TorqueL
January 22, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
An unusual 2D platform game inspired by the popular indie game Thomas Was Alone. In the game created by Japanese developers under the aegis of FullPowerAttack.com, the player gets to control a gentleman locked in a colorful box. The trap, in which the main protagonist is locked, has a certain interesting feature – each wall has a different color and can be expanded on the outside. When properly manipulated, the box can be moved – this way, the player can use the laws of physics to solve environmental puzzles and overcome the obstacles scattered throughout fifty levels constituting the main campaign. Together with relatively straightforward gameplay mechanics, the game delivers simple controls – one has to utilize only six buttons. The visuals follow the 8-bit convention and are based on geometrical shapes.
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God's Trigger
April 18, 2019
Action, 2.5D, Very Brutal, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Polish, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
A game that combines shooter and hack and slash mechanics. It was created by One More Level - a Polish developer popular for Warlocks vs Shadows. The protagonist is called Zoran and he is a veteran of the Balkan Wars, who escapes from war atrocities to New York. To serve his penance, he becomes a local priest. Unfortunately, once it turns out that ruthless mobsters have become a threat to the people he serves, Zoran decides to bring justice the hard way. The action is viewed from above and the game is very dynamic. Also, it does not tolerate the player's mistakes - one hit kills the protagonist. Consequently, the player has to plan before they act; using the protagonist's special ability (the so-called Divine Focus) is also crucial for success. This ability makes the time pass only when the protagonist is in motion. Once depleted, it can be recharged by killing enemies. Sword and pistol are the protagonist's basic weapons, but more of them are waiting for the player to discover. Apart from the single-player story campaign, the game offers separate levels for the co-op mode. Among other top-down view games, God's Trigger stands out with its three-dimensional, cel-shaded graphics.
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Dungeon Village
March 2, 2012
Strategy, Economic, RPG Elements, Fantasy, RTS, Singleplayer.
Dungeon Village is an economic strategy about managing a village located in a fantasy land visited by typical RPG characters. While playing, we have to develop the settlement in such a way that it attracts heroses from the area, who undertake dangerous missions for us.
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Nubs' Adventure
May 27, 2015
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
A pixel-art two-dimensional platform game developed and released by IMakeGames, an independent Austrian game developer. Nubs' Adventure enables us to assume the role of an inconspicuous pixelated being living in a small hut upon the hill. One day, his home is visited by two red monsters that ransack his home and throw him into the abyss. After finding his home in ruins, our protagonist decides to rebuild his cottage with the help of a powerful fairy that offers to help him if he returns a certain amount of diamonds. The gameplay is built around the exploration of a virtual world which often throws numerous riddles at us and sees us face the aforementioned monsters. Our hero traverses the levels by jumping, swimming, or even flying, all the while gathering gems and keys using a special boomerang. Sometimes, our way is crossed by independent characters, offering their support as a reward for helping them out.
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Rugby Challenge 3
April 22, 2016
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Rugby, Singleplayer.
Rugby Challenge 3 is a sports game dedicated to rugby, developed by the Tru Blu Entertainment company in collaboration with an experienced team from an Australian studio, Wicked Witch Software. Through the use of proper licenses, the game features all of the world's major teams, as well as 11 actually existing tournaments. The game offers a wide range of game modes, ranging from a complex single player mode to the opportunity to compete in multiplayer via network. Compared with the previous installment of the series, the biggest innovation is the Be a Pro mode, in which we take on the role of a novice player, advancing through 13 seasons to become a star and a captain of the national team. Another new feature is derived from the Scotland Rugby Sevens mode, in which competing teams are composed not of 15, but of 7 players. The game features high-quality graphic design and realistic player models, as well as a professional match commentary.
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Kingdom: Classic
October 21, 2015
Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A minimalistic strategy game with RPG elements, which is a commercial version of a popular flash title of the same name, developed by Dutch studio noio. The player assumes the role of a king, traversing the world, who acquires new subjects by giving gold to settlers. As a result, newly recruited subjects build and develop villages, creating tools, weapons, and fortifications essential for defense against raiding trolls. Compared to the original flash version, new edition offers a bigger and more developed world. New methods of defense were introduced, as well as randomly generated challenges, awaiting in nearby forests. The game also contains a dynamic weather system, and fire mechanics – both these elements can have a positive, as well as negative impact on our kingdom. As one of the mainstays of the game, the title reprises pixel-art visuals, and complete lack of any user interface.
