Afterplace icon

Evan Kice

For fans of retro-style adventure games and non-linear exploration who value premium, ad-free experiences and touch-optimized controls.

Known forAfterplace
1app4.9(596)Games

Snapshot

Who is Evan Kice?

Crafting premium, open-world adventure experiences designed specifically for fluid, button-less mobile interaction.

Target audience

Fans of retro-style adventure gamesNon-linear exploration who value premiumAd-free experiences

Rivals analysis in progress

Portfolio

1
app
Games1

Last updated

Afterplace

v1.2.21

6mo ago

Steady

Publisher DNA

What defines Evan Kice?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Premium open-world adventure games

Scale

indie

Target audience

Fans of retro-style adventure games and non-linear exploration who value premium, ad-free experiences and touch-optimized controls.

Origin

Founded by Evan Kice to create a fast, fluid, and beautiful open-world experience designed from the ground up for mobile devices.

Signature Patterns

  • Premium, paid-upfront monetization model without in-app advertisements.
  • Mobile-first UX design focusing on gesture-based interaction over virtual buttons.
  • Emphasis on non-linear exploration and discovery without the use of waypoints.
  • Cross-platform distribution strategy spanning mobile, PC, and console.
Steady

Portfolio momentum

Actively supporting a single flagship title with 2 updates released in the last 6 months.

Last release 72d agoActive apps 1

Company profile

medium confidence
Employees
1-10

Portfolio

What does Evan Kice ship?

Apps

1 app analysed

Afterplace icon
Afterplace

An open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets.

4.9(596)
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Tightly focused on 4 markets (Japan, Mexico, Spain, United States).

Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .

Americas (2)

  • Mexico1 / 1
  • United States1 / 1

Europe (1)

  • Spain1 / 1

Asia-Pacific (1)

  • Japan1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

JapanMexicoSpainUnited States

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Evan Kice

Bottom line

Evan Kice is a highly specialized indie developer proving that premium, exploration-heavy RPGs can thrive on mobile through bespoke touch-native UI. The successful expansion to Switch and Steam signals a strong potential for scaling mobile-first IP into the broader gaming ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Evan Kice publish?
Evan Kice has 1 app tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does Evan Kice make?
Evan Kice's portfolio is concentrated in Games, with an average rating of 4.9/5 across rated apps.
What is Evan Kice's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Afterplace is Evan Kice's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Evan Kice's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Evan Kice's apps across 4 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
1
With full intel:
0
With overview:
1
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Evan Kice, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Evan Kice intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-28. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/evan-kice

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