Caner Özdemir

Game Developer

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

As a passionate software engineer with over 5 years of experience in the gaming industry, I thrive on creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences. My expertise includes developing innovative game prototypes, designing efficient game systems, and optimizing production workflows with custom tools and pipelines. I began my career in hyper-casual game development, creating rapid prototypes and collaborating closely with publishers to deliver exceptional quality. Over time, I've delivered numerous prototypes featuring unique mechanics across hyper-casual and puzzle genres. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams and have experience speeding up the pipelines with thoroughly examining the needs within the circumstances. By pinpointing root causes and aligning with team objectives, I ensure delivery within deadlines without sacrificing the quality. I have also expanded my skill set to quickly adapt to large codebases, contributing high-quality tasks to projects with broader scopes, including casual and midcore games. With a strong foundation in Unity, Software Engineering and C#; I am committed to staying at the forefront of game development technologies while continually enhancing my skills. I value teamwork, enjoy supporting colleagues in navigating challenges, and embrace opportunities to learn and grow within the gaming industry. Feel free to connect with me to discuss game development, software engineering, or just to say "Hello!"

Experience

  • Game Developer at Unico Studio
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Advisor at Level UP Academy
    Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Senior Game Developer at Ludu
    Mar 2025 - Dec 2025 · 10 mos

  • Game Developer at Gybe Games
    Oct 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Unity Developer at Agave Games
    Jun 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos