Pedro Moço

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I’m a game developer who loves turning ideas into fun experiences. Since 2016, I’ve been active as a hobbyist, building prototypes, participating in jams, and some mid-sized projects.

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I’m a game developer who loves turning ideas into fun experiences. Since 2016, I’ve been active as a hobbyist, building prototypes, participating in jams, and some mid-sized projects. With a special interest in gameplay mechanics, I’m always interested in how to craft exciting mechanics for players.

My background in Computer Science and professional experience in software development helps me ground creative concepts in solid, scalable engineering. Currently based in Rotterdam, I’m wrapping up my MSc in Computer Science (Game Dev) while leading a collaborative indie project focusing on gameplay experience and infrastructure modularity.

  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Projects · 2

REDACTED is a point-and-click puzzle and narrative simulation game developed by a two-person team. Players take on the role of a new recruit at the SCP Foundation , a secret government agency investigating supernatural phenomena. Tasked with reviewing case files, players must classify incidents as Supernatural, Urgent, or Non-Supernatural, allocating resources accordingly while juggling the absurdities of everyday office life ( from HR memos to workplace events. )

The project was developed as a proof of concept prototype for a larger simulator experience, focusing on blending dark humor, investigative gameplay, and bureaucratic satire within the SCP universe.
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Escape is a dark fantasy roguelike first-person hack & slash set within the “Forever Prison,” a labyrinth that traps the lost souls of humanity. Players explore winding tunnels, chapels, and dungeons, uncovering the mysteries of this timeless world through rich environmental storytelling, intense combat, and stealth gameplay.

The project features an experimental audio feedback system, where character sound effects dynamically reflect the player’s personality traits, advantages, and weaknesses. I’m leading a team of over ten volunteer artists, programmers, and designers from GameDev Técnico, coordinating design, development, and creative direction as we bring this ambitious student passion project to life.

Work experience· 9 roles

Project Lead | Programmer & Game Desinger · THE ESCAPE / Gamedev TecMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

First-person roguelike in early development, combining stealth, fast-paced combat, and AI-driven encounters. Leading system design and prototyping in Unreal Engine 5, with focus on combat, stealth, and AI behavior. Coordinating a 9-person team and managing technical documentation and workflows

Project Lead | Programmer · THE ESCAPEMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

The Escape is a first-person roguelike game using Unreal Engine 5, developed by a 10-person team of designers, artists, sound, and programmers. Led core gameplay development including Combat, AI behavior, and Stealth systems in C++. Responsible for team coordination, technical documentation, and system implementation within an Agile workflow.

Level Design & Game Design · PAPERPARK/ Gamedev Tec(student group)Jul 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

3D open-world platformer for children, developed with GameDev Técnico.Designed and iteratively tested platforming levels in Unreal Engine 5. Collaborated with artists and programmers to align gameplay and visuals

Intern Researcher, Eye Tracking · XAVIER VRMay 2023 – Aug 2023 · 4 mos
Intern Researcher , Eye Tracking · XAVIER VR | Instituto Superior TécnicoMay 2023 – Aug 2023 · 4 mos
Level Design & Game Design · PAPERPARKJan 2022 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Software & Integrations Developer · OPTIPLYNov 2019 – Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Intern Web Developer · DIGITAL WORKSJan 2019 – Oct 2019 · 10 mos

Education· 5

Master's in Computer Science (Game Dev) · Instituto Superior Técnico2022 – 2025
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering · University of Evora2015 – 2018
Master's Degree in Computer Science · Instituto Superior Técnico - University of Lisbon2022 – 2025
Master's Computer Science · Instituto Superior Técnico2022 – 2025

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