A world, one view at a time.
Inspired by the illustrated exploration of Myst, Gothburn is built around connected places and carefully composed views. Walk onward, turn to look around, and return along familiar paths.
Gothburn Industries™ presents
The World ofGothburn
Intelligence Forged in Shadow.
An island to explore.
A place to belong.
Beyond the mist: woodland paths, lamplit harbors, extraordinary machines, and a home to return to. A world made for curiosity, discovery, and unhurried escape.
Discover the islandFathomstorm · Beneath the Veil
There is time
to wonder.
An island beneath an ever-present storm. Ancient woods, open hills, busy harbors and warm windows. Gothburn invites you to slow down, follow a path, and see what lies around the next bend.
Small things answer back.
Notice the brasswork, touch a door knocker, listen to rain against a window. The pleasure is in discovering the details of a place that feels cared for.
Somewhere to simply be.
A pond, a sheltered gallery, a chair near the fire. Exploration leaves room for rest, with the world quietly continuing around you.
Many kinds of quiet
From lamplight
to open country.
Nature and industry belong to the same island. The hum of the Works gives way to running water, wind in the trees, and the ordinary life of its towns.
Calderwake
Harbor lights, stone bridges, sheltered streets. A living city with a life of its own.
Dresdorph
Old stone and intricate ironwork. Warm light, quiet craftsmanship, and the steady rhythm of the Works.
No hurry to leave
Let the rain fall.
Watch the water.
The wish behind Gothburn is simple: a beautiful world to escape into. Somewhere the shadows shelter, the lamps are warm, and there is always another view to discover.
A private man. A thoughtful welcome.
Severin
& Rook.
An inventor who finds peace in making things, Severin is known through the care he leaves behind: a finely made instrument, a handwritten note, a home offered in kindness.
Rook, his raven companion, brings a quieter kind of company to the journey. There is room here for discovery, and room to be left in peace.
New release · Available now for Android
Gothburn Industries presents
Rolling
ChecklistA little order.
A lot of character.
Your tasks, shopping lists, and calendar. Five distinctive themes. One watchful raven.
Bring a little Gothburn to your everyday life—with Rook at your side and your lists kept privately on your device.
US$2.99One-time purchase
No subscription. No ads.
No subscription. No ads.
Android 7.0+ · APK download through Payhip
Installation guide included · Applicable taxes at checkout
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Current studio work
Worlds to enter.
Tools to live by.
An island exploration game taking shape, an Android app available now, and a private household project.
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Illustrated island exploration · In development
GOTHBURN™The World of Gothburn
A continuing world to discover at your own pace. Follow connected paths, turn to take in another view, look closely at intriguing objects, and find a quiet place to stay awhile.
Gothburn is being developed for web browsers on computers and phones, with landscape views on phones. The island, its interactions and its illustrated places are still growing.
Work in progress
Not yet for sale Public play and customer accounts are not open. Sign-in is currently for the owner's development access. No release date has been announced. A free playable preview is planned. In the meantime, see actual gameplay in the introduction. Watch Gothburn02
Private, offline organization · Android
Rolling Checklist
Tasks, shopping lists, and a calendar in one calm place. Five richly textured themes and Rook’s company bring Gothburn’s character to everyday organization. Your lists stay on your device, with no account, ads, or analytics.
An installable web edition for more devices is in development. The edition available to buy today is the Android download.
Android · US$2.99 one-time purchase
Get it directly from Gothburn Industries Explore the app, its five themes, eight screenshots, and installation guidance. Explore Rolling Checklist Watch the app showcase03
Connected household system
Family Command Center
A central home for the schedules, responsibilities, lists, and information a busy family needs close at hand.
Working project
Private system An internal household command instrument under continued development and practical testing.The real-world studio
Character.
Craft. Purpose.
Games · Applications · Original worlds
Gothburn Industries™ brings storytelling, visual design, and development together. Its work spans the world of Severin Gothburn and practical tools for everyday life.
Lampmere is the studio’s Bible-focused division: a home for guided Bible study, reading companions, and future resources for reflection and growth.
Severin Gothburn is the fictional namesake and central character. The independent studio is the real creative practice behind the games, applications, artwork, and writing.
“Useful should never have to mean forgettable.”