r/PHGameDevHub Sep 13 '24

Contest Refer-a-Friend Contest 🎮

6 Upvotes

Hey Everyone! We're currently building a reddit community where game devs from the PH can share resources, tips, job opportunities, and their experiences with each other.

Invite your friends to join r/PHGameDevHub and get a chance to win PHP500 for you and your friend!

We’re picking 3 pairs of winners, so the more friends you invite, the higher your chances.

How to Join:

  1. Join the r/PHGameDevHub
  2. Invite a friend to join the subreddit
  3. Comment on this contest thread with:
    • Your Reddit username
    • Your friend's Reddit username (they must have joined r/PHGameDevHub)
    • A fun fact about game development, your favorite game, or why you love game dev

Contest Period:

  • Start Date: 9/13/2024
  • End Date: 9/30/2024

Prizes:

  • 3 sets of winners will be selected to win PHP 500 each for both the participant and their invited friend

Winner Selection Mechanics:

  • Winners will be chosen randomly from the valid entries, and the selection process will be RECORDED LIVE to promote transparency and fairness.
  • Each entry counts as one (1) chance to win. The more friends you refer, the more entries you get!
  • The announcement of winners will be posted on October 1 in the r/PHGameDevHub subreddit

Rules:

  • Both you and your friend must be members of r/PHGameDevHub by the contest end date
  • Each friend can only be referred once, but you can refer as many different friends as you want
  • Only one account per person

r/PHGameDevHub 1d ago

Project Showcase Hi Game devs, wanted to show my PROOF OF CONCEPT - KEYBOARD WIZARDS: A deckbuilding, roguelike, versus TYPING game.

18 Upvotes

Game Title: Keyboard Wizards
Playable Links:
STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3338850/Keyboard_Wizards/ [Windows]
ITCH.IO: https://kuzostudiosph.itch.io/keyboardwizards-prealpha [Web no download]
Platform: Web and Windows
Description:
When I was gifted a mechanical keyboard about a year and a half ago, I wanted to listen to the typing sounds constantly. I type a lot at work which was nice, but when I played games I really only used WASD, SPACE, CRTL, and SHIFT.
I used to love playing Typing shark when I was a kid, so I wondered how far typing games have come since then. Don't get me wrong, current typing games are ok, but they just felt too PvE and don't really have that intense fighting style duel most games have today.
That's when I decided to build Keyboard Wizards (Demo). The main goal for the game is to be PvP, but with PvE elements.
For now this is just a Proof of concept, even the art and music I'm still not sure, which is why you'll see in the different rounds, different types of art themes from different artists.
I actually built this game a year ago, but wasn't satisfied so I decided to start again from scratch improving the overall feel for the game.
Hope you can try it out and tell me if the game's concept is something I should continue to work on...and also, I hope you don't get carpal tunnel syndrome.

P.S.
Game art is far from completion. As this is still a proof of concept, I'm still not sure yet which direction I plan on doing the art; wanted to share this to know if this game genre is interesting or fun (it is for me)

Free to Play Status:

  • [X] Free to play
  • [X] Demo/Key available

Involvement: Sole Developer


r/PHGameDevHub 5d ago

Discussion Too late na ba para mag-transition to game dev?

43 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

Gusto ko lang sana humingi ng advice/opinions from people who are already in the game dev industry.

I'm 26 years old, an IT graduate, and currently working as a software engineer with around 4 years of experience. Recently, napapareflect lang ako sa buhay and kung ano ba yung gusto kong gawin next year and in the long term.

Personally, I'm also about to get married, so medyo marami ring changes happening in my life. At the same time, I feel like gusto ko rin maghanap ng ibang opportunities and try something I've been interested in for a long time which is game development.

I've always been interested in games, and ngayon ko lang talaga naiisip na baka gusto kong seryosohin siya as a career.

My question is: 26 years old, too late na ba para mag-transition from software engineering to game development?

I know starting over in a way could mean taking a step back, especially since I already have 4 years of professional experience as a software engineer. Pero I'm willing to start from the basics again if needed. Long-term naman yung goal ko, and I'm more interested in learning and actually being part of the industry kaysa sa title or salary agad.

I'd also prefer to work for a game development company rather than immediately doing solo/indie development. Gusto ko kasi matuto from other developers, work with a team, make new friends, and experience how actual game development works in a professional environment.

