Start simply
Clear rules that even first-time players can understand.
SOFTBACK GAMES STORIES YOU CAN PLAY
INDEPENDENT GAME & APP STUDIO
Small games,
lasting stories.
From inventive puzzles to family apps, Softback Games is a one-person studio turning small ideas into memorable experiences.
Made with care, one project at a time.
WORLD OF STORIESINK DROPColor the story, one drop at a time.
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ART & ORIGINAL WORLDS 01 / 04
✦ ORIGINAL PUZZLES✦ PLAYFUL LEARNING✦ FAMILY EXPERIENCES✦ MADE IN KOREA
FEATURED WORLD / 01
THE ART OF INK DROP / 001—003Step inside the illustration.
One drop of ink opens a journey through sunlit villages, enchanted forests and snowy streets. Explore the visual world of INK DROP.
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OUR PROJECTS 01 / 03
Worlds we're creating
Four different worlds, made with the same care.
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Puzzle · Korean wordsPreparing for release
K-tile
A space journey of matching pictures to Korean words
Android · iOS under consideration
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Fantasy · Block puzzleIn development
INK DROP
A fairytale world transformed by a single drop of ink
Android · iOS planned
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Language learning · EducationIn development
Cosmolingo
Discover your first Hangul letters on a space adventure
Web · Android planned
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Family · Storybook appIn development
Momstory
Stories told in a familiar family voice
Android planned
* Artwork illustrates projects in development and may differ from final releases.
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
What we are building
A quick look at the progress of four distinct projects. Release plans will be shared when confirmed.
01K-tileAndroid · iOS under considerationPreparing for release02INK DROPAndroid · iOS plannedIn development03CosmolingoWeb · Android plannedIn development04MomstoryAndroid plannedIn development
K-tileAndroid · iOS under considerationPreparing for release02INK DROPAndroid · iOS plannedIn development03CosmolingoWeb · Android plannedIn development04MomstoryAndroid plannedIn development✳ Status and platform plans may change during development.
OUR PHILOSOPHY 02 / 03
More important than size
is how a game feels.
Softback is a small studio handling planning, design, development and operation with care. We refine clear rules, satisfying play and warm stories over time.
Get in touch with the studioFind depth in play
A rhythm of puzzles and discoveries that invites one more round.
Keep improving
Improving the experience by caring about the smallest details.
OUR APPROACH
How small ideas grow into thoughtful play.
Building a new world begins with finding one great moment of play.
Find the core
Begin with one idea that feels easy to grasp and rewarding to explore.
Make it playable
Test the rhythm of interaction, discovery and learning through play.
Give it a story
Refine the colors and feelings that remain after the screen goes dark.
OUR OFFICIAL MARK · SOFTBACK GAMESOpen a story,
Open a story,
start playing.
Our mark brings together an open book and a game controller. The directional pad on the left represents exploration; the four buttons on the right represent choice and play.
Book · StoryD-pad · ExploreFour buttons · PlayStarlight · Imagination
GOOD TO KNOW
A few things you might wonder
01Can I download the games now?
The projects are in development or preparation for release. We will share confirmed availability on their official pages.
02Which devices will be supported?
Plans vary by project. See each game page for its intended Android, iOS or Web availability.
03Are these actual gameplay screenshots?
Some visuals are concept artwork from projects in development. Final features and visuals may differ.
04Where can I send feedback or partnership inquiries?
For game support, write to [email protected]. For development and collaboration, write to [email protected].
LET'S TALK 03 / 03
HAVE AN IDEA OR A QUESTION?Great stories
Great stories
begin with a conversation.
Questions, bug reports and collaboration proposals are welcome.