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LakeSide
Strategy 25 March 2024
An economic strategy city builder where the action is shown from the side. In LakeSide we develop a picturesque city located on a lake, acquiring resources, constructing various buildings, building magnificent architectural wonders and gradually increasing its population.
Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse
Adventure 11 March 2021
Point-and-click adventure based on Cyanide & Happiness network comic. We play as a boy known from the original who has to survive until the last day of the school year. It's not easy, because the world around him is getting closer to the apocalypse every day. Mechanisms of the game remain faithful to the traditions of the genre. During the game we have to explore locations, collect items, talk to encountered characters and solve puzzles.
STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator
Simulation September 2024 (early access since 17 July 2023)
Economic strategy and life simulator game. In STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator we play as a Japanese businessman from the 1980s and 1990s. During the game we play on the stock market and invest the funds we have accumulated, gradually multiplying our wealth.
Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive
Strategy 18 November 2021
The fourth part of turn-based strategy series from VR Designs studio. In Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive we take part in the offensive in the Ardennes, leading the Allies or the Third Reich troops into battle. The game offers an extensive campaign and a number of single scenarios.
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
Adventure 06 July 2010
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge is a remake of a cult adventure story prepared by LucasArts and originally published in 1991. The player directs the actions of pirate Guybrusha Threepwood, who sets out to look for a legendary treasure. The creators remained faithful to the story of the original, enriching the game with a modern audio-visual setting.
Skulls of the Shogun
Strategy 30 January 2013
Skulls of Shogun is the debut work of the Haunted Temple Studios team. The game is a turn-based strategy, the action of which was set in feudal Japan captured by hordes of dead warriors. The title is distinguished mainly by its cartoon graphic design modelled on animated films from the 80s of the last century and a specific sense of humour.
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair
Arcade 04 August 2010
The next installment of one of the most popular game series by Konami, made in the classic formula of a two-dimensional platformer with hack'and'slash elements. The game mechanics of Castlevania: Harmony of Despair doesn't differ significantly from the previous parts of the series.
Patapon 3
Party 12 April 2011
After a two-year break, the Patapon tribe returns to the PlayStation Portable consoles. The third part of the musical-arcade strategy introduces many novelties, including super heroes, additional powers and the ability to play eight-player.
The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match
Fighting 26 February 2009
The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match is another two-dimensional fighting game developed by masters of the genre – SNK. The title summarizes the entries in the series released in years 1999-2002. In the new entry the players once again participate in the greatest video game tournament.
Bejeweled 2
Puzzle 22 November 2005
The second installment of the cult series of logical games, which have become the benchmark for many other titles. The creators expanded the game a little, although they tried not to hinder it too much. We continue to group jewels of different colours and solve puzzles. A pair of new modes and lots of levels should satisfy the needs of fans of the genre. Bejeweled 2 is kept in a style that is very pleasing to the eye.
Eufloria
Strategy 21 October 2009
Eufloria is a strategy game for which Dyson, an independent development studio, is responsible. The game consists in colonizing asteroids drifting in space. The player directs small flakes of plants and biological organisms, trying to overcome the hostile environment and develop life. The title is distinguished by an unusual visual setting by Rudolf Kremers and Aleks May.
Revenge of the Titans
Strategy 16 March 2011
Revenge of the Titans is a tower defence strategy produced by an independent Puppy Games studio. The plot of the game focuses on the motif of an alien invasion of Earth. The player's task is to resist the invaders using various types of laser cannons. The game requires not only proper planning of defence, but also thoughtful technological development.
Swords & Soldiers
Strategy 15 May 2009
Swords & Soldiers is a humorous and cartoon style real-time strategy created by Ronimo Games studio. Players control the actions of one of the three factions - the Vikings, Aztecs or cosmic marines, trying to conquer the opponent's castle and at the same time defend their own. The game consists mainly in efficient production of units, gaining raw materials and casting spells.
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Frozen City
Adventure 25 October 2012
A climatic adventure game in which we play the role of the title detective. We solve the riddles, interrogate the characters we meet and combine all the clues into one whole. This time our task is to unravel the mystery behind the sudden drop in temperature in London.
ClaDun x2
RPG 24 March 2011
ClaDun x2 is an RPG that pays tribute to traditional 8-bit and 16-bit games of this type, using their characteristic gameplay model and audiovisual setting. At the same time, the title offers randomly generated undergrounds and challenges, as well as huge possibilities to modify heroes' characters or equipment, thanks to which it provides long hours of fun.
Wizorb
Arcade 28 September 2011
Wizorb is an independent studio game by Tribute Games, combining the features of an arcade and RPG. We play the role of Cyrus, whose task is to save the kingdom of Gorudo from the forces of evil. Jonathan Lavigne, creator of such titles as Ninja Seneca and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, is responsible for Wizorb.
The Political Machine 2012
Strategy 05 July 2011
A strategy game that allows us to lead a virtual campaign of one of the candidates for the highest office of the United States in the elections held in 2012. We have to set travel destinations, raise funds, organize TV interviews, buy advertisements, hold debates and meet voters.
Streets of Rage 2
Fighting 29 August 2007
Streets of Rage 2 is a walking 2D fight that triumphed in the 16-bit era when Sega was still doing well as a console manufacturer. Here we are dealing with a typically "automatic" gameplay, i.e. we are fighting with other opponents appearing on the screen, and when we get over all of them, we go a few steps to the right and the scheme repeats itself.
Altered Beast
Action 10 June 2009
Conversion of the 80's hit enriched with network cooperation mode, rankings and binding in 1080p resolution. Altered Beast is a walking brawl in which we play the role of a resurrected centurion, able to take the form of powerful beasts.
Dragon Fantasy Book II
RPG 10 September 2013
The second part of a simple two-dimensional RPG with a turn-based combat system, inspired by Japanese classics of the genre from the times of 8-bit consoles. Both the mechanics and the setting of the game do not differ from what we could see in those games.
Knytt Underground
Arcade 18 December 2012
Knytt Underground is a two-dimensional platformer produced by Nifflas Games. The game is mainly about exploring the world and fighting enemies. Each map is huge and largely open. The gameplay is enriched by logical elements.
Jewel Link Chronicles: Mountains of Madness
Adventure 08 February 2012
Jewel Link Chronicles: Mountains of Madness is a casual adventure based on H.P. Lovecraft's novel "In the mountains of madness" with puzzles like "hidden objects" and match-3 puzzles (match three elements). The player tries to discover the mystery of what happened to the members of the polar expedition who came across the traces of an ancient city.
Vampire Saga: Break Out
Adventure 08 March 2012
Vampire Saga: Beginning is the third installment of a series of casual adventures in a horror climate. Players once again move to the deserted town of Hell Lock, where they try to solve the mystery of a mysterious plague that has turned residents into bloodthirsty beasts. Alawar developers have used the proven gameplay mechanisms to create a solid dose of hidden object puzzles and mini-game puzzles.
Fishdom: Seasons under the Sea
Puzzle 07 October 2010
Fishdom: Seasons under the Sea is a puzzle game with "combine three elements" puzzles, created by the development team of Playrix Entertainment. Players have the opportunity to decorate virtual aquariums with accessories referring to Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays.