Hi, I'm

Eric Alfaro

MIT EECS, game developer, engineer, artist.

About Me

I am a Mexican-American software developer from Houston, Texas. I love computer graphics, game development, and computational biology. My other hobbies include cooking, competitive programming, tinkering with electronics, and playing RPGs. Currently, I am studying computer science and engineering (6-3) at MIT.

A photo of my family and I exploring a cave

Skills

  • Godot

  • Python

  • Java

  • C/C++

  • HTML/CSS

  • OpenGL

  • 3D Modeling

  • Pixel Art

  • Traditional Art

  • UX Design

  • Sound Design

Research

Protein Visualizer

MIT Manolis Kellis Lab

An interactive visualization of protein structure and behavior through machine learning. Allows users to predict what physical structures in a protein correspond to specific functions.

Screenshot of the protein visualizer

Projects

Void Fish

#20/568 in Fish Fest 2024

A horror exploration game with procedural generation where you must protect your flock of fish from the desolate ocean.

Screenshot of Void Fish gameplay
Woof Wizard

#1/300 in LowRezJam 2023

A turn-based RPG packed with action, adventure, and laser-shooting fish using a canvas of only 64x64 pixels.

Screenshot of Woof Wizard gameplay
Limbo

#23/235 in Nokia 3310 Jam 6

An intense dungeon crawler RPG created within the limitations of a Nokia 3310 phone.

Screenshot of Limbo gameplay
Railway Rider

#5/82 in Godot Wild Jam 59

A 3D platformer where you play in the POV of the train from Subway Surfers.

Screenshot of Railway Rider gameplay
Night Shuriken

#1/39 in Texas Game Jam 2022

A stylized 3D shooter that utilizes negative space to create an eerie and oppressive atmosphere.

Screenshot of Night Shuriken gameplay
Sand Slide

A dynamic and physics-based sandbox game with 100+ elements and a custom element editor. Published on the Google Play Store.

Screenshot of Sand Slide gameplay
Evolution Simulation

A simulation that illustrates the complexity of emergence and natural selection in biological systems.

Screenshot of Evolution Simulation