Company:Iceflake Studios

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Iceflake Studios
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
FoundedSeptember 7, 2007; 18 years ago (2007-09-07)
Founders
  • Lasse Liljedahl
  • Tapani Valkonen
Headquarters
Tampere
,
Finland
Key people
Lasse Liljedahl (CEO)
ParentParadox Interactive (2020-)
Websitehttps://www.iceflake.com

Iceflake Studios (registered as Iceflake Studios Oy) is a Finnish video game development studio that was founded in Tampere, Finland in 2007, and was acquired by Paradox Interactive in 2020. They have developed games for desktop, mobile, and console, as well as modifications to games. They are primarily known for developing Surviving the Aftermath, and taking over development of Software:Cities: Skylines II in early 2026.

History

Iceflake Studios was co-founded by Lasse Liljedahl and Tapani Valkonen on September 7, 2007 in Tampere, Finland.[1][2] Prior to their founding, they developed a game modification for Battlefield 1942 called FinnWars [fi; fi]. They initially developed small mobile games varying from golf and pool, to a puzzle game named Pirate Treasure, and a platforming game named Panzer Jumper.[3] Their first non-mobile game, Ice Lakes, was released on Steam in 2016.[4]

Surviving the Aftermath

Main article: Software:Surviving the Aftermath

Surviving the Aftermath was Iceflake Studios' first game to receive a metacritic score, receiving mixed reviews.[5] Paradox Interactive, the game's publisher, posted a teaser for the game on October 7, 2019. It was announced to be in early access on October 19, 2019 at PDXCON,[6] and was publicly released on November 16, 2021.[7] In March 2023 Paradox announced Rebirth, the third DLC expansion pack for Surviving the Aftermath.[8]

Paradox acquisition

On July 17, 2020, Paradox announced they would be acquiring Iceflake Studios, making it their ninth internal studio.[1][9]

Charlotta Nilsson, the COO of Paradox at the time, said "The collaborative efforts ... with Iceflake have given us all the confidence that this is a natural fit. Surviving the Aftermath fits the Paradox portfolio perfectly" within the announcement of the acquisition.[10]

Cities: Skylines II transfer

Main article: Software:Cities: Skylines II

On November 17, 2025, Paradox announced that they and Colossal Order, original developer of Software:Cities: Skylines II, would mutually "pursue independent paths".[11] As a result, development of Cities: Skylines II moved to Iceflake at the beginning of 2026.[12][13]

The announcement disclosed that Iceflake would be responsible for the planned console releases, though Paradox did not announce a delay nor an anticipated release window.[14] Some speculate this separation was influenced by Cities: Skylines II's poor release, reception, and ongoing development issues with Colossal.[15]

Paradox's CEO at the time, Mattias Lilja, stated in the announcement they "...have deep respect for the Colossal Order team and we look forward to seeing where they go from here".[15]

Games

List of games

Year Title Publisher Platform(s)
2012 Epic Speed Pro[3] Iceflake Studios Android, Windows Phone
2012 Panzer Jumper[3] Windows Phone
2013 Pirate Treasure[3] Windows Phone, Android, iOS
2013 Premium Pool[3] Windows Phone, Windows 8
2014 Pirates Don't Run[3][16] Windows 8, Android, iOS
2014 Premium Minigolf[3] Windows Phone
2014 Target Horizon[3] Android
2016 Ice Lakes[3][4][17] Windows, MacOS, Linux
2017 Race Arcade[3][18] Windows, MacOS, Linux, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
2017 Premium Pool Arena[19][20] Windows, MacOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
2021 Surviving the Aftermath[6] Paradox Interactive Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
2026 Software:Cities: Skylines II[21] Windows, planned for Xbox Series X and Series S and PS5

