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Klein B.

Sรฃo Leopoldo, Brazil

$30/hr
5.0
139 jobs

Iโ€™m a Unity game developer with over 10 years of experience. Iโ€™ve built more than 100 Unity-based 2D/3D games, interactive applications, and AR/VR experiences from scratch โ€” working with startups, small businesses, and large enterprises. My work spans mobile game development, PC apps, and simulation-based solutions, always focused on performance and user experience. ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™„ ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™ก๐™ฅ ๐™”๐™ค๐™ช: 1๏ธโƒฃ Game & App Development: Built immersive Unity projects with smooth gameplay mechanics, intuitive scenes, and engaging user interfaces using Unity3D and C#. 2๏ธโƒฃ Mobile & Cross-Platform Solutions: Developed applications and mobile games for iOS, Android, and PC, ensuring consistent performance across platforms. 3๏ธโƒฃ AR/VR Experiences: Designed interactive AR and VR applications using AR Foundation and Unityโ€™s XR tools โ€” combining simulation, narrative, and multiplayer elements. 4๏ธโƒฃ Code Optimization & Debugging: Refined Unity projects, improved frame rates, reduced load times, and integrated key features like in-app purchases, analytics, and ads. 5๏ธโƒฃ Collaboration & Ongoing Support: Worked closely with designers, product managers, and developers to ship and maintain scalable, production-ready Unity applications. ๐™†๐™š๐™ฎ ๐˜ผ๐™˜๐™๐™ž๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™จ: ๐Ÿ”น Delivered a Unity mobile game with 50,000+ downloads ๐Ÿ”น Boosted Unity app performance by 40% through code optimization ๐Ÿ”น Integrated AR features and multiplayer gameplay in 20+ projects ๐Ÿ”น Developed Unity prototypes that helped startups secure funding ๐Ÿ”น Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, on-time projects ๐™€๐™ญ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™จ๐™š: ๐Ÿ”น Platforms: Unity (Unity3D), Mobile (iOS, Android), PC, AR, VR ๐Ÿ”น Tools: C#, Unity Editor, AR Foundation, Visual Studio, Git, Debugging Tools ๐Ÿ”น Skills: 2D/3D Game Development, Multiplayer, Simulation, Narrative Design, Monetization (Unity Ads, AdMob, IAP) ๐Ÿ”น Industries: Gaming, Education, Healthcare, Entertainment The best way to kick things off is with a free call and a quick review of your project needs! Contact me to get started.

  • Game Development
  • Video Game
  • Game
  • Unity
  • Mobile Game Development
  • AR & VR
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Testing
  • PC Game
  • Game Prototype
  • Game Controller
  • Game Mechanics
  • Game Customization
  • AR & VR Applications
  • AR & VR Development
Zain Ul Abideen I.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$30/hr
5.0
162 jobs

๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ข๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—š๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†. I am a Senior Unity Developer with over 10 years of professional experience and a portfolio of 100+ successfully launched titles. From high-fidelity Open-World games to highly optimized WebGL/Instant-Play experiences, I build for ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฃ๐—–๐˜€, ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€, ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ. My work is fully compatible with ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ, ๐—ถ๐—ข๐—ฆ, ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—š๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ, ๐—š๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€. Message me now for a ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜† ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป. Letโ€™s build your vision! โœ… ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง ๐—š๐—”๐— ๐—˜ ๐——๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ฃ๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง & ๐—˜๐—ก๐—š๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š โ€ข ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: Expert in ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐Ÿฒ, URP, HDRP, and DOTS/ECS for massive performance. โ€ข ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†: Advanced C#, C++, Python for AI integration, and Rust for high-speed backends. โ€ข ๐—”๐—œ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Expert in ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—  (๐—š๐—ฃ๐—ง-๐Ÿฐ/๐—š๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ) NPCs, AI-driven procedural generation, and Unity Sentis. โ€ข ๐— ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Photon Fusion, PUN2, Mirror, Unity Netcode, and Dedicated Server management. โ€ข ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€-๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ: Seamless deployment across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, and WebGL. ๐ŸŽจ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง ๐—š๐—”๐— ๐—˜ ๐——๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—š๐—ก & ๐—–๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—ฆ โ€ข ๐—จ๐—œ/๐—จ๐—ซ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป: Immersive Spatial UI, Mobile-first UX, and responsive layouts for all aspect ratios. โ€ข ๐Ÿฏ๐——/๐Ÿฎ๐—— ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜: Blender modeling, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Substance Painter texturing. โ€ข ๐—”๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Procedural rigging, Timeline, Cinema 4D, and Shader Graph for high-end visual effects. โ€ข ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: Modular, data-driven design patterns for long-term scalability and clean code. ๐Ÿ’ฐ ๐— ๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜๐—ง๐—œ๐—ญ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก, ๐—ฃ๐—จ๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—œ๐—ก๐—š & ๐—”๐——๐—ฆ โ€ข ๐—š๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฏ: Interstitial, Banners, App Open Ads, and Rewarded Video integration. โ€ข ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—”ds & ๐—œ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: Advanced LevelPlay mediation and yield optimization strategies. โ€ข ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป / ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜€: High-conversion ad integration and event tracking for ROAS. โ€ข ๐—œ๐—”๐—ฃ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€: Recurring subscriptions, consumables, and secure server-side payment validation. โ€ข ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Full handling of App Store Connect, Google Play Console, ๐ŸŒ ๐—”๐——๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜๐—— ๐—ง๐—˜๐—–๐—›, ๐—ช๐—˜๐—•๐Ÿฏ & ๐—•๐—”๐—–๐—ž๐—˜๐—ก๐—— โ€ข ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ: PlayFab, Google Firebase, AWS GameLift, and custom Node.js/ASP.NET servers. โ€ข ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜†๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€: GameAnalytics, AppsFlyer, and custom data-driven game balancing tools. ๐ŸŽฎ ๐——๐—˜๐—ง๐—”๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—— ๐—š๐—˜๐—ก๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—˜ ๐Ÿญ) ๐—”๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป & ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜: FPS/TPS, Battle Royale, and Fighting games with tight physics. ๐Ÿฎ) ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป-๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: Massive world streaming, mission systems, and crafting logic. ๐Ÿฏ) ๐Ÿฏ๐—— ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Realistic vehicle physics, drifting mechanics, and competitive AI opponents. ๐Ÿฐ) ๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป & ๐—ง๐˜†๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ป: Complex resource systems, AI worker logic, and offline progression. ๐Ÿฑ) ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜† & ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—š๐—Ÿ: Ultra-optimized builds for Poki, CrazyGames, and Facebook Gaming. ๐Ÿฒ) ๐—”๐—ฅ/๐—ฉ๐—ฅ/๐—ซ๐—ฅ: Immersive experiences for Meta Quest 3, Vision Pro, and Industrial VR Training. ๐Ÿณ) ๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐˜‡๐˜‡๐—น๐—ฒ & ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜†: Grid-based logic, Match-3, Roguelike deck-builders, and turn-based AI. ๐Ÿด) ๐—›๐˜†๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น: Satisfying game loops, swipe controls, and rapid-level prototyping. ๐Ÿต) ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น & ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€: Interactive learning, quizzes, and COPPA-compliant safety standards. ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ) ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜… & ๐— ๐— ๐—ข: Player-driven economies, building systems, and persistent worlds. ๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—œ ๐——๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—–๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Full end-to-end production from GDD concept to final store launch. ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Draw call batching, memory profiling, and frame rate stabilization. ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต: High-end asset overhauls and UI/UX modernization for existing titles. ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ด ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜…๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Cleaning legacy code and fixing complex multiplayer synchronization bugs. ๐—ช๐—›๐—ฌ ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ช๐—œ๐—ง๐—› ๐— ๐—˜? ๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†-๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜: I write clean, documented, and modular code that developers love to work with. ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Frequent updates, playable builds, and agile project management. ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€: My expertise is backed by a consistent track record of high-retention releases. ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜: I provide post-launch maintenance, updates, and scalability advice. ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€: Unity Developer, Lead Game Developer, Senior Unity Developer, Unreal Engine 5 Expert, Multiplayer Game Engineer, WebGL Optimization, AI Game Integration, Meta Quest Developer, AR/VR Expert, Playable Ads Developer, Expert Unity Developer, Game Developer, Senior Game Developer, Web Games, PC Games

