France
Gaming in France.
An industry with a strong artistic identity, from global publishers to remarkable debuts.
Official screenshots from games made in France
Introduction
France has one of Europe's most established games industries, combining large publishers with a lively independent scene. Montpellier, Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux all host significant studios, and French games are often recognised for their visual ambition.
Recent years have produced a particularly striking example in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a role-playing game from Sandfall Interactive in Montpellier whose painterly Belle Époque world drew international attention.
The country's public support for culture extends to games, and French studios have been at the forefront of treating them as a distinct art form.
Studios
The teams behind France's best-known games.