A charming aerial arcade shooter where you soar as a young dragon, battling predators and defending your valley in a storybook world full of courage and fire

Project Overview

Little Dragon Wings is a mobile arcade aerial shooter where players take on the role of a young dragon defending their valley from the invading Eagle King and his army of predators. With one-touch controls, colorful visuals and a heartwarming storybook feel, the game blends quick arcade-style fun with light RPG progression. Designed for short but addictive play sessions, it became a standout project in mobile-focused design

  • Engine: Unreal Engine 5
  • Tools: Blueprints, Data Tables, Sequencer
  • Perspective: Side-Scrolling Aerial Combat
  • Platforms: PC and Mobile
  • Team Size: Solo
  • Developed by: IURAS Studios
  • Role: Gameplay Developer, Game Designer and Producer
  • Duration: 12 Weeks

Gameplay

Responsibilities

  •  Designed swipe-and-tap flight mechanics optimized for touchscreens.
  • Built unlockable dragons, upgrades and cosmetic skins for long-term engagement.
  • Created progressive enemy behaviors (dive-bombs, feather storms, chase sequences) and multi-phase bosses like the Eagle King.
  • Structured missions for short 2–3 minute play sessions to align with mobile user behavior
  • Designed Skyfruit collection & power-up systems to give players moment-to-moment excitement.
  • Wove a storybook-style cutscene narrative into gameplay to maintain a cozy, family-friendly tone.
  • Developed inventory, loot, and treasure systems with modular item archetypes

Game Narrative

High in the skies above the mountain valleys, baby dragons must learn to fly and protect their home. When the Eagle King arrives with an army of predators to steal the life giving Skyfruit, one young hatchling rises to the challenge.

Guided by courage, friendship, and fire, players must defend their world in a coming-of-age tale about bravery and protecting what matters most. They must all come together to battle the evils of the Eagle King.

What I Learned

“You’re just a little dragon with big wings, but even the smallest spark can light up the sky. Will you rise above the clouds and protect your home from the Eagle King’s wrath?”