— experimental games showcase
ArcShift — an experimental games showcase where retro grit collides with neon precision. Explore quick-play prototypes, curated mini-arcades, player-run leagues, and modular rule-sets for instant sessions across devices.
Design-first tools for rapid prototypes
A compact toolkit stitches mechanics, HUD widgets, and modular rules into shareable builds. Creators publish sandboxes that players can fork. Live microinteractions—vaporized badges and arcade-style feedback—make testing feel like a show.
Swap scoring, timers, and hazards without reloading the session.
Minimal overlays, live stat badges, and clip-ready highlight markers.
How sessions start
- Pick a prototype or a curated arcade.
- Invite friends or join an open queue.
- Swap rules, tune HUD, and launch a timed match.
Player loops
Quick rounds encourage experimentation. Each session auto-saves highlights so creators can study behavior and players can clip memorable moments.
Ready to prototype a new rule-set?
Start a lab, invite three testers, and publish a share link in under a minute.
Gallery • Curated moments
Snapshots from public arcs and recent jams.
Minimal gravity, maximal chaos, instant replay highlights.
Timed rounds, asymmetric goals, social leaderboards.
Voices from the labs
"A perfect sandbox for rules-first design. I iterated a scoring idea and had players testing in minutes."— Mina Park, designer
"Leagues and microclips made our small tournament feel broadcast-ready. Spectators loved the HUD highlights."— Elias Duarte, organizer
FAQ
Beta access is free. Paid plans will add private leagues and storage.
Web-first with controllers, keyboard, and touch support. Clips are device-agnostic.
Contact the Lab
Questions, feedback, or proposals for a jam? Drop us a note.