9 apps. One studio. All built by one developer with one goal: to go full-time indie. Real mechanics, no filler, shipped from scratch.
Stop throwing money in the trash. Scan your receipts or individual barcodes and PantryWise tracks every item in your pantry and reminds you before things expire. Less waste, lower grocery bills, smarter shopping.
Going to the gym alone is the hardest part. Spot Me is like a matchmaking app, but for gym buddies. Browse real people near you who want a workout partner, connect, and never skip leg day alone again. Open to everyone.
One tower. It moves. It fires. It overheats. Signal Breach is a roguelite tower defense unlike anything on mobile. You don't build a maze, you ARE the defense. Slide your tower across the battlefield, manage heat, choose from a 30-ability draft system split between Bullet and Ice schools, and push through wave after wave of escalating threats. Three layers of permanent progression keep every run building toward something bigger.
No gym. No crowd. No judgment. Backyard Vitality is built for people who want to get fit on their own terms, especially those managing anxiety. Personalized workout plans that adapt to your space, your pace, and your goals. Your backyard is enough.
For Dungeon Masters and players who need a real creative workspace. Build custom maps, design NPCs, brainstorm encounters, and keep your campaign notes organized, all in one place. Forge lets your entire table collaborate, share ideas, and visualize worlds together before the session even starts.
Pull a card. Read the moment. Mystic Draw brings tarot into your daily routine with beautifully rendered card readings, interpretations, and spreads built for both beginners and seasoned readers. Every draw is personal. Every spread tells a story.
Blocks fall. You dodge. That's the whole game and it's harder than it sounds. Neon Runner Arcade is a pure reflex test wrapped in a neon aesthetic that hits different. Three lanes, relentless pace, and a leaderboard that doesn't lie. How long can you last?
Tap to mine. Automate everything. Become the crypto empire you hate. TapCoin is an idle incremental game that turns the absurdity of digital currency into an addictive loop. Hire miners, upgrade rigs, and watch the numbers go up forever. It doesn't take itself seriously. Neither should you.
Based on the original fantasy novel The Unbreakable Shield. Step into the world of Levi, a street orphan who became a soldier, and then a legend. Battle through hand-crafted dungeons, unlock the story, and experience the world of the novel in a whole new way.
Before there was a studio, there was a story. The Unbreakable Shield is a full-length fantasy novel written by Arc Core Studios founder Jerry. A 28-chapter epic that follows Levi, a street orphan who claws his way from nothing into the ranks of a shield-bearing army and ultimately into something much larger than himself.
The world is brutal, the characters are real, and the shield isn't just a weapon. It's a philosophy. Every chapter pushes Levi further into a conflict that forces the question: what do you protect when you've lost everything worth protecting?
This is book one of a planned trilogy. The story doesn't end with the first volume. It sets the stage for a world that gets bigger, darker, and more complex with every installment. The full arc has been mapped. The trilogy will be completed.
The game Shield Hero Dungeons is built directly from this world, a way to experience the story interactively. But the novel stands on its own. If you've played the game and want to know where it all came from, start here.
A street orphan. A shield. An impossible war. Levi's story begins in the gutters of a broken kingdom and ends somewhere no orphan was ever meant to reach.
Arc Core Studios is a solo independent game and app studio. One developer, nine published apps, one novel in progress, and one clear direction: full-time indie.
Every product in the portfolio is built with the same philosophy: tight design, real purpose, no filler. Whether it's a roguelite tower defense game, a fitness app for people with anxiety, or a world-building tool for D&D players. Each one was built because it should exist.
The studio runs lean. That means faster decisions, full creative ownership from concept to release, and no compromise on what actually ships.
Game developer, app designer, and studio founder. Handles everything from Unity development, UI/UX, App Store publishing, and marketing, to writing a fantasy trilogy on the side. Every app in this portfolio was built from scratch with one goal: build something worth using, then build the next one.
These are the people who played Arc Core games before anyone else. Real feedback, early builds, no filter. Every one of them made the apps better.
* In the event of any bugs, crashes, or general chaos. Kevin is legally responsible.
Arc Core apps hit testers before they hit stores. Early access, a voice in the process, and a credit on the finished product.
Press, publishing interest, collaboration, or just want to talk about what we're building. The door is open.
How we collect, use and protect your data: health & fitness data, ad identifiers, and subscription info. Read below ↓
Subscription billing, auto-renewal, your rights as a user, and the rules governing use of our apps. Read below ↓
Backyard Vitality may access HealthKit & Google Fit. Health data is never sold, never shared with advertisers, and never used for targeting.
Spot Me, Backyard Vitality, PantryWise, and Forge offer optional auto-renewing subscriptions. Cancel anytime in device account settings 24 hrs before renewal.
This Privacy Policy describes how Arc Core Studios LLC collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile applications including PantryWise, Spot Me, Signal Breach, Backyard Vitality, Forge, Mystic Draw: Tarot, Neon Runner Arcade, TapCoin: Idle Miner, and Shield Hero Dungeons (the "Apps"). By using any App, you agree to this policy.
Backyard Vitality may access Apple HealthKit and/or Google Fit for workout and activity data. This data is used solely to power in-app features. Health data is never used for advertising, never shared with third-party advertisers, and never sold, under any circumstances.
Neon Runner Arcade and TapCoin: Idle Miner display ads via Unity Ads on iOS. These networks may use your Advertising ID to serve relevant ads.
iOS: We show Apple's ATT prompt before any tracking. You may decline. The app still works. Manage in Settings → Privacy → Tracking.
All other apps contain no third-party advertising. Health data is never used for ad targeting.
We do not sell your personal data. We share only with service providers (e.g., Unity Gaming Services), ad networks (only for in-app ads, with your iOS consent), or as required by law. Health data is never shared for marketing.
Our Apps are not directed at children under 13. If we inadvertently collect data from a child under 13, contact us and we will delete it immediately.
To exercise any right: contact@arcorestudios.com, subject line "Privacy Request, [App Name]". Response within 30 days.
We may update this policy. Continued use after changes = acceptance. Questions? contact@arcorestudios.com
These Terms govern your use of all Arc Core Studios apps. By downloading or using any App, you agree to these Terms. You must be at least 13 years old to use our Apps.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license for personal non-commercial use. You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, sell, or use cheats/bots to manipulate our Apps.
Required disclosure. Spot Me, Backyard Vitality, PantryWise, and Forge offer optional subscriptions that automatically renew.
| Plan | Billing | Renews |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Every 1 month | Yes, monthly |
| Annual | Every 12 months | Yes, annually |
| Lifetime | One-time | No |
iOS: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → [App Name] → Cancel Subscription.
These apps are for general wellness purposes only. Not a medical device. Not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Consult a physician before starting a new fitness program. If you experience pain or unusual symptoms, stop and seek medical attention.
All content within our Apps is the property of Arc Core Studios LLC or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants rights beyond the limited license above.
Apps provided "as is." Arc Core Studios is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Total liability shall not exceed amounts paid in the prior 12 months or $100 USD.
Questions: contact@arcorestudios.com, subject: "Terms of Use, [App Name]". Response within 5 business days.