Games

Lifelong self-taught and award-winning game developer, with expertise in mystery games.

Proficient in a wide variety of engines and languages, with skills in writing, art, music, and project management.

Total count: 51 items (15 years, 5 months).

Last updated: May 6, 2025.

Snowball 3D

Snowball 3D

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025
2 months

3D collectathon platformer prototype. Built using Three.js and Vite.

Game Three.js JavaScript Platformer Prototype

Echo Chamber

Apr 2025 – May 2025
2 months

Social deduction chatroom where you can only see the last message sent. Used Socket.io websockets for online multiplayer using a React/Vite front-end and Express back-end hosted on a VPS. Functional ...

Game Custom JavaScript Social Deduction Prototype
Sound Search

Sound Search

Apr 2024 – May 2024
2 months

A mystery game where you search through audio recordings to piece together the truth. Created for Mystery Game Jam 2024 but didn't finish in time. Will come back to this project later.

Game PhaserJS JavaScript Puzzle On Hold
Speedy Trial

Speedy Trial

Apr 2024
1 month or less

A mystery game where you try to go through a courtroom trial as quickly as possible. Started for Mystery Game Jam 2024 but pivoted to a different project halfway through. Will come back to finish thi...

Game PhaserJS JavaScript Strategy On Hold
Award Winner

Reaplaced

Sep 2023 – Oct 2023
2 months

Project Manager of award-winning mystery game.

Game Ren'Py Python Visual Novel Released

Running Late

Jul 2023
1 month or less

Short mystery story. Made in 3 days for the O2A2 2023 VN Jam.

Game Ren'Py Python Visual Novel Released

Detective Butler and the King of Hearts

Nov 2014 – Jan 2017, Jun 2017 – Mar 2018, Nov 2022 – May 2023
3 years, 8 months

Sequel to Detective Butler. Help Butler and Gilligan solve a string of serial murders on their university campus. Although I have a lot of personal attachment to this project, and I learned a lot mak...

Game Unity, Custom C#, C++ Visual Novel On Hold
Snowball Saves Christmas Port

Snowball Saves Christmas Port

Sep 2022
1 month or less

Porting Snowball Saves Christmas to my custom game engine.

Game Custom C++ Platformer On Hold
Jigsaw Puzzles

Jigsaw Puzzles

Sep 2022
1 month or less

A game where you put together jigsaw puzzles. Plans to expand beyond such a simple premise and turn it into a deeper mystery game.

Game Custom C++ Puzzle On Hold
Hammer Man Port

Hammer Man Port

Nov 2021
1 month or less

Porting Hammer Man to my custom game engine.

Game Custom C++ Action On Hold

Witch Doctor Kaneko

Jan 2014 – Nov 2014, Jul 2016 – Jan 2017, Dec 2018 – Mar 2021
3 years, 10 months

Ambitious puzzle-platformer Metroidvania inspired by the magic of learning to code. Kaneko is a young witch-doctor who must defend her forest from an infestation of bugs. Although I have a lot of per...

Game Unity, Custom C#, C++ Platformer On Hold
Cruise Ship Cleanup Port

Cruise Ship Cleanup Port

Jan 2021
1 month or less

Porting Cruise Ship Cleanup to my custom game engine.

Game Custom C++ Action On Hold

Detective Butler Port

Dec 2020
1 month or less

Ported Detective Butler to my custom game engine.

Game Custom C++ Visual Novel Released

Detective Butler: Choices DLC

Mar 2020 – Apr 2020
2 months

Expansion of Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder that adds choices, doubling the length of the game and resolving loose ends.

Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released

Space Party

Oct 2018 – Nov 2018
2 months

Multiplayer game inspired by Mario Party. Navigate the galaxy board, conquer planets, and build up a space empire.

