Mobile gaming's innovative spirit is truly inspiring, and Roia perfectly exemplifies this. The unique design constraints of smartphones, coupled with their massive user base, have driven game development in exciting new directions. Roia, a clever puzzle-adventure, is the latest creation from Emoak, the indie studio behind successful titles like Paper Climb, Machinaero, and the award-winning Lyxo.

Surprisingly, Roia's core gameplay revolves around creating a river. Starting from a mountain peak, you guide the water's flow towards the sea by shaping the terrain with your finger.

Emoak's press release reveals the game's deep personal connection to designer Tobias Sturn. His childhood memories of playing in a creek with his grandfather, building waterwheels and bridges, heavily influenced the game's creation. Sadly, Sturn's grandfather passed away during development, and the game is dedicated to his memory.

Roia defies easy categorization. While it presents challenges, its primary focus is relaxation. The journey takes players through beautifully crafted environments – forests, meadows, villages – guided by a helpful white bird.

The game's visuals, as seen in the screenshots, echo the elegant simplicity of Monument Valley. But the experience extends beyond the visual; Roia boasts a captivating soundtrack composed by Johannes Johannson, who also worked on Emoak's Lyxo.

Roia is available now on the Google Play Store and the App Store for $2.99.