Hello! My name is Nick O’Connell, and I develop games that engage players by focusing on mechanics and systems design. As a gameplay designer, it is my mission to fuse expert technical proficiency with elegant design to deliver experiences that leave players feeling rewarded for investing their valuable time and energy. If you want to get to know my work better, you can see my experience with various game engines and ongoing projects on my home page.

When I’m not making games, I’m usually playing them, with some of my favorites being Enter the Gungeon, Persona 5 Royal, and Hades. I also make sure to allocate plenty of time for playing boardgames, reading, and walking my adorable dog, Lily. Feel free to reach out to me at business@nickoconnell.dev for any business opportunities!