NextThings Studio

We Make Games
the World Loves to Play

An indie game studio crafting simple yet deeply satisfying experiences. Home of Water Sort Puzzle and Marble Shooter — played by millions worldwide.

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Puzzle games that are easy to pick up, hard to put down. Clean design, satisfying feedback, no fluff.

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Water Sort Puzzle — colorful bottles with liquid layers
Puzzle · Casual · Brain Teaser

Water Sort Puzzle

Sort the colors. Calm your mind.

A deceptively simple color-sorting puzzle that took the world by storm. Pour colored water between bottles until each holds a single hue. Thousands of levels, no timer, no pressure — the ultimate relaxing brain teaser.

100M+Downloads
4.8Rating
2000+Levels
15+Languages
Google Play
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Marble Shooter — marble matching puzzle game icon
Puzzle · Shooter · Zuma-Style

Marble Shooter

Aim, shoot, match, and clear the chain.

A classic marble shooter with a modern twist. Match 3 or more marbles of the same color to clear the chain before it reaches the end. Hundreds of levels, power-ups, and vibrant visuals — the ultimate Zuma-style experience on mobile.

10M+Downloads
4.6Rating
500+Levels
10+Languages
Google Play

Water Sort Puzzle

Water Sort Puzzle screenshot
Water Sort Puzzle screenshot
Water Sort Puzzle screenshot
Water Sort Puzzle screenshot
Water Sort Puzzle screenshot

Marble Shooter

Marble Shooter screenshot
Marble Shooter screenshot
Marble Shooter screenshot
Marble Shooter screenshot
Marble Shooter screenshot

Who We Are

NextThings Studio is an indie mobile game studio founded in 2018 and based in Chengdu, China. What started as a two-person passion project has grown into a tight-knit team of designers, engineers, and artists building puzzle games that millions play every day.

We believe the best mobile games are simple on the surface but deep underneath. No forced ads, no predatory monetization — just pure, satisfying gameplay. Our breakout hit Water Sort Puzzle reached #1 in the Puzzle category across 60+ countries.

Gameplay First

Every feature must earn its place. If it doesn't make the core loop better, we cut it.

Indie Spirit

We stay small, creative, and fast. Big ideas from a tight-knit team.

Global Reach

Our games are localized into 15+ languages, designed for players everywhere.

2018
Founded
2
Live Titles
100M+
Total Downloads
60+
Countries Reached

Get In Touch

Interested in partnering, publishing, or just saying hello? We'd love to hear from you.

Email

hello@nextthings.tech

bd@nextthings.tech (Business)

Headquarters

501 Xinyu Road, Building 1, 14F, Room 1411
High-Tech Zone, Chengdu, China

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