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Mobile game development principles. Touch input, battery, performance, app stores.
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2026-02-27
Mobile Game Development
Platform constraints and optimization principles.
1. Platform Considerations
Key Constraints
Constraint
Strategy
Touch input Large hit areas, gestures
Battery Limit CPU/GPU usage
Thermal Throttle when hot
Screen size Responsive UI
Interruptions Pause on background
2. Touch Input Principles
Touch vs Controller
Touch
Desktop/Console
Imprecise
Precise
Occludes screen
No occlusion
Limited buttons
Many buttons
Gestures available
Buttons/sticks
Best Practices
Minimum touch target: 44x44 points
Visual feedback on touch
Avoid precise timing requirements
Support both portrait and landscape
3. Performance Targets
Thermal Management
Action
Trigger
Reduce quality
Device warm
Limit FPS
Device hot
Pause effects
Critical temp
Battery Optimization
30 FPS often sufficient
Sleep when paused
Minimize GPS/network
Dark mode saves OLED battery
4. App Store Requirements
iOS (App Store)
Requirement
Note
Privacy labels
Required
Account deletion
If account creation exists
Screenshots
For all device sizes
Android (Google Play)
Requirement
Note
Target API
Current year's SDK
64-bit
Required
App bundles
Recommended
5. Monetization Models
Model
Best For
Premium Quality games, loyal audience
Free + IAP Casual, progression-based
Ads Hyper-casual, high volume
Subscription Content updates, multiplayer
6. Anti-Patterns
❌ Don't✅ Do
Desktop controls on mobile
Design for touch
Ignore battery drain
Monitor thermals
Force landscape
Support player preference
Always-on network
Cache and sync
Remember: Mobile is the most constrained platform. Respect battery and attention.
When to Use
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