Evolution of Hamsters

Overview

Evolution of Hamsters is a puzzle/idle game built around merge mechanics and progressive evolution of entities. Players manage space and resources by combining identical units to create more advanced forms with unique properties.

The core gameplay loop is based on strategic planning and field optimization: every move influences future progression and available combinations.

The project was developed in collaboration with a small team and external distribution partners, with a strong focus on fast iteration and platform adaptation.

My Role

Developed core merge and evolution gameplay mechanics
Designed progression system and content structure
Implemented UI/UX game screens and interactions
Integrated in-game economy and reward systems
Optimized performance for WebGL and mobile platforms
Balanced gameplay based on testing and feedback

Collaboration & Production

Worked with game designers on progression balance and structure
Collaborated with UI/UX designer to improve readability and user flows
Coordinated with an additional programmer within shared codebase
Worked with distributors on platform requirements and release specifications
Adapted builds for multiple publishing channels and constraints
Iteratively improved the product based on analytics and feedback

Technical Highlights

Optimized merge system, reducing collision checks and improving FPS stability (~10–20%)
Designed flexible progression system enabling content expansion without core logic changes
Introduced MVC/MVP architecture, improving iteration speed and maintainability
Reduced draw calls and optimized UI updates for WebGL performance
Ensured stable performance on low-end mobile devices via CPU and memory optimizations

Tech

Unity 2023 C# MVC MVP Yandex SDK

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