Corto is an independent geography game, built in the Netherlands by a one-person studio. No publisher, no ad network, no growth team. Just a map, a clock, and the conviction that knowing where things are still matters.
Most geography apps quiz you. Corto races you. The 10-second clock changes what the game asks of you: not whether you can find Reykjavik eventually, but whether you know it cold. That pressure is what makes a right answer feel earned, and a near miss impossible to let stand.
The other conviction is respect for the player. Corto is free to download with real content included, sells its packs as one-time unlocks, and will never show an ad. There are no accounts, no tracking across apps, and no chat. What analytics exist are anonymous.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Corto |
| Tagline | Geography at Full Speed |
| Website | play-corto.com |
| Platform | iPhone (iOS 26 or later) |
| Business model | Free download, one-time pack unlocks. No ads, no subscriptions |
| Content | 120+ themed packs across nine categories, each with its own illustrated tile |
| Game length | 10 questions per game, about two minutes |
| Scoring | Up to 1,000 points per question: 800 accuracy, 200 speed |
| Ranks | Novice, Skilled, Expert, Conquered, earned per pack |
| Multiplayer | Head-to-head via Game Center, turn-based, 3 rounds of 10 |
| Age rating | 4+, no chat, no user-generated content |
| Origin | The Netherlands |
Review copies, promo codes, screenshots, and interview requests: send one email and expect a same-week reply. Community partnerships around specific packs are welcome, from sports clubs to wine societies. If your community has a map, Corto can make a game of it.