Button City is an absolute joy to play. It’s a narrative-driven adventure that feels like a warm hug for anyone who grew up in the arcade culture of the 90s. You play as Fennel, a shy fox who finds a community at the local arcade, and the writing is genuinely funny, touching, and relatable. The 'low-poly' aesthetic is vibrant and gives the whole world a diorama-like feel.
What really surprised me was the quality of the mini-games. 'Gobabots'—the main game within the game—is a fully-realized 4v4 arena battler that I would honestly play as a standalone title. The game balances these arcade segments with exploration and social tasks perfectly. It’s a cozy, short-form experience that reminds us why community and hobbies are so important. It’s easily one of the most charming indies on mobile.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
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Fennel is a shy little fox who just moved into town. After discovering the local arcade, he makes new friends and gets swept up in a whirlwind adventure to save it from being shut down at the paws of greedy fat cat Peppermint Pepperbottom!
Button City is a narrative adventure game about friendship and community. Enter a pastel diorama world inspired by 90’s nostalgia and filled with cute characters to befriend. Complete quirky quests around town, play arcade games, collect fun costumes, solve puzzles and more as you follow a story from beginning to end about growing up and saving the things that are important to you.
FEATURES
* Explore a beautiful and lovingly crafted world in a low poly art style.
* Befriend a cast of charming animal characters.
* Complete fun and silly side quests at your own pace.
* Master arcade games to unlock new game modes and prize items!
* Dress up in fun costumes and decorate your room.
ARCADE GAMES
* Gobabots is the latest craze sweeping the arcade. Two teams of four cute fruit robots battle it out in an intergalactic competition to make the biggest smoothie! Each Gobabot has its own unique weapons and attacks -- collect them all at the arcade prize counter, form your perfect team, and become arcade champions!
* Zoom down Watermelon Mountain in tuned-up electric cars in rEVolution Racer, a pastel take on classic arcade racing games. Race as Evie in her custom EV Sprinter against her fierce rival Spin. Drift to charge your batteries then unleash extreme boosts to speed past the competition!
* Prisma Beats is a rainbow rhythm game with funky visuals and awesome tunes! Hit notes on the beat and show off your best dance moves -- and try out the challenge modes, if you’re feeling competitive.
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Button City is a cozy adventure game about a fox saving the local arcade! Explore a diorama world, play arcade games, complete quests and meet cute animal friends.
Fennel is a shy little fox who just moved into town. After discovering the local arcade, he makes new friends and gets swept up in a whirlwind adventure to save it from being shut down at the paws of greedy fat cat Peppermint Pepperbottom!
Button City is a narrative adventure game about friendship and community. Enter a pastel diorama world inspired by 90’s nostalgia and filled with cute characters to befriend. Complete quirky quests around town, play arcade games, collect fun costumes, solve puzzles and more as you follow a story from beginning to end about growing up and saving the things that are important to you.
FEATURES
* Explore a beautiful and lovingly crafted world in a low poly art style.
* Befriend a cast of charming animal characters.
* Complete fun and silly side quests at your own pace.
* Master arcade games to unlock new game modes and prize items!
* Dress up in fun costumes and decorate your room.
ARCADE GAMES
* Gobabots is the latest craze sweeping the arcade. Two teams of four cute fruit robots battle it out in an intergalactic competition to make the biggest smoothie! Each Gobabot has its own unique weapons and attacks -- collect them all at the arcade prize counter, form your perfect team, and become arcade champions!
* Zoom down Watermelon Mountain in tuned-up electric cars in rEVolution Racer, a pastel take on classic arcade racing games. Race as Evie in her custom EV Sprinter against her fierce rival Spin. Drift to charge your batteries then unleash extreme boosts to speed past the competition!
* Prisma Beats is a rainbow rhythm game with funky visuals and awesome tunes! Hit notes on the beat and show off your best dance moves -- and try out the challenge modes, if you’re feeling competitive.




















Button City is a colorful narrative adventure game about friendship and community. Explore a beautiful low-poly world, meet a cast of charming animal characters, and participate in fun arcade-style mini-games. Follow Fennel's journey as he joins a squad of gamers to save their favorite hangout from being torn down. It's a heartwarming story about growing up and finding your place in the world.
Stunning low-poly diorama art style
Heartwarming and funny character-driven story
Multiple fully-playable arcade mini-games
Extensive character customization
The trick to winning Gobabots is balance. Don't just focus on the big boss in the center; make sure one person on your team is constantly collecting the small berries to build up your team's energy for special attacks.
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The Outerhaven - Mon Apr 28 2025
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Nintendo World Report - Mon Mar 28 2022
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IGN - Mon Jul 28 2025
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CGMagazine - Mon Mar 28 2022
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checkpointgaming.net - Mon Mar 28 2022
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www.well-played.com.au - Mon Mar 28 2022
Talk to everyone! The citizens of Button City often have small tasks that reward you with unique costumes or arcade tokens. These costumes aren't just for show—some change how Fennel interacts with certain objects.
Button City is a focused experience that takes about 3 to 5 hours to complete, depending on how many side quests you explore.