Unity C# Party On Hold

Snowball Saves Summer

Mar 2018 – Sep 2018
7 months

Sequel. Navigate 30 complex levels across 5 worlds. Collect Golden Snowflakes in challenging spots to unlock power-ups and bonus levels.

Game Unity C# Released
Super Maze Miner

Super Maze Miner

Apr 2018
1 month or less

A concept for expanding Maze Miner into a full game.

Game Unity C# Puzzle Concept

Crypto Traders

Mar 2018
1 month or less

Simulate crypto trading, no financial risk. Made for Crypto Game Jam.

Game Unity C# Platformer On Hold

Snowball Saves Christmas

Dec 2017
1 month or less

Physics-based platformer with 50 short levels. Rescue Santa and save Christmas. Play on PC or mobile. Very popular with kids and teens.

Game Unity C# Platformer Released

Cruise Ship Cleanup

Nov 2017
1 month or less

A short game made in 14 days created to boost morale. Play as Cecila from Detective Butler, and avoid being seen by each guest as you clean their rooms. Plays like a stealth/sokoban hybrid.

Game Unity C# Action Released

Maze Miner

Oct 2017
1 month or less

A short game made in 14 days created to boost morale. Navigate a procedurally-generated maze, using math to calculate where to avoid bombs and dig for treasure. For PC and mobile.

Game Unity C# Puzzle Released

World End Domination

Sep 2017
1 month or less

Created for Umineko Game Jam. A full 3D rendition of the Rosa vs. Goats scene in Umineko EP2, plus you can actually control Rosa in 3D and shoot the monsters with your rifle.

Fan-Game Unity C# FPS Released

Werewolf

Sep 2016
1 month or less

A short game created solely to boost morale. I think it was also inspired by the Ludum Dare theme 'You are the monster', so in this game, you control a character who transforms into a werewolf on a d...

Game Unity C# Action Released

Tic Tac Toe

Oct 2015
1 month or less

A short game created solely to boost morale.

Game Unity C# Strategy Released

Closed Room Blitz: Arena

Jul 2014 – Aug 2014
2 months

Multiplayer game inspired by Umineko EP8 and our /seacats/ closed room blitz games. Players take turns sending theories to each other, while simultaneously denying the theories of their opponent. The...

Fan-Game Unity C# Fighting Released

Umineko First Twilight 3D

Mar 2014
1 month or less

Short proof-of-concept to test a custom visual novel cutscene system in Unity. A 3D rendition of the First Twilight scene from Umineko EP1.

Fan-Game Unity C# Visual Novel Completed
On the Night of Kinjo's Redemption

On the Night of Kinjo's Redemption

Aug 2013 – Dec 2013
5 months

Sequel to Repercussion, written and programmed by me (plus Ozaki writing as himself). Probably the only Higanbana fan-game out there.

Fan-Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released

MegaMinerAI 12 - Mars

Aug 2013 – Dec 2013
5 months

Worked on the team as a sprite artist for the visualizer.

Game Custom C++ Strategy Completed
Nominated

Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder

Jul 2011 – Aug 2013
2 years, 2 months

My first original release. Nominated for Best EVN Drama in 2013.

Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released
Seacats Closed Room Blitz Tournament

Seacats Closed Room Blitz Tournament

Jun 2013 – Jul 2013
2 months

A visual novel depiction of the closed room blitz tournament held on /seacats/ in the Summer of 2013.

Fan-Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released

MegaMinerAI 11 - Reef

Jan 2013 – May 2013
5 months

Worked on the team as a developer for the visualizer.

Game Custom C++ Strategy Completed

MegaMinerAI 10 - Galapagos

Aug 2012 – Dec 2012
5 months

Worked on the team as a developer for the visualizer.

Game Custom C++ Strategy Completed

Repercussion of the Golden Witch

Aug 2012 – Dec 2011
-1 year, -7 month

Written by Ozaki, but programmed by me. Visual novel depiction of our roleplaying gameboard on /seacats/. Includes a snowball fight minigame.

