Pode

Pode is a co-op puzzle exploration game starring a rock named Bulder and a fallen star named Glo, working together to find their way home through the insides of a magical Norwegian mountain. Bulder breathes plant life into the environment, Glo crystallizes minerals; combining their abilities solves ancient puzzles left by the long-vanished civilization that once dwelled inside Mount Fjellheim.

The visual identity draws openly from Norwegian art and culture: stylized landscapes, painted-backdrop palettes, mythical motifs from Scandinavian folklore baked into the environmental design. The atmosphere stays calm and supportive throughout, with no fail states or punishing combat. Cooperation between the two characters is genuine even in single-player, where you swap control between Bulder and Glo to solve each room.

Austin Wintory (Journey, Abzû, The Banner Saga) composed the soundtrack, leaning into pastoral strings and choral ambience that match the friendship-and-cooperation themes. Henchman & Goon, the small Norwegian developer behind the project, recommends gamepads for the smoothest experience, with at least one required for co-op.