Infinite Universes – Czech Games and Their Global Success

The exhibition project aims to introduce contemporary Czech games in all their complexity – not only by showcasing the individual games, but also by presenting the creative process, focusing on selected elements that define the studios and their approach to the chosen theme.

The curated selection of games is based primarily on their content design, audiovisual qualities, interactivity, relationship to Czech culture, history, society, and their educational aspect. The collection also includes games suitable for the visually impaired.

The project was developed in collaboration with a number of partners from both the professional and academic scenes, including the industry association, the Association of the Gaming Industry.

Here you can find information about the project: infiniteczechgames.com
Curator: Miroslav Žák (founder of the Czech and Slovak video game archive Visiongame.cz)
Graphic Design: Vanda Žáková, Anastasiia Artemyak
Contact Person: Anastasiia Artemyak (artemyak@czechcentres.cz)

Games

The Best Known

Czech games and studios in this category have been known and popular all over the world, even among those who are not usually interested in video games.

Arma (Bohemia Interactive Studio — 2022), Beat Saber (Beat Games — 2018), Creaks (Amanita Design — 2020), Euro Truck Simulator 2 (SCS Software — 2012), Factorio (Wube Software — 2020), Gray Zone (Madfinger Games, a.s.), Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios — 2018), Mafia: Definitive Edition (Hangar 13 — 2020), Space Engineers (Keen Software House — 2018)

Indie

Game creators have the freedom to experiment with the game mechanics, storytelling and visual style, which results in unique and bold concepts that stand out from mainstream titles. Some of the games featured here offer educational content, address social issues or focus on accessibility.

Afterglitch (Hangonit – 2022), Evidence 111 (Play By Ears — 2020, audio game), Hobo: Tough Life (Perun Creative — 2021), Mashinky (Jan Zelený — 2018), Phonopolis (Amanita Design — in development), Playing Kafka (Charles Games), Someday You'll Return (CBE Software — 2020), Svoboda 1945: Liberation (Charles Games — 2021), To the Dragon Cave (KIKIRIKI GAMES — 2022, audio game)

Classic

Time-proven techniques are blended with current trends and the developers are constantly pushing the boundaries of the gaming experience.

Bzzzt (KO.DLL — 2023), FixFox (Rendlike — 2022), HROT (Spytihněv — 2023), Kromlech (Perun Creative — in development), Lords and Villeins (Honestly Games — 2022), Last Train Home (Ashborne Games — 2023), Nebuchadnezzar (Nepos Games — 2021), Ministry of Broadcast (Ministry of Broadcast Studios — 2020), The Last Oricru (GoldKnights — 2022)

Presentation abroad

2024

Slovenia, Ljubljana / Ment Festival (21.–24. 2, focus on gaming music)
USA, New York / Czech Centre New York (21. 3 – 9. 5, also in conjunction with Game Developers Conference San Francisco a PAX East Boston - gaming industry)
Czechia, Prague / Composers Summit Prague (18. 4., focus on gaming music)
United Kingdom, London / Czech Centre London (19. 4. – 30. 8.)
Czechia, Liberec / Anifilm (7.–12. 5.)
Czechia, Brno / Game Access Conference (31. 5.–1. 6.)
Japan, Tokyo / Czech Centre Tokyo (26. 9. – 31.10., also in conjunction with Tokyo Game Show)
Hong Kong (September–December)

2025 (under negotiation)

Taiwan (January, also in conjunction with Taipei Game Show)
Egypt, Cairo (April, also in conjunction with Insomnia Cairo)
Germany
Poland
Bulgaria
Spain

Video series Infinite Universes

The Czech Centres and Radio Prague International have jointly produced a series of 10 short videos focusing on contemporary Czech computer games.