Systems-focused game developer with 10+ years of experience across digital and tabletop titles, including Unity development, design, and publishing. Creator of multiple shipped independent games, with experience in system design, game feel, feature prioritisation, and balancing player impact against technical and production cost. Experienced in simulation systems, procedural generation, AI behaviour, and cross-platform releases (PC, Android, Steam Deck).

Joseph Luke Norris

Systems-focused game developer with 10+ years of experience across digital and tabletop titles, including Unity development, design, and publishing. Creator of multiple shipped independent games, with experience in system design, game feel, feature prioritisation, and balancing player impact against technical and production cost. Experienced in simulation systems, procedural generation, AI behaviour, and cross-platform releases (PC, Android, Steam Deck).

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Systems-focused game developer with 10+ years of experience across digital and tabletop titles, including Unity development, design, and publishing.
Creator of multiple shipped independent games, with experience in system design, game feel, feature prioritisation, and balancing player impact against technical and production cost.
Experienced in simulation systems, procedural generation, AI behaviour, and cross-platform releases (PC, Android, Steam Deck).

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Independent Developer & Studio Owner at Adversity Games
January 1, 2015 - Present
Designed, coded, and shipped physical and digital games under an independent studio banner. Oversaw system design and managed all stages of production and delivery.
Lead Developer & Designer - Void Scout at Adversity Games
January 1, 2024 - June 4, 2025
Designed and programmed all core gameplay systems in Unity for the game Void Scout, managing cross-platform builds and team coordination.

Education

Partial Degree at Open University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Expert