Games for rivals, friends and long winters.
Arcticmill is an independent game studio in Stockholm, Sweden. We made Castle Raid, then went into a long hibernation. Now the mill is turning again.
The classic
Castle Raid 2
Since 2013, still on the App Store
Our classic, on iPhone and iPad since 2013
Castle Raid 2
A tug-of-war strategy game. Two players on one iPhone or iPad, or you against a stubborn computer. Pick your units, send them down the field, and break the other castle before it breaks yours.
Knights, wizards, rogues, a demolition expert and the Reavers, who talk funny and hit hard. Twenty battlefields across the Frozen Plains and the Greenlands, a story campaign, time and gladiator challenges, and yes, a dragon.
- Released
- 13 December 2013
- Platforms
- iPhone and iPad
- Players
- 1, or 2 on one device
- Battlefields
- 20, in two kingdoms
- Unit classes
- 9
- App Store rating
- 4.5 of 5, 401 ratings (US)
Logbook
Castle Raid comes out on iPhone and iPad. Two players, one screen, one castle each.
Castle Raid 2 comes out on the App Store and Google Play.
Castle Raid 2 is well received by players and press alike.
Hibernation. The studio rests. Castle Raid 2 stays playable on iPhone and iPad, with an update in 2024.
Awake again. The mill is turning, and several new games are in development.
On the workbench
We're making new games. We'll show them when they're ready, and not a day before.
- In production
- Several games, each at its own stage. Some are playable, some are still on paper.
- Playtests
- Small and by invitation. Tell us what you like to play and we'll reach out when there's a fit.
- Announced here first
- New games show up on this page before anywhere else.
Small studio. Long winters.
Arcticmill is an independent game studio in Stockholm, Sweden. We shipped Castle Raid in 2012 and Castle Raid 2 a year later. Then the studio went into hibernation for the better part of a decade.
Now we're awake. We stay small on purpose: few people, a short distance between an idea and a playable build, and games we'd want to play with our own friends.
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Better together
Our games are built for playing with someone, whether they're next to you on the couch or far away.
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Easy to start, hard to master
You can learn it in a minute and still be getting better at it years later.
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Made to last
Castle Raid 2 came out in 2013 and you can still play it today. That's the bar for everything we make.
Questions
What is Arcticmill?
Arcticmill is a small independent game studio in Stockholm, Sweden. It made Castle Raid (2012) and Castle Raid 2 (2013), and it has several new games in development.
Is Arcticmill still active?
Yes. After Castle Raid 2 the studio went into hibernation for close to ten years. It's awake again in 2026, with several new games in development.
What games has Arcticmill made?
Castle Raid (2012), a strategy game for two players on one iPhone or iPad, and its sequel Castle Raid 2 (2013), which adds a story campaign, 20 battlefields across two kingdoms and nine unit classes. Castle Raid 2 is available on the App Store.
Where can I download Castle Raid 2?
Castle Raid 2 is on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and needs iOS 12 or later.
Is Castle Raid 2 available on Android?
Not anymore. Castle Raid 2 was on Google Play from 2013 until 2018. Today it is available on iPhone and iPad only.
Is the original Castle Raid still available?
No. The first Castle Raid is no longer sold. Castle Raid 2 is the one to play today.
Is Arcticmill working on new games?
Yes. Several games are in development. They will be announced here when they're ready. To join a playtest, email [email protected].
How do I contact Arcticmill?
Email [email protected]. That address reaches the studio for press, publishing, partnerships, support and playtests.
Say hello.
[email protected]Press, publishing, partnerships, support, playtests, or just hello. It all goes to the same inbox.