Riley
Matthews
Turning bold ideas into immersive, player-first experiences.
Turning bold ideas into immersive, player-first experiences.
Hi, I’m Riley Matthews — a game developer from New Brunswick, Canada. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been captivated by video games. That passion turned into a drive to create my own interactive worlds, filled with tight mechanics, expressive animation, and unforgettable characters. Whether it’s a fast-paced action platformer or a quirky jam project, I love crafting experiences that leave a lasting impression. Outside of game development, I’m deeply passionate about MMA, a proud cat person, and an enthusiastic home cook. These interests fuel my creativity and often find their way into the games I make — whether it's a feline sidekick, a high-energy combat system, or a story cooked up over a simmering pot of stew. Let’s build something unforgettable.
Peek behind the scenes of my game development journey. Read about my favorite builds, wild ideas, and creative experiments. Click “See All Projects” to dive in.
Landlubber is a swashbuckling 2D platformer where players take on the role of a bold pirate in search of a long-lost treasure hidden across a chain of perilous islands.
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Punch Gun Guy is a fast-paced 2D action-platformer created during a game jam, Follow my process from a wild idea to polished gameplay.
From whence he came is a cinematic side-scrolling shooter where players take on the role of a modern soldier mysteriously transported back to a war-torn past.
Kung-Fu Master is a faithful, ground-up recreation of the arcade classic, reverse engineered and rebuilt entirely in C++
Dirty Money is a fast- paced infinite runner where you play as a ruthless mafia boss on the run after "Whacking" a rival. with the city's entire police force hot on your trail.
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Dirty Money House Call flips the perspective on the Dirty Money story. Set as a high octane prologue, you play as a hardened police officer leading a raid on the mafia boss's luxurious mansion just before his desperate escape.
1833 is a cinematic third-person shooter game set in a cursed frontier town consumed by death and decay. Players step into the boots of Elias a tormented gunslinger who awakens in the realm of the dead.
DeathSwarm Deluxe is a chaotic survivors-like horde fighter where the player is thrown into an endless battlefield swarming with monsters.
Boreal Drifters is an arcade-style racing game set across icy, snow-covered tracks where precision drifting and momentum are key. Players race against AI opponents through dynamic environments, managing speed, traction, and control to secure victory over multiple laps.
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Karlheinz Asylum is a first-person survival horror game set inside a long-abandoned psychiatric facility overtaken by the aftermath of unethical human experimentation.
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The Last Engineer is a first-person exploration and repair-based puzzle game where the player must navigate a damaged facility, locate broken systems, and repair them to restore functionality before triggering the final escape cutscene.
See what fellow collaborators say about working with me. Real feedback, just honest reviews from awesome people.
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Riley is a talented artist with strong skills in Aseprite and Photoshop. He's also an excellent programmer who brings passion and dedication to every project he works on. I had the pleasure of collaborating with him on a Game Jam project called Punch Gun Guy, and the experience was fantastic. Riley is a great team player who ensures the work gets done and always puts in maximum effort to achieve outstanding results.
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Working with Riley has been an absolute privilege. His dedication as a programmer is unmatched — putting in long hours, always pushing through challenges with a solution-first mindset, no matter how complex the issue, Riley’s artistic skills brought a unique visual flair to our projects, elevating them far beyond functional code and into experiences that truly resonate. Riley’s rare blend of technical brilliance and artistic creativity has been a game-changer for our team, and any project would be lucky to have him on board.
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Working with Riley was an absolute pleasure. He’s a highly motivated and thoughtful developer who always brings creativity, dedication, and precision to his work. Riley has a strong sense of design and problem-solving, and he consistently goes the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly. Whether it’s tackling complex systems or refining the smaller details, he approaches every challenge with focus and enthusiasm. His reliability and teamwork made our project substantially better, Any company would be lucky to have him join their team, and I’d gladly collaborate with him again.
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Working with Riley on this Unreal project was an absolute pleasure. He's a chill and approachable teammate with a strong work ethic and determination. Riley consistently goes beyond expectations, bringing creativity and fresh ideas to the table, while also knowing exactly when to ask for help. Reliable and resourceful, having him on your team is always a step in the right direction!
Drop a line—let’s talk games, code, or collabs.
