Hi there, I'm Nikunj Kareliya! 👋

I’m a Unity developer with 10+ years of experience bridging the gap between robust engineering and engaging game design. I don't just write code; I architect systems that turn early concepts into scalable, commercially ready products.

 

I have contributed to 15+ shipped titles, including global hits like Lumosity (100M+ downloads) and Play Osmo. My expertise spans the entire product lifecycle: from rapid prototyping and core loop design to FTUE, difficulty balancing, and deep performance optimization.

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• Scale: Engineered gameplay and systems for massive user bases (Lumosity).

• Versatility: Developed across brain-training, shooters, educational, and simulation genres.

• Visual Polish: proficient in Figma and AI Art pipelines (Scenario/Layer) to build high-fidelity, visually consistent prototypes without external dependencies.

• Leadership: Led a team of 10 developers, establishing shared architecture for multiple mobile titles.

 

My technical approach combines discipline with modern efficiency. I prioritize clean architecture (MVC, Event Bus, State Machines) while leveraging a cutting-edge AI-native workflow using agentic tools. This allows me to accelerate prototyping and delivery cycles significantly faster than traditional development - taking ideas from 'grey-box' to 'polished feel' in record time.

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If you need a partner who can take a game from Idea to Polished Product, let’s talk.​​ 💕