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Hi, I’m Harshal

I’m a Unity Game Developer|

Freelance Unity developer building performant, cross-platform games. Multiplayer, mobile optimization, and Play Store publishing.

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Experiences and projects laid out chronologically.

EXPERIENCE

PROJECTS

Mobile Game Developer — Fresh Web Assets

Experience

Dec 2022 – Apr 2025

Top-down 3D open-world language learning game—mission systems, dialogues, AI behaviors, mobile performance (URP + LOD).

Open-world navigation, minimap & checkpointsFrequent iterations, clean scalable codebase

Mission systems, dialogue interactions, and AI-driven NPC behaviors
Open-world navigation with minimaps and checkpoints
Optimized for mobile with URP and LOD techniques
Localized UI, smooth controls, and progression systems
Multilingual support & gamified learning for retention

Total Experience: ~2 years 5 months

VR Developer — VRImmersive Tech

Experience

Sep 2022 – Nov 2022

VR medical simulation with Unity XR—interactive procedures, accurate 3D assets, culling & baked lighting for smooth VR.

Onboarding & tutorial flowsEvent-driven simulation logic

Unity XR interactions with motion-controlled input
Realistic 3D medical assets and event-driven procedures
VR performance: occlusion culling, baked lighting, compression
Onboarding & tutorials to aid new users

Total Experience: ~3 months

Unity Developer — Kylo Apps

Experience

Jun 2022 – Sep 2022

3D real-money carrom with multiplayer, secure matchmaking, and physics-accurate gameplay.

60 FPS on budget devicesTexture compression, pooling, mobile lighting

Realistic striker physics, collisions, and pocket detection
Secure matchmaking and real-time sync for multiplayer
Mobile performance: texture compression, pooling, lighting optimizations
Intuitive controls, profiles, and virtual currency flows
Compliance with payment SDKs and security protocols

Total Experience: ~4 months

Unity Developer — Compact Gyan

Experience

Mar 2022 – May 2022

Built 15–20 kids’ educational mini-games with age-appropriate interactivity and sound.

Large touch targets, bright UITight deadlines & collaboration

15–20 mini-games covering alphabets, numbers, colors & puzzles
Drag-and-drop interactions, audio feedback & simple animations
Reward loops to encourage repeat play and learning progress
Kid-friendly UI with large touch areas & intuitive navigation
Optimized for low-end Android hardware

Total Experience: ~3 months

Freelance Game Developer

Experience

June 2020 – Present

End-to-end development for mobile & desktop titles—concept, implementation, optimization, and Play Store publishing.

Gameplay systems, Unity (C#), responsive UI/UXMobile optimization: URP pipeline, LODs, asset compressionSDKs: Google Play Services, AdMob, Unity Ads; analytics & monetization

Mobile performance: URP, compressed assets, platform-specific builds
Monetization & analytics: Google Play Services, AdMob, Unity Ads
Lighting & shadow tuning, shader optimization, LOD for large scenes
Cross-platform UI/UX for mobile & desktop
Play Store ops: icons, screenshots, descriptions, post‑release updates

Total Experience: ~4 years 11 months

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Synthwave time-trial racer built for GMTK 2025 with ghost/replay stacking, power-ups, and online leaderboard.

PC/WebUnityGMTK 2025Ghost/ReplayLeaderboard

Platform: PC (Windows)
Engine: Unity (C#)
Genre: Loop-based Arcade Racing
Technologies Used: Unity Engine, C#, Firebase, Git/Version Control
Achievements: Built & published in 4 days; optimized ghost recording/replay; global leaderboards; effective remote collaboration
Learning Outcomes: Rapid prototyping; scalable ghost & timing systems; leaderboard integration; remote teamwork; jam workflows
Release Date: Aug 2025

Innovative ghost replay system that records and replays past runs
Increasing challenge with each completed loop as new ghosts are added
Real-time power-up system (speed boosts, time extensions, etc.)
Dynamic timing system with bonus rewards for ghost defeats
Global leaderboard integration for competitive replayability
Designed and polished within 4 days during JMTK Game Jam 2025
Collaborative development with remote artists, developers, and composer

Mohini: The Horror Game

Play Store

Procedural levels, AI that tracks the player, destructible walls; optimized for mid-range devices; ad-based monetization.

