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Malik S.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$40/hr
5.0
56 jobs

52 projects delivered. 100% Job Success. Zero failed builds. I build Android and iOS games in Unity that are polished, monetized, and ready to ship, not just prototypes. If you need a game that works, earns, and retains players, I can build it. I also teach Unity to 100K+ developers on YouTube (Silver Button Award), which means I document my work clearly and explain technical decisions without jargon. ๐Ÿ’ก What I Build -- 2D and 3D casual, hyper-casual, and puzzle games for Android and iOS -- Multiplayer games using Photon Unity Networking -- AR and VR applications -- Full monetization systems: AdMob, Unity Ads, In-App Purchases, subscriptions -- Firebase integration: analytics, leaderboards, remote config, crash reporting -- Complete game cycles from concept to App Store and Google Play launch ๐ŸŽฏ Why Clients Hire Me Again Every project gets treated like my own product. I handle gameplay programming, UI/UX, performance optimization, and store deployment, so you do not need to coordinate multiple developers. My 100% Job Success Score across 82 projects comes from one thing: I deliver what I say I will, on time, with no surprises. "Outstanding work from start to finish. Malik went above and beyond to solve problems that had no clear documentation. Highly reliable, proactive." (5-star client review) ๐Ÿ“ฑ Recent Projects -- Voice-Controlled Casual Game: Android, viral gameplay mechanics, full Unity build -- 3D Endless Runner: Android and iOS, AdMob monetized, performance optimized -- Match-3 Puzzle Game: Mobile, ads and IAP integrated, live on both stores ๐Ÿ“š Credentials -- MSc Computer Science, PMAS Arid University -- Certified: Unity Game Development, International Career Development (2023) -- Certified: Mobile Game Performance Optimization, KlutchBrackets (2020) -- Game Instructor, International Career Development (2022 to present) -- Game Developer Lead, Hycube Technologies (2021 to present) Message me with your idea and I will tell you honestly what it takes to build it right.

  • Android
  • Video Game
  • Unity
  • iOS Development
  • Game Design
  • Augmented Reality
  • Virtual Reality
  • Casual Game
  • In-Game Advertising
  • Game Mechanics
  • WebGL
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • Performance Optimization
  • Game Prototype
  • Multiplayer
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Development
  • Software Debugging
  • C#
Klein B.

Sรฃo Leopoldo, Brazil

$30/hr
5.0
142 jobs

Iโ€™m a Unity Game Developer with 100+ Unity-based games, mobile games, video games, AR/VR applications, and interactive experiences built from scratch for startups, small businesses, and enterprise clients. As a Unity developer, Iโ€™ve worked on Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Video Game Software, AR & VR Development, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Photon Unity Networking, and cross-platform projects for iOS, Android, PC, Windows, Steam, and VR devices. ๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™„ ๐˜พ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™ƒ๐™š๐™ก๐™ฅ ๐™”๐™ค๐™ช: 1๏ธโƒฃ Unity Game Development: I build complete Unity games and mobile games with smooth gameplay mechanics, clean scenes, engaging UI, strong performance, and scalable project structure. 2๏ธโƒฃ Mobile Game Development: I develop mobile games and interactive apps for iOS and Android using Unity and C#, making sure the game runs smoothly across smartphones, tablets, and mobile platforms. 3๏ธโƒฃ AR/VR Development: I create AR applications, Augmented Reality experiences, Virtual Reality projects, and AR & VR interactive solutions for training, education, entertainment, simulation, and business use. 4๏ธโƒฃ Online Multiplayer & Photon Unity Networking: I can integrate multiplayer features, real-time gameplay, user systems, matchmaking, and online game functionality using Photon Unity Networking and Unity multiplayer tools. 5๏ธโƒฃ Bug Fixing, Optimization & Game Improvement: I fix bugs, clean up Unity projects, improve performance, reduce load times, optimize gameplay, and make existing games feel smoother, faster, and more polished. 6๏ธโƒฃ Game Prototypes & Full Builds: I help turn ideas into playable game prototypes, MVPs, demos, and complete video games ready for testing, pitching, or launch. ๐™†๐™š๐™ฎ ๐˜ผ๐™˜๐™๐™ž๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™จ: ๐Ÿ”น Built 100+ Unity games, mobile games, AR/VR apps, and interactive applications. ๐Ÿ”น Delivered a Unity mobile game with 50,000+ downloads. ๐Ÿ”น Improved Unity game performance by up to 40% through debugging and optimization. ๐Ÿ”น Integrated AR/VR features and Photon Unity Networking multiplayer systems in 20+ projects. ๐Ÿ”น Built game prototypes that helped startups present their ideas, test gameplay, and attract investor interest. ๐Ÿ”น Worked with designers, developers, and business teams to deliver polished, scalable Unity projects on time. ๐™€๐™ญ๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™จ๐™š: ๐Ÿ”น Game Engines: Unity, Unity3D, Game Engine, Video Game Software ๐Ÿ”น Game Development: Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Video Game, Game, Mobile Game ๐Ÿ”น AR/VR: AR & VR, AR/VR Development, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, AR Applications, AR/VR Devices & Platforms ๐Ÿ”น Multiplayer: Photon Unity Networking, online multiplayer, real-time gameplay systems ๐Ÿ”น Platforms: iOS, Android, PC, Microsoft Windows, Steam, VR devices, smartphones, tablets ๐Ÿ”น Tools & Languages: C#, Unity Editor, Visual Studio, Git, debugging tools, asset management ๐Ÿ”น Services: Bug fixing, performance optimization, game prototypes, gameplay systems, UI, animations, project cleanup, and full Unity development The best way to start is with a free call and a quick review of your Unity game, mobile game, or AR/VR project needs. Send me a message, and Iโ€™ll help you figure out the best next step.

