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Migo Games (Mac / iOS) – multiplayer mini games backed by elixir

Migo Games (Mac / iOS) – multiplayer mini games backed by elixir

by calflegal·May 20, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozy

Elixir backend is cool, but the mini-games look generic.

Strengths
  • •Tiny 3.7MB download size makes it frictionless to install on mobile.
  • •Phoenix backend on Fly.io ensures low-latency real-time multiplayer sync.
Weaknesses
  • •Mini-game concepts are standard clones without unique mechanics or hooks.
  • •Lack of web client parity limits audience to Apple ecosystem owners only.
Category
Gaming
Target Audience

Casual gamers, iOS users looking for quick multiplayer fun

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Post Description

I built an app to let you play some small games against others. Phoenix / Elixir on the back end, swift on the front. Hosted on fly.io. There's a web client for "arrow" at https://migo.games, but it's better with the (just a few meg) native clients. Have fun! Let me know what you think! Give me 5 stars if you like it, or if you're super generous, buy the star trail arrows!

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