Roia

Name: Roia
Price: 500 USD
Rating: 4.1 (7 reviews)
Author: Tobias Sturn

By: Tobias Sturn

The flow of water

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Features & Capabilities

Embark on a marvelous adventure as you follow a river from its humble beginnings to the vastness of the sea in Roia. Sculpt the terrain according to your imagination, guiding the water's descent. Along the way, a bird will be your companion, leading you through rugged mountains, dark forests, and sun-drenched meadows. Step into Roia's world and be enveloped by the unmatched serenity of nature, where every moment is a profound journey into the depths of wonder and discovery.

Features:

Innovative new game mechanics
Handcrafted landscapes
Many different exciting, challenging and diverse obstacles
Striking, unique, minimalistic graphics
Beautiful music that was specifically composed for Roia

www.roiagame.com

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Tobias Sturn

Rating:

4.10

(7) 0.80

Version:

1.01 Last updated: 2024-07-25

Version code:

867750272

Creation date:

2024-07-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

212.90MB

Price:

500

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 472,510 ▲ 177,107

Other rankings

#30 in The Best New Simulation Games

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Developed by:

Tobias Sturn

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/roia/id1610097424?l=en-US

User Reviews

Roia is praised for its relaxing, beautiful minimalist aesthetic and a creative land/water shaping mechanic. The game’s charm is amplified by the solo developer aspect. However, multiple reviews cite its brevity and lack of content, plus issues with controls and feedback (2D view on 3D terrain, unclear guidance, and occasional hard segments). Some players also note water/terrain interaction can be opaque. Overall, it’s a calming, creative puzzle experience with room for smoother progression and more content.

Pros

Relaxing, peaceful experience with beautiful, minimalistic visuals.
Innovative land deformation and water-flow puzzles that feel creative and satisfying.
Cute/minimalist aesthetic with a sense of wonder; appreciation for the solo developer effort.
Easy to pick up and understand with simple two-finger controls.

Cons

Too short / not enough chapters; ends quickly for many players.
Controls and feedback can be confusing or unintuitive due to a 2D view on 3D terrain, with no rotation or clear landmarks.
Some sections are very hard or frustrating, which clashes with the relaxing premise.
Visual feedback gaps (e.g., water getting stuck behind obstructions) and unclear terrain limits that hinder progression.

Recent reviews

Such a peaceful and beautiful game! I’m lucky to have stumbled upon this gem. From sculpting the land to watching the water break into tiny blue strands, this game has become one of my favorites. Roia is easy to understand and all you need is two fingers. This game gives you the chance to appreciate the land we stand on. Great work!

by Za*****, 2025-09-10

i absolutely LOVED this game - if you have the patience to beat all the hard parts then i think this beautiful game is meant for you. i beat the entire game but there are parts where it gets difficult, finding out this was made by a solo dev blew my mind! its so cute and minimalistic though sometimes i got lost and i couldn’t find the bird haha but i downloaded and took a break last night and completed it this morning ! i need to find more games like this!!

by 👹*****, 2025-03-17

Gameplay is pretty good for the concept of game. Does only take about 30 mins to complete the game and that’s it. Sadly feels like a waste of money for what the game is. Could be a lot better if there were more chapters.