Building Arcade Games for Modern Players
We combine technical precision with deep knowledge of arcade gaming culture to create experiences that engage competitive communities.
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Raster Works emerged from a passion for arcade gaming and a recognition that modern game development often overlooks the specific needs of arcade-style experiences. Founded by developers who grew up in arcades and later worked on competitive gaming platforms, we identified a gap in the market for specialized arcade development services.
Our studio focuses exclusively on arcade game development, which allows us to maintain deep expertise in areas like frame-perfect timing, cabinet integration, and speedrun-friendly design. This specialization has led to partnerships with independent game developers, entertainment venues, and gaming communities worldwide.
Over the years, we've worked on projects ranging from small indie arcade titles to comprehensive cabinet installations for entertainment venues. Each project has expanded our understanding of what makes arcade games engaging in both competitive and casual contexts. We've seen firsthand how proper technical implementation can transform a game concept into a title that builds dedicated player communities.
Our team maintains active involvement in gaming communities, attending speedrunning events, arcade conventions, and competitive gaming tournaments. This ongoing engagement keeps our development approach aligned with player expectations and emerging trends in arcade gaming culture.
8 Years
Focused arcade development experience
50+ Games
Shipped to competitive and casual markets
Global Reach
Localization support for worldwide releases
Our Development Approach
Technical Foundation
We prioritize consistent performance across hardware configurations. This means implementing deterministic physics systems, optimizing rendering pipelines for stable frame rates, and ensuring input handling remains responsive regardless of system load. Every technical decision considers how it affects competitive play and speedrunning potential.
Our development process includes extensive testing on various hardware setups to identify and eliminate platform-specific inconsistencies. We document technical specifications thoroughly so that future maintainers can understand system behavior and make informed modifications.
Community Integration
We engage with gaming communities throughout the development process, gathering feedback on control schemes, difficulty progression, and competitive features. This collaboration helps ensure that implemented systems align with player expectations and community standards.
For speedrun-focused projects, we work with speedrunners to understand their requirements for timing accuracy, practice tools, and leaderboard functionality. This direct communication has improved our ability to deliver features that competitive communities actually use.
Quality Standards
Our quality assurance process focuses on gameplay consistency, control responsiveness, and technical stability. We test extensively for edge cases that might affect competitive play, including frame rate variations, input buffer behavior, and state synchronization in replay systems.
Documentation is a core component of our deliverables. We provide comprehensive technical documentation, operator guides for cabinet installations, and troubleshooting resources that support long-term project maintenance.
Iterative Development
We structure projects to allow for testing and refinement throughout the development cycle. Early prototypes help identify potential issues with control schemes or difficulty progression before significant resources are committed to implementation.
Client feedback is integrated regularly, with clear communication about technical constraints and implementation options. This collaborative approach helps align final deliverables with project goals while maintaining technical quality standards.
Our Development Team
Experienced developers with backgrounds in arcade gaming, competitive esports, and entertainment technology.
Kazimir Volkov
Lead Arcade Developer
Specializes in gameplay systems and competitive feature implementation. Background in tournament gaming and speedrun optimization with focus on frame-perfect mechanics.
Soren Larsen
Cabinet Integration Specialist
Expert in physical arcade cabinet systems, coin mechanisms, and venue operator requirements. Handles hardware integration and diagnostic tool development.
Amara Okafor
Localization Director
Manages international game releases and multi-language support. Coordinates cultural adaptation and regional testing for worldwide arcade game distribution.
Arcade Development Expertise
Core Competencies
Our expertise spans multiple aspects of arcade game development including engine optimization, control system design, and gameplay balancing for both competitive and casual play. We understand how arcade-specific requirements differ from other gaming platforms and design accordingly.
Technical areas of focus include deterministic physics implementation, input buffer systems, replay functionality, and frame-perfect timing mechanisms. These technical foundations support competitive play and speedrunning activities.
Professional Values
We prioritize clear communication with clients throughout the development process. Technical requirements are explained in accessible terms, and project progress is documented transparently. Our goal is to deliver working solutions that meet specified requirements.
Long-term project support includes comprehensive documentation, troubleshooting guides, and technical specifications that enable future maintenance. We aim to create sustainable solutions rather than short-term implementations.
Technical Approach
Development methodology emphasizes testing and iteration. We identify potential issues early through prototyping and adjust implementations based on testing results. This approach helps minimize technical debt and supports stable releases.
Performance optimization focuses on maintaining consistent frame rates and responsive controls across different hardware configurations. We test on various systems to ensure gameplay consistency regardless of platform specifications.
Industry Knowledge
Our team maintains awareness of trends in arcade gaming, speedrunning communities, and competitive esports. This ongoing learning informs our development decisions and helps us anticipate player expectations for arcade-style games.
Experience with international game releases has provided insights into localization challenges, regional preferences, and market-specific requirements. We apply this knowledge to help clients reach global audiences.
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