Categories include best game, artistic achievement, technical achievement, game play design and sound and music.
The awards ceremony will be held at Cardiff's Tramshed on 18 June.
Host and Torchwood star Gareth David Lloyd said: "I've seen a clear growth in the games industry here... and it is clear that there are more companies creating fantastic games across a variety of platforms every year."
Best Game Award
Artistic Achievement Commendation
Technical Achievement Commendation
Game Play Design Commendation
Sound and Music Commendation
Bafta Cymru has announced the shortlist for its 2016 gaming awards.