Ibad

Unreal Gameplay Programmer

Pleasart Studios • Fulltime

Nov 2025 - Feb 2026 • 3 mos

• Sole gameplay programmer for a vertical-slice demo prototype, implementing core player movement, AI detection/chase behaviors, and interaction systems in Unreal Engine. • Built modular hazard, event, and level-flow systems including timed triggers, checkpoints, respawn logic, and a toggle-based “reveal mode” mechanic.

Unreal Gameplay Developer & Combat Designer

Ilham Studios • Fulltime

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025 • 11 mos

• Designed and implemented modular combat systems and gameplay mechanics for Mystic, a narrative-driven AA open world survival. • Built AI logic reacting dynamically to environmental conditions, player proximity, and world state • Refined third-person combat and movement systems with a strong focus on responsiveness using animation blending • Worked cross-functionally with design and art teams to maintain quality and performance. • Mystic gameplay demo featured at GDC & PAX West, earning positive industry feedback for combat and parkour.

Game Designer & Technical Artist

Shadow Owl X Ashen Studios • Fulltime

Jun 2024 - May 2025 • 11 mos

• Led game design and technical art for Liminal Core and Alien Market Simulator, two commercially shipped PC titles on Steam. • Designed core gameplay systems, level pacing, player progression loops along with Lore for Liminal Core, achieving 30K+ copies sold and critical acclaim as one of Pakistan’s top indie titles. • Developed the gameplay loop and balanced feature scope along with narrative design for Alien Market Simulator, contributing to its 5K+ units sold and positive community feedback. • Collaborated with a 5–6 person indie team to bring both titles from concept to release, focusing on creative design, prototyping, testing and system polish.