Dreamloop Teases What Could Be Tampere's Largest Game Production

Dreamloop Games told Business Tampere that a confidential collaboration could become the largest game production in Tampere, a plan revealed ahead of the Leaderboard 2.0 industry event on 27 February 2026. CEO Joni Lappalainen described it as the result of years spent building company culture, technical expertise and international partnerships.

Lappalainen, who helped found the Platform 6 startup hub and organised Leaderboard 2.0, traces his leadership to Reserve Officer School. "A leader serves the team. Leadership means removing obstacles and challenges that prevent people from achieving their best results," he said, arguing that practical military training shaped his management style more than short courses.

Founded in 2015, the studio employs about 30 people and reported a turnover of €1.5 million in 2024. Dreamloop places wellbeing at the centre of its operations — employees come first. The company offers cultural and wellbeing benefits from dental care to therapy, and holds regular HR and staff meetings to support open communication and allow both remote and office-based staff to raise concerns.

Leaders at Dreamloop are expected to give staff ownership and room for experienced professionals to mentor younger colleagues. "Nothing kills creativity like workplace resentment. The elastic band of mental resilience should be kept as loose as possible," Lappalainen added, linking a healthy workplace culture directly to the company's capacity to take on ambitious projects.

A large share of Dreamloop’s team will move onto the new project and the company is recruiting, including for a senior-level producer. Lappalainen highlighted Leaderboard 2.0's strong student focus, saying the event aims to smooth graduates' transition into the industry by bringing CEOs and department heads together with students. He also said Dreamloop remains active internationally, with interest in Asian and Swedish markets while pausing some US activity this year.