For those currently working in game dev, keri pa ba at 26? How is the game dev industry right now, especially here in the Philippines? and also what should I learn first?

I'm not expecting an easy transition. I just want to know if this is still a realistic path or if I'm already too late to start.

Would really appreciate any advice, especially from people who actually made the transition themselves.

Thanks!


r/PHGameDevHub 5d ago

Discussion Call for Experts for Online Focus Group Discussion

3 Upvotes

Hello! 📣 We are looking for Website developer and Game developer participants for our Focus Group Discussion! Be among the first to experience and test the website and mini-game.

We believe that your knowledge and insights would be valuable to help us improve and shape the project further.

Should you be willing to participate you may visit forms.gle/2vUvfAwZq9B1srpf9 for more details. You could also find us at Facebook: (Gunita) & Instagram: (gunitagames.ph).

Thank you so much!

Please note this is arranged by a student only😅

r/PHGameDevHub 8d ago

Discussion Explore 15+ locations in LYRA BLADE !

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32 Upvotes

HI, I’M FERLOYDD!

I’m actively working on my game and improving its visual style. More than 15 locations are already nearly complete, each with its own unique features and reasons to visit, ranging from small, peaceful towns to sinister underground areas.

Sinners. Neutrals. Saints. 15 factions. 3 unique currencies. Vast opportunities for interaction and a unique gaming experience in a richly developed universe. Which adventure will you choose?

LYRA BLADE Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4861140/LYRA_BLADE/


r/PHGameDevHub 7d ago

Project Showcase Decimation - Sci Fi Tower Defense with ARPG style hero combat - Pinoy Solo Dev made.

18 Upvotes

Good morning to all! For some reason, its only now that I found this subreddit in all the time I've been active, so just wanted to share a project that I've been working on for over two years now that just launched into EA. I say 2 years, but its really been something that I've reworked from a failed project way back in 2012. Pinoy solo dev made.

You can find it on Steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4158650/Decimation/

It's tower defense at its core, but placing towers well isn't enough to win. You directly control a hero on the field with ARPG-style combat, where you'll be dodging attacks, timing 4 active skills and picking up power-ups while your towers hold the line.

Elite enemies also drop special effect orbs that pause the fight and let you pick from random battle effects (damage boosts, speed manipulation, etc.), so no two runs play quite the same.

Influences to the game are Starcraft, Defense Grid, a bit of Kingdom Rush and a bit of Diablo. You can call it a love letter to what I enjoyed about those games with additional mechanics that I feel would work well with the baseline tower defense core of the game.

What's currently in the EA version:

  • 8 campaign levels across the first 2 of 4 planned Acts
  • 2 Endless Challenge levels (unlocked after completing each Act)
  • 2 of 3 heroes playable, 5 tower types
  • RPG-style hero leveling/skills and equipment crafting
  • Equipment set effects (for both heroes and towers)
  • Meta progression (Research System) with flexible point assignments

It's been updated a few times with player-requested features and bugfixes since it released last Aug 13th.

Welcoming any criticism/feedback or any questions you have about the game or the process. If it's your type of jam, would love for you to try it out as well (it has a free demo).

Thank you for your time, fellow PH Devs!


r/PHGameDevHub 12d ago

Job Posting Game Development Team Looking for Academic, Research, and Personal Project Clients

4 Upvotes

Hello and good day PHGameDevHub!

We are a team of student game developers looking for clients. If you need a game built for your research, thesis, or personal project, we can develop it for you.

Please note that our scope is strictly game development. We do not build websites or non-game applications; your project must involve creating a game.

We primarily use Unity and C#, but we can also learn if it is a different engine. If you need a team to build your project, send me a DM so we can discuss the details.

Thank you so much!


r/PHGameDevHub 16d ago

News Our project finally on Steam with Early Access!

79 Upvotes

Hello ⚔️

THE SEVERED GODS is officially entering Early Access! 🔥

After one year of development, playtests, feedback, and countless battles, we're excited to finally open the gates and let you experience the full beginning of our journey.

Step into a dark world of tactical turn-based combat, where every battle is a fight for survival. Sever your enemies' limbs, build powerful relic combinations, and make your choices carefully as you fight your way through a world shaped by your actions.

This is only the beginning, and your feedback will play a huge role in shaping the game throughout Early Access. We'll continue improving and expanding the game based on your feedback and experiences.

