Dan Vogt is a designer, consultant and mentor with over 20 years of experience in the games industry. He co-founded Halfbrick Studios, the creator of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, and later founded his own studio, Studio Folly.
He is also the creator of DATA WING and Skyward Journey, two indie games with unique art styles and gameplay. He is active on Twitter as @dan_vogt and has a website at danvogt.info.
DATA WING is a retro-styled racing game with a story that Dan Vogt created and released for iOS and Android in 2017.
DATA WING is set inside a computer system where the player controls a data wing, a triangular ship that can thrust off walls to gain speed. The game has over 40 levels of racing, exploration and story, as well as an original soundtrack by Jack + Jim Fay.
DATA WING has received positive reviews from critics and players for its gameplay, visuals, music and narrative.
Skyward Journey is a reflective art-game that Dan Vogt created and released for iOS and Android in 2018.
It is a follow-up to his previous game, DATA WING, but with a different style and theme. In Skyward Journey, the player gathers lost birds, draws wind currents to guide them, and leads them on their long journey home. The game features interactive music by renowned musician Jeff van Dyck and some thought-provoking surprises.
Skyward Journey is a short, chill experience that aims to evoke emotions and inspire reflection. The game has received positive feedback from critics and players for its art, music and atmosphere.