Link Steam
indiegame.fan
Schema header art

Schema

Define worlds in XML and watch them come alive in a simulation with flowing water, seasons, climate-driven vegetation, and early terraforming.

Steam Page
Developer
Ambient Games
Publisher
Ambient Games
Release
February 2, 2026
181 days ago
Steam Reviews
Awaiting reviews

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Search Google: Who developed Schema?Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Search Google: Who published Schema?Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Search Google: Is Schema self-published or published by Ambient Games?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Schema and Ambient Games funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Schema and Ambient Games?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Search Google: What is the release status of Schema?Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

7 items

About the Game

Schema is a simulation-driven game engine where worlds, rules, and interactions are defined using XML schemas.

Instead of hand-building levels, you describe a world and Schema renders them into a playable simulation.

Featuring procedural block-based worlds, height maps, and text-driven RPG mechanics, Schema is designed for experimentation, systemic gameplay, and emergent behavior rather than scripted experiences.

Indie Game Fan