  • Video Game
  • Game
  • Unity
  • Mobile Game Development
  • AR & VR
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Development
  • Game Testing
  • PC Game
  • Game Prototype
  • Game Controller
  • Game Mechanics
  • Game Customization
  • AR & VR Applications
  • AR & VR Development
  • Game Engine
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • Augmented Reality
  • AR Application
  • Virtual Reality
Abhishek P.

Surat, India

$10/hr
4.9
70 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.

  • Unity
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Game Development
  • 3D Animation
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • AR & VR
  • Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency
  • Game Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 2D Design
  • Mobile Game
  • Mobile UI Design
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
  • C#
  • Unity
  • Game Engine
  • Mobile Game
  • Augmented Reality
  • Game Design
  • Photon Unity Networking
  • Game Development
  • Gaming NFT
  • Game Art
  • Multiplayer
  • WebGL
  • Virtual Reality Game
  • Augmented Reality Device
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.

  • Android
  • Unity
  • Game Development
  • Mobile Game Development
  • Card Game
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • Game Engine
  • Augmented Reality
  • Game Prop
  • GameMaker
  • Game Tuning
  • Casual Game
  • 3D Game Art
  • iOS
  • C#
Sebi V.

Bucharest, Romania

$55/hr
5.0
17 jobs

๐Ÿ†๐ŸŒ Highly Respected Unity Developer | 8+ Years of Crafting Games That Players Love! ๐ŸŽฎ ๐Ÿ”ฅ Fueling innovation and player engagement, I've dedicated over 8 years to crafting immersive, high-performance games across Android, iOS, WebGL, and PC. My journey has spanned from spearheading development as a Senior Unity Developer to meticulously architecting captivating experiences as a Lead, consistently mastering everything from intricate core gameplay mechanics to robust backend integrations. ๐ŸŽฏ ๐Ÿ”ง My 'Generic Systems' strategy ensures bug-free, highly optimized code that runs at peak performance while maintaining perfect scalability and usability. Whether itโ€™s optimizing performance, crafting seamless multiplayer experiences, or pushing the limits of Unity, I thrive on building games that keep players coming back for more! ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ“Š My Work in Numbers โœ… Collaborated with 2 - Top 100 brands on the Google Play Store & App Store ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ† โœ… Solo-developed 15+ games from scratch, bringing ideas to life ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ”ฅ โœ… 1B+ total downloads across titles I developed or contributed to ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽฎ โœ… 500M+ gross revenue across all games (yes, you read that right!) ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŽฏ โœ… Worked with developers from 10+ different countries ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ›  My Tech Stack? - Unity ๐Ÿš€ - C# ๐Ÿ”ฅ - Firebase/GCP/AWS (Backend) ๐Ÿ“Š - MySQL / Redis / Firestore (Databases) ๐Ÿ“ˆ - Java (Android Native Stuff) ๐Ÿ“ฒ - JavaScript (WebGL Builds) ๐Ÿ’พ - PHP (Custom Backend) ๐Ÿ–ฅ - Git / GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket / SVN (Version Control) ๐Ÿ”„ - PurrNet (Multiplayer Frameworks) ๐ŸŒ - WebSockets / REST APIs (Server Communication) ๐Ÿ”— - Unity Profiler / Frame Debugger (Performance Optimization) โšก - Crashlytics / Logcat (Debugging & Crash Reporting) ๐Ÿ› - Memory Profiler / Deep Profiling (Memory Management) ๐Ÿง  โญ Why Work With Me? โœจ Over-Delivering: I always bring maximum value using my expertise. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Super Responsive: Expect fast communication and real-time updates. ๐Ÿ” Problem Solver: I find great solutions, fast! ๐Ÿ’™ Friendly & Professional: I treat every client with respect and understanding. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Motivated & Passionate: I thrive on helping businesses succeed! ๐Ÿ“ฉ Let's Work Together! Whether youโ€™re looking to bring your vision to life or need solutions to complex technical challenges, Iโ€™m here to help! Ready to level up your project? Letโ€™s chat! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

  • Android
  • C#
  • Security Engineering
  • PHP
  • Unity
  • iOS
  • SQL
  • Performance Optimization
  • In-App Purchases
  • User Authentication
  • Game Development
  • JavaScript
  • Firebase
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Back-End Development

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