Documenting the making of Thveit. Design decisions, build updates, and notes straight from the studio.

A deep dive into the folklore systems taking shape in Thveit - Trolls, night spirits, the afterlife, Njord's Kraken, the Landvættir, and raising a Dragon of your own.

How Thveit's world comes alive - procedural landscapes and rivers, handcrafted mountains, Norse folklore creatures, and settlers with stories of their own.

A first look at Thveit, our Norse-inspired city builder. Learn what the game is, how it plays, and what to expect from your first settlement.
Winter Cats Studios is a small indie team crafting storybook-inspired, atmospheric games that feel cozy and relaxed yet stay engaging. We are three makers across development and art, building the kind of worlds we love to play in ourselves. We enjoy the whole journey of making a game: ideas, brainstorming, wireframing, building, testing, and revising with our players and community. Through this hands-on process we shape thoughtful systems, warm aesthetics, and details that bring each place to life. Our goal is simple. We create experiences where you can slow down, sink in, and get happily lost, while still finding depth when you want it.
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