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Grandia II Anniversary Edition
August 24, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
A remastered version of the classic jRPG that launched in 2000 on Sega Dreamcast, developed cooperatively by SkyBox and Game Arts. The action takes place in a fantasy land where a grand battle between the gods of light and darkness took place centuries ago. While playing, we assume the role of a mercenary named Ryudo who is hired to protect a young priestess, Elena, and discovers that the history of his world which was passed down in legends is far from the truth. Mechanics-wise, it is a classic jRPG focused on exploration, questing, character development, and, obviously, combat. The last element takes place in an unusual hybrid system in which actions are performed in turns but the commands are issued in real time. Compared to the original version, Grandia II Anniversary Edition offers enhanced graphics with sharper textures and an advanced lighting and shadowing system.
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Forestry 2017: The Simulation
March 25, 2016
Simulation, Economic, FPP, Machines and Equipment, Singleplayer, TPP.
The next installment in a simulation games series previously known as Woodcutter Simulator. The game is a result of cooperation between the German UIG Entertainment company and a renowned game publisher Namco Bandai. This is the first part of the series that was designed for both PC and console players. Professional Lumberjack 2016 allows you to become a manager of a wood cutting company. Gameplay consists of two layers: simulation and economic. The former offers a wide selection of machines for cutting, processing, and transportation of wood. The economic layer in Professional Lumberjack 2016 focuses around accepting and completing jobs, as well as subsequent investments in the development of your company and new machines, which translates to better efficiency and higher pace of work.
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Blocky Roads
November 6, 2013
Racing, Arcade Elements, Platformers, Cars, Singleplayer.
A car platformer, in which we rebuild the farm, breaking through the next fragments of twelve large obstacle courses. The title places great emphasis on improving unlocked vehicles and offers a machine editor.
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Skyhill
February 25, 2015
RPG, 2D, Crafting, Horror, Indie Games, Post-apocalypse, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival.
A post-apocalyptic RPG with roguelike elements, created by Russian studio Mandragora. The game starts off shortly after the World War III wiped out almost the entire human race. You play as a survivor residing on the top, 100th floor of a luxury hotel. Your task is to fight your way downs through hordes of mutants. The game features several different characters to choose from. The inside of the hotel is generated randomly. The gameplay combines elements of survival with action sequences, in which you fight against mutants. As you play, you have to constantly keep an eye out for water and food, as well as upgrades for your ‘base’ – the aforementioned top floor apartment. In addition, the game features a crafting system, letting you construct new items and upgrade your gear.
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Samurai Warriors 4: Empires
September 17, 2015
Action, Beat 'em Up, Strategic Elements, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Another installment of the third-person hack ‘n’ slash action games developed by Omega Force. The title takes the players to feudal Japan and lets them take part in Battle of Okehazama and Battle of Sekigahara. The title is focused on stories of individual characters that we choose before the adventure starts. At the core of Samurai Warriors 4: Empires lies real-time combat with hundreds of units participating. In battles, we make use of a wide range of melee weapons and advanced martial skills or every hero. The above is complemented by strategy elements that involve managing territories we control. The outcome of battles is influenced not only by geographical structure of the terrain but also the overall political situation. The eponymous Empires mode, which is divided into sets of scenarios, lets us play both solo and in cooperation with other players. Moreover, the so-called Creative Mode allows us to design our own missions from scratch.
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Shooty Skies
September 29, 2015
Action, Arcade Elements, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A mobile arcade shooter featuring endless runner mechanics, distributed in a free-to-play system with not too obtrusive microtransactions. Shooty Skies was developed by the same team that was responsible for the surprisingly well-received Crossy Road. This time, the player takes control of a character in a flying machine – at the beginning, you’re a cat in a monoplane – and shoots down enemies (including arcade cabinets, giant mouths, huge beavers, computer monitors and such) approaching from the opposite direction as long as he can. Shooty Skies is discerned by its interesting controls. The plane fires automatically, but to move it, we need to swipe our finger. Releasing the finger launches a powerful rocket attack – useful when fighting more powerful opponents – which sadly exposes us to enemy fire, which adds certain tactical depth to this small arcade game. During our run, we encounter various upgrades and items spawning allied wingmen. Shooty Skies is also distinguished by its colorful visuals, build from huge voxels.
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0 A.D.