  • Game Development
  • Video Game
  • Game
  • Mobile Game Development
  • Mobile Game
  • PC Game
  • Game Prototype
  • Game Controller
  • Unity
  • Game Mechanics
  • Game Design Document
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • Game Customization
  • Game Design
  • Game Testing
Abhishek P.

Surat, India

$10/hr
4.9
64 jobs

Iโ€™m a Unity Game Developer & Designer with 5+ years of professional experience building high-quality games and interactive experiences for mobile, PC, WebGL, AR, and VR platforms. I specialize in transforming ideas into polished, scalable, and visually engaging games โ€” from gameplay systems and multiplayer networking to optimization, UI/UX, animations, VFX, and complete game architecture. Iโ€™ve worked on multiplayer games, racing games, simulation projects, AR/VR applications, real-money game systems, casual games, and large-scale Unity projects for both companies and international clients. My experience allows me to handle the full development cycle independently while maintaining production-level quality and performance. What makes me different is that I combine both technical development and creative game design skills, helping clients not only build games that work smoothly, but games that actually feel professional and enjoyable to play. Expertise *Unity 2D & 3D Game Development *Multiplayer Systems (Photon, Mirror, Netcode) *Mobile, PC & WebGL Optimization *AR & VR Application Development *Gameplay Systems & Game Mechanics *API Integration, Backend & SocketIO โ€ข Shader Graph, VFX & Particle Systems โ€ข Animation, Timeline & Rigging โ€ข Lighting, Post Processing & Environment Design โ€ข Blender 3D, Terrain & Level Design โ€ข UI/UX Design using Photoshop & Figma โ€ข 2D & 3D Animation Integration What You Can Expect *Clean, scalable, production-ready code *Fast communication and professional workflow โ€ข Strong focus on gameplay feel and user experience โ€ข High-quality visuals with optimized performance โ€ข Ability to handle complete projects from prototype to release --Whether you need a multiplayer game, mobile game, AR/VR experience, game prototype, or a complete polished product, I can help bring your vision to life with professional quality and attention to detail.

  • Game Development
  • Unity
  • Online Multiplayer
  • 3D Animation
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • AR & VR
  • Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency
  • Game Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 2D Design
  • Mobile Game
  • Mobile UI Design
Masood Ahmad G.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.3
95 jobs

