Arcade Video Games45
Arcade games. Titles from this category require particularly good manual skills. Main purpose of the gameplay is to reach a specific point or defeat enemies while controlling a character or a vehicle. Arcade games usually don’t have any story or have it in a very simple form. This category contains e.g. popular platformers.
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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Arcade 23 October 2014
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a 2D platformer available for PCs. While playing, the player crosses vast levels, solves puzzles, overcomes obstacles and fights enemies. The collection of various equipment and armaments also plays an important role, and many of the items held can be upgraded. All this was done in a style modelled on productions from 32-bit consoles.
Sky Punks
Arcade 09 April 2015
Sky Punks is a mobile endless racing game developed by Rovio, creators of Angry Birds. It is a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions. The game's setting is a unique science fiction universe were people live along many humanoid races. In Sky Punks, we will use GlideWings to race on dangerous race tracks. Our vehicle automatically flies onward, we can only switch its position between one of the three lanes. The tracks are filled with many obstacles, like chasms or enemies.
Skylanders SuperChargers
Arcade 20 September 2015
Another installment of the popular arcade platformer game series developed by Vicarious Visions. Once more, the player has to face the ruthless Kaos who intends to take over Skylands with the use of a powerful weapon — Doomstation of Ultimate Doomstruction. His plans can only be thwarted by the team of Skylanders appointed by Master Eon. Similarly to its predecessors, Skylanders SuperChargers uses real action figurines that are transferred to the virtual world with Portal of Power.
FOTONICA
Arcade 11 September 2014
FOTONICA is one of the most original runner skill games. In production we play the role of a runner who rushes through unrealistic levels, trying to cover as much distance as possible. The game was shown in an unusual for this genre first-person perspective.
Adventures of Pip
Arcade 04 June 2015
An old-school 2D platform game which comes with an unusual plot and an unconventional character development system. Adventures of Pip was funded on Kickstarter, which made it possible for the game to reach owners of different gaming systems. The player is taken to the Pixel Kingdom, where life as such is driven by the never ending flow of bits. The world is endangered by the evil Queen however, who has kidnapped the beautiful princess and conquered the lands with the help of her warriors.
Bitcoin Billionaire
Arcade 06 November 2014
An interesting arcade game in which we play the role of a person who makes a fortune on battlecoins. The fun starts practically from scratch, nesting in a small office and using a barely running computer. Over time, as we make more and more transactions, we increase our assets, thanks to which we can afford a variety of changes for the better.
Devious Dungeon 2
Arcade 09 April 2015
Devious Dungeon 2 is a platform game released on mobile platforms. It takes place in the same fantasy land as the first game from the series and, like previously, game's world is presented as 2D retro-stylized maps. To finish each level, we have to find a key that unlocks a portal. Many traps and enemies will try to stop us from doing so. The RPG elements allow us to spend the experience points we gained on leveling up our character.
SpongeBob: HeroPants
Arcade 03 February 2015
An action-filled platform game with logic puzzle elements. The title is based on the license of a popular animated TV series - SpongeBob SquarePants - and continues the story shown in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. In the game, developed by Behaviour Interactive, one assumes the role of the titular sponge and his bizarre friends to restore the former glory of their underwater metropolis - Bikini Bottom.
Dragon Hills
Arcade 09 April 2015
Dragon Hills is a mobile 2D platformer. It was developed by Rebel Twins, creators of Aliens Drive Me Crazy and Daddy Was A Thief. We play as a princess who seeks revenge on the people who hurt her. Riding a friendly dragon, we embarks on a journey of destruction. Instead of flying, however, the dragon digs underground tunnels. Our enemies are mostly located on the surface, so we will have to jump out frequently to destroy them.
Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version
Arcade 09 July 2015
A rhythm-oriented music game for PS Vita developed by Bandai Namco. Similarly to the previous installments of the series, the gameplay is focused around an uncomplicated premise – we have to beat out a rhythm on taiko drums, using a few buttons that correspond with the symbols appearing on the screen. The difficulty level, chosen before starting the game, determines the frequency of their appearance and the type of additional challenges.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Wii U Version
Arcade 21 November 2013
A new installment of Japan's popular series of music games, in which players hit the rhythm of music on virtual taiko drums. The title is the first representative of the series on the Wii U console and has an extensive library of more than 70 licensed works from anime, games, series and popular films in the Land of the Cherry Blossom.
