Erdem Akar
Hi! I'm Erdem Akar, a Gameplay Programmer based in the Netherlands.
I have 6 years of professional experience specializing in gameplay systems, AI, and UI programming. Experienced in end-to-end development from prototype to release, with teams ranging from under 20 people to over 200, collaborating closely with game designers to refine mechanics and with artists to align visuals with gameplay.
I'm available to work.
If you want to get in touch, feel free to send me an email
Racing Kingdom is storming onto your mobile device with a surge of adrenaline! Experience the thrill of classic drag races with next-gen graphics and ultra-realistic car sounds.
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Worked on Racing Kingdom, a high-fidelity mobile racing game, developing core client-server gameplay systems in Unity and C#. My role involved ensuring seamless gameplay functionality and delivering a polished user experience.
Full development cycle for PlayFab integration to Unity.
Full development cycle for event-driven UI system with an MVC-like architecture.
Built and optimized systems using Addressables, Unity Cloud Build, HTTP requests, and in-app purchase pipelines to support live content delivery.
Racing Kingdom is available on the Google Play Store and App Store. Some new post-release updates include maps, cars, and occasional new features.
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
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Contributed to core combat and AI, and ability systems throughout the project’s development.
My work has been focused, but not limited to:
Full development cycle of character abilities.
Improved enemy AI and behavior trees for smarter navigation and more dynamic combat.
Implemented gameplay fixes and design-driven improvements for boss fights and combat systems.
During the polishing phase of the project, I also requested the opportunity to become more involved in the onboarding process for newcomers to the team. Therefore, I got assigned as the main contact point for new co-workers.
Train core skills, like instrument handling, depth perception, and orientation in a series of increasingly challenging games, the Curious Cases. Learn the complex cognitive decisions of surgery in Skill Drills and Procedures.
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Contributed to the development of multiple simulation games in Laptitude, focusing on creating engaging, interactive experiences through Unity and C#.
Worked with shared game SDKs with central tech so that other games could benefit from them as well. Contributed significantly to the shared UI library and helped develop our gameplay framework.
Collaborated with industrial designers to integrate physical controllers in Unity simulations.
Built game systems on top of a DI framework (Zenject), and worked with visual scripting (NodeCanvas) and reactive programming (UniRX).
Laptitude is released in Q1 2025.
The NBA App on Apple Vision Pro allows you to seamlessly move between matchups and stats using your eyes, hands, and voice navigation. Through the NBA App on Apple Vision Pro, you can watch more than one game at a time with Multiview and keep up with your favorite players through real-time game stats.
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I am actively building the NBA “Tabletop” experience on Apple Vision Pro. It allows fans to watch live games as an interactive 3D diorama, a miniature court with digital players that mirror real-time movements.
Developed an ECS-driven simulation engine in Unity for player limb tracking and animation, enabling frame-accurate motion synchronization.
Reduced data parsing time from 5.0s to 0.4s (~13x faster).
Immerse yourself in the next evolution of social gaming with GoArt - a revolutionary virtual world where friends connect, creativity thrives, and adventures unfold!
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Full development cycle of multiple games within the GoArt Worlds, leveraging expertise in live ops to enhance user experience and engagement.
Developed gameplay systems with Unity, C#, Photon Fusion, Firebase, and Addressables.
Delivered seasonal content features, such as Halloween and the FIFA World Cup events.
Implemented behavior trees to enhance NPC AI, resulting in more dynamic and realistic character behaviors.
GoArt Worlds is available on the Google Play Store and App Store. Some new post-release updates include maps, new mini-games, and seasonal events.
Step into the vibrant world of nightlife! Create, manage, and customize your very own nightclub. From hiring staff and organizing events to setting the perfect atmosphere with music and lighting, every choice you make will shape your club. Are you ready to become the ultimate nightclub tycoon?
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This is a hobby project that I am currently developing as a solo programmer during my free time. Two of my former colleagues, who are artist friends, are assisting me with the art and design aspects.
Key Features:
Complex management system for simulating different mini-games such as being a Bartender, Bouncer, and Bodyguard.
Improved behavior trees to allow complex AI actions for nightclub staff roles and customers.
Technologies used: Unity, C#, Zenject, UniRX, Node Canvas, A* Pathfinding, Odin Inspector, DOTween, I2 Localization, Git.