I am a Unity Game Developer with 7 years of professional Unity development experience, I specialize in building mobile games, multiplayer systems, AR experiences, and 2D/3D games that go beyond the editor, and into the hands of real players. My portfolio includes 4 live published titles on Steam and Google Play Store, delivered end-to-end, from initial architecture to final store submission. I have built games from scratch, stepped into half-finished projects other developers abandoned, and shipped live updates without breaking what was already working. My expertise covers Photon Fusion, Unity Netcode, Mirror, AR Foundation, Firebase, PlayFab, URP, HDRP, and the full Unity toolchain. I plan architecture before writing a single line of code, test under real player conditions, and communicate proactively, no surprises at the deadline. STRENGTHS: โœ” 7+ years of dedicated Unity development across mobile, multiplayer, AR, 2D and 3D โœ” 4 live published games on Steam and Google Play Store, not demos, real products with real players โœ” Full-cycle delivery, concept, architecture, development, publishing, and post-launch support โœ” Multiplayer specialist, systems built and debugged under real player conditions, not just local testing โœ” Project rescue expert, I take over broken or abandoned Unity projects and deliver them โœ” Performance-first approach, optimized for real-world devices, not just high-end test machines โœ” Honest scoping, if something isn't feasible in your timeline or budget, I tell you before starting, not at delivery โœ” Proactive communication, you hear about any issue from me before the deadline, never after SERVICES ๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile Game Development - Android & iOS End-to-end mobile game development from concept to store launch. Every build is optimized for real-world devices across performance tiers. A visually stunning game running at 40fps on a mid-range Android is a game players actually keep installed. ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Multiplayer & Networking Photon PUN2, Photon Fusion, Unity Netcode, Mirror, Nakama. Not just integrated, but stress-tested under real player conditions. I've debugged sync issues that only appear at scale, lag spikes that never show in local testing, and master client bugs that break room state in edge cases. This is work I know inside out. ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ AR Game Development AR Foundation, ARCore, ARKit. Interactive augmented reality experiences built for both Android and iOS. Location-based features, image tracking, surface detection, and gameplay mechanics designed to feel natural in the physical world. ๐ŸŽฎ 2D & 3D Game Design Complete game design and development across both pipelines. Level design, gameplay mechanics, game architecture, UI/UX, and player progression systems built to retain players beyond the first session. โš™๏ธ Backend & Live Ops Firebase, PlayFab, Supabase. Player authentication, cloud saves, leaderboards, remote config, analytics, and crash reporting. Everything your game needs to stay alive, scalable, and operational after launch day. ๐Ÿ’ฐ Monetization Integration AdMob, LevelPlay, Unity Ads, In-App Purchases. Integrated and running on live, revenue-generating products. Not just configured and shipped. Actually earning. ๐Ÿ”ง Project Rescue & Optimization Broken multiplayer sync. Abandoned codebases. Performance issues killing retention on mid-range devices. I diagnose, prioritize, and fix without unnecessary rebuilds. If it can be saved, I'll save it. ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Multi-Platform Publishing Android, iOS, Steam, WebGL, Meta Quest. Full publishing support included. Store setup, app signing, ASO, release management, and post-launch patch support. TECHNOLOGIES Engine & Language - Unity 3D, Unity 2D, C# Multiplayer / Networking - Photon PUN2, Photon Fusion, Unity Netcode, Mirror, Nakama AR / VR / XR - AR Foundation, ARCore, ARKit, Meta Quest, Unity XR Toolkit Backend & Live Ops - Firebase, PlayFab, Supabase Monetization - AdMob, LevelPlay (IronSource), Unity Ads, IAP Graphics & Rendering - URP, HDRP, Shader Graph, VFX Graph, Spine 2D, Particle Systems Platforms - Android, iOS, Steam (PC/Mac), WebGL, Meta Quest Architecture - Object Pooling, MVC/MVP Patterns, Modular Design, ScriptableObjects TOOLS ๐Ÿ›  Development - Unity Editor, Visual Studio, JetBrains Rider ๐Ÿ›  Version Control - Git, GitHub, Plastic SCM ๐Ÿ›  Publishing - Steamworks SDK, Google Play Console, App Store Connect, Meta Developer Hub ๐Ÿ›  Project Management - Jira, Trello, Notion ๐Ÿ›  Design & Assets - Figma, Adobe Photoshop ๐Ÿ›  Analytics & Monitoring - Firebase Console, PlayFab Dashboard, Unity Analytics If you're building a mobile game, launching a multiplayer experience, developing an AR product, or rescuing a Unity project that a previous developer left behind, I'm the developer you're looking for. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Send me a message. Tell me about your game. Let's build something worth downloading.

