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Snowcastle Games

Independent game developer based in Oslo, Norway, known for Earthlock and Ikonei Island.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Overview

Snowcastle Games is an independent game developer founded in 2009 and based in Oslo, Norway. The company launched its first feature title Hogworld in 2011, which made the Apple App Store Best of 2011 List. After five years in development, including a successful Kickstarter campaign, their RPG Earthlock was released and has sold more than 2.5 million copies. In 2023, Snowcastle released Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. The company is currently working on Lysward and Earthlock 2.

History

Snowcastle Games was founded in 2009 and is based in Oslo, Norway. The company launched its first feature title Hogworld in 2011, which made the Apple App Store Best of 2011 List. After five years in development, including a successful Kickstarter campaign, their RPG Earthlock was released. Earthlock has sold more than 2.5 million copies. In 2023, Snowcastle released Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. The company is currently working on Lysward and Earthlock 2.

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