Square Runner

Overview

Square Runner is an endless sliding game where players control a square navigating through randomly spawning obstacles. This was my first game project using the Unity Engine, serving as an introduction to game development fundamentals.

Features

• Endless Gameplay: Infinite procedurally generated levels
• Random Obstacle Spawning: Dynamic obstacle placement for varied gameplay
• Level Creator: Built-in level creation tools
• Object Destroyer: Automatic cleanup of off-screen objects for performance
• Start Menu: Clean main menu with game options

Gameplay

Players slide a square left and right to avoid obstacles that spawn randomly in the path. The goal is to survive as long as possible while the game progressively increases in difficulty.

Tech Stack Details

• Engine: Unity 3D
• Language: C# (99.9% of codebase)
• License: MIT License

Project Structure

• Assets/ - Game assets, scripts, and prefabs
• ProjectSettings/ - Unity project configuration
• .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ - Issue templates for contributions

Learning Outcomes

As my first Unity project, Square Runner taught me:

1. Unity’s component-based architecture and GameObject system
2. C# scripting for game logic and physics
3. Procedural content generation for endless games
4. Object pooling and performance optimization
5. Building and publishing game builds

Challenges

Key challenges during development:

1. Implementing smooth player controls
2. Balancing random obstacle spawning for fair gameplay
3. Managing object lifecycle to prevent memory issues
4. Creating an engaging difficulty curve

Outcomes

Successfully completed and published as my first Unity game, laying the foundation for future game development projects.