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Unity and Mobile Games That Players Love to Come Back To

A great game hooks players in seconds and keeps them coming back for weeks.

Our Melbourne team designs and develops Unity 2D and 3D games for iOS and Android, from casual and hyper-casual titles to educational games and gamified brand experiences. We handle everything from concept and art to monetisation, analytics and store launch, so your idea becomes a polished, playable game.

  • Unity 2D and 3D games for iOS and Android
  • Casual, educational, branded and AR game experiences
  • Monetisation, analytics and live ops built in from day one
  • You own the source code, art and IP on final payment

4.9/5 from 180+ Google reviews

What We Offer

Our Game Development Services

Whether you’re an indie studio with a concept, an educator with learning goals or a brand looking to engage customers in a fresh way, we shape each project around your audience, platform and budget. Design, art and development are all handled by our local team.

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Mobile Game Development

Full-cycle Unity development for iOS and Android, covering casual, hyper-casual, puzzle, arcade and mid-core genres.

We prototype the core loop early so you can feel the gameplay before committing to full production, then build out levels, progression, menus and polish. The result is a smooth, responsive game optimised for a wide range of phones and tablets.

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Educational and Serious Games

Games are a powerful way to teach, train and inform.

We work with schools, training providers, healthcare organisations and businesses to turn learning outcomes into engaging gameplay, from early-learning apps to workplace simulations. Progress tracking, accessibility and age-appropriate design are considered from the start, so the game is effective as well as fun.

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Gamified Brand Experiences

Give customers a reason to spend time with your brand.

We create branded mini-games, promotional competitions, event activations and loyalty experiences that run on mobile or the web. Each one is designed around a clear marketing goal, such as capturing leads or driving store visits, and can be paired with our Social Media Marketing team for launch.

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AR and Multiplayer Games

We build augmented reality games with Unity AR Foundation that place characters and objects into the real world through a phone camera, ideal for location-based play and interactive marketing.

For social experiences, we develop real-time and turn-based multiplayer features, leaderboards, friends lists and matchmaking using proven networking and backend services.

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Game Art and Animation

Strong visuals set a game apart in crowded app stores.

Our artists create 2D sprites, illustrations, 3D models, environments, user interfaces and character animations in a style that suits your audience, whether that’s bright and playful or sleek and stylised. We also produce app store icons, screenshots and promotional assets to support your launch.

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Porting and Live Ops

Already have a game?

We port titles between platforms and engines, optimise performance for lower-end devices and update older Unity projects to current versions. After launch, our live ops support keeps players engaged with new levels, seasonal events, balance tweaks and content updates, guided by analytics rather than guesswork.

Reviews

See What Our Customers Say

Sarah Mitchell

Owner, Harbourline Physio

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“The team took the time to understand our patients and built a site that books appointments while we sleep. Online bookings have more than tripled.”

Daniel Nguyen

Director, Ironbark Plumbing

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“We went from relying on referrals to getting consistent leads every single week. Clear reporting, no jargon and always quick to respond.”

Priya Sharma

Founder, Saltbush & Co.

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“Our new Shopify store is faster, prettier and converts far better. The email flows they set up are now a huge part of our revenue.”

James O’Connor

Partner, Meridian Legal

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“Professional from start to finish. Our brand finally reflects the quality of our work, and the enquiries we get now are far better qualified.”

Emma Clarke

Manager, Coastal Stays

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“Direct bookings are up and we are paying far less in commissions. They genuinely care about our results.”

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Leafy Digitals for Game Development?

Making a game is equal parts creativity and engineering. We bring both, with a practical focus on shipping polished games that run well, earn their keep and keep players coming back.

Gameplay First

We prototype and playtest the core mechanic before investing in full art and content. If the game isn’t fun in its simplest form, polish won’t save it, so we find the fun early and build everything else around it.

You Own Your Game

On final payment, the source code, art assets, designs and intellectual property transfer to you. Store listings and developer accounts are set up in your name, so your game remains your asset to update, expand or sell.

One Local Team

Game designers, artists and Unity developers work together in our Melbourne studio. You deal directly with the people building your game, in your time zone, without the delays and miscommunication of juggling separate contractors.

Monetisation That Respects Players

We design in-app purchases, rewarded ads and subscriptions that feel fair and fit naturally into the game. Balancing revenue with player experience supports better reviews, stronger retention and a healthier long-term player base.

Optimised for Real Devices

Not every player has the latest flagship phone. We profile and optimise memory, frame rate, load times and battery usage across a range of devices, so the game feels smooth for as many players as possible.

Clear Milestones and Builds

You’ll receive playable builds at regular milestones, so you can see and feel progress rather than waiting for a big reveal. Plain-English updates keep you across what’s done, what’s next and any decisions we need from you.

