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I'm looking for a skilled developer to create a simple RPG app for iPhone, focusing on character development. Key features include: - Emphasis on character development - Customizable skill tree - Linear skill progression Ideal skills and experience: - Proficiency in iOS app development - Experience in RPG mechanics - Strong design skills for intuitive UI/UX Please share examples of similar work. Looking forward to your proposals!
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With three decades of experience in game development, including over 300 games across multiple genres and technologies, Falcon Interactive stands at the pinnacle of the industry. As an official Microsoft XBOX developer and a provider of cutting-edge software to leading businesses worldwide, we offer unrivaled skills in iOS app development and deep knowledge of RPG mechanics. In line with your project's requirements, we have notable expertise in character development, customizable skill trees, and linear skill progression - precisely what your RPG app needs. Complemented by our strong design capabilities that ensure intuitive UI/UX, our team is well-prepared to bring your vision into reality. Trust us to go beyond just meeting your expectations during development. We will provide you with 24/7 support services, reliable maintenance, and a superior-quality end product that surpasses competitors on the market. Falcon Interactive not only prioritizes your project's success but is highly committed to achieving it. Allow us to make your game transcend boundaries with exceptional gameplay and unmatched user experiences.
$20,000 USD in 150 days
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RPG App Development Hello I have read your project requirements, i can help you bring your RPG app idea to life. With a solid track record of over 1500 successful projects, have extensive experience in the gaming field, including RPG mechanics. Whether it's character development or skill progression, we understand the different layers required to create an immersive gaming experience. Our proficiency in iOS app development specifically for iPhone puts us at the forefront of being able to deliver what you need. We also have sharp design skills that could contribute to building an intuitive User Interface and User Experience for your players, making their character development journey enjoyable and smooth. I’ve successfully launched multiple production apps across Google Play and App Store, delivering secure, optimized, and user-friendly solutions. ⭐Due to NDAs, links aren’t public—but once you open the chat, I’ll share live demos and walkthroughs. I’d be happy to discuss your requirements and execution plan. Bid amount is a placeholder and can be discussed over chat. Thanks & Regards Ranjana
$500 USD in 15 days
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Hello there, If you are interested in this proposal, I’d be happy to discuss the next steps and project process with you. I am interested in your project and can present my previous work as references. I can develop the iPhone RPG with a strong focus on character progression, a clear customizable skill tree, and linear advancement that feels rewarding and intuitive. I’ll handle the iOS implementation, gameplay logic, skill progression system, and clean mobile UI/UX while keeping the architecture flexible for future features. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Hammadhassan21 Q-1Could you share your preferred visual style or any existing RPG references? Best regards, Hammad Hassan
$700 USD in 25 days
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Hello, I can build a focused RPG experience around character development, with a clear skill-tree system and linear progression that makes each upgrade feel meaningful without overwhelming the player. I can handle the RPG mechanics, progression logic, character systems, and intuitive UI/UX, with a mobile-first approach for a smooth iPhone experience. I’d also structure the skill system so new abilities and progression paths can be expanded easily as the game grows. I have hands-on experience with Unity/C# game development, UI/UX, progression systems, and interactive mobile experiences, allowing me to handle both the gameplay logic and player-facing interface. I can discuss the progression design and turn the core concept into a clean, playable first build. Best regards, Asra Studios
$750 USD in 25 days
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Hi, I understand you need a simple iPhone RPG focused on character development, with a clear customizable skill tree and linear progression. I can build the app with an intuitive interface, keeping the skill choices easy to understand and the progression smooth for players. Using iOS Development and Mobile App Development practices, I can structure the character system so skills, unlocks, and future RPG features remain easy to maintain. I can also work with Objective C where needed and make sure the experience feels natural on iPhone. I would first confirm the game flow, character attributes, skill unlock rules, and screen layout. Then I would create the main UI, implement the progression logic, test each skill path, and refine the experience based on your feedback. Please share any similar RPG apps or design references you want followed. I can also provide relevant examples of previous iPhone work. Should players be able to reset or respec skills, and do you already have the RPG artwork and UI designs? Could you confirm whether the skill tree should allow players to reset or respec unlocked skills, and do you already have the RPG artwork and screen designs?
$750 USD in 14 days
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A simple iPhone RPG lives or dies on whether the character progression feels satisfying, and that’s the part I’d structure first for you. The main risk in projects like this is building a skill tree that looks flexible but ends up confusing or unbalanced, so I’d map the progression logic early and keep the UI clean enough that leveling decisions feel obvious and rewarding. I’ve worked on custom app builds where the real challenge was turning game logic into something intuitive on mobile, not just making screens work. For this kind of RPG, I’d focus on a lightweight, stable first version with solid character data structure, a scalable skill tree system, and an interface that makes progression easy to follow on iPhone. - Do you already have the classes, skills, and progression rules defined, or would you like help shaping that system? - Do you want this first version to be single-player only, with local save data? - If you have any reference games for the progression style, send 1-2 and I’ll align the build around that feel.
