KHALED AHMED AL-ZAHRANI

Software Engineer & Programmer & Game Developer

Founder & CEO — Cactus

Explore My Work

Profile

Khaled Ahmed Al-Zahrani is a Software Engineering student at the University of Jeddah and the founder of the indie game studio Cactus Games KSA.

He began developing games using Unity (C#) and Python at the age of 14 in 2020, laying the foundation for his journey in game development & AI-powered systems And Programming World.

With over 5 years of hands-on experience in game development using Unity and Python-based backend systems, he focuses on creating intelligent, interactive game worlds enhanced by AI, multiplayer mechanics, and modern web infrastructure.

His work bridges gameplay engineering, backend logic, and real-time AI systems to deliver immersive gaming experiences.

Experience & Projects

Cactus Games KSA — Founder & Lead Developer

  • Developed and published multiple indie games on Google Play and Itch.io using Unity 3D
  • Notable titles: Physical, Dilemma, VoidScape, Blink & Catch, Times Simulator, Teacher Manee
  • Integrated multiplayer systems using Photon PUN and Mirror with custom matchmaking logic
  • Built backend services using Flask, MySQL, and Nginx, deployed on Contabo VPS

GLTFExtractor — 3D Data Processing Tool

  • Created a Python-based system to extract and preprocess 3D point cloud data from .gltf files
  • Structured datasets for use in future AI-based generative 3D models

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • C#

Game Development

  • Unity 3D
  • Photon PUN
  • Mirror

Web & Backend

  • Flask
  • MySQL
  • Nginx
  • VPS Deployment

AI Tools & Frameworks

  • PyTorch
  • MediaPipe
  • OpenCV Face Recognition

AI Experience

PyTorch

Designed and trained deep learning models

MediaPipe

Developed real-time interaction systems for gesture, hand, and face tracking in games and apps.

Face Recognition

Built facial detection and identity verification modules using Python and OpenCV for interactive gameplay and security applications.

Published Games

Physical

hit the green cubes without approaching them to the red cubes with infinity time

Available On Itch.io

Dilemma

After your family leaves, you go to shower, and suddenly the lights go out. A ghost appears behind the door, watching you. The only way to survive is to look at it every time it shows up—but with each round, more terrifying events happen around you, and if you don’t stop them, the ghost becomes powerful enough to kill you.

Available On Itch.io

VoidScape

VoidScape is a creative online shooter where players fly, draw defenses, and compete in intense deathmatch battles.

Available On Itch.io

Blink & Catch

A fast-paced reaction game where you control a falling cube—using your eyes. A cube moves left and right at the top of the screen, and when you blink, AI-powered face tracking detects it and drops the cube. If it lands on a randomly positioned circle below, you score a point, and the circle moves to a new spot. Precise timing and quick reflexes are the key to winning.

Available On Github

Times Simulator

Tmes Simulator Game: Your job is to work as a Tamis cook, prepare Tamis, cook it and give it to the customers You can also cook beans and prepare them for the customers

Available On Itch.io

Teacher Manee

Escape the haunted school and survive the wrath of the killer teacher, Manee.

Available On Itch.io

Mage Zone: Voicebound

Step into Mage Zone the craziest 4v4 Arena wizard battles ever! Team up with friends or take on rivals in real-time, where your voice is your weapon and every spell can turn the tide.

Available On Google Play

Future Goals

Steam & PlayStation Release

Release a fully-featured 3D game on major platforms like Steam and PlayStation, bringing Cactus Games to a global audience with high-quality AAA-standard production.

Global Expansion

Expand Cactus into a globally recognized indie game development brand With Great Animations & Movies Company, establishing partnerships and building a community of passionate gamers worldwide.

AI-Powered Gaming

Explore deeper integrations between games and AI-powered interaction systems, pushing the boundaries of intelligent gameplay and creating truly adaptive gaming experiences.