Frutiger Home, a new house-building simulation game that launched on Steam this week, allows players to create virtual spaces inspired by the Frutiger Aero aesthetic. This design language, prevalent in technology and user interfaces from the mid-2000s to the early 2010s, is characterized by glossy surfaces, rounded shapes, and a generally optimistic visual tone.
The game encourages players to build a "psychic cocoon" using design elements reminiscent of an era when technology felt hopeful, defined by aesthetics like Windows Vista’s glossy plastic, glass textures, and idealized nature imagery. The game's developer, frutigerdev, aims to capture this specific visual language, featuring elements like polished surfaces and calming color palettes.
Players can customize their homes with architectural themes and decorative items that evoke this bygone digital era. The game's environments extend beyond the houses themselves, allowing players to step into open spaces that mirror the iconic Windows desktop wallpapers, complete with lush green hillsides. Frutiger Home is available on Steam for $5.