March 31, 2016, Early Access
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play real-time strategy game by Wildfire Games, a studio founded by developers and gamers who work for free in their spare time. Initially, the title was supposed to be a mod for Age of Empires II but eventually it was ported to a new engine and made available as a standalone production. The main goal of its creators was to present the most important civilizations that existed on Earth between the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD. In 0 A.D., we take part in a completely fictional conflict, although the game stays faithful to history in terms of weapons, buildings, and so on. The gameplay involves controlling a nation of our choosing and developing it throughout centuries. The player has to erect buildings, produce food, and acquire resources necessary for expansion. Apart from these, we also have to prepare for potential wars by recruiting soldiers that will repel enemy invasions or conquer nearby settlements or cities.
Quantum Replica
May 31, 2018
Action, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Stealth, Isometric View.
Quantum Replica is a cyberpunk stealth game with metroidvania elements developed by a small Colombian studio ON3D. The game is set in a distant future where people live in enormous metropolises and their lives are completely controlled by the government. Our protagonist is an exception of that rule. Not only he doesn’t remember who he actually is and what is he supposed to do, but he is also not registered, making him the most wanted person in the city. The only way to regain his memory and find his purpose is to deal with all adversities and get into the heart of the metropolis. Quantum Replica is a stealth game where action is presented from an isometric point of view. Unlike in other similar games, we do not use the game's environment to hide. Instead, we use our hero's time manipulation abilities. He can sneak unseen, move through walls, and catch enemies in ‘time bubbles’. As we progress, we gain access to more powerful abilities that come in handy when facing bosses.
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Three Fourths Home
March 20, 2015
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.
An unusual narrative/adventure game developed by [bracket] games and Digerati Distribution. Three Fourths Home tells the story of a young woman named Kelly who is currently on her way to her family home in Nebraska after a years’ absence. We accompany the woman during conversations with her parents and her younger brother, learning more about the complicated relationship she has with them. The game cannot be easily assigned a genre, as we are given a mix of an adventure game and a visual novel. The gameplay is practically non-existent – our only task is to hold the button responsible for the gas pedal and conduct dialogues that allow us to learn more about the story, drawing us closer to the ultimate conclusion.
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Card Wars Kingdom
July 13, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play digital card game developed by Cartoon Network Interactive studio for mobile devices. Players take part in titular Card Wars to achieve the title of champion. Gameplay focuses on gathering your own collection of cards and skills and then using your deck to face opponents. Each card represents characters from well-known animated TV series created by the company, and all of them can be made more powerful by fusing them in a special laboratory. All characters – including Jake, Finn, Marceline and Lumpy Space Queen – have their own, unique cards, so adjusting one’s strategy is crucial. Duels themselves are turn-based, and we can compete against both AI-controlled opponents and other players. Multiplayer features a card trading option between friends. Finally, the game offers a system of daily challenges and missions.
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Magic Mansion
August 24, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Auto-runner, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional retro platformer game which is available free of charge on mobile platforms. The advertisements that are present in-game can be switched off with a single micropayment. In Magic Mansion, we assume the role of a character that tries to reach the top of a grand tower. The production offers a considerable set of various heroes, many of whom come from previous games from Nitrome. The character we control moves forward automatically, and the controls are limited to jumping, triggered by tapping the screen. We have to wait for the right moment to jump so that we can overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. The change of direction occurs when we hit a safe obstacle. Magic Mansion is an endless runner, which means that the game has no end — the subsequent levels are generated automatically and our goal is to break records, both the ones we set as well as those set by other players. On our way, we also collect coins that let us continue playing from the very same spot, should we make a mistake, instead of starting from the beginning. Magic Mansion features two-dimensional, black and white retro graphics.
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Thumper
October 11, 2016
Arcade, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Music, PlayStation VR, Rhythm, Singleplayer, VR.
A music action game released by an independent studio – Drool. The development team includes individuals who have cooperated with Harmonix Music Systems. The players are tasked with defeating CRAKHED – a large, crazy head from the future that is threatening the world. The action is presented from a third-person perspective, with the main character being a space beetle. The gameplay consists of pressing the buttons to the rhythm, and jumping to parallel tracks, which allows us to acquire different bonuses, and avoid traps. The results of our actions can be tracked using a point counter present in the game, while the succeeding levels are characterized with increasing difficulty level. In Thumper’s psychedelic visuals, the major role is played by chromed surfaces, while one of the mainstays of the game, the soundtrack includes fast-paced and dynamic electronic music. The title makes use of virtual reality goggles, but they are not mandatory to play.
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Omen of Sorrow
November 6, 2018
Fighting, 2.5D, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A fighting game set in a fictional world. The developers were inspired by the paintings of Caravaggio and Rembrandt, and by horrors like Tod Browning’s Dracula and various slasher movies.
