Hi, I'm
Jochem
ten Hove
The developer behind SnowSeal
- Software Developer
- Game Developer
- Artist
- Composer
A Dutch software developer known as SnowSeal, and the creator of Monkey Wave. As a solo developer I make my games myself: the code, the art and the music.
Based in: The Netherlands
2023
First line of code
3
Platforms
3
Soundtrack albums
1
Developer
From one line of code to Steam
Honestly, I'm not a gamer at all. I started developing games because all my creative hobbies come together perfectly in it: making music, creating designs, programming and making YouTube videos.
In October 2023 I wrote the first line of code for Monkey Wave. That idea grew into my debut game, and I made all of it myself: the gameplay, the code, the art and the music.
In May 2025 the monkeys were unleashed worldwide on the App Store and Google Play, and in July 2026 Monkey Wave followed on PC via Steam. With every update the game keeps growing.
Jochem
Milestones
October 2023
Monkey Wave Development Starts
February 2025
Monkey Wave Pre-orders Begin
May 2025
Monkey Wave Soft-Launch
May 2025
Monkey Wave Global Launch
October 2025
The Monkey Wave Soundtrack
November 2025
Monkey Wave Coming to Steam
June 2026
Monkey Wave Steam Demo
July 2026
Monkey Wave PC Release
October 2026
The Official Monkey Wave Wiki
Behind the name
Why SnowSeal?
SnowSeal started in 2025, with a catchy name and a fun mascot to go with it. The name fits what I love: Scandinavia, snowy landscapes and the Christmas atmosphere.
You'll find it in Monkey Wave too:
Inspiration
Games that inspire me
The games that inspire me most.
Ninja Kiwi
- Bloons TD 6
- Bloons TD Battles
Supercell
- Clash Royale
- Clash of Clans
What I do
Software development
From gameplay code to the online side of Monkey Wave, like leaderboards, cross-progression and Versus matches.
Game development
I design and build my games myself: the gameplay, the maps, the bosses and every update that follows.
Art & Design
I create the art for my games myself: from the designs of the monkeys to background elements such as the grass.
Music
I compose the music for my games myself, including special editions such as the Winter and Spooky Collections.
The Mission
To build games that are easy to pick up but impossible to put down, with polished design, meaningful progression, and full of creativity.
Jochem ten HoveSnowSealMy work
My debut title
Monkey Wave
Steam · iOS · Android
A fast-paced arcade defense game: protect your bananas against waves of monkeys. Play solo, in co-op or in 1v1 Versus.
Soundtracks
The music of Monkey Wave, composed by me.
All albums and tracklists →
Monkey Wave (Original Game Soundtrack)
2025
Monkey Wave Winter Collection
2025
Monkey Wave Spooky Collection
2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jochem ten Hove?
Jochem ten Hove is a Dutch software developer and the creator of Monkey Wave. He releases his games under the name SnowSeal and makes them himself: the code, the art and the music.
Is SnowSeal a game studio?
No. SnowSeal is the name under which Jochem ten Hove releases his games. There is no company or team behind it: every game is made by one person.
Which games has Jochem ten Hove made?
His debut game is Monkey Wave, an arcade defense game in which you protect your bananas from waves of monkeys. It is free on iOS and Android since May 2025 and available on Steam for Windows, macOS and Linux since July 2026. More games are in development.
All games →Does he make the music himself?
Yes. Jochem ten Hove composes the music for his games himself. For Monkey Wave he released three soundtrack albums: the Original Game Soundtrack (2025), the Winter Collection (2025) and the Spooky Collection (2026).
Listen to the albums →Where is Jochem ten Hove from?
Jochem ten Hove is from the Netherlands. Monkey Wave launched there first, in May 2025, before its worldwide release.
Why the name SnowSeal?
The name fits what Jochem loves: Scandinavia, snowy landscapes and the Christmas atmosphere. SnowSeal started in 2025, with a catchy name and a mascot to go with it.
How can I contact Jochem ten Hove?
Use the contact form or email support@snowseal.io. For articles and videos, the press kit has logos, screenshots and photos.
Contact →
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