$350 USD in 7 days
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Hi, CnEL India can develop a simple, polished iPhone RPG focused on character progression and a clear skill-tree experience. Our methodology: * Define the core gameplay loop, character attributes and progression rules. * Map the linear progression and dependencies between skills. * Design an intuitive skill-tree interface with clear locked, available and unlocked states. * Build the iOS application using Swift/SwiftUI with a clean, maintainable structure. * Implement character stats, skill unlocking, progression rules and saved game state. * Add clear visual feedback for available upgrades and progression. * Create responsive UI layouts suitable for supported iPhone screen sizes. * Keep game logic modular so additional skills, levels and mechanics can be added later. * Optimize performance, memory usage and UI responsiveness. * Test progression paths, skill dependencies, save/load states and edge cases. * Perform device/simulator testing across relevant iOS versions. * Provide the complete Xcode source and setup instructions. We can start with the character and skill-tree structure, then build the core progression system, UI, testing and final iOS build.
$500 USD in 15 days
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Hello there, Hope you are doing well We can develop your iPhone RPG application with a focused character-development system, intuitive skill-tree UI, and a smooth progression experience. Our Understanding The initial app will focus on: Character creation and development Customizable skill tree Linear skill progression Skill unlocking and upgrades Character statistics/progression Clear visual feedback for unlocked and locked skills Simple, responsive iPhone UI/UX The architecture can also be structured so additional RPG mechanics can be introduced later without rebuilding the core progression system. Recommended Technology Platform: iOS Language: Swift UI: SwiftUI Architecture: MVVM / Clean Architecture Local Data: SwiftData/Core Data where required Development: Xcode Testing: XCTest / XCUITest For a simple RPG centered around character progression, SwiftUI will allow us to create a clean, responsive interface while keeping the codebase maintainable. Thanks & Regards Dheeraj K.
$250 USD in 5 days
7.0
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Hi I can build your iPhone RPG around a clean, satisfying character-progression system, with the skill tree designed as a core gameplay experience rather than just a menu. I recommend Swift/SwiftUI for a lightweight native iOS build. I can implement character creation and stats, XP/level progression, unlockable skills, prerequisite rules, skill points, linear progression paths, save/load functionality, and an intuitive visual skill-tree interface. I’d structure the progression data separately from the UI so skills, requirements, costs, descriptions, and balancing values can be expanded later without rewriting the game logic. The first milestone can focus on a playable prototype demonstrating the complete character and skill progression loop before moving into visual polish and additional content. I have experience developing SwiftUI iOS applications and building structured state-driven workflows. I can share relevant mobile examples privately. Estimated initial MVP: 3 to 5 weeks, depending on the depth of gameplay and artwork required. Best, Justin
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi I will be able to help you. Please message me so that we will have detail technical discussion. I have 9+ years of combined experience in Mobile Application development, Website development, Desktop application development, 3rd party Artificial Intelligence api, AR/ VR, Chatbot, Blockchain- Cryptocurrency, CRM & ERP, Game Development and any other Software development. Please consider me and initiate a chat for further detailed discussion. Regards, Anju
$300 USD in 7 days
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Hey, the customizable skill tree and linear progression are the core mechanics I’d shape the iPhone experience around, keeping character growth clear and satisfying to follow. I can build the RPG systems and touch-friendly UI so players can understand each skill path without clutter. The tricky part is balancing a simple progression system with enough meaningful choices to keep development engaging. Do you already have the skill tree and character progression mapped out?
$400 USD in 8 days
6.0
6.0

Hey there, I’ve reviewed your project and would be glad to help you with it. I understand the focus is a simple iPhone RPG built around character development, with a customizable skill tree and a clear linear progression that feels intuitive rather than overwhelming. I would structure the app so the character progression and skill system are easy to maintain and expand, while keeping the UI clean and straightforward for mobile players. I can also ensure the skill tree logic stays flexible as you add abilities or progression paths later. Would you like the skill tree to unlock abilities automatically based on level, or should players spend earned points to choose each upgrade? Looking forward to working together. My portfolio and client reviews, https://www.freelancer.com/u/zainalitariq245 Best regards, Zain Tariq.
$400 USD in 15 days
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I would build the progression system as a data-driven RPG framework rather than hardcode individual skills into the UI. The core flow would be: Character → XP/Level → Skill Points → Skill Tree → Prerequisite Unlocks → Character Effects That makes the initial game simple while allowing you to add skills, branches and progression levels later without rebuilding the underlying system. For an iPhone-focused RPG of this scope, I would use Swift with SwiftUI/SpriteKit unless your full gameplay specification requires a heavier Unity-based game engine. Relevant interactive/game work includes: Google Multiplayer AR Game Hanabi App The initial build includes character stats, XP/levels, skill points, configurable skill tree, progression rules, persistent save data, responsive iPhone UI, interaction feedback, testing and source-code handoff. I can start from your character/progression concept and turn the first skill tree into a playable MVP before expanding the surrounding RPG systems.