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Risk: Urban Assault
August 2, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Multiplayer, Board & Card, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
A turn-based strategy game which expands the concept of the popular board game. The title was developed by Zoë Mode (the creators of the first installment, titled simply Risk) as a contract for Ubisoft. Risk: Urban Assault takes place in a post-apocalyptic world of future in which five metropolises are fighting for control over the remains of natural resources: New York, London, Paris, Hamburg and Shanghai. Each of them has different approach to war and various weaknesses and advantages. The gameplay is divided into turns and the player is tasked with creating various industrial and defensive structures, maintaining economy of his city and conducting diplomatic actions. Commanders with various unique special abilities have strong influence on the outcome of a match. The winner is the nation which manages to dominate the opponents and take over the world. Risk: Urban Assault features three-dimensional graphics with many animations.
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Syrian Warfare
February 21, 2017
Strategy, RTS, Singleplayer, Modern Conflicts, Tactics.
A tactical real-time strategy, taking place during the civil war in modern Syria. The game skips some of the typical RTS elements, such as resource gathering and base development. Instead, the main emphasis was placed on tactical maneuvers of land and air forces – including building assaults, using smoke grenades, air drops, air strikes, etc. Before each mission, we need to choose adequate units, with only occasional support from allied units during the mission. Your units stay with you throughout the missions, gathering battle experience. The game incorporates a very realistic unit damage model – instead of energy bars, the level of damage is reflected by the appearance of our units. Syrian Warfare focuses solely on the single player campaign. The game is seen from the usual isometric view, with full 3D visuals.
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Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
October 27, 2016
Simulation, Dystopia, Experimental/artistic, Strategic Elements, Episodic, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A strategy-simulation game developed by German studio Osmotic Studios. The title references the Orwellian theme of Big Brother and the internet surveillance of the modern society in face of global terrorism. The titular Orwell is the name of a computer system that tracks the citizens and finds people suspected of criminal activity. When the fictional city of Bonton becomes the victim of a series of terrorist attacks, the player assumes the role of an operator of the system and is tasked with identifying the terrorists. The gameplay mechanics are focused mostly on watching recordings and files related to the citizens and reporting any suspicious activity to specialized units. In the game the player will frequently bend constitutional laws and dig through private data, hack computers and even impersonate other people. However, one must be very careful because all actions can lead to various consequences.
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Championship Manager 17
August 11, 2016
Sports, Manager, Football Manager, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A football manager from one of the most popular series of the genre. Championship Manager 17 is a free-to-play mobile game with microtransactions, developed by Square Enix's internal studio. As always, we assume the role of a manager running a football club, whose task is to lead his organization onto a path to victory and financial success. The player’s responsibilities include making transfers, organization of training sessions, and preparation of tactical plans for the matches. Of course, balancing the budget is a key issue, the one above all others. Championship Manager 17 makes use of an extensive database built on official licenses. The authors included up-to-date statistics and line-ups, a more realistic approach and an improved interface. Other novelties include the ability to hire assistants, who can relieve us from some duties, and a two-dimensional graphic engine, allowing us to follow the matches live, and modify tactics on the fly.
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Kingdom: New Lands
August 9, 2016
Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An improved version of the old-school, minimalistic strategy game, Kingdom, that was released in 2015 by two independent developers nicknamed noio and Licorice. Similarly as in the original game, in the new title the player assumes the role of a king who travels through the world and uses his wealth to gain new subjects and expand his domain. As the game progresses, the king gains access to new craftsmen as well as production and military buildings. He is tasked with providing his followers with welfare and safety. In comparison to the first version of the game, in Kingdom: New Lands the main objective is to find and rebuild a boat that allows us to swim to new areas where the whole game basically starts all over again. In addition to that, the game introduces many novelties like bigger areas to explore, seasons cycle and previously unavailable options, tools and upgrades.
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto Expansion
February 3, 2017
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Adventure Elements, Cartoons, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Naruto, Ninja, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP.
A content-rich expansion for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, a fourth entry in the series developed by Cyberconnect 2. The plot of the expansion, called Road to Boruto, goes beyond the original manga and animated series, drawing from side entries such as Boruto: Naruto the Movie, a full-length animated movie, and the comic series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. As a result, we can relive the events that took place after the conclusion of the Naruto Shippuden series, and take control of completely new characters, which are a part of the next generation of ninja warriors (many of them are the children of the well-known heroes). The expansion doesn’t change the game mechanics in any way, focusing on introducing a new storyline and previously unknown characters such as titular Boruto (son of Naruto) or Sarada (daughter of Sasuke and Sakura). Aside from that, the Hidden Leaf Village received new locations to explore.
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Agent Walker: Secret Journey
August 30, 2016
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, World War II, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.
An adventure/hidden object game taking place during World War II, created as a result of cooperation between Brave Giant studio and the distributor Artifex Mundi. The plot of Agent Walker: Secret Journey focuses around a mythical artifact called The Spear of Destiny, which according to certain beliefs has the power to change the course of the war. During the gameplay we assume the role of the titular agent, who receives a mission to find and destroy the artifact before its power is harnessed by the enemy. While traversing the grim battlefields and encountering various obstacles and dangers, our protagonist discovers that there is an enemy spy among the Allies, who will do everything in his power to stop her from carrying out the mission. When it comes to mechanics, the title isn’t different from the standards of the genre, while the gameplay focuses on visiting new locations, and solve riddles present there. The gameplay is complemented by scenes with hidden items and numerous mini-games and logical puzzles.
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SHENZHEN I/O
November 17, 2016
Puzzle, 2D, Educational, Indie Games, Machines and Equipment, Singleplayer.
A complicated logic game in which we design and test electronic circuits. SHENZHEN I/O was developed by the independent studio Zachtronics that specializes in creating complex logic educational titles focusing on engineering, electronics, programming, and chemistry. In SHENZHEN I/O, we assume the role of a beginner engineer who gets hired by an electronics company in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. Given the complicated gameplay mechanics, the production can be described as an electronic circuit-building simulator. Before playing, it is advisable to get acquainted with the extensive documentation that comes with the game and includes information on individual components and how they work. While playing, we design, for example, a LED controller from scratch. With time, tasks become increasingly complicated and require a true engineering sense. Apart from the campaign, the players can also play in a sandbox mode. SHENZHEN I/O offers simple and clear 2D graphics and user-friendly interface.
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Mercenaries Saga 2: Order of the Silver Eagle
July 2, 2015
RPG, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Developed by the creators of Adventure Bar Story, a tactical RPG with a turn-based combat system. The action of Mercenaries Saga 2: Order Of The Silver Eagle is set in a classic fantasy realm and the player assumes the role of a warrior named Claude - the captain of the Kingdom’s Order of the Silver Eagle. The story begins with a hunt organized in honor of the world’s ruler, during which an assassin makes an attempt on his life. The monarch is hurt by a poisoned blade and the protagonist needs to find a legendary antidote. Mechanically, this is a classic tactical RPG inspired by series such as Final Fantasy Tactics, Ogre Battle, and Fire Emblem. The key element of the game are the turn-based battles fought on small levels with an isometric view. During combat, you command a party of several warriors. In order to be successful, it is vital to use their special skills cleverly and take advantage of the environment. The characters receive experience during combat, which enables you to develop their skills and statistics. Mercenaries Saga 2: Order Of The Silver Eagle features a retro style with huge pixels and simple character models.
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El Hijo: A Wild West Tale
December 3, 2020
Arcade, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Stealth, Western, Isometric View, 19th Century.
A stealth game set in a spaghetti western setting, developed by Honig studio. It takes place in an alternative version of The Wild West, based on Sergio Leone’s movies. The protagonist – the titular El Hijo – looks for his missing father, traversing places filled with dangers: from an orphanage he was raised in, through a desert full of monster, and up to a town ruled by merciless gunslingers. Due to the fact that the boy has no chance of defeating any of those threats, the gameplay is based on hiding behind objects and sneaking behind opponents’ backs. El Hijo’s interface helps with that, constantly showing the enemy range and field of sight. There is also a wide variety of items and gadgets to use. El Hijo uses characteristic, good-looking visuals based on cartoon style, with simple shapes and contrasts.
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Worms (1995)
November 29, 1995
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Hotseat, Humorous, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy-arcade game in which two title teams are facing each other and the aim of each is to defeat the opponent through the elimination of all members of his team. The game takes place on randomly generated two-dimensional maps, and during battles worms use a variety of weapons and accessories.
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Shiren The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
June 4, 2015
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
A Japanese roguelike role-playing game and a part of the Mystery Dungeon series. Shiren The Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate was originally released in 2010 for Nintendo DS only in Japan, while its enhanced edition, Shiren the Wanderer 5 Plus was released in 2015. You play as a quiet wandering warrior named Shiren, accompanied by a talkative ferret called Koppa. The protagonist climb the enormous Tower of Fortune, at the top of which lives a deity capable of changing the fate of every mortal. The locations are randomly generated, and the turn-based gameplay focuses on combat and upgrading Shiren's statistics. Death in the game is final; when you die, your experience is brought down to zero, your equipment is lost, and new maps with new enemies are generated. Additionally, the game features occasional puzzles to solve and a day-and-night cycle, which makes your sight range smaller as darkness falls.
