Play small. Build fast. Win weird.
NightForge Arcade is a studio and launchpad for short-form experiments: micro-games that prioritize surprise mechanics, tactile feedback, and shareable moments. Join rounds, craft levels, or drop a quick mod.
Story Mode: small teams, big curiosity
Gallery — recent drops
Micro-race
Short asymmetric races with emergent shortcuts. Matches last under two minutes and reward daring plays.
Tactile Lab
Audio-first puzzles that react to pressure and timing. Adapt your approach; trust your ears.
“NightForge turned a late-night experiment into something our squad breathes life into every week. The rounds are short, the choices are weird, and the wins feel earned.”
Fast facts
Average play session length for our micro-modes.
Independent drops shipped by creators during the last year.
Repeat plays per drop when community mods are enabled.
Join the next drop — ship a micro
Sign up to receive a dev prompt and a special sandbox crate for rapid prototyping. No heavy tooling; get a playable build in hours.
Design pillars
Mechanics that reward immediate feedback and encourage second-by-second decisions.
Frequent micro-updates reduce risk and increase discovery; keep iterations visible.
Built-in mod layers and short-form challenges let players remix quickly.