Jochem ten Hove (SnowSeal) – developer of Monkey Wave
Jochem ten Hove is the solo game developer behind Monkey Wave. He works under the alias SnowSeal.
Jochem ten Hove
Solo game developer · alias SnowSeal
Based in: The Netherlands
SnowSeal is the name under which Jochem ten Hove creates indie games that are engaging, challenging, and crafted with care.
- Name
- Jochem ten Hove
- Alias
- SnowSeal
- Profession
- Game developer
- Game
- Monkey Wave
SnowSeal is an alias
SnowSeal is the name Jochem ten Hove uses for his games. It is not a company or studio: Jochem ten Hove designs, develops and publishes Monkey Wave on his own.
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.
Follow SnowSeal
Monkey Wave
Monkey Wave is the debut game of Jochem ten Hove: an arcade clicker for Steam, iOS and Android in which you defend your bananas against waves of monkeys. Since the launch it has received 9 big updates.
The journey
- 21 July 2026Release on Steam
Monkey Wave is now available on PC via Steam on Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 1 June 2026Steam demo
A free demo of Monkey Wave is released on Steam.
- October 2025Steam pre-orders open
Monkey Wave opens for pre-orders on Steam.
- 25 May 2025Worldwide launch
The monkeys are unleashed worldwide! Full release on the App Store and Google Play Store.
- 9 May 2025Soft launch in the Netherlands
Initial rollout on iOS and Android to test features and gather player feedback.
- February 2025Pre-orders on iOS and Android
Fans get their first chance to pre-order Monkey Wave on the App Store and Google Play Store.
- October 2023Development of Monkey Wave starts
The first line of code is written, beginning the journey of the debut title.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jochem ten Hove?
Jochem ten Hove is a solo game developer from the Netherlands who creates games under the alias SnowSeal. He is the developer of Monkey Wave.
Is SnowSeal a company?
No. SnowSeal is the alias of Jochem ten Hove. There is no company or studio behind Monkey Wave: Jochem ten Hove develops and publishes the game himself.
Where is Jochem ten Hove based?
Jochem ten Hove (SnowSeal) is based in The Netherlands.
Which games has Jochem ten Hove made?
Monkey Wave is the debut game of Jochem ten Hove (SnowSeal). It launched on iOS and Android in 2025, came to Steam in 2026 and has received 9 big updates.
Play Monkey Wave
Monkey Wave is available on Steam, iOS and Android.