Retro Adventure Game Developer for a Heartfelt Proposal

Twine; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Twine is seeking a creative game developer to craft a short, retro-inspired, narrative-driven adventure game. The project is a personal commission built as a heartfelt proposal gift, guiding a relationship journey toward a marriage proposal.

Ideal candidates have a portfolio of adventure games, experience with 2D engines (Unity, Godot, AGS), pixel art, and writing engaging dialogue. Ability to work independently and deliver within 1–2 months is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and building narrative games.
• Portfolio showing relevant adventure or story-driven work.
• Ability to craft engaging dialogue and puzzles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a narrative-driven adventure game with classic point-and-click mechanics.
• Create retro visuals and pixel art assets.
• Implement puzzles and interactive sequences reflecting the couple’s journey.
• Ensure accessibility and playable on modern platforms (PC or web).
• Collaborate with the client to capture emotional tone and story beats.
• Deliver a bug-free game within 1–2 months.

Skills

Narrative game design

Portfolio showcase

2D game engines

Pixel art

Dialogue writing

Independent work

Timeline management

Emotion-driven projects

Tools

Unity

Godot

Adventure Game Studio

Job description

Twine is seeking a creative game developer to craft a short, retro-inspired, narrative-driven adventure game. The project is a personal commission built as a heartfelt proposal gift, guiding a relationship journey toward a marriage proposal.

Ideal candidates have a portfolio of adventure games, experience with 2D engines (Unity, Godot, AGS), pixel art, and writing engaging dialogue. Ability to work independently and deliver within 1–2 months is essential.