Exar Game Studio specializes in minimalist, focused experiences that strip away complexity to reveal essential gameplay. We believe in the power of reduction, precision, and intentional design.
Games that embrace minimalism, precision, and essential gameplay. Each title is a study in reduction.
A puzzle platformer with a single mechanic: switch between black and white to manipulate gravity. Solve elegant puzzles in a world stripped of all but essential elements.
Route digital signals through a minimalist circuit system. A programming puzzle game that teaches logic and flow control through pure, unadorned interaction.
A contemplative exploration game set in vast, minimalist landscapes. Move through stark environments, solve subtle puzzles, and find meaning in the spaces between.
Founded in 2014, Exar Game Studio operates from Oslo, with a small team of 25 designers and developers. We work remotely, embracing the minimalist lifestyle that informs our design philosophy.
Our approach is simple: subtract until it breaks. We remove everything non-essential, focusing on core mechanics, clean interfaces, and intentional player experiences. We draw inspiration from Scandinavian design, Japanese wabi-sabi, and modernist architecture.
We believe the most powerful experiences are those that leave space for the player's imagination. Our games are platforms for thought, not vessels for content. They're quiet, focused, and respectful of the player's time and attention.
Removing everything that doesn't serve the core experience
Clean interfaces and transparent mechanics
A small, focused team of designers and developers committed to minimalist principles
Background in industrial design. Believes in functional minimalism.
Specializes in clean, efficient code and minimalist architectures.
Creates minimalist visual systems with limited color palettes.
Creates sparse, intentional soundscapes using minimal elements.
Interested in minimalist design, focused gameplay, or clean interfaces? We're always open to discussing new ideas and collaborations that align with our philosophy.