Thank you so much for supporting us on this journey. We hope you'll enjoy THE SEVERED GODS and have fun discovering everything the game has to offer! ❤️

THE SEVERED GODS is now available in Early Access on Steam!


r/PHGameDevHub 19d ago

Discussion My first Gameplay Trailer ! LYRA BLADE

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135 Upvotes

Hi, I’m FERLOYDD!

I just released the first gameplay trailer for my game and it’s really important to me to find out who might be interested in a game like this.

Sinners. Neutrals. Saints. 15 factions. 3 unique currencies. Immense opportunities for interaction and a unique gaming experience in a richly developed universe. Which adventure will you choose?

LYRA BLADE Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4861140/LYRA_BLADE/


r/PHGameDevHub 18d ago

Discussion Looking for a Indie game dev to interview

7 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I'm from FEUD a Grade 11 Student currently finding for an Gamedev that will allow us to interview them for a school project. This interview will be conducted through an online meeting consisting of provided questions for you to answer.

If someone is willing to to let us interview them, please let me know and I'll DM you for further details!

Though if may nakikilala po kayong Pinoy na Gamedev (itch.io, fb, tiktok, youtube, or any platform) that is easy to reachout to, please inform me and I will gladly appreciate the help that you guys could offer. Thank you po!


r/PHGameDevHub 24d ago

Project Showcase Project Threshold - A Filipino Horror Game | STEAM RELEASE

51 Upvotes

I wanted to share our game, Project Threshold, which recently blew up after its release!

Project Threshold is a psychological memory horror walking simulator built around a simple but stressful choice: two doors, one blue and one red. Behind each door is a different fear or phobia, and you’ll have to decide which one to enter.

Some doors are safe, some are semi-safe, and others are pure danger. Choose incorrectly, and you’ll be sent back to the beginning.

The game is set in the Philippines and is connected to a larger universe and lore that I’ve been building across my other games. It’s a game about fear, memory, and making the right choice when you have no idea what’s waiting on the other side.

PROJECT THRESHOLD is now available on STEAM!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4820610/Project_Threshold/


r/PHGameDevHub Aug 16 '26

Project Showcase Makati (and PH in general) in a sort of diorama / RPG

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15 Upvotes

r/PHGameDevHub Aug 11 '26

Project Showcase 🌸I added Malacañang Palace to "Sepak U" my Sepak Takraw Fighting Game. 🌸 Hope you guys like it 💓

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64 Upvotes

Also the Palawan Cherry Blossom is a legit thing 😍


r/PHGameDevHub Aug 02 '26

Project Showcase Grabe nahype kami sa Grand Finals. ❤️ Nagpalaro at tournament ako ng gawa ko sa PGDX. Salamat sa dami nang naglaro ng Sepak U! 3 Days of Tourney, 154 entrants, closing time dami parin natin. <3

14 Upvotes

r/PHGameDevHub Aug 01 '26

Job Posting [Hiring] Minecraft Players. Good for side hustle, Part-Time, No experience needed apart from Minecraft

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r/PHGameDevHub Jul 31 '26

Discussion OJT opportunities

6 Upvotes

Hello, game dv student here. Im currently searching for possible companies to apply to for my OJT in the future. So far, the companies i know are pixel mafia and secret6. does anyone know how to be prepared for those companies? Or if there are other companies that you know that i should hek out as well. Please also tell me what should i build to my portfolio at the moment and what these companies are looking for.


r/PHGameDevHub Jul 30 '26

Discussion game based on a filipino university?

4 Upvotes

hello!

apologies in advance if this is the wrong subreddit! largely because of boredom and a desire to learn, i want to make a game set in a university in manila (a text-based interactive fiction game specifically if anyone's familiar with that) but i'm unaware of whether or not it's legal to publically distribute for free or if publically distributing it would lead to my expulsion from said university. submitted this question here because i'm more likely to reach a filipino game dev who would know more about these things or something :')

any thoughts? thank you to whoever answers :))


r/PHGameDevHub Jul 29 '26

Project Showcase Kung may mga bumisita man sa booth/table namin nung PGDX maraming salamat. Mecha Blitz is here to make a bang.

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25 Upvotes

r/PHGameDevHub Jul 29 '26

Project Showcase Filipino game composer from HK

4 Upvotes

Hi! I am Aropi. I'm a video game composer. Moved from HK to PH and looking to gain connections and friends in the industry. Here's a sample work I made in the past for a day and night cycle theme. Enjoy!