Rayman Adventures
Arcade 03 December 2015
A colorful 2D platformer that continues the long-standing game series developed by the Ubisoft company. At the same time, it is the third installment designed with mobile platforms in mind. The story of Rayman Adventures revolves around a sacred tree growing in the middle of a magic forest. When the ancient eggs that sustain the tree are stolen, the task of bringing them back falls on no one else than the brave Rayman.
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Arcade 22 October 2015
One of the numerous installments of the popular The Legend of Zelda series that dates back to the end of the 80s. The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes was developed solely with Nintendo 3DS in mind. The characteristic feature of the game is the three-player cooperation mode where we can join forces with our friends to defeat bosses, solve complicated puzzles, and complete subsequent levels.
Calvino Noir
Arcade 25 August 2015
A platformer game with stealth elements, inspired by hard-boiled fiction. The action of Calvino Noir takes us to the 30s of the 20th century where we assume control of a team of thieves that commit audacious robberies. Our team involves a wide range of original characters, each having their unique skills and equipment. While playing, we take on a number of robberies that we have to carefully plan before going on the mission.
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Arcade 30 August 2007
Digital reissue of the second part of the colour platformer, which debuted on the PS One console in 1997. The friendly Crash must once again confront the sinister Dr. Cortex, who with the help of special power crystals intends to improve his machine and turn all inhabitants of the Earth into obedient slaves. The hero's task is to collect all 25 crystals before the opponent does it.
GEX
Arcade 18 December 1995
Classic side-scroll platformer, in which we play the role of a nice lizard from the family of geckons. Our hero is dragged into the TV by the sinister Reza, who has captured the media world and wants to gain power over the world with his help. In order to break free from the trap, Gex has to travel through a variety of worlds inspired by different film genres.
Spy Chameleon
Arcade 11 June 2014
An independent logic-arcade game with elements of a sneaking game. We play the role of the title chameleon agent, who performs successive secret missions, trying to avoid detection thanks to the ability to adapt to the color of the environment.
The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure
Arcade 03 November 2015
A classic 2.5D platformer, accompanying The Peanuts Movie, based on Charles M. Schulz's comic strip - Peanuts - that was published from 1950 to 2000. Story-wise, the game is not connected to the comic or the 2015 movie, but it is similar to them in how it presents characters and environments. The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure lets you play as one of the key characters of the comic – Snoopy the dog. He is trying to find his master and friends, who are playing hide and seek.
Burger Island 2: The Missing Ingredient
Arcade 17 December 2008
Continuation of a simple arcade game from 2007. Players take on the role of Patty Melton again, who, together with her assistant, Pierrem, has to face competition from Edie Cole Iverson, who steals Beach Burger customers.
Rocket League Sideswipe
Arcade 02 December 2021
A spin-off of the extremely popular game Rocket League, which is hugely successful on the e-sports scene. The game is a simplified, 2,5D version of the original and is designed for mobile devices.
Stitchy in Tooki Trouble
Arcade 15 April 2021
A 2.5D platform game inspired by the cult Donkey Kong. In Stitchy in Tooki Trouble we take on the role of scarecrow, who is trying to recover stolen corn. Stitchy dashes to the right, jumps on platforms and avoids traps, as well as eliminates hordes of enemies.
Guinea Pig Parkour
Arcade November 2024
Humorous platformer in a fairy-tale style from the 1990s. In Guinea Pig Parkour, we run through colourful stages, overcome terrain obstacles, fight with enemies and help friendly characters.
Sir Lovelot
Arcade 03 March 2021
A fast-paced and challenging platformer, developed by independent studio pixel.lu. In Sir Lovelot we take on the role of the knight, who wanders from castle to castle and presents princesses with gifts collected during his demanding journey, trying to find the love of his life.
