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Hi, I'm Riken Sonani

Top Rated Plus (Top 3%) Upwork developer transforming gaming visions into reality with custom, optimized, and immersive experiences across mobile, AR/VR, and multiplayer platforms.

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Riken Sonani — Senior Unity Game Developer
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Technical Skills

Deep expertise across game development, AR/VR, and interactive technologies

Game Development

Unity

C#

Game Design

Multiplayer

Mobile Games

3D Modeling

AR/VR Development

Virtual Reality

Augmented Reality

Oculus/Meta

ARKit/ARCore

Spatial Computing

XR Integration

Other Skills

UI/UX Design

Git

Optimization

CI/CD

Photon/Mirror

AI Integration

Core Expertise

Proficiency levels across my primary technologies

Unity Engine 98%
150+ projects • 10+ years
C# Programming 96%
Advanced OOP • Design Patterns • SOLID
Game Development 95%
2D/3D • Physics • AI • Game Feel
Multiplayer / Networking 92%
Photon • Mirror • Real-time PvP
AR / VR Development 90%
Meta Quest • OpenXR • ARKit • SteamVR
Mobile Optimization 93%
iOS • Android • Store Publishing
AI in Games 85%
NPC AI • Procedural Generation • LLM Integration
Web3 / Blockchain 80%
NFT Integration • WebGL • Wallet Connect

Featured Projects

A selection from 150+ successfully delivered projects

XANA — Metaverse

3D Crypto Multiplayer NFT Web3

Tennis VR Simulation

VR 3D Simulation Quest 2/3 OpenXR

Poker Pay Day

2D Card Multiplayer Skillz Real Money

Flick Chess

3D Puzzle 30M+ Downloads Super Sonic

Pool Pay Day

3D Multiplayer Skillz Real Money 1M+ Downloads

Hunt Royale

3D Multiplayer Combat RPG PVP

Services I Offer

End-to-end game development and interactive experience solutions

Custom Game Development

Crafting unforgettable games from scratch — from hyper-casual to complex strategy — ensuring immersive gameplay experiences tailored to your audience.

AR/VR Development

Creating immersive augmented and virtual reality experiences for entertainment, education, training simulations, and enterprise applications.

Multiplayer Games

Developing robust real-time multiplayer systems using Photon and Mirror to create engaging social gaming experiences at scale.

Mobile Game Development

Building optimized, store-ready games for iOS and Android platforms with high performance, smooth UX, and monetization strategies.

Bug Fixing & Optimization

Meticulously debugging and performance-tuning your Unity projects — reducing load times, fixing crashes, and ensuring a smooth experience.

AI Integration in Games

Implementing intelligent NPCs, procedural content generation, and AI-powered gameplay features that make your game stand out.

How I Work

A proven 4-step process that delivers results on time, every time

01

Discovery

I start by understanding your vision, target audience, and project goals. We define the scope, features, timeline, and milestones together — no surprises.

Requirements Scope Timeline
02

Prototype

Before full development, I build a playable prototype or proof-of-concept. This lets you test the core mechanics and give feedback before we go deeper.

MVP Core Mechanics Feedback
03

Development

I build your project with clean, scalable code — delivering regular builds so you can test progress. Daily updates and milestone check-ins keep everything on track.

Clean Code Daily Updates Milestones
04

Launch

I handle final QA, performance optimization, and store submission. Your project launches polished and store-ready — and I provide post-launch support too.

QA Testing Store Ready Post-Launch

Client Reviews

What clients say about working with me

Riken is one of the best developers I found on Upwork, renowned for his unmatched speed, impeccable code, and vast experience. His ability to deliver top-tier games quickly, while maintaining clean and efficient code, is unparalleled. Each release showcases his commitment to excellence and innovation. For my future project, Riken will be the first person to hear from me.

PJ

Private Client — $73,000 Project

⭐ 5.0 · Committed to Quality · Detail Oriented · Reliable

Riken is a very talented developer who has been helping me bring my mobile game idea to life. Recently, he helped implement optimized animations for characters, and was willing to go above and beyond. Highly collaborative and committed to quality.

IG

iOS Game Developer — $1,079 Project

⭐ 5.0 · Collaborative · Committed to Quality · Solution Oriented

Riken is HIGHLY understanding and works efficiently. His expertise in Unity development made our project a success. Great work!

ES

Epoxy Studios

🇨🇦 Canada

Very professional Unity freelancer, highly recommended! Riken delivered our AR project on time and with exceptional quality.

KG

Kob Games

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Riken is HIGHLY understanding when it comes to feedback and going back when requested. Works in a timely fashion. Great work done and exactly as asked!

GD

Short-term Game Project

⭐ 5.0 · Clear Communicator · Reliable · Committed to Quality

Fantastic developer and wonderful to collaborate with! Riken's understanding of game mechanics and ability to implement complex features exceeded our expectations.

RL

Random Logic Games

🇺🇸 USA

Riken listens and delivers exactly what you need. His expertise in Unity and AR/VR development is remarkable. Will definitely hire again!

JN

Josh Nathanson

🇺🇸 USA

Excellent job fixing the bug in our Unity app! Riken's attention to detail and problem-solving skills are impressive. Looking forward to future projects.

MP

Multimedia Production

🇩🇪 Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about working with me

I develop for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, WebGL, Meta Quest (VR), and Web3. Most of my projects are built in Unity, which allows me to deploy across all major platforms from a single codebase. I also handle store submissions for Google Play and the App Store.

It depends on complexity. A hyper-casual game takes 2-4 weeks, a mid-complexity game with multiplayer takes 6-12 weeks, and a full AR/VR experience can take 8-16 weeks. I always define milestones upfront so you know exactly where the project stands.

Both. I can take a rough concept and turn it into a fully designed game — including mechanics, level design, UI/UX, monetization strategy, and the complete technical build. If you already have a GDD, I can work from that too.

Yes, always. You get the complete Unity project with clean, well-commented source code. I also provide a handoff document covering architecture, setup instructions, and any third-party dependencies so your team can maintain and extend the project.

Absolutely. I regularly take over existing projects for bug fixing, feature additions, optimization, or major overhauls. I'll start with a codebase audit to understand the architecture before making any changes.

I provide daily progress updates with screenshots or video demos. I'm available on Upwork chat, Slack, or Discord during overlapping hours. For milestone reviews, I send playable builds so you can test hands-on.

Yes. I handle the full publishing pipeline — creating store listings, generating screenshots, configuring app signing, setting up in-app purchases, and submitting to both Google Play and the Apple App Store. I'll also handle any review rejections.

I offer post-launch support for bug fixes, performance updates, and feature additions. Many of my clients have worked with me for years across multiple projects. I'm always available for ongoing collaboration.

Ready to Build Something Amazing?

Let's turn your vision into a polished, high-quality game or interactive experience.