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SwissGames at the Game Developers Conference

Connecting the game industry between Switzerland and the US.

GDC 2022

The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) takes place in person from March 21–25. SwissGames presents the most promising 10 Swiss game developers and technologies at GDC, and the European Game Showcase.

The Game Developers Conference (GDC), the world’s largest game industry showcase, returns in person in March 2022 at the Moscone Center.

The SwissGames delegation presents the most promising 10 Swiss game developers and technologies at GDC Play, and at the European Game Showcase.

To support Swiss game studios to build relationships with the international game industry and to access the global market, Pro Helvetia and Swissnex in San Francisco co-organize the SwissGames delegation and targeted activities for the selected Swiss game studios looking to advance their skills and career.

Ahead of the GDC, the US Game Industry Days consist in virtual 1:1 coaching sessions with the goal to prepare and equip the Swiss game studios with valuable insights and potential connections. Once in San Francisco, the delegation will benefit from industry relevant events hosted by Swissnex @ Pier 17 and at the SwissGames booth (N2903) at GDC Play.

The SwissGames delegation to GDC 2022 is organized in partnership with Pro Helvetia and supported by Presence Switzerland.

Related Events

US Game Industry Days (private)
February 22–24, 2022
Online

#SwissGames Pitch
March 19, 2022, 2–6:30PM
Swissnex in San Francisco
Pier 17, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111

European Game Showcase
March 22, 2022, 4–8PM
Swissnex in San Francisco
Pier 17, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111

#SwissGamesBooth @ GDC
March 23–25, 2022 at GDC Play
Business Breakfast: March 23, 10am–12pm (GDC Pass Required)
Moscone Center, North Hall Booth N2903

  • GDC Recap Video

SwissGames Delegation:

    PatchXR

    PatchWorld: The Sonic Metaverse

    VR / Collaborative music sandbox | MetaQUEST

    An infinite playground where you can build and play fantastic musical instruments together. Meet people from around the world, jam, dance, and play, with a massive variety of player-created music worlds and live shows. The possibilities are limitless!

    Stardust

    Grimoire Groves

    Roguelite / Dungeon Crawler | PC / Consoles

    Restore the magical forest as you grow cute plant creatures with your witch magic in this cozy rogue-lite dungeon crawler. Unlock all spells, discover new plant types, befriend magical creatures, and unravel the mystery of the rainbow socks.

    Crowned.gg

    Crowned MOBA

    esports | Mobile (Android, iOS)

    Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) are still dominated by complex hardcore titles with their roots in PC gaming. Crowned is a true mobile-first MOBA, making competitive games accessible to the mass.

    Early Coffee Games

    Hermit: an Underwater Tale

    Action, Arcade / 2D Fighter | Steam (PC/Mac/Linux) and Switch

    Underwater, a new threat slowly emerges. Playing as a helpless hermit crab, use your shells to defeat countless waves of monsters and giant sea creatures in this action packed 2D game.

    1A3M Studio

    Skeleton Crew - Journey of the Damned

    VR / Adventure | Oculus Quest 2

    Sea of Thieves meets Overlord in VR: steer a pirate ship and command its crew of brainless undead skeletons in a stylized pirate VR experience. Battle ships and sea monsters, fight off unwelcome “guests” on board and collect as much loot as possible.

    LUAL Games

    [I] doesn't exist - a modern text-adventure

    Text-Adventure / Interactive Fiction | PC and Mac

    Solve puzzles in a mystical forest and talk to a cute mushroom, until your avatar has had enough. What seemed like a one-sided relationship, develops into a conversation between avatar and player.

    Indoor Astronaut GmbH

    Unannounced project


    The makers of Unrailed are working on their next chaotic cooperative multiplayer game.

    Kreidenwerk GmbH

    Legion Hearts

    Tactical RPG, Autochess, Roguelite | PC, iOS, Android

    A tactical RPG blending roguelite deck building with turn-based autochess combat. Set in a modern reimagination of Norse mythology, players take on the role of a time-traveling Valkyrie and must gather a grand army to save Midgard.

    Diditopia Games GmbH

    Plank Builders

    Construction Game, Wholesome Game | PC - Steam

    A peaceful construction game which takes the player back into childhood: plan and build different constructions in order to access new areas, marbles and stuffed toys.

    knit'n'purl game studio llc

    Pocket Oasis

    Management & Gardening Game | iOS, Steam, Nintendo Switch

    Create your own paradise in your dream city: Pocket Oasis is an entirely bespoke gardening game painted in a watercolor art style. Find yourself unlocking tons of illustrated plants, trinkets and decorations and decorate balconies in New York, Paris, London and Tokyo with environments based on real world locations.
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A selection of the Swiss games represented at GDC 2022

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