  • Game Development
  • Video Game
  • Game
  • Unity
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Design
  • C#
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Game Art
  • Mobile Game Development
  • Multiplayer
  • Card Game
  • 2D Game Art
  • 3D Game Art
  • Casual Game
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • Game Engine
  • Augmented Reality
  • Game Prototype
Muhammad H.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$20/hr
5.0
58 jobs

I'm a Unity game developer. I have been in the Unity game development field for more than 10 years now and have developed more than 50 games from scratch, including games of all genres ranging from kid's games to action racing games. I develop unity games for a wide range of platforms, including ๐ฆ๐จ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐๐‚๐ฌ ๐ ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ ๐ ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ข๐๐š๐ ๐ ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ž ๐ ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ which are compatible with all the engines like ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ฆ, ๐ข๐Ž๐’, WEBGL, ๐†๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ฅ๐ž ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ and Console . Customization options are available to match your personal style and preferences. Join me for the ultimate gaming journey. Visit my website to discover portfolio and catch a glimpse of the future of game development. My expertise extends to the following Tools and Technologies in game development: ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐†๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ: โ€ข Expert Unity game developer โ€ข Expert C++, C# ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐†๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : โ€ข Expert UI/UX โ€ข Expert Adobe Photoshop, Blender ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ ๐ง๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐š๐ง๐ฒ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ: โ€ข Google Admob (Interstitial, Banners, Static Rewarded Ads, Rewarded Video Ads โ€ข Unity Ads (Inersititial, Unity Video Ad) โ€ข Facebook ads Integrations โ€ข Google Firebase ๐–๐ž ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ž ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐œ๐ค๐œ๐ก๐š๐ข๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ: โ€ข Wallet authentication โ€ข Getting NFTs โ€ข Sending transaction โ€ข Minting NFTs TYPES OF GAME DEVELOPED BY ME: 1) Arcade Games Development 2) Action Games Development 3) Trivia Games Development 4) Kids Games Development 5) 3D Racing Games Development 6) Endless Games Development 7) Puzzle Games Development 8) Simulation Games Development 9) IO Games Development 10) Word Game Development 11) Shooting Game Development 12) Game development according to your requirement. ๐ŸŽฏ ๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—œ ๐—ข๐—™๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ : ๐Ÿ”น Custom Game Development: Complete end-to-end development for 2D and 3D games tailored to your needs. ๐Ÿ”น Game Design: From concept development to gameplay mechanics and level design. ๐Ÿ”น Multiplayer Setup: Integrate online multiplayer features to connect players worldwide. ๐Ÿ”น Reskinning Services: Give your existing Unity games a fresh, new feel. ๐Ÿ”น Game Optimization: Boost performance, fix bugs, and enhance graphics for a smoother experience. ๐Ÿ”น Monetization Strategies ๐Ÿ’ฐ: Implement ads, in-app purchases, and other revenue models to maximize your game's potential. ๐Ÿ”น Social and Analytics Integration: Firebase integration ๐Ÿ”น Backend & APIs: Robust server-side solutions with ASP.NET Core, Node.js, or Firebase. ๐—”๐—น๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ โœจ Frequent Updates: Stay informed with regular project updates and milestones. โœจ Clear Communication: I prioritize open, honest communication to ensure we're always on the same page. โœจ Post-Delivery Support: I offer continued support even after project completion for any additional needs or tweaks. Why Choose Me? โœ”๏ธ Client Satisfaction First, I prioritize delivering real value and earning trust. Your satisfaction isnโ€™t just a goal itโ€™s the standard. โœ”๏ธ Going Beyond Expectations, I consistently aim to over-deliver, adding extra polish and effort to every task, not just completing it. โœ”๏ธ Clear & Timely Communication, Youโ€™ll never be left guessing. I keep you updated, respond quickly, and maintain open, professional communication. โœ”๏ธ Proven Track Record, My clients feedbacks reflects the dedication, resilience, and results I bring to every project.

