tech
April 5, 2026
Serbian game among the top 1% most sought after in the world: How Shosha Games attracted 300,000 euros to save forest creatures
In a world left behind by humans, a water droplet and a small seed join forces to restore nature and save the civilization of forest creatures. This unusual, emotional symbiosis is the core of the game 'Water Me & You', a cooperative adventure by the Belgrade studio Shosha Games, which recently secured an investment of 300,000 euros from angel investors of the 'Digital Serbia' Initiative and the Omorika Ventures fund.
TL;DR
- Shosha Games secured a €300,000 investment for their cooperative game 'Water Me & You'.
- The game features a water droplet and a seed working together to restore nature in a post-human world.
- 'Water Me & You' combines action mechanics with a 'cozy' aesthetic and has gained millions of views on TikTok and reached the top 1% of most wishlisted games on Steam.
- The game originated from the Global Game Jam with the theme of duality and evolved into a co-op experience based on player feedback.
- Levels are designed to be challenging, testing friendships, but the focus remains on player enjoyment and minimizing frustration.
- The studio aims to explore serious themes like ecological restoration in a lighthearted and accessible manner.
- The investment will be used to expand the team and scale production, prioritizing quality.
- Participation in the Xbox Developer Acceleration program provides financial support, technical assistance, and promotional opportunities.