Arcs Game : A narrative-driven life simulator that transforms complex branching storytelling into a fluid, swipe-based mobile experience.
- Digital Products
- Mobile Game
- Gaming · France
Overview
ARCS is a narrative life simulator where players swipe through monthly story scenarios, managing career, health, joy and finances as they go. Every decision branches the story differently, creating a personal, dynamic journey through life's choices. The game blends storytelling with light resource management in a smooth, Tinder-like interaction model built for mobile.
Why did the client come to us - Problem
Building ARCS required solving three hard problems simultaneously: a fast, reactive UI for swipe mechanics that had to feel effortless; a scalable system to manage complex branching narratives and player state without performance degradation; and cross-platform delivery on both iOS and Android with high design fidelity. Getting any one wrong would break the experience entirely.
How did we solve the problem - Solution
After thorough technical research, we selected Flutter for its balance of performance, flexibility, and true cross-platform support. Our UX team redesigned key interaction flows to make the game feel more intuitive before a single line of code was written. We then built custom swipe logic, scalable state management, and smooth scene transitions, all within an architecture designed to grow with the game's content. The result is a polished, responsive experience that brings ARCS's narrative ambitions fully to life.
Not just solutions, superior outcomes - TeraPi Impact
The right framework decision, made before development began, saved weeks of rework and produced a product that's built to scale as the game's story library grows.
