Amsterdam · Netherlands · Mobile Apps & Games

We build mobile apps and games with Dutch precision and global ambition.

Canal Forge Studio is an independent software studio in Amsterdam, focused on polished consumer apps and mobile games for iOS and Android. From MVP to live ops, we help startups and publishers ship reliable, engaging products.

About us

We combine pragmatic Dutch engineering with design-led product thinking. Our developers, designers, and producers work in compact squads — shipping fast without cutting corners on quality or maintainability.

What we believe

Great mobile products feel obvious: clear flows, responsive UI, and features that earn daily use. We architect backends and client code that scale from beta to millions of active users.

Tech stack

  • Flutter, Kotlin/Swift, and Unity
  • Realtime analytics and feature flags
  • Cloud backends on AWS and Azure
  • Automated QA and staged rollouts

Selected projects

Recent apps and games from our Amsterdam studio.

Harbour Rush

Arcade runner along Amsterdam canals with seasonal events and lightweight social leaderboards. Strong retention in the Benelux region.

Casual · Live ops

Windmill Tycoon

Cozy simulation game about building sustainable Dutch towns. Daily goals and club features keep players returning through the week.

Simulation · F2P

Cycle Quest

Fitness companion app with gamified routes, city challenges, and integration with popular health platforms across Europe.

App · Lifestyle

Services

Full product delivery or targeted co-development for partners.

Mobile app development

Discovery, UX, native/cross-platform builds, store submission, and post-launch care.

Game production

Prototyping, art direction, gameplay systems, monetization design, and live ops.

Product engineering

API design, observability, performance tuning, and long-term codebase health.

How we work

Transparent milestones from first prototype to global launch.

Discovery & prototype

  • 2–4 week proof of concept
  • User journey validation and KPI targets
  • Technical and compliance review

Production & launch

  • Bi-weekly demo builds
  • Soft launch in selected markets
  • Store optimization and GDPR readiness

Contact

Visit us in central Amsterdam or reach out for project inquiries.

Canal Forge Studio B.V. Herengracht 124, 1015 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands
KvK 7128456
Email hello@canalforge.nl
Phone +31 20 123 4567