Detective Gallo
May 30, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Crime, Noir, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
A point-and-click adventure game, in which we assume control of the eponymous Detective Gallo – an anthropomorphic bird that attempts to solve the mystery behind the murder of five exotic plants. During the game, we often solve puzzles and conduct conversations with neutral characters in order to shed new light on the case. When it comes to visuals, we are dealing with hand-drawn 2D graphics.
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Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal
January 18, 2019
Action, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Ninja, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
A remake of the two first installments in the Senran Kagura series, which originally came out for Nintendo 3DS. The game has a fast-paced, 3D combat system inherited from Senran Kagura: Estival Versus and Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus. Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal is set in present-day Japan, and the player assumes the roles of students learning at two competing ninja schools.
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Wormix
August 10, 2013
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Free-to-play.
A turn-based tactical game inspired by the Worms series. At Wormix (on personal computers - Bombix), we take control of a branch consisting of representatives of one of several different races and take part in the struggle for death and life, waged on two-dimensional boards generated procedurally. The title allows you to play alone as well as to fight battles in multiplayer mode.
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ARK: Survival Evolved Mobile
June 14, 2018
Action, Crafting, Dinosaurs, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Free-to-play.
A mobile port of ARK: Survival Evolved – a popular sandbox game known from PCs and consoles. The players enter a large island inhabited by dinosaurs with a mission to survive in the hostile territory.
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Farm Expert 2018 Mobile
June 18, 2017
Simulation, Economic, Machines and Equipment, Farm, Singleplayer.
The next installment of the popular series of simulators, this time prepared for mobile platforms and Nintendo Switch console. The title allows you to play the role of a farmer on your farm.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset
May 21, 2018
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, The Elder Scrolls, TPP.
Summerset is the tenth expansion for MMORPG title The Elder Scrolls Online. It introduces the titular island as a new location and home of High Elves, as well as new episode of the main storyline and many side quests. Additionally, for the first time in the history of the franchise, the players can join Psijic Order and learn their magic arts.
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Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers
May 24, 2018
Action, Strategic Elements, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Nintendo Exclusive, Western.
Released exclusively on 3DS, a combination of an action and a tower defense game. The players assume the role of the armadillo Dillon who is living in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the Wild West. The hero needs to defend their land from an invasion of monsters. In order to do so, he needs to take care of resources, build watchtowers, and finally confront the danger. Interestingly, the game lets the players use their Mii avatars.
The Golf Club 2019
August 28, 2018
Sports, Golf, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Another part in the series of popular golf simulators developed since 2014 by HB Studios. The Golf Club 2019 offers a variety of gameplay customization options as well as a wide range of social modes and features.
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Minion Masters
October 16, 2018
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, RTS, Online, Free-to-play.
Set in the Forced universe, a simplified real-time strategy with card game elements. The title by Danish BetaDwarf Entertainment features quick multiplayer battles, in which you battle the enemy with loads of units and try to defeat their main character. By drawing cards from a customized deck, you place units – mobile ones, along with defensive and production structures - on a small battlefield and observe the outcome. In contrast to other real-time strategies, you do not give commands. Once deployed somewhere on the map, the units fight on their own. Your army, which is the deck of cards, can be customized between clashes. The choice concerning the Minion Master – the main hero whose death in combat means defeat – is up to the player. During combat, Minion Master stands on a pedestal at the edge of the map and shoots enemy units charging at them. With the progress, a Minion Master gathers experience points that can unlock their special traits and abilities. Apart from regular online battles, the title offers Draft Mode in which you can use decks composed of random cards, and Solo Challenges – a single-player game mode.
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Unruly Heroes
January 23, 2019
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Platform action game inspired by Wu Cheng'en's Wandering West, one of the classic Chinese novels. In addition to the feature mode, which can be completed either alone or in cooperation with up to three people, the production offers the possibility of rolling online duels with other players. The whole was enriched with high quality graphics, looking like a moving image.
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Just Dance 2018
October 24, 2017
Party, Co-op, Music, PlayStation Move, Splitscreen, Family, Singleplayer, Dancing.
