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I'm Steffen Pihl, a game programmer who loves turning ideas into interactive experiences through UI, gameplay, systems, and tools. I thrive on building solid foundations, collaborating across disciplines, and refining the small details that make games feel great to play. I'm always chasing cleaner code, better feedback, and more innovative solutions.…

Steffen Pihl

Game Developer, Programmer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I'm Steffen Pihl, a game programmer who loves turning ideas into interactive experiences through UI, gameplay, systems, and tools. I thrive on building solid foundations, collaborating across disciplines, and refining the small details that make games feel great to play. I'm always chasing cleaner code, better feedback, and more innovative solutions.…

Available to hire

I’m Steffen Pihl, a game programmer who loves turning ideas into interactive experiences through UI, gameplay, systems, and tools. I thrive on building solid foundations, collaborating across disciplines, and refining the small details that make games feel great to play.

I’m always chasing cleaner code, better feedback, and more innovative solutions.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Danish

Fluent

Work Experience

Game Programmer at Gamucatex

January 1, 2025 - Present

Implemented a UI Navigation System to make their mouse-based game and menus work with a keyboard.

Systems Programmer at Teacup Games

January 1, 2025 - Present

Improved gameplay systems, UI menus, and added controller support for Hell Dive. Designed and implemented input handling, UI architecture, and core gameplay logic for a new title. Focused on scalable architecture to ensure fast iteration and clean team hand off.

IT Consultant at Netcompany

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Built and maintained insurance systems (frontend UI, backend APIs, automated processes). Tested and developed tools for government property valuation systems.

Game Programmer / QA Tester at ThroughLine Games

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019

Built a virtual board game system from scratch, including an AI opponent for Forgotten. Refined UI transitions and gameplay interactions. Supported Forgotten Anne with polish, testing, and porting for multi-platform releases.

Game Programmer / QA Tester at ThroughLine Games

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Refined UI transitions and gameplay interactions. Supported Forgotten Anne with polish, testing, and porting for multi-platform releases.

Game Programmer at AR Block & Fabula Studios

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Implemented gameplay features for various game projects.