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Project Highrise
September 8, 2016
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Singleplayer.
An economy simulation strategy game developed by SomaSim and inspired by the 1994 Sim Tower by Maxis. The action of Project Highrise takes place in modern times, and the player assumes the role of the manager and the architect of a skyscraper under construction. The production isn’t fully realistic since the building is erected in stages so that the completed floors can be used by inhabitants and workers, providing us with the money necessary to complete the construction of the remaining levels. While playing, we have to carefully select investments, optimize costs, meet our customers’ requirements, and balance the budget. The game gives us a lot of freedom in organizing business, though. We can turn our skyscraper into a place of entertainment and relax for tourist, focus on providing offices for companies, create expensive apartments, or try to combine all of these strategies.
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Pinstripe
April 25, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional action adventure game created by Thomas Brush (who worked for Atmos Games), the creator of such free games as Coma! and Skinny!. Pinstripe focuses on two important topics: faith and fatherhood. The player assumes the role of a former pastor, named Teddy, whose daughter was kidnapped by a mysterious creature which calls itself God. The player starts chasing the creature and soon reaches the hell – surprisingly covered with ice. In this unorthodox version of afterlife the player will visit six main locations: forest, dark caves, train, lake, canyon and mountains. While exploring these places one will encounter many interesting characters and learn their stories. During majority of the time the protagonist is accompanied by a talkative dog that helps him in solving riddles and finding clues that reveal the past of the protagonist. Controls in Pinstripe are similar to ones in typical 2D platform games and the game features action sequences. In order to defeat some obstacles Teddy will resort to using a shotgun. Sometimes the weapon is also useful against opponents.
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Bohemian Killing
July 21, 2016
Adventure, Alternative History, FPP, Indie Games, Polish, Legal Thriller, Singleplayer, 19th Century.
A three-dimensional adventure game in the form of a courtroom drama, inspired by the popular Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series. It was created by The Moonwalls studio's sole member - a lawyer and a game enthusiast who developed the game almost entirely on his own. The story is set in a steampunk alternative vision of the 19th century Paris. The protagonist faces the court, being accused of a brutal murder of a young woman. The player's task is to convince the court of his innocence. The game features two timelines. The courtroom is the center of the story, where witnesses can be heard testifying or the judge asks questions. These launch flashbacks, which take the player back to the day the crime was committed. The player's role is to perform certain actions which are going to confirm or deny a given testimony. In order to clear the protagonist of charges, the player can also lie, support their testimony with additional proof or even pretend to be insane. Depending on the tactics used, the player can witness one of dozen different endings.
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Plants vs. Zombies Heroes
October 18, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A spin off to the popular Plants vs. Zombies series in a form of a mobile card game with tower defense elements. The production introduces themes inspired by superhero stories. Apart from the wide range of regular units known from the previous parts, the title introduces hero units that can be found on both sides of the conflict. Gameplay focuses on fights in which the players use personally-built decks of cards representing characters and their special skills. Combat takes place on levels divided into several vertical lanes, in a manner resembling a tower defense game. During the game, players activate cards in turns, summoning units, putting them on lanes, or making them use their superpowers. Plants vs. Zombies Heroes concentrates on multiplayer, although the game offers a single player campaign as well.
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Aralon: Sword and Shadow
December 16, 2010
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Singleplayer, TPP.
Aralon: Sword and Shadow is an RPG game developed with the Androidzie in mind. It is set in a fantasy land with three-dimensional graphics and open structure. The gameplay focuses on exploring, completing tasks and fighting with the help of the skill-based combat system.
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A Blind Legend
September 28, 2015
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A remarkable action adventure game in which the plot and the mechanics are based solely on the audio. The title was developed by DOWiNO, a French studio, in cooperation with the France Culture radio station and is addressed for both blind players and those who seek completely new experiences in gaming. The action of A Blind Legend is set in a medieval fantasy setting. In the game, we assume the role of a blind knight, Edward Blake, who sets out to rescue his wife alongside his daughter, Louise. The title is devoid of any graphics whatsoever. While playing, we traverse subsequent locations, talk to encountered characters, and even fight only on the basis of our surroundings’ sounds and our daughter voice, which points us the way and gives necessary hints. The protagonist is controlled by gestures drawn on a touchscreen or with a mouse.
