Anton Licht
Game Creator
I help bring your game idea from first concept into players' hands. Full-stack game creator, Berlin-based, making non-violent, character-driven games since 2011.
Selected work
A few of my projects. Many of them were realized in amazing multi-disciplinary teams.
Tidewind
Tiny open world, narrative action-adventure
June's Journey
Hidden-object mystery
Vampire Therapist
Dark comedy therapy game
Naavik
Games research, consulting & advisory
Soba
No-code game-making platform
N3URO: The Future is Green
Two-player serious game
Tintin Match
Licensed match-3 adventure
Candy Crush X
Undisclosed
Services
As a senior game developer and game designer, there are many ways I can support your project and team.
Gameplay development & game design
Unity, UE5 · Berlin or remote
Hands-on design and development, freelance or embedded in your team.
- Features, systems, ports, release polish
- Fast proof of fun or shipping-ready quality
- Turn your AI-generated code into safe production code
Game design workshops
On site
Focused sessions to sharpen a concept, progression or economy. Or to learn how games are made.
- For game teams, and for teams outside games
- From industry overview and processes to your project’s own problems
- Tailored to your goals, prepared together with you
Game business audits & consultancy
1–2 weeks · On site or remote
An expert look at your business case, your process and your product, backed by research.
- Briefing and kick-off with your team
- Several research and feedback loops
- Debrief and report for your team, stakeholders or investors
Systems, tooling & architecture
Unity, UE5 · Berlin or remote
Your tech stack, multi-platform support and the content and build pipelines that keep your team shipping.
- Technical direction and team structure
- The hard calls, made with you
- A base that scales now, with a plan for what comes next
Talks, teaching & mentoring
On site
Conference talks, guest lectures and one-on-one mentoring for game creators and teams.
Fit: indie-scale action-adventure · Unity, Unreal & custom tech stacks · mobile · character-driven, story-driven, puzzle, and casual titles.
I work in English and German
How it works
Intro call
30 minutes. You tell me about your project and what you need. We figure out the best way to work together.
Proposal
A short written proposal with scope, timing and price. Within a few days, or faster when you need it.
Kick-off
We set a date and a deliverable, or I meet your team and we set up a weekly rhythm.
About me
I'm a game developer and game designer in Berlin, happiest where design and code meet.
Since 2011 I've shipped mobile hits at Wooga, worked on the Candy Crush IP at King and led development teams at 5th Planet Games. Today I freelance for studios and lead my own studio Sudden Forest, where we're building an original action-adventure in Unreal Engine 5. I believe games can touch and inspire without violence.
If the job is bigger than one person
You work with me directly, no agency in between. When a project needs more hands, I have two ways to scale.
Talks, teaching & mentoring
Want a talk, a guest lecture or a workshop at your event, school or studio?
Where to meet me
Writing
I care about game design, game development, players and the games industry. Check out my articles and essays 🌱
Articles & essays
Player Acting: Why Should You Care When Players Become the Character?
Have you ever watched a streamer who doesn’t just play a game but performs it, like an actor? They give characters unique voices…
Read on Medium
Drop the Gun: Do We Need Weapons to Make Engaging Game Experiences?
As game developers, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that making a game engaging means adding action or violence…
Read on MediumShort stories
Others in my network
People I trust with the work I don't do myself. Freelancers I know personally, not a team I front.
Work with me
The best first step is a free intro call. Pick a time that suits you right below. A good first message says what you're building, the role you need, and rough timing.
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