Paula Santa María

Chilean game designer with a passion for meaningful narratives,
captivating visuals and innovative game mechanics.

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Game Projects


2024

A Life in a Year

Solo Developer | Thesis


Created a narrative adventure game about the emotional challenges of being a teenage exchange student.

2022 - 2023

Bubblegum Galaxy

Game Design Intern |
Smarto Club


Worked on the dialogue system and new puzzle level mechanics for this cozy narrative building game.

2025

Membrillo Hid My Socks

Solo Developer


Developed a short point & click / hidden object game about finding your missing socks after your mischievous cat went on a rampage.

2023

Caleidomar: La Jaiba

Team Lead, Programmer & Designer


Co-designed this immersive educational experience where you take the role of a young Chilean crab and explore its ecosystem.

2025

Returns Guaranteed

Solo Developer


Developed a short hidden object and crafting game as my final project for an Unreal Engine 5 course.

2021 - 2022

Board Games

Solo and team projects


Worked on university projects Moon Conquest and Pareidolia.

More Work


Art

A selection of personal and game dev artworks

Studio

My indie game studio website