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The Playroom
November 15, 2013
Arcade, Minigames, Multiplayer, PlayStation 4 Camera, Augmented Reality, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A set of mini games promoting PlayStation Camera and DualShock 4. Gamers can take care of a virtual working animal, play with small people, play holographic hockey and more.
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Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Ethereal Empire
January 27, 2005
RPG, Strategic Elements, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Spectral Souls: Resurrection of the Ethereal Empires are tactical jRPGs released on tactical PCs with a turn-based combat system and extensive strategic elements. While playing, we take command of one of the three factions and we must lead it to victory in the war for control over the land of fantasy.
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The Terminator: SkyNET
December 15, 1996
Action, Movies, FPP, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The last installment of the FPP shooting series, based on the motifs of the Terminator film series. The plot of the game continues the threads started in The Terminator: Future Shock, and while having fun we again stand on the side of the resistance movement, trying to destroy the criminal artificial intelligence of Skynet, which with the use of nuclear weapons intends to blast humanity from the surface of the Earth. For the first time in the history of the series, in addition to the single player campaign, the title also offers the possibility of multi-player competition, during which we can also play the role of the Terminator itself.
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Batman: Return to Arkham
October 18, 2016
Action, Batman, Beat 'em Up, DC Comics, Detective, Comics, Package, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.
A compilation of two remastered versions of action-adventure games from the Batman: Arkham series with all DLC packs. The refreshed versions were created by Virtuos, a company which previously created other remastered games. Batman: Return to Arkham consists of two games: Batman: Arkham Asylum from 2009 and Batman: Arkham City from 2011. The first title takes place in a mental facility taken over by Joker and other villains. The second part takes place in an isolated district in which especially dangerous criminals were locked. Both games have open locations and action-based mechanics. What’s characteristic for the series is spectacular combat based on combo system – the longer the series of attacks, the stronger the hero’s hits. Batman also has access to technologically advanced gadgets which are used not only for combat, but for traveling through the game world and for solving riddles as well. The games featured in Batman: Return to Arkham compilation offer improved graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4.
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All Walls Must Fall
February 23, 2018
Action, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Noir, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Espionage, Tactics, Isometric View, Free-to-play.
A tech-noir tactical action game with a spy thriller setting. All Walls Must Fall is set in 2089, in an alternative reality in which the Berlin Wall never fell and the Cold War still lasts. To make things worse, the rivalry between the East and the West has resulted in a nuclear disaster. You play as a group of intelligence agents, who travel back in time and get one night to prevent the catastrophe from happening. The decisions you make during the game can have a great effect on the world's future. The gameplay in All Walls Must Fall is shown in an isometric view. The game takes place in procedurally generated locations — mostly in Berlin nightclubs, which allows you to hide in the crowd — and your main tasks are exploration and gathering important information from NPCs. The game also features a tactical combat mode with an active pause option. An important element of the game is turning back time, which helps you to avoid the consequences of your oversights. The visuals have been inspired by communist propaganda posters.
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Quake Champions
August 18, 2022
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters, Free-to-play.
Another installment of the legendary series of first-person shooters developed by id Software. The series became very popular mostly thanks to its great and well-balanced multiplayer modes. Quake Champions concentrates on that aspect of the gameplay and lacks a classic campaign mode. Instead, it features dynamic gameplay for many players. The matches are played in a few varied PvP modes. One of the biggest and most controversial new features is allowing the players to control one of many completely different characters with unique special abilities. This lets the players choose a character whose fighting style fits their preferences. The developers made sure that abilities of some characters won’t give anyone unfair advantage during the matches and that the outcome of rounds – similarly as in previous installments of the series – depends only on skills of the players.
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Symmetry
February 20, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Indie Games, Polish, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, Free-to-play.
An independent Polish game developed by Sleepless Clinic. The players are tasked with taking care of a research team that crash landed on an alien planet covered with ice. The players must make sure that the researchers survive. In order to achieve this goal, they must satisfy their basic needs by providing them with food and rest. They must also fix the broken ship.
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Underworld Ascendant
November 15, 2018
RPG, Crowdfunding, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, Immersive Sim, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Singleplayer.
