Mobile Games

Mobile Games

Mobile Game Development Company | Android & iOS Games | Csharks
Mobile game development

Mobile games built for the way people play.

Csharks designs and builds custom mobile games for Android and iOS, from quick casual games to multiplayer, educational and branded titles. Our team handles the full journey: concept, design, art, development, testing, store launch and updates.

Every game is shaped around its players, its genre and its goals, then built to feel natural on a touchscreen and run smoothly on the phones your audience actually uses.

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Quick answer

What is mobile game development?

Mobile game development is the process of designing, building, testing and publishing games for smartphones and tablets, usually on Android and iOS.

It covers game design, touch-friendly interfaces, art and animation, programming, device testing and release on Google Play and the App Store, followed by updates after launch.

The mobile challenge

Players decide in seconds. Build for that moment.

Mobile players download quickly and leave just as quickly. A game has to explain itself in the first session, feel good under a thumb, load fast and run well on a wide range of devices, from flagship phones to budget handsets.

That is why Csharks designs mobile games mobile-first, not as smaller versions of PC or console games. Controls, sessions, onboarding and performance are planned for the phone from day one, so the game is easy to start and worth coming back to. It is how we work across all our game development.

Mobile game services

What we build for mobile.

01

Custom mobile games

Original games designed and built around your idea, audience and genre, from concept to store launch.

02

Android and iOS development

Games released on Google Play and the App Store and tested across screen sizes and devices. See Android and iOS games.

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Cross-platform games with Unity

One codebase for Android and iOS, with the option to extend to web and PC later through cross-platform development.

04

Branded mobile games

Advergames that let audiences play with a product or campaign on the device they use most, alongside our gamification applications.

05

Educational and training games

Mobile learning games and simulations for schools, e-learning providers and workforce training.

06

Porting, updates and live support

Bringing web or PC games to mobile, refreshing older titles and adding new levels after launch.

Genres

Experience across mobile genres.

Casual and hyper-casual

One-touch controls, short sessions, quick restarts

Arcade and action

Fast reactions, levels, power-ups and high scores

Puzzle and strategy

Logic, planning, level progression and hints

Multiplayer and social

Real-time or turn-based play, friends and leaderboards

Sports and racing

Physics, controls tuned for touch, tournaments

Card and board games

Classic rules, single-player AI and online play

Educational games

Learning goals, feedback and progress tracking

Advergames

Brand story, campaign mechanics and shareable moments

Tested on real devices
Mobile-first design

Designed for the phone from day one.

  • Touch-first controls: taps, swipes and gestures that feel natural with one or two thumbs.
  • Short, satisfying sessions: gameplay that fits a few spare minutes and invites players back.
  • Clear first session: onboarding that teaches by playing, not by long tutorials.
  • Performance on real devices: fast loading, steady frame rates and sensible battery and data use on mid-range phones.
  • Retention and monetisation fit: progression, events, ads or in-app purchases planned only where they suit the game and its players.
  • Store readiness: builds, icons, screenshots and listings prepared for Google Play and the App Store.
Development process

From idea to the app store.

01

Concept and ideation

Agree the audience, genre, platforms, goals, budget and timeline.

02

Game and UI/UX design

Define the core loop, levels, controls and screens, and prototype the fun early.

03

2D and 3D art

Create characters, environments, UI and animation in a style that fits the players.

04

Development

Build gameplay and integrations in regular, playable builds you can test on your phone.

05

Testing and QA

Test across devices and screen sizes for gameplay, performance and stability.

06

Publish and update

Support release on Google Play and the App Store, then maintain and update the game.

Unity 2D and 3D
Native Android and iOS
Analytics
Ads and in-app purchases
Leaderboards
Cloud saves and push
Technology

The right tools for each mobile game.

Csharks builds most mobile games in Unity, which allows one codebase for Android and iOS with strong 2D and 3D support. Native Android and iOS development is used where a project needs it.

Where the game requires them, we integrate analytics, ads, in-app purchases, leaderboards, cloud saves and push notifications through the platform services and SDKs the client approves.

Featured mobile work

Games you can play today.

QB

Quash Board

Android game

Get it on Google Play →
PS

Pottery Store

HTML5 game, plays in mobile browsers

Play online →
CI

Chocolate Invaders

HTML5 game, plays in mobile browsers

Play online →

See more of our work

Why Csharks

A mobile studio that stays after launch.

Over 10 years of game development experience

One team for game design, art, animation, development and testing

Experience across casual, multiplayer, educational and branded games

Cross-platform builds for Android and iOS from one codebase

Playable builds early and often, so you can test on your own phone

Updates, fixes and new content after the game goes live

Frequently asked questions

Mobile game development FAQs

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What is mobile game development?

It is the process of designing, building, testing and publishing games for smartphones and tablets, usually on Android and iOS, followed by updates after launch.

Should we launch on Android, iOS or both?

It depends on where your players are. Many games launch on both using one Unity codebase, while some start on one platform to test the game before expanding.

Do you build native games or use Unity?

Most mobile games are built in Unity for Android and iOS together. Native development is used when a project has specific platform needs.

What types of mobile games do you develop?

Casual and hyper-casual, arcade, puzzle, strategy, multiplayer, sports, card and board, educational and branded games.

Can you build a branded mobile game for our marketing campaign?

Yes. Csharks designs advergames and branded games that let audiences play with your product or campaign and can link to your wider gamification programme.

Do you publish the game on Google Play and the App Store?

Yes. We prepare builds and store assets and support the release process. Games are published under the client's developer accounts unless agreed otherwise.

How much does a mobile game cost to develop?

It depends on the genre, art style, features, platforms and amount of content. After a short discovery call, we share a scoped estimate and timeline.

How long does it take, and do you support the game after launch?

A small casual game can take a few weeks, while larger or multiplayer games take several months. After launch, we can provide fixes, updates and new content.

Start a conversation

Ready to put your game in players' pockets?

Tell us about your idea, your players and your platforms. Csharks will help you shape the game, plan the build and bring it to Google Play and the App Store.

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