Interactive Web Publishing & Development

Designing and powering interactive experiences in the browser.

Castel Interactive develops, publishes, and operates web platforms dedicated to narrative gaming and the discoverability of independent creations, instantly accessible with no download required.

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Castel Interactive is the official owner and publisher of the domains and platforms

cyberpolar.fr indieradar.games

Ecosystem & Ownership

Our Platforms

Two complementary web platforms, developed and operated directly by Castel Interactive.

Cyberpolar

cyberpolar.fr

In production • Exclusive ownership

Detective Games & Interactive Crime Fiction

A platform for detective investigation games, crime escape rooms, and interactive mystery fiction playable directly in the browser on PC, tablet, and mobile.

Key highlights

Instant experience: free access, no installation required, playable in short sessions (10 to 20 minutes) or Escape Game format.
Original creation: 100% human-written plots enriched with immersive visual staging.
Investigation mechanics: evidence analysis, alibi cross-checking, interrogations, daily logic puzzle (« L'Enquête du Jour »), and cooperative modes.

Languages

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IndieRadar

indieradar.games

In production • Exclusive ownership

Editorial Directory & Indie Web Game Curation

An international editorial directory dedicated to the finest independent micro-games, prototypes, puzzles, and interactive experiences playable instantly on the web.

Key highlights

Daily curation: rigorous editorial selection of web gems playable without downloading.
Creator visibility: thematic rankings (Top 5 Puzzle, Action, Narrative, Retro, Strategy, Oddities), editorial reviews, and direct game submissions.
International audience: multilingual interface designed to connect players worldwide with independent studios and developers.

Languages

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Visit indieradar.games

Partnerships, Developers & Enterprises

A direct, transparent approach focused on execution quality.

Independent Developers & Studios

Building a web game (WebGL, HTML5, PICO-8, playable browser prototype or demo)? IndieRadar.games showcases your work to a qualified audience through our editorial picks and thematic rankings.

Submit a game on IndieRadar

Companies & Team Building

Our investigation scenarios on Cyberpolar.fr are tailored for collaborative sessions (remote teams on Discord/video conferencing or in-person) to stimulate logic, discussion, and team cohesion.

Discover Cyberpolar

Commercial Partnerships & Media

Editorial sponsorships, custom narrative experience integration, cross-collaborations, or press inquiries: we review every proposal promptly.

Publishing Principles

Our Commitments

Web Immediacy

We bet on the power of modern web standards: no heavy installation, one-click access on desktop and mobile alike.

Editorial Rigor

Whether through human-crafted mystery writing on Cyberpolar or game curation on IndieRadar, people remain at the heart of our creative direction.

Transparency & Trust

Reliable technical architecture, strict respect for user privacy, and intellectual property clearly established in France.

About

About Castel Interactive

Castel Interactive is the publishing entity founded by Vincent Castel, dedicated to the design, development, and operation of playful and editorial experiences on the web.

Our mission rests on two complementary commitments:

Creating original interactive fiction through cyberpolar.fr, renewing the detective and crime-fiction browser game genre through careful human writing and immersive investigation mechanics.
Highlighting independent game creation with indieradar.games, a multilingual editorial radar that indexes, tests, and showcases the finest interactive experiences playable with no download.

Official Ownership & Operation

This website (castel-interactive.com) serves as the institutional and legal reference confirming that Castel Interactive owns and operates the following domain names and services:

Cyberpolar — Accessible at https://cyberpolar.fr
IndieRadar — Accessible at https://indieradar.games

To view all regulatory information regarding the publishing and hosting of our services, please refer to our Legal Notice.

Direct Contact

Contact Castel Interactive

For any commercial partnership inquiry, question regarding our platforms, or developer outreach.

Vincent Castel

Founder & Publication Director

General Inquiries & Partnerships

[email protected]