Midtolategames

Midtolategames is a small independent video game developer established in 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded by software engineer Erik Larsson, who previously worked at a larger studio that specialized in mobile applications. Midtolategames distinguishes itself by focusing on narrative-driven titles that blend atmospheric visual design with interactive storytelling.

Since its inception, the studio has released three polished titles: Midnight Harvest (2019), a mystery adventure set in a rural village; Echoes of the Past (2021), a psychological horror game that employs a branching dialogue system; and The Quiet City (2023), a narrative exploration game that won the Emerging Indie Game Award at the 2024 Game Developers Conference. The company’s games are available on PC, macOS, and Nintendo Switch, and a subset of titles has also been released for iOS and Android platforms.

Midtolategames adopts a modest development pipeline, employing a team of eight full‑time staff plus occasional freelance artists and sound designers. Funding for its projects is largely driven by pre-orders, early access sales, and crowd‑funding campaigns on platforms such as Steam and Fig. The studio has cultivated an online community through Discord and Reddit, encouraging player feedback during beta phases. Critics have praised the studio’s atmospheric depth and character development, though some reviewers noted the brevity of gameplay in early releases. Midtolategames remains an active participant in industry events, regularly showcasing prototypes at the annual IndieCade festival and submitting episodes to the Game Jolt tournament circuit. The company’s future plans include expanding into virtual reality experiences and further exploring non‑linear narrative structures.