Real Projects, Tangible Outcomes
Our development approach transforms game concepts into engaging experiences that players return to. Here's how our methodology creates lasting value.
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Development outcomes that matter, organized by the aspects of game creation that impact your success.
Technical Quality
Games that run smoothly across target platforms with clean code that's maintainable and scalable. Performance optimization ensures player satisfaction from first launch through ongoing updates.
Player Engagement
Mechanics that feel satisfying to interact with and progression systems that encourage continued play. Visual polish and responsive controls create experiences players want to share with others.
Timeline Reliability
Projects delivered within agreed schedules through realistic planning and consistent progress. Clear milestones provide visibility into development status and allow for coordinated planning.
Future Readiness
Architecture that supports future updates and expansions. Documentation that enables ongoing development. Systems designed for growth as your player base and feature requirements evolve.
Measurable Development Outcomes
Data from completed projects demonstrates our commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Projects completed within original timeline estimates
Across cooking, customization, and backend categories
Based on post-project feedback surveys
Focused on arcade and simple game development
What These Numbers Mean
These metrics reflect our structured approach to game development. High on-time delivery rates come from realistic initial planning and clear communication throughout projects. Client satisfaction scores indicate that our development process aligns with client expectations and produces games that meet their vision.
The variety in our completed projects demonstrates adaptability across different game types while maintaining consistent quality standards. Our experience informs better technical decisions and helps us anticipate potential challenges before they impact development timelines.
Methodology in Practice
Real project scenarios showing how our approach addresses different development challenges.
Recipe Combination Puzzle System
September 2024 - November 2024
Challenge
The client wanted a cooking game where players combine ingredients to discover recipes, but struggled to define how the combination system should work. The core mechanic needed to feel intuitive while supporting hundreds of possible recipe combinations without becoming overwhelming.
Approach
We developed a tag-based system where each ingredient has properties rather than fixed combinations. This allowed for emergent recipe discovery while maintaining design control. We created a progression system that gradually introduces new ingredient categories, preventing early-game overwhelm. Prototyping three different interface approaches helped identify the most intuitive layout for ingredient selection and combination feedback.
Outcome
The final system supported 200+ recipes with only 45 base ingredients. Players discovered combinations naturally through experimentation. The tag system allowed the client to add new recipes post-launch without code changes. Development completed two weeks ahead of schedule, with the extra time used for additional recipe content and polish.
Layered Avatar System with Social Sharing
July 2024 - September 2024
Challenge
An ambitious content library with hundreds of clothing items and accessories required efficient rendering. The client also wanted social sharing features but had concerns about technical complexity and hosting costs for saved avatars.
Approach
We implemented a layered sprite system with efficient caching that handled the large content library smoothly. For social sharing, we developed a URL-based save system where avatar configurations are encoded in shareable links rather than stored on servers. This eliminated hosting costs while enabling full sharing functionality. Asset pipeline tools allowed the client to add new items without developer involvement.
Outcome
The game launched with 300+ customization items running smoothly across target platforms. The URL-based sharing system eliminated recurring hosting costs and proved more reliable than database storage. The client expanded content to 500+ items in the first month post-launch using the asset pipeline we provided.
Scalable Leaderboard and Cloud Save System
October 2024 - November 2024
Challenge
A puzzle game needed backend infrastructure for competitive leaderboards and cross-device save functionality. The client had limited experience with server infrastructure and wanted to avoid expensive ongoing operational costs while ensuring the system could handle traffic spikes.
Approach
We designed a serverless architecture using cloud functions that scales automatically with demand. Leaderboard queries were optimized to handle high read volumes during competitive events. The cloud save system uses efficient delta syncing to minimize bandwidth and storage costs. We provided detailed documentation and a simple admin panel for monitoring usage and costs.
Outcome
The system handled launch traffic smoothly with operational costs remaining under $50 monthly for the first 10,000 active users. Leaderboard performance stayed consistent during competitive events with thousands of simultaneous queries. The client confidently manages the infrastructure using the admin tools and documentation provided.