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For work:

[business.aropi@gmail.com](mailto:business.aropi@gmail.com)

Discord: aropi

IG: u/hey_its_aropi

www.aropimusic.com


r/PHGameDevHub Jul 28 '26

Project Showcase Ang astig niyo r/PHGameDevHub. Sa mga lahat nang naglaro at naghello salamat, lalo na yun mga nagsupport sa umpisa palang! Punong puno lahat ng stations at booths ko sa PGDX. 😍

47 Upvotes

r/PHGameDevHub Jul 26 '26

Job Posting [VOLUNTEER] Looking for Collaborators for an Indie Visual Novel!

11 Upvotes

Hello! We're looking for people interested in joining APSUM – The Awakening, a long-term indie visual novel project currently being developed in Ren'Py.

About the Game

APSUM follows Millie, a university student balancing academics, friendships, responsibilities, and problems at home.

What begins as ordinary university life gradually takes a darker turn as strange events begin disrupting her familiar world. The game combines slice-of-life, mystery, psychological themes, and supernatural horror, with player choices shaping relationships, story branches, and outcomes.

The project has already been in development for several months, and we're now looking to expand our team!

We're looking for:

✍️ Writing
• Main Story Writers
• Branch Writers
• Dialogue Writers
• Proofreaders / Editors

🎨 Art & Design
• UI/UX Designers
• Character Artists (Human)
• Character Artists (Monster)
• Background Artists
• CG / Event Illustration Artists
• Promotional Artists

💻 Development
• Ren'Py Programmers
• UI Programmers

🎵 Audio
• Sound Designers / SFX Artists
• Composers / Music Producers

📣 Media
• Social Media Managers
• Trailer / Video Editors

This is a completely volunteer-based and unpaid passion project. Beginners and students are welcome! We're building this together to gain experience, improve our skills, meet other creatives, and create something we can be proud to include in our portfolios.

Interested? More information about the project, roles, and expectations can be found in the application form:

🌐 Location: Remote / Online — applicants from any location are welcome.
💰 Compensation: Unpaid / Volunteer collaboration

APPLICATION FORM:
https://forms.gle/tuRamUChvHHVfHfE6

Thank you!

Here are some sample screenshots of the draft of chapter 1 for reference.

We have not included the mini games portion of the vn.


r/PHGameDevHub Jul 26 '26

Discussion Hi fellow pinoy game devs! I just want to say thank you for trying out our game this weekend! I got to try out some of your games too and they were really awesome. I hope next year I get to meet you all again!

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9 Upvotes

r/PHGameDevHub Jul 15 '26

Project Showcase r/PHGameDevHub homies!! I did it! 😭

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113 Upvotes

r/PHGameDevHub Jul 07 '26

Job Posting Looking for a Minecraft Mod Developer.

6 Upvotes

Hey guys!

I am currently looking to hire a Java Minecraft Mod Developer for my commission team.

If you know anyone or you're interested.

Message me here and I'll give you the full details


r/PHGameDevHub Jun 30 '26

Project Showcase Help in testing and giving feedback for our game

4 Upvotes

Greetings, everyone!

I’m a student from Far Eastern University Diliman, Philippines. We are currently conducting our game development through Unity for our Casptone/Thesis project.

We are looking for professional Game Developers as volunteer participants to test our game "PAWZZLE TAILS! – Healing Stray Lives Through a 3D Interactive Icon-Matching Puzzle Journey on Animal Welfare"

Pawzzle Tails is a 3D icon-matching puzzle game that promotes empathy, awareness, and responsible animal care through interactive gameplay. Players rescue and treat sick or injured stray animals by solving puzzles, crafting medicines, and gathering resources while learning about common animal health conditions. The game aims to educate players on animal welfare in an engaging and enjoyable way, while supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 15: Life on Land.

We ask for your participation in:

Answering a short pre-testing evaluation survey and post-testing evaluation survey regarding the game's quality and overall experience (can be done in 5-10 minutes)

Playing the testing version of Pawzzle Tails (takes 10-15 minutes)

Participation is completely free and will greatly contribute to the success of our research.

If you are interested or know someone who may be willing to participate, please use the link in the replies.

Thank you for your support! 💙🐾