Meet Namazu Elements

An open source

backend server network engine liveops platform

for game studios

Build scalable infrastructure for online multiplayer games with ease with our truly extensible game engine, Namazu Elements.

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What is Namazu Elements?

Namazu Elements is a backend server solution that streamlines your design, development and LiveOps strategy to help you build your online multiplayer game on the fly.

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How it works

Namazu Elements drastically simplifies your workflow and post-production live ops

Optimize all of your game's components effortlessly right from your admin dashboard and launch your game on the fly.

Build your game

Use a combination of REST, WebSocket, and direct database APIs along with your custom code to build a complete backend solution for your game.

STEP 1
Launch your title

Push code and test locally using familiar development tools, such as Docker Compose and git, to support your own game powered by Namazu Elements.

STEP 2
Manage your in-game content

Scale and manage your in-game economy and experiences using the Namazu Elements CMS. Create and test new entities in the CMS without deploying new code.

STEP 3

Namazu Elements is your metagame and online services in one platform.

User Engagement & Social Features

Simple user account creation and management.

With the simple integration of the Namazu Elements user account and social features, your journey from development to launch to live ops just got easier.

  • Users and Profiles Customizable user accounts with a multitude of login options allows you to enable player accounts and connect to existing services with ease.
  • Application multitenancy Straightforward application management tools that allows the creation of a broader ecosystem of multiple titles, set up A/B testing, and more!
  • Friends / Followers Simple social connectivity by enabling friends and followers, boosting engagement and creating a more connected game world.
  • Leaderboards Drive user motivation and competition with leaderboards that highlight achievements and rankings, encouraging users to stay active.
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Easily manage in-game items, player stats, a custom level-up system and mission stats all from your Namazu Elements CMS.

Namazu Elements unshackles you from bulky workflows so you can build games players love without limitations.

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Content & Progress Tracking

Create a rewarding player experience with all of the elements you need to build an addictive metagame.

By keeping players motivated and engaged, you can increase retention and improve the overall player lifecycle.

  • Digital Goods Introduce virtual items, skins, or collectibles into your game that players can purchase, trade, or unlock, creating a dynamic in-game marketplace and new monetization opportunities.
  • Progress and Missions Keep players engaged by tracking their in-game progress and offering missions or challenges that reward them for achieving milestones, creating a sense of accomplishment.
  • Rewards Offer players in-game rewards or virtual items based on their activities, driving further interaction and retention, while providing value through monetization opportunities.
  • Save Data Ensure players’ game progress, achievements, and settings are securely saved across sessions, offering a seamless experience, whether they're playing on multiple devices or after long breaks.

Namazu Elements is Java-based, enabling access to 7M+ open-source projects for maximum extensibility.

Extensibility

Customizable for your project needs.

Use as many or as few features as you want — Namazu Elements can fit anywhere in your stack.

  • Custom Auth Connect to existing user databases. No need to migrate away from what’s already working for you.
  • Connect to external services Create hooks for inbound messages, or create simple scripts or jobs for outbound communication.
  • Custom APIs Expand upon Elements existing APIs with your own custom APIs. Write authoritative game logic, expand features, and more, with locally debuggable and easy to deploy scripts.
  • Web3 Leverage blockchain technology to offer players true ownership of in-game assets, and integrate decentralized features like NFTs or crypto transactions, enabling a new layer of player-driven economy and trust.
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platform integration

Namazu Elements integrates seamlessly with all major game engines

The Elements REST API has been fully tested to work with your game engine of choice

Unity

GameMaker

Godot

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Ready to supercharge your workflow?

Stay ahead in the competitive market by being among the first to benefit from the game-changing utility of the Namazu Elements game backend, a truly extensible metagame framework and CMS.

A game dev, network engine and and LiveOps dashboard in one.

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