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Cenk T.

Istanbul, Turkey

$35/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I’m a developer with experience in building mobile games & PC games in Unity 3D and Unreal Engine 5.

  • Game Development
  • Game
  • Unity
  • Video Game
  • Unreal Engine
  • C#
  • Project Management
  • Computer Engineering
Hamid Y.

Istanbul, Turkey

$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m Hamid Yousefi, a Unity C# Gameplay & Multiplayer Developer focused on building responsive game mechanics, scalable systems, and production-ready builds. I can help with: ✔ Core gameplay systems and mechanics ✔ Multiplayer and online game features ✔ Leaderboards, achievements, and progression systems ✔ New feature development and existing feature improvements ✔ Rapid prototyping and vertical slices ✔ Bug fixing, optimization, and performance improvements ✔ Android / iOS / WebGL build support I write clean, maintainable, and scalable code designed for long-term development. Whether you need a gameplay programmer for a new prototype, a developer to add and expand Unity features, or technical support to fix and improve an existing project, I can help deliver a stable and polished result. For full game projects, I handle the programming side directly and can also collaborate with a trusted team for art, animation, and audio support when needed. If you’re looking for a reliable Unity developer who can build systems, add features, improve gameplay, and turn ideas into playable results, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

  • Game Development
  • Game Design
  • Unity
  • Video Game
  • C#
  • Mobile Game Development
  • Multiplayer
  • Game Mechanics
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • Performance Optimization
  • Online Multiplayer
  • WebGL
  • Android
  • iOS Development
  • Photon Unity Networking
Recep S.

Istanbul, Turkey

$15/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I am a highly versatile Unity Generalist specializing in core gameplay programming, game systems development, and performance optimization. With hands-on experience across multiple game genres and platforms, I focus on creating responsive, scalable, and polished gameplay experiences for both indie and commercial projects. I have extensive experience developing games for PC, Console, and Mobile platforms (Android/iOS), with strong expertise in gameplay mechanics, system architecture, optimization workflows, bug fixing, UI implementation, and overall game polish. I excel at improving gameplay feel, responsiveness, and runtime performance to deliver stable and engaging player experiences. In addition to Unity, I also have working knowledge of Shaders, Godot, and Unreal Engine, along with experience working with custom engines and proprietary frameworks. My adaptability allows me to quickly integrate into different pipelines, workflows, and development environments. Whether working on prototypes, live projects, gameplay systems, optimization, or polishing production-ready builds, I am committed to delivering efficient, high-quality solutions with strong attention to performance and player experience.

  • Game Development
  • Game Design
  • Game
  • Unity
  • C#
Faruk C.

Istanbul, Turkey

$25/hr
5.0
15 jobs

🕹️ I build multiplayer and realtime Unity games and integrate the backend systems that power them since 2016 (basically a Unity fossil 🦕, 10+ years) ⬆️ Why clients pick me: 40+ games shipped · 15M+ players reached · Top Rated Plus (Top %1) · 100% Job Success · Funny (maybe) 📚 Most game developers stop at the client side. My edge is the full stack: I connect your game to real backend infrastructure , APIs, realtime servers, databases, analytics, and economy systems → so your servers don't panic when your game goes viral. 🚀 HIRE ME IF YOU WANT: ✅ 🕹️ Realtime multiplayer → UDP or WebSocket-based netcodes, FPS/TPS, cloud save, friendship & matchmaking systems ✅ 🌐 Game ↔ backend integration → APIs, data pipelines, analytics, server architecture, SQL/NoSQL databases ✅ 📱 Cross-platform Unity 6 → mobile, PC, VR, and WebGL/browser ✅ Browser .io games → Three.js, Phaser, HTML5 Canvas ✅ ✈️ Advanced gameplay systems → physics, vehicle controllers (car/motorcycle/aircraft), ragdoll/humanoids, procedural generation, economy & market systems ✅ ⚙️ Backend development → Node.js & TypeScript, REST & WebSocket services, web dashboards ✅ Workflow: Git, GitFlow, CI/CD ✅ Multiplayer & backend: Mirror Network, Photon Quantum, Photon Fusion, PlayFab, Azure Functions, AWS, Firebase, LiveOps I build apps that survive real users. I follow clean code principles and TDD. Future me appreciates it and your team probably will too. And I deliver on time. (Deadlines are real. Drama isn't) 🤝 HOW WE WORK - You own everything: all source, all assets, all repository, all IP. - No black box: clean, best practices applied, documented code your team can pick up. Archaeologists won't be needed. - No lock-in: standard Unity and C#, so you're never dependent on me. - Plain language: not technical? No problem. I work with founders and designers daily, jargon-free. If you need a game built right and a backend that won't break when players show up → let's talk. Unity Developer, Game Developer, Senior Unity Developer, Unreal Engine 5 Expert, Multiplayer Game Engineer, WebGL Optimization, AI Game Integration, Playable Ads Developer, Expert Unity Developer, Game Developer, Senior Game Developer, Web Games, PC Games

  • Game Development
  • Game Design
  • Unity
  • Video Game
  • C#
  • Relational Database
  • JavaScript
  • Firebase
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Mobile Game
  • Mobile Game Development
  • Game Engine
  • Three.js
  • Game Prototype
  • In-App Purchases
  • In-Game Advertising
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • WebGL
  • Game Mechanics
  • Performance Optimization
Yunus S.

Istanbul, Turkey

$6/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I'm currently getting started as a Game Tester and have a strong interest in indie game development. While I haven't worked on a professional title yet, I’m learning game development with Godot and working on two of my own projects: Jonah: The Redemption Path, a narrative-driven 2D platformer, and a mobile duel game. I have experience in design and visual tools like Photoshop, and with a background in architecture, I’m used to analyzing visual and interactive design from a user-focused perspective. I'm fluent in English and have years of gaming experience, which helps me identify gameplay, balance, and usability issues. I’m actively improving my QA testing and bug reporting skills, and I’m flexible with pricing.

  • Game Development
  • Game
  • Beta Testing
  • Alpha Testing
  • Godot
  • Game Testing
  • QA Testing
  • Bug Reports
  • Book Review
  • Pixel Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • English to Turkish Translation
Hakan P.

Istanbul, Turkey

$6/hr
5.0
3 jobs

-I am running social media accounts and advertisement campaigns for more than one brand -I am here for spending my free time -I do not promise someting that I can't achieve but I would not be humble for things that I can. -Feel free to send message.

  • Game Development
  • Game Design
  • Game
  • Video Game
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Logo Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Infographic
  • Graphic Design
  • Textile Design
  • Narration
  • Blender

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