Scotland has long been at the heart of the video games industry, from early exports such as Lemmings and RollerCoaster Tycoon all the through to more recent titles such as Viewfinder.
Grand Theft Auto - one of the most iconic video game series of all time - was born in Dundee, with the latest addition to the franchise expected to break records when it is released later this year.
Beyond Rockstar’s AAA successes or fondly-remembered favourites from the past, there are also a number of independent developers producing impressive games around Scotland with upcoming titles including MindsEye and Silent Hill: Townfall.
Ahead of their arrival, however, here we take a look at some of the best games to have been made in Scotland.
9. Pine Hearts
Dundee-based studio Hyper Luminal Games released wholesome adventure game Pine Hearts in 2024. Built with accessibility in mind, it's a cosy, narrative game about love and life which focuses on dealing with loss. | Hyper Luminal Games
10. Cloudpunk
Cloudpunk was created by Scottish developers working for international company ION Lands. The neo-noir game sees players delivering packages around the cyberpunk city. It was originally released in 2020 and is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. | ION Lands
11. From The Depths
Since its 2020 release action game From The Depths has garnered plenty of positive reviews with its unique mashup of simulation, building, real-time strategy and role playing. Developed by University of Aberdeen physics graduate Nick Smart, who worked for a defence company for a decade, From The Depths took home Technical Achievement from the first ever Scottish Games Awards in 2023. | Brilliant Skies
12. Strange Sickness
Strange Sickness, developed by Common Profyt Games, is a historical game based on Aberdeen's real medieval records. Made by an Aberdeen-based studio the game has garnered critical acclaim for its historically accurate take on the "strange sickness" which swept Aberdeen in 1498. | Common Profyt Games