Purpose
A lot of browser action games either have a strong mechanical loop or a strong concept frame, but not both. Biology-themed games especially tend to flatten into vague educational wallpaper or lose the feel of an actual game.
Project · active
Heroes of the Host
Single-player browser roguelite where an immune cell responds to infection waves with cooldown abilities and escalating run pressure.
My role
Designer and engineer
Status
active
Methods
- Phaser 3
- TypeScript
- Vite
- Arcade Physics
- Howler
- localStorage
- DOM overlay UI
Outputs
- Built with Phaser, TypeScript, Arcade Physics, and Howler, the game uses wave encounters, ability kits, local persistence, and DOM-over-canvas UI.
Result
The game applies an immune-response premise to a complete action loop with progression, pressure, and repeatable runs.
Implementation
How it works
Built with Phaser, TypeScript, Arcade Physics, and Howler, the game uses wave encounters, ability kits, local persistence, and DOM-over-canvas UI.
The workspace contains a standalone browser build and an embeddable bundle. The case study documents the implemented controls, combat loop, and deployment format.