In pictures: the Best Places To Work Awards 2026

Last night, the GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK were announced at the Royal Institution in London, concluding the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit. The awards were sponsored by Amiqus, Playground Games, IO Interactive, Games London and Special Effect. The rankings were derived primarily from employee feedback, accounting for 80% of each company's score, with the remaining 20% based on company submissions detailing internal policies.

Despite the year being marked by layoffs, closures, and job losses, this year's submissions demonstrated that UK games businesses are persisting in supporting their staff. Employees praised the policies, provisions, and individual team members that contributed to the industry being a better place to work. Certain categories were particularly closely contested, illustrating the widespread adoption of support for issues like mental health, environmental sustainability, education, and mentoring within the UK games industry.

Below is a gallery of the winners from yesterday's ceremony. Thanks to the sponsors Amiqus, Playground Games, IO Interactive, Games London and Special Effect. The awards will return in 2027; those interested in sponsoring or supporting the awards should reach out to matt_butlin@gamesindustry.biz.