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I'm Pedro L. Zalba, a game designer and gameplay developer specializing in grimdark and action-oriented games. I design vertical slices, gameplay systems, and mechanically driven experiences. I'm a strong systems thinker who translates lore and dark fantasy into combat systems, player abilities, and immersive gameplay loops. I thrive in remote, collaborative environments and enjoy building engaging gameplay loops with a strong sense of tone and clarity.…I'm Pedro L. Zalba, a game designer and gameplay developer specializing in grimdark and action-oriented games. I design vertical slices, gameplay systems, and mechanically driven experiences. I'm a strong systems thinker who translates lore and dark fantasy into combat systems, player abilities, and immersive gameplay loops. I thrive in remote, collaborative environments and enjoy building engaging gameplay loops with a strong sense of tone and clarity.

Pedro Zalba

Game Designer, Game Developer, Creative Director, +2

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I'm Pedro L. Zalba, a game designer and gameplay developer specializing in grimdark and action-oriented games. I design vertical slices, gameplay systems, and mechanically driven experiences. I'm a strong systems thinker who translates lore and dark fantasy into combat systems, player abilities, and immersive gameplay loops. I thrive in remote, collaborative environments and enjoy building engaging gameplay loops with a strong sense of tone and clarity.…I'm Pedro L. Zalba, a game designer and gameplay developer specializing in grimdark and action-oriented games. I design vertical slices, gameplay systems, and mechanically driven experiences. I'm a strong systems thinker who translates lore and dark fantasy into combat systems, player abilities, and immersive gameplay loops. I thrive in remote, collaborative environments and enjoy building engaging gameplay loops with a strong sense of tone and clarity.

Available to hire

I’m Pedro L. Zalba, a game designer and gameplay developer specializing in grimdark and action-oriented games. I design vertical slices, gameplay systems, and mechanically driven experiences.

I’m a strong systems thinker who translates lore and dark fantasy into combat systems, player abilities, and immersive gameplay loops. I thrive in remote, collaborative environments and enjoy building engaging gameplay loops with a strong sense of tone and clarity.

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Experience Level

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Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

Work Experience

Game Designer / Developer at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - Present

Designed and developed gameplay systems and vertical-slice-quality prototypes for indie and freelance projects. Focused on combat design, player progression, and translating narrative themes into mechanics. Collaborated remotely with artists, writers, and IP holders to align gameplay with established lore and tone.

Board Game Designer & Creative Director

January 1, 2020 - Present

Led the design of systems-heavy games inspired by dark fantasy and tactical combat. Developed rule systems, progression mechanics, and thematic gameplay loops for over 100 published Kickstarter projects, demonstrating strong system balance and player experience design.