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Paradox Interactive Acquires Finland-based Iceflake Studios". July 17, 2020. https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/media/press-releases/press-release/paradox-interactive-acquires-finland-based-iceflake-studios. 
  2. ↑ "YTJ Tietopalvelu" (in fi). https://tietopalvelu.ytj.fi/yritys/2139029-8. 
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 "Iceflake Studios". https://www.iceflake.com/index.html. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Bower, Amanda (2016-08-01). "Ice Lakes, by Iceflake Studios - An Indie Game Review" (in en-US). https://indiegamereviewer.com/review-ice-lakes/. 
  5. ↑ "Surviving the Aftermath critic reviews". June 10, 2022. https://www.metacritic.com/game/surviving-the-aftermath/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Crowley, Nate (October 19, 2019). "Surviving the Aftermath is out now". https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/surviving-the-aftermath-is-out-in-early-access-today. 
  7. ↑ Brown, Andy (October 27, 2021). "'Surviving The Aftermath' trailer reveals full launch date for the apocalyptic title". https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/surviving-the-aftermath-trailer-reveals-full-launch-date-for-the-apocalyptic-title-3080635. 
  8. ↑ GiN, Special to (March 31, 2023). "Paradox Interactive Launches Their Third Expansion for Surviving the Aftermath". https://www.gameindustry.com/news-industry-happenings/paradox-interactive-launches-their-third-expansion-for-surviving-the-aftermath/. 
  9. ↑ Goh, Clement (July 17, 2020). "Paradox Interactive buys Iceflake Studios.". https://www.cgmagonline.com/news/paradox-interactive-iceflake-studio/. 
  10. ↑ Romano, Sal (July 17, 2020). "Paradox Interactive acquires Surviving the Aftermath developer Iceflake Studios". https://www.gematsu.com/2020/07/paradox-interactive-acquires-surviving-the-aftermath-developer-iceflake-studios. 
  11. ↑ "An Update on Cities: Skylines II". November 17, 2025. https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/an-update-on-cities-skylines-ii.1873154/. 
  12. ↑ Dawe, Liam (November 17, 2025). "Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive split with Cities: Skylines going to a new developer". https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/colossal-order-and-paradox-interactive-split-with-cities-skylines-going-to-a-new-developer/. 
  13. ↑ Erskine, Donovan (November 17, 2025). "Cities: Skylines development moves to Iceflake Studios". https://www.shacknews.com/article/146853/cities-skylines-series-new-developer. 
  14. ↑ Carcasole, David (November 17, 2025). "Colossal Order Is Splitting From Paradox Interactive and Leaving Cities Skylines Behind, Iceflake Studios Will Take Over". https://wccftech.com/cities-skylines-developed-by-iceflake-studios-amidst-paradox-interactive-colossal-order-split/. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Coulson, Josh (November 17, 2025). "The Cities: Skylines Series Will Live On Under A New Studio Following The Sequel's Rocky Launch". https://www.thegamer.com/cities-skylines-changes-developer-studio-colossal-iceflake-paradox/. 
  16. ↑ "Pirates Don't Run Windows, iOS, iPad, Android, AndroidTab game". March 21, 2012. https://www.moddb.com/games/pirates-dont-run. 
  17. ↑ Jagneaux, David (2016-10-28). "'Ice Lakes' Isn't The VR Fishing Game of Your Dreams, But It's Surprisingly Deep" (in en). https://www.uploadvr.com/ice-lakes-vr/. 
  18. ↑ Watton, Neil (2017-08-16). "Race Arcade Review" (in en-GB). https://www.thexboxhub.com/race-arcade-review/. 
  19. ↑ "Review: Premium Pool Arena (Nintendo Switch) – Digitally Downloaded" (in en-US). 2018-02-21. https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2018/02/review-premium-pool-arena-nintendo.html. 
  20. ↑ "New Nintendo Switch Games This Week Include Dragon Quest Builders" (in en-US). https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-nintendo-switch-games-this-week-include-dragon/1100-6456655/. 
  21. ↑ Steam (6 March 2023). "Cities Skylines II on Steam". Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/app/949230/Cities_Skylines_II. Retrieved 6 March 2023. 



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