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Stockholm ❤️ games

Preamble :

Press START and check out why Stockholm is a great place for gamers.

Sweden has one of the world's most competitive video game ecosystems, attracting thousands of game developers from around the world.

By extension, Stockholm has become the country's main hub for game development. Global players like DICE, Mojang, Avalanche, King, Paradox, and Ubisoft are just some of the hundreds of game companies creating digital entertainment in Stockholm.

Perhaps you've heard of Minecraft, Candy Crush, and Battlefield? They're all from Stockholm.

Video games and game culture are everywhere, from game-themed bars, and huge LAN-centers to pixelated art in Stockholm's metro system. What's more; the world's largest annual LAN-fest Dreamhack moved to Stockholm in 2024.

In other words; there's lots to see and do if you're into games. Here are some suggestions!

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Stockholm for gamers

Find game-related activities, bars, and attractions in Stockholm.

The gamer's guide to Stockholm

The gamer's guide to Stockholm

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Late night gaming in Stockholm

Late night gaming in Stockholm

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Stockholm ❤️ nerds

Stockholm ❤️ nerds

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The gamer's guide to Stockholm

The gamer's guide to Stockholm

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Late night gaming in Stockholm

Late night gaming in Stockholm

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Stockholm ❤️ nerds

Stockholm ❤️ nerds

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Gaming in numbers

Since 2010, the games industry in Stockholm has grown at an astonishing rate, and the city remains by far the largest region in terms of number of companies and employees. In 2023 there were 409 game companies, with a total of 5,245 employees, in Stockholm.

Gamefied events in Stockholm

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Local gamers

Get personal tips from locals about what to see, do, and eat!

Gabrielle de Bourg: My 5 nerdy tips in Stockholm

Gabrielle de Bourg: My 5 nerdy tips in Stockholm

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Fredrik Kempf: My 4 best Stockholm tips

Fredrik Kempf: My 4 best Stockholm tips

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My favorite Saturday walk on Södermalm

My favorite Saturday walk on Södermalm

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Gabrielle de Bourg: My 5 nerdy tips in Stockholm

Gabrielle de Bourg: My 5 nerdy tips in Stockholm

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Fredrik Kempf: My 4 best Stockholm tips

Fredrik Kempf: My 4 best Stockholm tips

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My favorite Saturday walk on Södermalm

My favorite Saturday walk on Södermalm

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Power-up with great cuisine

Swedish cuisine might be best known for its meatballs and pickled herring, but in recent years Stockholm has made huge gastronomic leaps.
New and trendy restaurants

New and trendy restaurants

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Traditional Swedish food in Stockholm

Traditional Swedish food in Stockholm

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Japanese restaurants in Stockholm

Japanese restaurants in Stockholm

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14 great restaurants in the suburbs

14 great restaurants in the suburbs

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Pizza paradise: The best pizza restaurants in Stockholm

Pizza paradise: The best pizza restaurants in Stockholm

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The best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Stockholm

The best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Stockholm

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Restaurants on Södermalm

Restaurants on Södermalm

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A guide to the best burgers in Stockholm

A guide to the best burgers in Stockholm

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