Match and Mastery gameplay screenshot
Match and Mastery tactical combat scene Match and Mastery board and spell interface
Client Project Turn-Based Tactics + Match-3 Status: Coming Soon

Match & Mastery

Partner studio: FourFox Interactive

Retna supported Match & Mastery, a turn-based tactics game with a match-3 combat twist where combo outcomes influence movement and offensive impact.

  • Gameplay systems implementation and tuning
  • Combat readability and interaction clarity
  • Rapid iteration support through prototype and pre-production
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Apothecurse hand-drawn gameplay screenshot
Apothecurse exploration scene Apothecurse character and environment scene
Client Project Narrative Adventure + Exploration Status: To Be Announced

Apothecurse

Partner studio: Lesser Key Studios

Retna supported Apothecurse, a hand-drawn narrative adventure following an alchemist through a plague-ridden city of mystery, potioncraft, and supernatural tension.

  • Implementation support across gameplay and exploration flows
  • Feature iteration for potion systems and player readability
  • Technical collaboration during early production direction
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Shyftrs metroidvania gameplay screenshot
Shyftrs exploration environment Shyftrs combat and traversal scene
Client Project 2D Action Adventure + Metroidvania Status: To Be Announced

Shyftrs

Partner studio: Wicked Art Games

Retna supported Shyftrs, a stylized 2D action-adventure metroidvania centered on world traversal, combat progression, and narrative mystery across layered realms.

  • Implementation support for gameplay and traversal systems
  • Iteration support for combat flow and player readability
  • Technical collaboration during production-facing development
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Zero King space combat gameplay screenshot
Zero King arena combat scene Zero King spaceship battle view
Client Project Vehicular Combat + Arena PvP Status: To Be Announced / Early Access

Zero King

Partner studio: Zero King

Retna supported Zero King, a fast-paced multiplayer space combat project focused on team-based arena battles, ship customization, and evolving gameplay loops.

  • Implementation support across combat and game mode flows
  • Gameplay iteration for PvP readability and pacing
  • Technical collaboration across live development milestones
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Design & Direction

We help shape clear game direction early, from core loops and progression to practical product planning that keeps scope, quality, and team momentum aligned.

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Development

Our team brings 10+ years of Unity production experience across gameplay systems, tools, optimization, and technical problem solving for projects in active development.

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Art & Presentation

We support player-facing polish through technical art, VFX, interface clarity, and presentation choices that improve readability while preserving the style and personality of the game.

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News

Studio updates and dev notes

June 2026 · Studio

Retna site refresh and portfolio rollout

We are documenting our latest client collaborations and giving the studio site a cleaner, project-first structure.

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May 2026 · Pipeline

How we approach Unity production support

A quick breakdown of how we support partner teams across systems, implementation, and cross-discipline delivery.

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April 2026 · Craft

Designing for readability across genres

Notes on balancing clarity, style, and player feedback in games with very different pacing and interaction demands.

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