Life goes on in this interactive short story that explores the grief of losing a loved one. Through simple swipes, you follow a woodworker as he drifts through his everyday chores, haunted by memories of what he’s lost.

What we love: With its combination of beautiful hand-drawn animation and haunting music, you can’t help but be absorbed into Pine’s wordless, atmospheric journey. It’s a game that’s happy to reward your patience with a beautifully compelling, yet minimalistic story.

Quick tip: Some of Pine’s most poignant moments emerge during its woodcarving sections, where its protagonist memorialises his former partner. If you’re struggling to find the right part to carve, pay attention to the shadows on your piece of wood to see where you can cut and make the most progress.

Meet the creator: Pine was developed by Made Up Games, and released on iOS by publisher Fellow Traveller. Made Up Games is a studio based in Brooklyn, New York that was co-founded by Tom Booth (who focused on Pine’s art) and Najati Imam (who led programming).