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Nicholas Drobes

Technical Game Designer

Ashes of Creation - 2025/26

First Person Shooter

An incredibly ambitious sandbox MMORPG with unique player-driven systems and a massive open world.

Systems | Economy | Multiplayer

My Maru - 2025

First Person Shooter

A health and wellness app prototype combining stylized aesthetic, daily habit-tracking, and a digital companion.

Think AI Tamagotchi + Animal Crossing + Habit Tracker!

Proc Gen | AI/NPC | Particles

STRESS TEST - 2024

First Person Shooter

A first person roguelike looter shooter inspired by Gunfire Reborn and Robo Quest.

Gameplay | Mechanics | Systems

Avoidance - 2024

First Person Shooter

A 3D isometric action game prototype where players must dodge hazards that are synchronized with music.

Prototyping | Mechanics

Daring Descent - 2024

First Person Shooter

An arcade style game where players must carefully guide their spaceship to a safe landing on various heavenly bodies. Created in under 48 hours for the 2024 Indie Galactic Space Jam.

Scripting | Physics | Prototyping

Nimble Nursing - 2024

First Person Shooter

A casual "spinning plates" game designed to teach kids about nursing. Made in under 48 hours and awarded second place in the 2024 MeGa Health Jam.

Gameplay | Scripting | UI

Tournamental - 2024

First Person Shooter

A short tile-based puzzle game where players must push barrels, avoid lasers, and rotate sections of the level.

Puzzles | Scripting | Tools

A Cog in the Machine - 2024

First Person Shooter

A Wall-E inspired level prototype where players must take control of various robotic chassis to escape a scrapyard.

Mechanics | Scripting | Tools

Co-op Space Action - 2024

First Person Shooter

A multiplayer 3D space dogfighting game prototype with a focus on movement.

Movement | Multiplayer | Tools

Unannounced Horror - 2025

Indie Horror Screenshot

A first person horror game with a focus on spectator participation. I'm currently solo-developing a proof of concept.

Coming Soon!

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