The Leafy Digitals team working on unity & mobile game development

Melbourne-based team

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Our Approach

Great Games Are Built Through Play, Not Paperwork

Plenty of game ideas sound brilliant on paper and fall flat in the hand.

Controls feel sluggish, the difficulty curve is off, or the game simply isn’t fun enough to keep players past the first minute. In a market where players can download an alternative in seconds, those details decide whether a game finds an audience or disappears.

That’s why our process is built around playable prototypes. Early in every project, we build a rough version of the core mechanic and put it in your hands. We test, tweak and iterate until the moment-to-moment gameplay feels satisfying, then plan the art, levels, progression and monetisation around what we’ve proven works.

From there, our artists and developers work side by side in Unity to bring the game to life. We integrate analytics so you can see where players progress, struggle or drop off, set up ad networks and in-app purchases where they make sense, and optimise performance so the game runs smoothly on the devices your audience actually uses.

Launching is only the beginning. We prepare store listings, handle App Store and Google Play submission and support you with updates, new content and live ops based on real player data. If you need help building an audience, our Google Ads and Social Media Marketing teams can support your launch campaign.

How We Do It

Why We Build Games with Unity

Unity is one of the most widely used game engines in the world, particularly for mobile. It gives us the flexibility to build almost any style of 2D or 3D game while keeping development efficient and your project easy to maintain.

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True Cross-platform Reach

A single Unity project can be deployed to iOS, Android, web and other platforms. That means one codebase to maintain, consistent gameplay across devices and the option to expand to new platforms later without starting from scratch.

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Flexible 2D and 3D Tools

Unity handles everything from pixel-art platformers to fully 3D worlds, with mature tools for physics, animation, lighting, particles and UI. We can match the engine’s capabilities to your art style and gameplay rather than compromising your vision.

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Rich Ecosystem of Services

Unity integrates smoothly with ad mediation, in-app purchases, analytics, cloud saves, multiplayer services and AR Foundation. Using proven services reduces development time and risk, and lets us focus effort on the parts that make your game unique.

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Strong Mobile Performance

Unity’s profiling tools, Universal Render Pipeline and asset management let us fine-tune frame rates, memory and build sizes for mobile. Smaller downloads and smoother play help more players install, keep and enjoy your game.

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Large Developer Community

Unity has a huge global community, extensive documentation and a deep talent pool. Your project is never locked to a niche engine or a single studio, so it’s straightforward to maintain, extend or hand over in future.

Tools & platforms we use

UnityC#Unity AdsGoogle AdMobUnity LevelPlayUnity IAPFirebaseGameAnalyticsAR FoundationPhotonBlenderSpineFigmaXcodeAndroid Studio

Benefits

The Benefits of Working with Our Game Studio

Engaging Gameplay

Prototyping and playtesting ensure the core experience is genuinely enjoyable before content and polish are layered on top.

Multiple Revenue Options

In-app purchases, rewarded and interstitial ads, and subscriptions can be combined to suit your game, audience and commercial goals.

Data-driven Decisions

Analytics show where players progress, struggle and spend, so updates and balance changes are based on evidence rather than hunches.

iOS and Android from One Build

Unity lets us launch on both major app stores from a single project, reaching more players while keeping maintenance manageable.

Distinctive Visual Style

Custom art and animation help your game stand out in app store listings and give players a memorable, cohesive experience.

Stronger Brand Connection

Branded and gamified experiences give customers a fun, interactive reason to spend time with your brand and share it with friends.

Learning That Sticks

Educational and serious games turn passive content into active practice, helping students and staff engage with the material.

Longer Player Lifetime

Live ops, events and regular content updates give players fresh reasons to return long after the first download.

Full Ownership

With source code, art and IP transferring to you, your game is a business asset you control, update and grow.

What’s included in our Unity & Mobile Game Development

Every engagement is tailored to your goals, but these essentials come as standard.

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  • Concept workshop and game design document
  • Playable prototype of the core gameplay loop
  • Game art, UI, animation and audio integration
  • Unity 2D or 3D development for iOS and Android
  • Monetisation setup with IAP and ad mediation
  • Analytics integration and key event tracking
  • Performance optimisation across a range of devices
  • QA testing and playtesting rounds
  • App Store and Google Play listing assets and submission
  • Source code and asset handover with launch support

How We Work

Our Unity & Mobile Game Development Seven-Step Process

No jargon, no surprises. Here’s exactly how we take you from first call to measurable growth.

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    Concept

    We start with a free discovery call to understand your idea, audience and goals, then run a workshop to define the genre, core mechanic and scope.

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    Prototype

    We build a rough playable prototype of the core loop and refine it with you until the gameplay feels right, before committing to full production.

