A new collection offers a permanent home for a suite of innovative games that helped define what a smartphone experience could be. This anthology gathers the first seven titles from a celebrated Swedish studio, originally crafted for iPhones and iPads between 2010 and 2015.
The studio was founded by two developers who left a traditional games company to explore the nascent potential of Apple’s App Store. By combining their names, they created a moniker that would become synonymous with creativity and thoughtful design in the mobile space.
For years, these digital artifacts faced an uncertain future, as evolving operating systems threatened to leave them behind. This compilation solves that problem by expertly porting them to modern platforms. The presentation cleverly mimics a smartphone interface, but one delightfully free of notifications and feeds, dedicated solely to play. The games are fully adaptable, supporting controllers, keyboard and mouse, or touchscreen play in various orientations.
The journey through the collection begins with a simple, charming arcade game focused on high scores. The ambition quickly escalates, however. The following title presents a deceptively poignant arcade experience about an elderly couple on a drive, blending whimsy with a subtle, melancholic narrative. This set the stage for an extraordinary run of releases, including a rhythm-based stealth game, a deeply atmospheric foray into Swedish folklore, and a stylish narrative adventure that plays with text and typography.
The studio’s work has always felt like a curated conversation with its eclectic inspirations, drawing from cult television, graphic design, and experimental literature to create truly unique interactive stories. While the studio has since grown and returned to creating major console titles, this collection preserves the essence of its formative, groundbreaking period on mobile devices.
These are not mere historical curiosities. They remain vibrant, inventive, and emotionally resonant. Each game, in its own way, explores themes of connection, search for purpose, and the desire to shape one’s own story. This anthology is more than a retrospective; it’s an invitation to experience a pivotal moment in game design and to dream alongside some of its most imaginative architects.
The collection is available now on PC and Nintendo platforms.