Hi 👋 I'm Aaron — a solo game developer and engineer based in Austin, TX.

I make games under the name Apptivus. My latest game, Impaler, is a retro arena shooter built on a custom C/OpenGL engine. It shipped on Steam, GOG, and Humble Bundle in 2022 and has over 400 reviews at 92% positive. A new game is in development.

My background includes game development at Scopely and Oculus, a stint as CTO at LeaseLock, and a degree in computer engineering from UIUC. I've run several Kickstarter campaigns — including a staff pick that funded on day one.

On this blog I write about graphics, engine development, and the practical side of shipping indie games.