About Me

From game development to web development — building crypto and gaming platforms powered by AI

Kristiyan Shikov

Kristiyan Shikov

Web Developer

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

8+ Years Experience

@chringles

My Journey

I'm a Web Developer with a background in game development spanning over eight years. After years of building immersive experiences in Unreal Engine 5, I've transitioned into web development, focusing on crypto news platforms and gaming-related projects.

Today, I leverage AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor to build complex databases and deliver scalable web solutions. My experience in game development gave me a strong foundation in UI/UX design, real-time systems, and creative problem-solving that I bring to every web project.

My game development career culminated with the release of Love in an Enchanted Realm on Steam in February 2026 — a hybrid visual novel RPG that blends branching narrative with complex 3D combat.

From indie game jams to commercial releases, and now into crypto and web development, I've worked on more than ten projects. At the core of my approach is a simple philosophy: build polished, user-focused experiences that make an impact.

10+
Projects Completed
8+
Years Experience
2+
VR Experiences
3
Steam Releases

Skills & Expertise

AI & Automation

Claude AI
Expert
ChatGPT
Expert
Cursor AI
Expert
AI Database Design
Advanced

Web Development

React
Expert
TypeScript
Advanced
Next.js
Advanced
Tailwind CSS
Expert
Node.js
Advanced

Design & UI

Photoshop
Advanced
UI/UX Design
Advanced
Responsive Design
Expert

Development Tools

Git
Expert
Docker
Advanced

Professional Timeline

  • 2017

    Entering Game Development Professionally

    Began professional journey in game development, mastering Unreal Engine fundamentals and establishing a strong foundation in gameplay design.

  • 2017–2024

    Specialization in Virtual Reality

    Focused on VR development with commercial releases including "Experiment Gone Rogue" and "Iragon," building expertise in immersive gameplay and interaction systems.

  • 2018

    First Commercial Launch

    Published "Experiment Gone Rogue" on Steam — first commercial release that established credibility as a professional developer.

  • 2017-2019

    Global Game Jam Contributor

    Actively participated in international game jams, rapidly prototyping innovative gameplay concepts and honing creative problem-solving skills under tight deadlines.

  • 2024

    Second Major Release

    Released "Iragon" on Steam, demonstrating growth as a developer with a second large-scale commercial project.

  • 2024

    Rapid Visual Novel Development

    Produced and released "Ruby Dreams: Immortal Promise" and "Veilcrest: Trial of The Arcane" within months, showcasing adaptability and iterative storytelling design.

  • 2026

    Love in an Enchanted Realm Released

    Successfully shipped "Love in an Enchanted Realm" on Steam — a hybrid visual novel RPG blending branching narrative with complex 3D combat, marking the completion of a major game development milestone.

  • 2026–Present

    Transition to Web Development & Crypto

    Moved into web development, building platforms for crypto news and gaming. Leveraging AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to design complex databases and deliver scalable web solutions.

"Kristiyan is a designer-engineer hybrid with an exceptional instinct for crafting elegantly intuitive interfaces. I trust his decisions implicitly - not only for his technical precision, but for his ability to translate complex systems into seamless, emotionally resonant user journeys."
Colorado Stark
Colorado Stark
Former Colleague

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