development to marketing.By sharing opportunities, goals and knowledge in a professional forum, we hope to promote a safe, engaging and thriving space for debate, growth and showcasing our talent to each other and the world around us.