Jet Kave Adventure is a 2.5D action-platformer set in an alternate Stone Age, where a banished tribal chief discovers a futuristic jetpack and embarks on a quest to save his island. Armed with alien technology, Kave must stop an extraterrestrial invader whose plan to trigger a volcanic eruption threatens the entire region. Combining fast-paced platforming, exploration, and combat, the game blends prehistoric themes with science-fiction elements in a light-hearted adventure.

As the sole game designer on the project, I worked as a generalist, responsible for the game's design, mechanics, level design, and overall gameplay experience. I created and maintained design documentation, defined development tasks, implemented gameplay features, developed level prototypes, and balanced gameplay systems in Unity.

I also co-created the game's narrative, worldbuilding, setting, and atmosphere. Additionally, I designed enemy encounters and oversaw their development from early concepts through implementation, ensuring they supported both the gameplay experience and the game's creative vision.

Castle of Heart is a dark fantasy side-scrolling action platformer developed for Nintendo Switch. Players take on the role of a cursed knight who embarks on a perilous journey to defeat an evil sorcerer and save his beloved, while struggling against a deadly petrification curse. Featuring challenging combat, diverse weapons, and dozens of handcrafted levels inspired by Slavic mythology, the game adds a unique twist to the classic 2D platforming formula. As the knight gradually turns to stone, players must constantly defeat enemies to maintain their strength, creating a tense and dynamic gameplay experience.

As a game designer generalist, I worked on the project from the initial idea to the release of the game on Nintendo Switch. In the team, I was responsible for the creative part: designing the mechanics, gameplay, levels, setting and plot. I checked and approved every asset in the game. Despite a mixed reception from critics, the game gained a loyal following and sold over 300,000 copies.

Zoo Simulator is a first-person management and simulation game where players restore, build, and manage their own zoo. Starting with a neglected facility, players clean and renovate enclosures, create habitats for a wide variety of animals, and ensure their well-being through proper care and enrichment.

As the zoo grows, players can acquire new species from around the world, customize exhibits, and expand visitor attractions to increase popularity and revenue. Combining hands-on renovation, animal care, and business management, Zoo Simulator challenges players to transform a run-down zoo into a thriving destination loved by both animals and guests.

During the early stages of Zoo Simulator, I was responsible for defining the project's creative vision and overall design direction. I created game design documentation, established the core design pillars and gameplay loops, and managed the design team. I was responsible for planning design tasks and overseeing their execution. Additionally, I balanced and parameterized gameplay mechanics directly in Unity.

Mission One is a VR training application (Oculus Quest 2) designed to develop soft skills in teams. Participants take on the role of a submarine and helicopter crew. Each has a different role in the asymmetric gameplay, without knowing the skills of the other participants. By communicating with each other, the players must achieve various goals, such as rescuing survivors or collecting technology.

In this project I was responsible for the gameplay in Unity 3D, defining tasks for the team and working closely with the client. The application has been successfully used in business for training and coaching.

StarHeroes is a competitive multiplayer space shooter designed around fast-paced 3v3 battles that combine precision shooting, advanced piloting, and team-based strategy. Players take control of customizable spacecraft across a variety of specialized classes, each offering unique abilities and tactical roles on the battlefield.

The game features multiple competitive modes, including objective-driven matches and intense team deathmatches, where coordination and quick decision-making are essential for victory. Set across strategically designed maps filled with environmental hazards, shortcuts, and tactical opportunities, StarHeroes challenges players to master both combat and movement in a skill-focused esports experience.

During the early stages of the project, I led a team of three game designers. I was responsible for defining the team's scope of work, assigning and reviewing design tasks, and providing both technical and design support. I contributed to the implementation and tuning of gameplay systems and mechanics in Unity. In close collaboration with the client, I also defined design requirements and ensured that the project's gameplay vision aligned with business objectives.

Fire & Flames is a VR training platform designed for firefighters and emergency response teams, providing realistic simulations of fire suppression, first aid, hazardous material incidents, and evacuation procedures. By recreating high-risk scenarios in a safe virtual environment, the system enables trainees to practice critical emergency procedures without the costs, risks, or logistical challenges of traditional field exercises.