  • Game Development
  • Game
  • C#
  • Unity
  • Game Engine
  • Mobile Game
  • Augmented Reality
  • Game Design
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • Gaming NFT
  • Game Art
  • Multiplayer
  • WebGL
  • Virtual Reality Game
  • Augmented Reality Device
Quoc Tam L.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$5/hr
5.0
11 jobs

Unity Developer specializing in building polished 2D/3D gameplay systems with C# and Unity. Strong experience developing core game mechanics, UI/UX systems, animation (Mecanim & Rigging), and multiplayer features using Unity Netcode. Hands-on with monetization systems including In-App Purchases and Ads Mediation. Worked on multiple complete game projects, from prototyping to release, focusing on clean architecture, maintainable code, and smooth player experience. Comfortable with asynchronous programming, game data persistence, and performance debugging across devices. Fast learner, detail-oriented, and reliable โ€” I focus on delivering stable, scalable solutions that help projects reach completion.

  • Video Game
  • Game
  • Game Design
  • C#
  • Unity
  • Monetization
  • In-App Purchases

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Game developer hiring guide

Game developers combine programming expertise with creative vision to build immersive experiences across mobile, PC, console, and web platforms. These skilled professionals handle everything from gameplay mechanics and engine integration to debugging and performance optimization. Whether you need a simple puzzle game or a complex multiplayer experience, finding the right game developer means matching technical capabilities with your project's specific platform, genre, and timeline requirements.

What does a game developer do?

A game developer is a software engineer who specializes in building video games. They combine creativity and technical skills to design, build, and refine gaming experiences across multiple platforms. Developers work alongside project managers, artists, and testers in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to console, PC, mobile, and web game projects. They may also specialize in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) games.

The game development process involves several key phases: prototyping early concepts, preproduction planning, production involving coding and level design, postproduction polishing, game testing, and live service development. 

Technical skills required include proficiency in game engines like Unity, Unreal Engine, or Godot. Strong command of programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, or Java is crucial, while an understanding of mathematics and physics helps create realistic gameplay mechanics.

How to hire a game developer on Upwork

Finding the right game developer requires a systematic approach that matches your project requirements with the developer's skills and experience. Upwork's platform streamlines this process through AI-powered tools, secure contracts, and built-in project management features.

Step 1: Post a job

A well-crafted job posting serves as your first filter, helping qualified game developers self-select while deterring mismatched applicants. The specificity of your requirements directly influences the caliber of proposals you receive.

  • Write a clear game developer job description that includes required game engines or programming languages.

  • Clearly outline your project requirements to attract candidates with relevant experience.

  • Identify your target platform, game genre, and core mechanics.

  • Establish your budget range and timeline expectations.

  • Describe the scope of work including all deliverables, milestones, and preference for hourly versus fixed-price contracts.

Consider using our Job Post Generator, powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI, to draft a job post. Simply describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma will create a draft for your review and customization.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Systematic candidate assessment helps ensure you identify developers whose technical expertise and project history align with your game's specific requirements. Prioritize evidence of successful delivery over credentials alone.

  • Use Upwork's filters (expertise level, hourly rate, location, availability) to narrow candidates.

  • Use Best Match insights powered by Uma to quickly identify the right fit for your job; Uma can conduct instant video interviews and provide shortlists with side-by-side comparisons.

  • Examine completed game projects in portfolios for quality, relevance, and experience with your specific game engine.

  • Check ratings, reviews, and Job Success Scores from previous clients.

  • Assess the game developer's communication style and responsiveness in their proposals.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Direct conversations reveal how candidates approach problem-solving, communicate technical concepts, and handle collaborative aspects of game development. This step helps you gauge both competence and compatibility with your working style.

  • Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork Messages and receive immediate transcripts and summaries, making it easy to compare candidate responses and share feedback with your team.

  • Reference these game developer interview questions to structure your assessment.

  • Ask about their experience with specific game genres and development phases.

  • Discuss their familiarity with collaboration tools and workflow preferences.

  • Consider providing a small paid test project to evaluate their skills and working style before committing to a larger engagement.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Establishing a mutually agreed contract before development begins prevents costly misunderstandings and scope disputes later. This foundation protects both parties and sets the project up for success.

  • Choose between fixed-price or hourly models, set milestones for larger tasks, and define deliverables and deadlines.

  • Use Upworkโ€™s messaging and contract workrooms to enhance communication, along with identity verification, Hourly Payment Protection, and project funds to provide security.

