Hyper-casual games are based on simple concepts that players can understand quickly.
Examples include:
- Tap games
- Endless runners
- Puzzle games
- Stack games
- Avoidance games
- Simple shooting games
Start With One Mechanic
Don’t begin with dozens of features.
Start with:
Core Mechanic
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Playable Prototype
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Testing
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Game FeelAdd Feedback
Use:
- Particles
- Animation
- Sound
- Haptics
- Camera effects
- Score animations
These details make simple gameplay feel much better.
Add Progression
Introduce:
- Levels
- Increasing difficulty
- Unlockable skins
- Rewards
- Challenges
Monetization
Possible approaches include:
- Rewarded advertisements
- Interstitial advertisements
- Cosmetic purchases
Monetization should not make the game frustrating.
Optimize
Before publishing, test:
- FPS
- Memory
- Loading
- Battery usage
- Different Android devices
Conclusion
The strength of a hyper-casual game isn’t its complexity.
It’s the quality of the simple gameplay loop.