$650 USD in 10 days
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Hello, I went through your project description and understand you need a focused iPhone RPG where character progression and a customizable skill tree are the core of the experience. I have 10+ years of mobile app development experience and can build the RPG mechanics with a clear linear progression system, customizable skills, character development logic, and an intuitive iOS interface. I’ll keep the gameplay flow simple and responsive while making the skill tree easy for players to understand and interact with. I can handle the complete iOS development, UI implementation, gameplay logic, testing, and App Store-ready build, and can share relevant mobile/game examples. Do you already have the character and skill-tree design, or would you like me to structure the progression and UI based on your RPG concept? Thanks, Invoke Tech
$250 USD in 7 days
5.7
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Hello, I can develop your iPhone RPG app around character progression and a clear, engaging skill-tree experience, with an intuitive interface designed specifically for iOS. My Approach: Native iOS development using Swift Character profile and progression system Customizable skill-tree interface Linear progression with unlock dependencies Skill levels, prerequisites and progression states Clean RPG-inspired UI/UX Smooth navigation and animations Data persistence for character progress Modular architecture so additional RPG mechanics can be added later Testing across current iPhone screen sizes App Store-ready build and deployment assistance I’ll focus the first version on making the character-development loop simple and satisfying, while keeping the underlying progression system flexible for future skills, attributes and content. Estimated timeline: 4–6 weeks depending on the final skill-tree complexity and visual requirements. Relevant mobile development experience includes commerce and transaction-oriented applications such as MoneyFirst and PayPenny. Best regards, Bivanshi Ohri
$650 USD in 20 days
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Hello Sir, I have already worked on similar types of website and software development projects and I am confident that I can successfully handle your project. I am a full-time freelancer with **17+ years of experience** in web development, software development, automation, and API integrations. My expertise includes: * Android app development * ASP.NET C# web and software development * Python automation and web scraping (Amazon, Instagram, Facebook, Google Maps, LinkedIn, Telegram, and other custom scraping solutions) * JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, HTML5 * Microsoft SQL Server database development * Payment gateway integration * SMS, Email, Banking, Financial, and Insurance API integration * Custom automation bots and workflow automation software I focus on delivering **high-quality, scalable, and reliable solutions** with clean code and long-term support. Please contact me in private chat so we can discuss your requirements in detail. I can also show you a **demo of similar projects** I have completed. Looking forward to working with you. Thanks & Regards
$750 USD in 3 days
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Hi, is this being built in native Swift, and what is your target launch date? Such a neat RPG concept. Building smooth progression loops comes down to keeping the skill tree interface responsive and clean. Complex UI layouts on smaller screens can sometimes lag during rapid taps, but caching node states keeps the navigation buttery smooth. As for previous examples, those are ready to share in chat. Regarding timeline and costs, those details are best aligned once the full scope is clear on a quick call. Would you rather jump on a brief chat today to map out the first milestone, or just drop a quick message whenever you are free?
$250 USD in 7 days
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A simple RPG app sounds straightforward on paper, but the real make-or-break is how the character progression is designed. If the skill tree, upgrade rules, and progression path are not balanced properly, the app feels confusing very fast, so I’d approach this by defining the progression logic first and then building a very clean iPhone-friendly interface around it. I’ve handled iOS-focused builds and custom interactive systems where usability mattered as much as the underlying logic. Your project especially needs someone who can keep the build lightweight while still making the development system feel purposeful and polished rather than just a list of upgrades. I can keep the first version streamlined and leave room for future expansion. - Do you want the skill tree to unlock strictly step by step, or should some branches open based on earlier choices? - Will you provide the character classes/skills, or should those be planned as part of the build? - Do you want simple placeholder art/UI assets, or do you already have design materials ready?
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I read your requirements and can develop a clean iPhone RPG app focused on character development, customizable skill trees, and linear progression. I’ll build an intuitive UI/UX with smooth navigation and a scalable structure so new abilities, characters, and progression features can be added later. I can handle the complete iOS development, including RPG mechanics, skill progression, UI implementation, testing, and App Store ready builds. I’ll provide clean source code and can share relevant mobile/game development examples. Please share your character progression concept or any design references so I can review the scope and provide an accurate timeline. Best Regards, Hassan
$500 USD in 7 days
5.5
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Hi, I have experience with Mobile App Development and will build your iPhone RPG with an intuitive character progression system, customizable skill tree, and clear linear advancement. Should the skill tree support respec options, or must each character follow a permanent progression path? Thanks, Juan Aponte
$400 USD in 4 days
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