What we do for games

Great games are a blend of art + systems. We help teams move from concept to launch by designing the gameplay loop, building polished visuals, and implementing the analytics and monetization mechanics needed for retention and revenue.

Common deliverables

Game concepting, creative direction, and character design
2D/3D art, animation, UI/UX, and world-building
Core gameplay loops, progression systems, and game modes
Multiplayer/social mechanics when needed
Analytics, monetization strategy, and live-ops planning
Unity-based development for mobile and cross-platform releases

What you can expect working with us

Design-forward execution (artwork and gameplay treated as equally important).
Systems thinking (progression, monetization, and retention planned early).
End-to-end support from concept and production through launch and iteration.

How we work

Discovery & game plan — audience, goals, core loop, monetization/retention approach
Creative + prototype — visual direction, characters, UX, and a playable proof-of-fun
Build & iterate — levels/content, systems, performance, store readiness
Launch & improve — analytics-driven updates, retention tuning, new content drops

Ready to build a game players love, and keep playing? If you're launching a new title or upgrading an existing one, we'll help you combine artwork, gameplay, monetization, and retention into one cohesive product.

What we build for

Gaming & Entertainment

teams

Artwork, UI/UX, and animation

We create premium visuals—worlds, UI, and motion—that make gameplay feel polished, cohesive, and instantly recognizable.

Gameplay and core loops

We design and build gameplay systems (modes, rules, progression) that create a satisfying loop players want to repeat.

Character design and game identity

We develop characters, tone, and visual language that strengthens branding and makes the game memorable across stores and social.

Monetization strategy

We plan monetization early—aligning pricing and revenue mechanics with player experience (not against it).

Retention strategy and engagement mechanics

We implement retention drivers like progression, content updates, social mechanics, and thoughtful notifications—backed by analytics and iteration.

Unity development

We build games in Unity when it’s the best fit for performance, portability, and strong 2D/3D pipelines.

The most impressive thing about Mystic Media and Christopher was that they truly acted as a partner with a long-term mindset. They were not in it for a quick win; they wanted to do the right thing that would allow us to be successful in the long run.

- Quickshot Supply

Salt Lake City, UT - Provo, UT - Ogden UT

03/01/2024

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Hands down that they treated the project as if it were there own project/company, not just a job that they were paid to do. Their willingness to go the extra mile to make things work really impressed me.

- Gospel Activities

Provo, UT

02/01/2024

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Working with them has been both exciting and fantastic.

- Bingoat

Isanti, MN

11/01/2020

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Mystic’s hard work has really helped me be taken seriously.

- Letts Play 10/30/2019

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