Development Journey Expectations
Understanding what to expect at each phase helps you plan effectively and recognize progress.
Discovery and Planning
Initial meetings establish clear understanding of your vision and technical requirements. You receive a detailed project plan with milestones, deliverables, and timeline. Technical architecture decisions are documented and explained.
You'll see wireframes or mockups of key systems and understand how the development process will unfold.
Building and Iteration
Weekly updates show tangible progress as core mechanics take shape. Playable builds demonstrate how the game feels and allow for feedback on interaction design. This phase involves the most active communication as we refine systems based on your input.
You'll start seeing your game concept become a functional, playable experience.
Refinement and Delivery
Focus shifts to optimization, bug fixing, and polish. You receive documentation for maintaining and updating the game. Final testing ensures everything works smoothly across target platforms.
You launch with confidence, knowing your game is technically solid and ready for players.
Note on Timelines: These represent typical project phases for a standard cooking or customization game. Actual timelines depend on project scope and complexity. Backend projects often complete faster, while games with extensive content requirements may take longer. We establish realistic schedules during discovery and communicate any adjustments promptly.
Building for the Long Term
The games we develop are designed to evolve with your needs. Clean code architecture and thorough documentation mean you're not locked into ongoing development costs. You can maintain and expand your game independently or bring us back for major updates.
Our approach emphasizes creating technical foundations that remain stable as you add content or features. This forward-thinking design prevents the need for costly rebuilds when you want to expand your game's scope or adapt to new opportunities.
Scalable Architecture
Systems designed to handle growth without requiring fundamental restructuring
Clear Documentation
Technical documentation that enables future development by you or other developers
Modular Design
Components that can be updated or replaced independently as needs change
Post-Launch Reality
First Month
You're responding to player feedback and monitoring performance. Minor adjustments are straightforward because the code is well-organized and documented.
Three to Six Months
You're adding content or features based on player engagement data. The modular architecture makes expansions manageable without risking stability.
One Year and Beyond
Your game continues running smoothly while generating value. Updates and maintenance remain feasible through the documentation and architecture we provided.
Why These Results Last
Sustainable outcomes come from thoughtful decisions throughout the development process.
Technical Foundation
We build games using proven technologies and patterns rather than chasing trends. This approach ensures long-term maintainability and reduces the risk of technical debt. Code is written with readability in mind, making it accessible to other developers if needed.
Performance optimization happens throughout development, not just at the end. This prevents the common scenario where games work well during development but struggle under real-world conditions.
Knowledge Transfer
Comprehensive documentation covers not just what the code does, but why decisions were made. This context helps you make informed choices about future development. We explain technical concepts in accessible language so you understand your game's architecture.
Training during project handoff ensures you're comfortable with basic maintenance tasks. You're not dependent on us for minor updates or adjustments.
Realistic Scope
We help define achievable project boundaries during discovery. This prevents the feature creep that often derails game development. Focused scope allows for thorough testing and polish rather than rushing through too many features.
Clear understanding of what's included and what's out of scope prevents misaligned expectations. This honesty during planning creates better relationships and more successful projects.
Quality Assurance
Testing happens continuously throughout development rather than only before launch. This catches issues early when they're easier to fix. We test on actual target devices, not just development machines, to ensure real-world performance.
Code reviews and quality checks are built into our process. Multiple eyes on the code reduce bugs and improve overall quality. You receive games that are stable and ready for players.
Proven Game Development Expertise
Wanderlith's track record demonstrates consistent delivery of polished, engaging games across multiple categories. Our Vienna-based studio has developed expertise in arcade-style and simple game mechanics through years of focused work. This specialization allows us to anticipate common challenges and implement solutions efficiently.
The games we develop benefit from iterative refinement of our development methodology. Each project informs improvements to our processes and technical approaches. Clients receive the advantage of lessons learned from previous projects without paying for experimentation or learning curves.
Our commitment to sustainable development practices means the games we create maintain their value over time. Technical foundations remain solid, documentation enables continued development, and architecture supports growth. This long-term perspective distinguishes our work from development focused solely on initial launch.
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