Fan-Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released
Umineko Closed Room Escape

Umineko Closed Room Escape

Aug 2010 – Aug 2011
1 year, 1 month

Prototype for Seacats EP3. An interactive escape-room game, simulating the locked room from Umineko EP6.

Fan-Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released

Seacats EP4: Board of the Golden Witch

Jan 2011 – Jun 2011
6 months

Parody of Umineko EP8 but inspired by semi-true events. Final entry in my fan-game series, and homage to the /seacats/ community which gave me a year of fun memories and the pseudonym Kinjo Goldbar.

Fan-Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released

Seacats EP3: Inquisition of the Golden Witch

Aug 2010 – Jan 2011
6 months

Fully interactive Umineko fan-game. Play as Erika, navigate the island, interrogate suspects, and potentially solve the mystery (or die trying).

Fan-Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released

Seacats EP2: Trick of the Golden Witch

Jun 2010 – Aug 2010
3 months

Subverts Umineko by making untrue theories the reality. Strong emphasis on locked room mysteries.

Fan-Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released

Seacats EP1: Forgery of the Golden Witch

Mar 2010 – Jun 2010
4 months

My first major success and first entry in the When the Seacats Cry series. Stays close to the speculated truth, but with a twist.

Fan-Game ONScripter Assembly Visual Novel Released
Hammer Man Platinum

Hammer Man Platinum

Jul 2008 – Jun 2009
1 year

Remake of Hammer Man based on my years of experience. Expanded game mechanics and custom graphics. Dropped at the halfway point.

Game Game Maker GML Action On Hold
Father's Day 2008

Father's Day 2008

Jun 2007 – Jun 2008
1 year, 1 month

Created as a Father's Day present for my dad.

Game RPG Maker RPG Completed
Goomba's Last Chance

Goomba's Last Chance

Jul 2007
1 month or less

Created for MFGG Minigame Competition. Very short game loop. Prevent Mario from hitting the ground by knocking him into the air.

Fan-Game Game Maker GML Action Released
Eggwhite

Eggwhite

Oct 2006 – Jun 2007
9 months

My favorite original RPG, needs to be remade and released.

Game RPG Maker RPG Completed
Father's Day 2007

Father's Day 2007

May 2007 – Jun 2007
2 months

Created as a Father's Day present for my dad.

Game RPG Maker RPG Completed
Quest for the 8 Bits

Quest for the 8 Bits

Nov 2006 – May 2007
7 months

Ambitious RPG, one world for each Bit. Dropped halfway through.

Fan-Game RPG Maker RPG On Hold
First Reality

First Reality

Jan 2007 – Mar 2007
3 months

Inspired by Final Fantasy. Lots of content. Never released.

Game RPG Maker RPG Completed
Award Winner
Mario's Snowball Frenzy

Mario's Snowball Frenzy

Dec 2006
1 month or less

1st place winner of MFGG Minigame Competition #21.

Fan-Game Game Maker GML Sports Released
Mario's Halloween Treat

Mario's Halloween Treat

Sep 2006 – Nov 2006
3 months

The first game I ever released to the public.

Fan-Game Game Maker GML Platformer Released
Race to the Finish

Race to the Finish

Nov 2006
1 month or less

Created for MFGG Minigame Competition #20.

Fan-Game Game Maker GML Platformer Released
Prison Break

Prison Break

May 2006 – Jul 2006
3 months

One of my favorites with huge potential remaking, dropped after World 3.

Game Game Maker Platformer On Hold
Mario vs. Goombas

Mario vs. Goombas

Apr 2006
1 month or less

Short game test. Dodge the Goombas until you get hit. Kinda plays like Vampire Survivors, looking back at it now.

Fan-Game Game Maker Action Completed
Hammer Man's Adventure

Hammer Man's Adventure

Apr 2006
1 month or less

My first video game, self-taught at 12 years old.

Game Game Maker Action Completed