  • Share comprehensive project documentation including game design documents.

  • Define milestone deliverables and feedback review processes, and set up version control access and development environment requirements.

  • Agree on IP ownership, licensing rights, and post-launch support expectations.

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How much does hiring a game developer cost?

The cost of hiring a game developer varies based on the developerโ€™s experience and geographic location, the project complexity, and the platform requirements. On Upwork, game developers generally charge $15-$35 per hour

Most game development projects are scoped and priced by deliverable rather than hourly rate. Review these typical costs for game developer projects commonly found on Upwork:

Simple 2D mobile game

$1,500-$5,000+ /project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Basic gameplay mechanics
  • Simple UI/UX design
  • Single platform deployment

Casual puzzle or arcade game

$5,000-$15,000+ /project

Mid-level
  • Multiple game levels
  • In-app purchases
  • Polished gameplay
  • Cross-platform compatibility

3D action or adventure game

$15,000-$50,000+ /project

Mid-level to expert
  • 3D character models and animations
  • Complex AI systems
  • Advanced physics implementation
  • Intuitive UI

Multiplayer online game

$30,000-$80,000+ /project

Expert-level
  • Real-time networking infrastructure
  • Player matchmaking
  • Back-end server development
  • Scalable architecture

VR/AR immersive experience

$40,000-$100,000+ /project

Expert-level
  • Specialized VR/AR mechanics
  • Motion tracking integration
  • Platform-specific optimization
  • Immersive UX

Note that these estimates assume indie-scale to mid-tier projects. Large-scale AAA development or games requiring specialized technologies (advanced AI, blockchain integration, proprietary engines) may exceed these ranges. Geographic location also affects rates, with developers in North America and Western Europe typically charging toward the higher end.

When budgeting for game development, account for ongoing costs beyond the initial build, including post-launch support, bug fixes, content updates, and platform maintenance fees. Many successful game projects start with a minimal viable product (MVP) or prototype to test core mechanics before committing to full-scale development.

FAQs about game developers

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a game developer worth it?

Yes, hiring a game developer is worth it when you need specialized expertise to bring your gaming concept to market. Professional developers handle complex technical challenges like gameplay mechanics, engine integration, and performance optimization that are difficult to master without years of experience. This is especially valuable for projects with commercial goals or tight timelines where quality directly impacts user experience and revenue potential.

What game engines should a game developer know?

Game developers should know the most widely used game engines, Unity and Unreal Engine. Unity is popular for mobile, 2D, and indie game development, while Unreal Engine excels in AAA-quality 3D games with advanced graphics requirements. Other engines like Godot, GameMaker, and CryEngine serve specific niches. The right engine depends on your project's platform targets, visual complexity, team size, and budget.

What's the difference between a game developer and a game designer?

Game developers focus on completing technical implementation, writing code, and building game systems. Game designers concentrate on creative elements including mechanics, rules, storylines, level layouts, and player experience. Many professionals possess skills in both areas, and smaller teams often require hybrid roles that blend development and design responsibilities.

How long does it take to develop a video game?

Video game development timelines vary dramatically based on scope and complexity. A simple mobile game might take two to four months with one developer. A mid-sized indie game could require 6-18 months with a small team. Complex AAA titles often take three to five years with large studios. Clear scope definition and experienced developers help projects stay on schedule.

What programming languages do game developers use?

C++ is the industry standard for performance-critical game development and Unreal Engine projects. C# is predominant in Unity development. Other common languages include Python for tools and scripting, JavaScript for web-based games, and Kotlin and Java for Android-specific development. Most professional game developers are proficient in multiple languages.

Can one developer build an entire game?

Yes, solo developers successfully create and publish games across all platforms, though this works best for smaller-scope projects. Many indie success stories come from individual developers who spent one to three years on focused game concepts. Solo developers often collaborate with freelance artists, sound designers, or quality assurance testers to enhance specific areas while maintaining creative control.