Considered the spiritual successor to the classic Ultima Underworld, Underworld Ascendant is a first-person cRPG developed by OtherSide Entertainment, a team led by Paul Neurath - the co-creator of Ultima. The game is set in the Stygian Abyss, a place known among the fans of the series - an underground world inhabited by three races that fight for power. Assuming the role of a character described by one of the three available classes, the player picks one side of the conflict in order to experience an epic adventure in a world filled with underground towns, mazes, temples, huge cavern systems, as well as dense forests. The game is played from the first-person view; as for combat, the game utilizes a real-time system which involves use of traditional weapons and spells. Apart from individual skills of one's character, in order to succeed, one also has to pay attention to their mobility, reflexes, and the ability to take advantage of the shape of terrain. What is distinctive about the game, the player is given a lot of freedom concerning their approach to gameplay, and the events change in a dynamic way in response to the player's actions.
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War of Rights
December 3, 2018, Early Access
Action, FPP, FPS, Historical, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters, American Civil War, 19th Century.
An online shooter taking place during the American Civil War. The game was developed by Campfire Games, for which War of Rights is the debut project. The developers introduced a number of historic campaigns that allow us to choose a side, as well as our duties on the battlefield – we can assume the role of a frontline soldier, or a general who controls the whole battle from the headquarters. The player who chooses the role of a commander stays in the base and makes strategic decisions that have to go through the whole chain of command in real time until they reach the captains of the individual regiments. Frontline commanders can either comply and execute the order, or incite a mutiny and act as they see fit. The battles take place in authentic locations, while soldiers of both Union and Confederacy use the same weapons and wear the same uniforms that were used during the conflict.
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King of Thieves
February 12, 2015
Arcade, Internet, MMO, Platformers, Tower Defense.
King of Thieves is a mobile arcade game that blends elements of platformers and tower defense games. The game was developed by the creators of Pudding Monsters and Cut the Ropes series but, unlike these games, King of Thieves is aimed at mid-core gamers and focuses on online multiplayer. We play as the titular king of thieves who breaks into dungeons designed by other players. We have to avoid traps and collect as much treasures as possible, which, considering how dangerous those dungeons can be, is not an easy task. The game offers an asynchronous multiplayer, just like Clash of Clans. Some players try to rob dungeons, while others try their best to make their creations as thief-proof as possible. King of Thieves is a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions.
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Friday the 13th: The Game
May 26, 2017
Action, Asymmetrical Multiplayer, Very Brutal, Crowdfunding, Movies, Horror, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, TPP.
Focusing around the asynchronous multiplayer mode, a third-person action game adaptation of the classic horror movie Friday the 13th. Known for the tactical simulation series Breach & Clear, Gun Media studio is the developer of the game. The key figures connected with the film series, such as Sean S. Cunningham, Kane Hodder, Tom Savini, and Harry Manfredini, have had their hand in the production. The action is set in the close vicinity of the Crystal Lake, a location known from the movies, and gameplay revolves around multiplayer mode for up to 8 players – one player assumes the role of the murderer Jason Voorhees and the others play as his potential victims. Jason needs to, of course, kill every other player, while the victims’ objective is to avoid getting murdered and, with a bit of luck and cooperation, to exterminate the masked psycho. The game is created in a way which gives the players a feeling of constructing their own movie script.
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Oxenfree
January 15, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Thriller.
A 2D adventure game inspired by supernatural horrors, developed by Night School Studio, a debuting team founded by the former workers of Telltale Games. We take on the role of a girl named Alex, who is about to graduate middle school and to celebrate that, she travels with a group of friends to an island that has been the students’ customary place to say their farewells. As it turns out, during the party Alex and her companions have accidentally opened a gateway to another dimension, and the peace of teenagers is interrupted by increasingly strange phenomena, such as unnatural sounds and specters. Since a ghost's presence can’t always be detected with the naked eye, the heroine has to resort to a special radio that, after finding the proper wave frequency, helps her prepare for the possible attack in advance. The dark atmosphere of Oxenfree is complemented by climatic graphics, employing common horror movie filters, as well as an ominous soundtrack.
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Far Cry 4: Valley of the Yetis
March 10, 2015
Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Far Cry 4: Valley of the Yetis is the first story DLC released for the fourth installment of the best-selling FPS series Far Cry. The game takes place in Himalayas, in the titular Yeti Valley, where a helicopter with our hero crashes. In this cold and inhospitable land, Ajay Ghale, known from the base game, will have to face new enemies, spearheaded by the brutal local cultists and mighty Yetis. That, however, is only the beginning of a darker story. It soon turns out that the real evil awaits our hero in the heart of the mysterious valley. The expansion, available for the season pass owners or separately, gives the players additional couple of hours of gameplay in the Far Cry 4 universe. Valley of the Yetis can be played alone or in co-op, where our protagonist is accompanied by Hurk, a character known from the base game.
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