UnityMobileProceduralAI

Platform: Android (Mobile)
Engine: Unity (C#)
Genre: First-person Survival Horror
Technologies Used: Unity Engine, C#, Plastic SCM, Play Store Console
Achievements: Published on Google Play; implemented procedural generation and dynamic AI logic
Learning Outcomes: Advanced AI, level generation, mobile optimization, publishing workflow
Release Date: Jul 14, 2024

Procedurally generated levels for high replayability
Custom AI system that dynamically tracks and hunts the player
Destructible walls with resource-based exploration (bombs, food, water)
Offline gameplay with optimized performance for mid-range devices
Integrated ad-based monetization with future IAP scope

Play Store

Brick Ball Game

Project

Modern brick breaker with power-ups, multiple levels, and polished paddle physics.

PCUnityArcade

Platform: PC (Standalone)
Engine: Unity (C#)
Genre: Arcade / Brick Breaker
Technologies Used: Unity Engine, C#
Achievements: Polished mechanics with engaging level design
Learning Outcomes: Physics-based gameplay, level design, UI development
Release Date: Aug 6, 2022

Classic brick-breaker with modern enhancements
Multiple levels with increasing difficulty and unique layouts
Power-ups and bonuses to enhance gameplay dynamics
Smooth controls and responsive paddle mechanics
Vibrant graphics and engaging sound effects

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Third-Person Controller with Cinemachine Camera

Project

Reusable 3rd-person controller with Cinemachine camera follow/orbit behaviors.

PCUnityCinemachineUtility

Platform: PC (Standalone)
Engine: Unity (C#)
Genre: Game Development Utility
Technologies Used: Unity Engine, C#, Cinemachine
Achievements: Reusable controller with advanced camera functionalities
Learning Outcomes: Controller scripting, camera systems, modular design
Release Date: Jul 15, 2022

Responsive third-person character controller
Integrated Cinemachine for dynamic camera control
Smooth movement and rotation mechanics
Configurable camera behaviors including follow and orbit
Designed for easy integration into projects

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Endless Runner Game

Project

Procedurally generated obstacles, dynamic difficulty, and collectible-driven progression.

PCUnityEndless Runner

Platform: PC (Standalone)
Engine: Unity (C#)
Genre: Endless Runner
Technologies Used: Unity Engine, C#
Achievements: Functional endless runner with engaging mechanics and visuals
Learning Outcomes: Procedural generation, input handling, balancing
Release Date: Jul 12, 2022

Procedurally generated obstacles and environments
Responsive controls for jumping, sliding, dodging
Dynamic difficulty scaling based on progress
Collectibles and power-ups for abilities
Engaging visual effects and animations

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Bomberman-Inspired Game

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Grid movement, bomb-dropping, enemy AI with pathfinding; multiple levels and retro UI.

UnityPCArcade

Platform: PC (Standalone)
Engine: Unity (C#)
Genre: Arcade / Action
Technologies Used: Unity Engine, C#
Achievements: Complete and playable clone with polished core gameplay loop
Learning Outcomes: Tilemap logic, explosion physics, animation handling, basic AI
Release Date: Jan 19, 2024

Grid-based movement and bomb-dropping mechanics inspired by classic Bomberman
Custom explosion system with chain reactions and destructible tiles
Basic enemy AI with pathfinding and combat behavior
Multiple level designs with increasing difficulty
Retro-style UI, animations, and arcade sound effects

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Happy Ball

Project

Casual mobile ball platformer with one-touch controls and low-spec optimization.

AndroidUnityCasual

Platform: Android (Mobile)
Engine: Unity (C#)
Genre: Casual Ball Platformer
Technologies Used: Unity Engine, C#
Achievements: Functional casual prototype with clean UI
Learning Outcomes: UI setup, physics handling, touch input, casual design
Release Date: Jun 24, 2022

Simple one-touch controls with intuitive gameplay
Colorful platform obstacles and physics-based movement
Casual experience designed for all age groups
Offline gameplay with minimal requirements

Rocker Fighter 2D

Project

Character abilities, Arcade/Versus/Training, pixel art & original soundtrack.

Unity2DFighting

Platform: PC (Standalone)
Engine: Unity (C#)
Genre: 2D Fighting Game
Technologies Used: Unity Engine, C#, Audacity
Achievements: Fully functional 2D fighter with engaging gameplay and polished visuals
Learning Outcomes: Character animation, combat system design, audio integration
Release Date: Nov 8, 2022

Classic 2D fighting mechanics with responsive controls
Diverse roster of characters with unique abilities and moves
Multiple modes: Arcade, Versus, Training
Handcrafted pixel art graphics with fluid animations
Original soundtrack with retro vibe

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