About

 

Legend says that when Sea meets Forest, they create wonderful stories.

The Sea and the Forest is a game studio where video games are intended as Art.
Our games are emotional journeys through human stories, with unique characters and experiences.
We are Simona Maiorano and Firtina Ozbalikci and Sea of Leaves is our first work.

In 2021 we were part of the Tentacle Zone Incubator‘s Cohort.

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IM „KAFF DER SPIELEBRANCHE“ ARBEITET SIMONA MAIORANO AN EINEM BESONDEREN SPAZIERGANG

Interview by Dom Schott
OK Cool

“Simona Maiorano schaffte den Sprung in die Spielebranche dank ihres Talents und der Game-Design-Fähigkeiten, die sie sich neben ihrer Arbeit als Autorin angeeignet hatte. “

Beyond Pixels: Simona Maiorano Discusses Harassment, Funding and Games as Art

Interview by Jesse Gregoire
Jump Dash Roll

“This is a game on contradictions: it is about both fears and courage, about leaving but also coming back, and about feeling powerless and restless at the same time.”

Fun, dramatic, sad, exciting, unexpected: video games can be everything.

Just like Art. Indeed, to us, video games are an Art form, a way to explore deep meanings through stories and experiences.
We create video games that originate from human emotions and personal perspectives. Our stories are set in unique scenarios, and are intertwined with the local folklore and cultural background.

We stand for diversity, inclusivity and ecology.