1. Choose a game architecture pattern (Battle Royale, Arena, etc.) based on game type.
2. Set up the game loop with appropriate tick rates (fixed realtime, action-driven, or coarse offline progression).
3. Implement physics using a 2D or 3D physics engine (Rapier2D/3D, etc.).
4. Use spatial indexing (RBush, Flatbush, d3-quadtree) for efficient spatial queries.
5. Implement netcode (hybrid, server-authoritative with interpolation, or server-authoritative) based on game requirements.
6. Design a realtime data model with snapshots and diffs, batching updates per tick.
7. Implement interest management to reduce bandwidth and prevent information leaks.
8. Add security and anti-cheat measures, including input validation and rate limiting.
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