Florence uses clever interactions to create a relatable mobile game about romance

Florence is a gentle narrative-driven game about modern romance and daily life. Its mobile-first design enables you to tap, touch, and drag your way through two characters’ conversations and interactions as they get to know each other and fall in love. It’s the debut game from Australia-based indie studio Mountains, and Annapurna Interactive will publish it on February 14 for iOS devices.

When I played the Florence demo, it felt sort of like interacting with a video game version of a slice-of-life indie film. It’s quirky, featuring a graphic novel aesthetic with charming line drawings and soft colors. And it’s got a playful soundtrack of pianos, strings, and the occasional horns. It stars a woman named Florence.