Kavalri Games is a game development studio focused on creating equestrian-themed games. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. It is supported by around 20 employees, including CEO Molly Ericson and Creative Director Axl Andersson. Their flagship product, Equestrian the Game, offers players the experience of horse riding, breeding and competing in a virtual environment.

After carefully evaluating web platforms and online store solutions for Equestrian the Game, Kavalri Games decided that the Xsolla Web Shop was the best choice given the new mobile app store guidelines and high commission fees.

80 Level recently interviewed Ms. Ericson about her search for the most suitable solution and provider.

Can you tell us a bit about the founding story of Kavalri Games and what inspired you to focus on horse-themed games?

Even as a child, I loved horses and equestrian sports. As a gamer, I was always looking for new horse games and had many ideas on this topic. When I finished my training as a game designer, I decided to develop my own horse game together with two fellow students.

What makes Equestrian the Game different from other riding and breeding games?

As an equestrian myself, I was able to add a lot of details that made the game authentic in terms of game design and the look of the horses. We opted for a more complex riding experience rather than a more simplified design. This was well received by many players. I think the attention to detail was noticed by many players.

Why did Kavalri Games choose Xsolla as their webshop and how would you describe your experience with the support of the Xsolla team during the integration and launch?

We had heard about Xsolla from our colleagues and wanted to test their platform ourselves. Xsolla was very supportive and helped us to be successful, both with the setup and with information on best practices and concrete feedback on our webshop.