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    Design and art

    We plan levels, progression and monetisation, and create the art style, characters, environments and UI that bring your game’s world to life.

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    Production

    Our Unity developers build out the full game in milestones, sharing playable builds regularly and integrating analytics, ads and in-app purchases.

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    Test and launch

    We playtest, fix bugs and optimise performance across devices, then prepare store assets and manage App Store and Google Play submission.

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    Live ops and updates

    After launch we monitor player data and support you with updates, new content, events and balance changes to keep players engaged.

FAQ

Unity & Mobile Game Development FAQs

How much does it cost to develop a mobile game?

Game development costs depend on the genre, art style, number of levels, 2D or 3D, multiplayer or AR features, and how much content and polish is needed. A simple hyper-casual game is a very different project to a 3D multiplayer title. Because every game is unique, we quote per project. After a free discovery call, we provide a detailed proposal and custom quote, and can suggest ways to phase development, such as starting with a prototype, to suit your budget.

How long does it take to make a game?

A focused casual or hyper-casual game, or a branded mini-game, can often be built in a matter of weeks. Larger games with extensive content, custom 3D art, multiplayer or complex progression systems typically take several months. Timelines also depend on feedback turnaround and app store review times. We agree a realistic schedule during planning and share playable builds at each milestone so you can see progress throughout.

Why do you use Unity for game development?

Unity is one of the most popular engines for mobile games, with excellent support for iOS and Android, both 2D and 3D, and a rich ecosystem of ad, analytics, multiplayer and AR services. It lets us build efficiently from a single codebase and deploy to multiple platforms. Its large global community also means your game is never locked into a niche technology, making it easier to maintain and extend over time.

How do mobile games make money?

The most common models are in-app purchases, such as extra lives, cosmetic items or level packs, and advertising, including rewarded video ads that players choose to watch in exchange for in-game rewards. Some games use subscriptions or a one-off paid download. We integrate ad networks like Google AdMob, Unity Ads and Unity LevelPlay mediation, and design monetisation that fits the game rather than frustrating players. Revenue depends on many factors, so we can’t guarantee results.

Can you build educational or training games?

Yes. We work with schools, education providers, healthcare organisations and businesses to create games that teach skills, reinforce knowledge or simulate real-world scenarios. We start by understanding the learning outcomes and the audience, then design gameplay that supports them. Features like progress tracking, adaptive difficulty, accessibility options and reporting for teachers or managers can be included, depending on what your program needs.

Can you create a branded game for our marketing campaign?

Absolutely. Branded mini-games, competitions, event activations and loyalty experiences are a memorable way to engage customers. We design the game around your campaign goal, whether that’s collecting leads, promoting a product or driving shares, and can deliver it as a mobile app or a browser-based game that runs straight from a link or QR code. Our Social Media Marketing and Google Ads teams can help promote it.

Who owns the game once it’s finished?

You do. Once the final payment is made, ownership of the source code, art assets, designs and intellectual property transfers to your business. We recommend App Store and Google Play developer accounts are registered in your name so you control your listings and revenue. At handover you receive the full Unity project and documentation, leaving you free to continue with us or work with another team.

Do you handle publishing to the App Store and Google Play?

Yes. We prepare release builds, store listings, icons, screenshots, preview videos, age ratings and privacy information, then manage submission and respond to any reviewer feedback. We’ll guide you through setting up developer accounts in your business name. While we can help optimise your store listing for visibility, downloads depend on many factors, so we can also support your launch with paid and social campaigns.

Can you update or port an existing game?

Often, yes. We start by reviewing the existing project, code quality and assets, then recommend the best path forward. That might be upgrading an older Unity project to a current version, fixing bugs and performance issues, adding new levels or features, or porting the game to another platform. If a game was built in a different engine, we can assess whether rebuilding it in Unity makes sense.

What support do you offer after launch?

After launch we monitor crash reports, performance and analytics, fix issues quickly and keep the game compatible with new iOS and Android releases and store requirements. For ongoing engagement, our live ops support covers new levels, seasonal events, balance adjustments, monetisation tuning and feature updates based on real player behaviour. Support is scoped to suit your game, from occasional maintenance to a regular content roadmap.

Across Australia

Unity & Mobile Game Development in Your City

Our Melbourne team works with businesses in every capital city. See how we approach it where you are.

Ready to Turn Your Game Idea into Something Players Love?

Book a free discovery call with our Melbourne team. We’ll talk through your concept, audience and goals, share honest advice on scope and platforms, and send a detailed proposal with a custom quote for your game.

Contact

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Tell us what you’re working on. We reply to every enquiry within one business day, with honest advice and no pressure.

Michael Reid & team · Melbourne VIC 3000 · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm

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