Arnold Rauers

Who is Arnold Rauers?

Crafting minimalist, turn-based tactical games that distill complex roguelike mechanics into accessible, session-based experiences.

Target audience

Strategy enthusiastsCasual gamers who value tactical depthPositional puzzle-solving

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Portfolio

Free 8

apps

Games7

Last updated

Card Crawl

v2.4.20

5mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Mobile games · turn-based tactical roguelikes

Scale

indie

Target audience

Strategy enthusiasts and casual gamers who value tactical depth, positional puzzle-solving, and high-replayability in short, single-player sessions.

Signature Patterns

•Core gameplay loop centers on solitaire-style card mechanics and grid-based tactical movement.
•Strong emphasis on roguelike progression and randomly generated content for high replayability.
•Monetization primarily utilizes free-to-play models with a focus on accessible, session-based gameplay.
•Consistent design language prioritizing minimalist, tactical, and turn-based interactions.
•Frequent release and update cadence across the entire portfolio.

Intense

Portfolio momentum

With 13 releases in the last 6 months and all 7 apps currently active, the publisher demonstrates a high-velocity development cycle focused on iterative updates and new title launches.

Last release 20d agoActive apps 7