Neeraj Kumar

INDIE GAME DEVELOPER

SHORT SUMMARY

Games have been a part of my life since childhood, from Contra, Pokémon, and Counter-Strike to the Half-Life series, which inspired me to pursue game development. Over the past 16+ years, I have worked across game programming, design, and production on PC and mobile titles.

I co-founded Ogre Head Studio and served as the solo programmer on Asura: Vengeance Edition (2017), a hack-and-slash roguelike inspired by Indian mythology. I now lead Silvine Game Studios, where I produced and developed Artifice: War Tactics (2024). I am currently designing and developing Chakravyuh, a boss-focused bullet hell hack-and-slash action game inspired by Indian mythology.

I was selected as a BAFTA Breakthrough India 2024 honoree. I enjoy creating distinctive gameplay systems, collaborating with small teams, and helping projects grow from early ideas into finished games. Alongside my own work, I also support select indie projects with game design and publishing guidance.

EDUCATION

PG Diploma in Game Programming, Image College of Arts Animation and Technology (2008-09) - Chennai
Bachelor of Computer Applications, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (2005-08) - Chennai
ANIIT, National Institute of Information Technology (2005-08) - Chennai

SKILLS

Advanced: Unity 3D, Gameplay Programming (C#)
Proficient: C++, Game Design, Game Production, Technical Leadership, Business Development, FMOD, Photoshop