Hi there! I'm David Abaya, a passionate and versatile game designer and developer with a deep interest in how games shape player behavior—particularly through systems like progression, monetization, and habit formation. I specialize in creating engaging gameplay experiences that are not only fun but also thoughtfully designed and ethically grounded.

What I Do

I design and develop games from concept to execution, blending gameplay systems, narrative, and user experience into cohesive projects. My current work includes Legend of the Hero Slime, a grid-based tactical adventure, and Farm Routine, an educational simulation game focused on safety awareness. Whether working solo or in a team, I take ownership of both the creative and technical aspects of development.

Skills

Game Design: Level design, boss fights, enemy AI, puzzle design, core systems balancing

Programming: Unity (C#), player movement systems, UI/UX implementation, saving systems

Art Direction: Low-poly/voxel aesthetics, character and environmental design

Narrative Design: Worldbuilding, dialogue writing, theme-driven storytelling

Production & Team Management: Task delegation, asset organization, collaborative workflows

Research & Analysis: Studying player behavior, monetization ethics, and game psychology

Career Goals

My goal is to join or lead a development studio that creates impactful, player-respecting games. I'm also committed to academic research on game design ethics, focusing on the line between habit-forming systems and harmful addiction in modern gaming.