The platform features advanced fire and smoke simulation, immersive training scenarios, and detailed After Action Review (AAR) tools that allow teams to replay exercises, analyze decisions, and improve performance. Used by professional organizations, the solution helps increase training effectiveness, improve knowledge retention, and prepare responders for real-world emergencies.

In the project, I was responsible for designing a complex fire physics system based on the principles of thermodynamics. The system includes mechanisms for heat transfer between cells and objects, ignition, glow, combustion, fire and smoke emission, as well as reactions to water and cooling. This is unique on the market (I am not aware of a similar system).

I was also responsible for reviewing the work of other designers, creating documentation and providing ongoing support to the team during the project.

Grim Legends 3: Dark City is a hidden object adventure game set in a mysterious gothic city filled with supernatural threats, dark secrets, and intricate puzzles. Players follow Sylvia, an apprentice monster hunter who has lost her memory, as she investigates the theft of the powerful Incarceri Stone – an artifact imprisoning a malevolent being known as Koshmaar. Through exploration, hidden object scenes, and puzzle-solving across 36 hand-painted locations, players uncover the truth behind Sylvia's past while racing to prevent a catastrophe that could doom the city of Lichtenheim.

As a Level Designer, I was responsible for building and setting up gameplay locations, placing interactive elements, and configuring progression using the studio's proprietary game engine. I implemented minigames, collaborated closely with artists to define requirements, and worked with developers to report issues, refine gameplay solutions, and ensure smooth implementation of game features.

GRAVEN: The Purple Moon Prophecy is a hidden object puzzle adventure (HOPA) that takes players on a journey between modern-day Brittany and the mythical realm of Avalon. After arriving in France to research ancient menhirs, the protagonist becomes entangled in an ancient druidic prophecy that foretells the destruction of two worlds. Through exploration, puzzle-solving, hidden object scenes, and narrative-driven progression, players must uncover the truth behind the prophecy and prevent a catastrophic supernatural event.

This was the first commercial game I contributed to as a Level Designer. I was responsible for implementing gameplay content using the studio's proprietary tools and Lua scripting, setting up locations, interactive elements, puzzles, and progression logic throughout the game. My work focused on translating design documentation into playable content and ensuring a smooth gameplay flow across the game's locations, hidden object scenes, and minigames.

Royal Trouble: Honeymoon Havoc is a hidden object puzzle adventure that continues the story of Loreen and Nathaniel following their wedding. What begins as a carefree honeymoon visit to the whimsical Merry Castle soon turns into a dangerous adventure when the couple discovers they have fallen into a trap orchestrated by the vengeful Lord Drak. Players explore colorful locations, solve puzzles, complete hidden object scenes, and uncover the secrets behind the castle while helping the royal couple escape yet another perilous situation.

As a Level Designer, I was responsible for implementing the majority of the game's gameplay content using the studio's proprietary tools. My work included setting up locations, interactive elements, puzzles, hidden object scenes, and progression flow throughout the game. In addition to level implementation, I contributed to gameplay scripting and independently programmed one of the game's minigames, gaining hands-on experience with gameplay programming and content integration.

For three consecutive semesters at Jagiellonian University, I taught a UX/UI Design course focused on the complete design process – from user experience principles and interface design to implementation in Unity 3D. The course introduced students to user-centered design methodologies, prototyping, interface development, and transforming design concepts into interactive applications.

For three semesters, I taught a Level Design course for Video Game Informatics students at Jagiellonian University. The course covered level design principles, player guidance, gameplay flow, environmental storytelling, and level art, with a focus on creating engaging and visually coherent game environments.

I taught this course twice at AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków. The course provided an introduction to game design and game production, guiding students through the fundamental stages of game development – from initial concept and ideation to production planning and implementation. Through lectures and discussions, students explored core game design principles, development workflows, team roles, and the practical challenges of bringing a game idea to life.