About

Hi there! My name is Skyler Boelts and I am a Gameplay Programmer living in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. This April I will be graduating from DigiPen Institute of Technology with a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Game Design.

My current project is Eidolon: Fate of Fools, a networked arena shooter with a card game twist. Astral combatants use abilities inspired by major arcana tarot cards. I’m doing all the systems design, gameplay programming, and network programming. It is in development but stay tuned as it will be releasing this summer!

So far I have released 2 games to Steam. My first released game was Inline: Out of Time, a 2D speedrunning platformer where you deliver/throw packages as a rollerskating delivery person. It has a great aesthetic and soundtrack. The more recent release is Cats ‘N Critters, a “Diablo-Like” couch co-op game about wizard cats defeating a dragon to get back their ball of yarn. It has a cute, toy-like aesthetic evoking tabletop minis. On both projects I was a gameplay programmer while also being Producer.

When I’m not making games, I’m playing them. I am currently working through my New Year’s resolution of finishing 25 new games outside of my comfort zone. I also spend a lot of time playing boardgames, tabletop games, and card games (especially Magic: the Gathering).

Most importantly, I have a cat named Kiki. She’s a cute, chatty black cat who spends most of her time lounging or riding around on my shoulders.