Iceflake Studios

Iceflake Studios is a Finnish game developer headquartered in Tampere, creating city-building, management, survival-simulation and strategy games for PC and console platforms. Founded in 2007, the studio grew from game-modification work into an original-games developer, building experience across mobile, PC and virtual-reality releases before becoming part of Paradox Interactive.

The team develops systems-driven games centred on deep simulation mechanics, complex management gameplay and cross-platform technical architecture. Its work spans full-cycle game design and engineering, live-game operations, technical maintenance, platform optimisation, downloadable content, and tools that support player-created content.

Current development focus

Iceflake Studios is responsible for current and future development of Cities: Skylines II, including technical optimisation, engine improvements, editor and modding systems, console adaptations, and expansions. The studio also developed LEGO Skylines, a brick-based city-builder announced in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2.

Portfolio

Its earlier and continuing body of work includes:

• Surviving the Aftermath, the post-apocalyptic colony builder developed in partnership with Paradox Interactive and launched across multiple platforms.
• Ice Lakes, an ice-fishing simulation released for PC, VR and mobile.
• Race Arcade / Race Online and Premium Pool Arena.
• Earlier titles including Pirates Don't Run and Panzer Jumper.

As an internal development subsidiary of Paradox Interactive, Iceflake combines its long-standing simulation and management-game experience with ongoing support for established franchises and new cross-platform releases.