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Rostyslav Symonenko
Full Stack Software Engineer
About
Rostyslav is an indie game developer and full-stack engineer focused on Unity game development, gameplay systems design, and mobile game monetization. With hands-on experience building simulation and management games, he writes about game development workflows, devlogs, balancing systems, player retention mechanics, and indie marketing strategies. His articles on Igvend combine technical depth with practical advice for developers who want to turn their game ideas into sustainable products.
Latest articles
How Drinks Work in Cafe Simulation Games
03/06/2026
Coffee Shop Simulator: How Cafe Games Really Work
At first glance, coffee shop games look simple. Make coffee, sell it, earn money. Sounds easy. But once you spend more than a few minutes inside a coffee shop simulator, it becomes clear that these games are built around much deeper mechanics.
03/02/2026
