MAY 25, 2026 - Oyonnax, France - What if a video game could help the whole family reconnect with mathematics?
That’s the challenge taken on by indie studio Souris-Lab, which will release Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition worldwide on Nintendo Switch on May 27th. The game introduces an original math-based gameplay concept accessible to everyone aged 13 and up, first spotted by Nintendo back in 2021.
In collaboration with educational researchers from the IREM of Lyon, who validated the educational potential of both the concept and gameplay mechanics to help players of all ages reconnect with mathematics, Souris-Lab is currently developing an educational follow-up project with the support of the French Ministry of Education’s Edu Up program, aiming to provide middle and high schools with an innovative new learning resource.
The concept behind the Néro & Sci games is simple: solve middle school to high school-level mathematical puzzles through experimentation, inside a platform game inspired by Mario Bros, featuring environments built from numbers, shapes, and mathematical symbols.
Originally designed as a true exploration and puzzle-solving experience, Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition offers progression ranging from very accessible puzzles to highly demanding challenges, playable both solo and in local co-op.
Already described by several international media outlets as “the game that makes you love math” and “the game that makes math feel magical,” Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition transforms mathematics from school textbooks into visually beautiful experiences, without ever feeling like a traditional classroom exercise.
The original project was developed by Souris-Lab to explore how video games can make mathematical reasoning more intuitive, engaging, and accessible to a broad audience aged 13 and up. This approach later gave rise to the Néro & Sci Education project, currently in development with the support of the IREM of Lyon, with the goal of creating a game that can be used directly in schools.
For Souris-Lab, the objective is simple: to show that a video game can both speak to new generations, remain accessible, and be intellectually stimulating without ever ceasing to be fun.
The studio’s creator, Caroline Martinand, summarizes this vision in a few words:
“When I created this game, I wanted to show players how I saw mathematics when I was younger: their colors, their mysteries. I’m not especially gifted in math and logic, but I was deeply fascinated by those worlds. I had wanted to combine that universe with my artistic direction for a very long time.”
Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition will be available for all public on Nintendo Switch starting May 27, 2026. The educational version for middle and high schools is expected to launch later this year.