Croatian developers will present Croatian games at the Pavilion of the Republic of Croatia and the central stage of Commons C at EXPO 2025 Osaka from July 22 to 28, 2025, as part of the thematic week "Learning and Playing".
Visitors will have the opportunity to try out 12 Croatian video games on multiple computer units and learn about their creation, narratives, and technological background.
The video games that visitors will have the opportunity to experience on this occasion are:
- All Living Things (Studio: Moxo) - visitors will be able to discover the secrets of the philosopher's stone by solving twelve intricately animated puzzles that reveal mysterious hidden meanings within alchemical images.
- Bura: The Way the Wind Blows (Studio: Tiny Meow Studio) - visitors will be able to explore the beautiful Adriatic coast, wander among the ghosts of ancient Mediterranean folk tales, and live in the moment during their adventure. Strengthen your bond with your spirit guide and unlock unusual abilities that will aid your exploration.
- Escape Simulator 2 (Studio: Pine Studio) is the sequel to the best-selling escape room game, bringing a fresh take on first-person puzzles with a variety of new rooms to explore alone or with friends. Visitors will be able to solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, or create their own escape rooms with the Room Editor 2.0.
- Go Home Annie (Studio: Misfit Village) is a twisted psychological thriller and original story set in the SCP universe. As employees of the SCP Foundation, visitors will be able to test artificially created paranormal events, solve puzzles, communicate with anomalies, and uncover the secrets of the Replication Department.
- Inked: A Love Story (Studio: Somnium Games) is a narrative puzzle game set in a world of beautiful landscapes drawn with a ballpoint pen. Visitors will be able to play as the Nameless Hero, solving intriguing puzzles as he searches for love Aiko.
- Pompeii: The Legacy (Studio: Siscia Games) – visitors will be able to rebuild the city of Pompeii and climb the social ladder. Roman society was full of intrigues that they would have to solve to become a powerful ruler.
- Red Solstice 2 (Studio: Iron Ward) - The sequel to the best-selling The Red Solstice. Visitors will be able to plan their strategy and infiltrate the tactical battlefield in real-time - alone or with up to 7 squad members. Visitors will be able to show combat skills to survive and secure the future of humanity.
- Serious Sam 4 (Studio: Croteam) - reboots the classic FPS series in a powerful prequel packed with explosive arsenals, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed jokes.
- Speed Limit (Studio: Gamechuck) – visitors will be able to experience an arcade experience that constantly changes the genre and never slows down. Without interruption, without interruption in chaos, Speed Limit is an old-school action extravaganza reduced to its key element: Fierce. Fast. Infectious.
- Starpoint Gemini 3 (Studio: Overseer Games) – visitors will be able to fight, loot, explore, and craft in the vibrant open world of Starpoint Gemini 3. Visitors will be able to assemble their trusty ship and hone their RPG skills to face all the challenges.
- The Talos Principle 2 (Studio: Croteam) is a stimulating first-person puzzler that greatly expands on the philosophical themes and stunning environments of the first game with increasingly perplexing challenges.
- Unity of Command II (Studio: 2x2 Games) is the sequel to one of the most acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game that critics have called the 'perfect gateway' to computer war games.
The presentation of the aforementioned video games puts the spotlight on the Croatian video game industry, with a special emphasis on domestic developers and development studios. The aim of exhibiting Croatian video games at EXPO 2025 Osaka is to highlight the creativity, technological expertise, and growing global influence of Croatian video game producers.