I built an iOS remake of that old windows game SkiFree

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Powder is an iOS skiing game inspired by the classic SkiFree. Players navigate an endless mountain landscape using flow-based controls that balance simplicity with challenge. The game blends arcade and simulation elements, emphasizing realistic skiing physics while creating a meditative yet engaging experience. It's designed for players seeking retro-inspired gameplay with minimalist aesthetics.

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EDIT: I made a splash page for the game because that seemed like a good idea freshpowder.co Powder is side project game I have been working on since March 2014. It’s a retro inspired, minimalist skiing simulator where you take on an endless mountain landscape. The game is a mix between arcade and simulation as I tried to be as accurate to skiing as possible. The controls are flow based, simple to learn, yet hard to master. I tried to capture the feeling of skiing: working against gravity to stay in control as it pulls you down the mountain. The gameplay is both simultaneously soothing and stressful. By December, Powder had been sitting on my computer dormant for a few months. Right before…from thewaterbear.com

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