One of the many installments in the series of dance/party games released annually by Ubisoft. Similarly to what the players may know from previous editions, your task is to follow the choreographies performed by colorful characters dancing on the screen. The more accurately you repeat their moves, the higher the score you get. Just Dance 2018 offers several dozen pop songs, both classic hits and new releases. That latter category includes: Clean Bandit ft.Sean Paul & Anne-Marie – Rockabye, Bruno Mars – 24K Magic, Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj – Side to Side, Bebe Rexha ft. Lil Wayne – The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody), Jamiroquai – Automaton, Shakira ft. Maluma – Chantaje, Hyuna – Bubble Pop, Hatsune Miku – Love Ward, Groove Century – Daddy Cool, Big Freedia – Make it Jingle. Just Dance 2018 uses dedicated motion controllers and cameras or a special mobile app for monitoring players’ moves.
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Wargroove
February 1, 2019
Strategy, 2D, Hotseat, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.
Wargroove is a turn-based strategy inspired by Advance Wars and the Fire Emblem game series. It was developed by Chucklefish. The game is made of twelve story campaigns, in which we can play as one of a dozen or so heroes, each of them leading their own military units. As we play, we move around the game map (we observe the action from a bird's eye perspective), gather resources, manage our army, and fight with our opponents. Exploration, both on land and sea, plays a crucial role in the game. Wargroove also offers a competitive multiplayer (local or online). The game comes with a special editor that allows us to create our own campaigns. Thanks to its simple and intuitive interface our maps and missions are created in no time.
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Frantics
March 6, 2018
Party, PlayLink Application, Arcade Elements, Internet, Co-op, Minigames, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Family, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
A collection of party and arcade mini-games, created by Sony company in cooperation with Dutch studio NapNok for up to four players. The players start their adventure with Frantic by choosing one of two animal avatars that will represent them in a virtual world. Then they compete with each other in various arcade challenges, most of which require not only skill and good reactions, but more than anything they test wits and the ability to bluff. The game requires each player to possess their own tablet or smartphone with PlayLink application installed, since it is used to interact with characters on TV screen and perform tasks and challenges. It is up to players to decide if they want to cooperate or compete with each other on their way to victory.
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A Way Out
March 23, 2018
Action, EA Play, Internet, Co-op, 60s and 70s, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
An action-adventure game developed by Hazelight in collaboration with Electronic Arts, and designed with co-op gameplay for two people in mind. The main protagonists in A Way Out are two convicts: Vincent and Leo. Together they are devising a way to escape from prison and then build their lives anew outside its walls. When it comes to mechanics A Way Out offers quite a variety in gameplay. Over the course of the story campaign the players will take part in fist fights, shootouts, car pursuits, stealth sequences and so on. Other noteworthy features are the advanced AI, and freedom when it comes to tackling in-game challenges. As befits a co-op game, the key to success lies in skillful cooperation between the two heroes. Just for that, A Way Out offers both a local split screen mode and online play. As for technical aspects, the game uses the advanced Unreal Engine 4 technology for generating graphics.
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Doom VFR
December 1, 2017
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, PlayStation Aim, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A first-person shooter developed by id Software for VR headsets. The player is taken to a UAC facility which is overrun by demons, and assumes the role of a sole survivor of their attack. After death, the protagonist’s consciousness is transferred to a computer matrix which allows him to take control of the robots present on site. The task he has to perform is to annihilate all hellish creatures and stop an incoming catastrophe. Fighting enemies with the use of an extensive and elaborate weapon arsenal remains at the core of Doom VFR. We face various adversaries on our way, both in claustrophobic corridors and more spacious arenas. The game’s high-quality graphics attract attention with very detailed enemy models and environment elements.
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Darwin Project
January 14, 2020
Action, Battle Royale, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Shooters, Survival, TPP, TPS, Free-to-play.
The Darwin Project is a third-person Battle Royale-like action game developed by Scavengers. The game takes us to the post-apocalyptic Canada, whose citizens have to face the impending ice age. As a preparation before the cataclysm, incapacitated convicts are ordered to take part in a fight to death in order to find the master of survival. The Darwin Project, just like other similar games, takes place on a big arena where players fight each other until only one of them is left alive. Each playable character has their own unique abilities, strengths and weaknesses. The environment in which the game takes place can be as hostile (or even more) as other players. The Darwin Project uses the Microsoft's Mixer streaming system which allows the viewers to influence the outcome of the game by, for example, giving their favorite player a shield.
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The End is Nigh
July 12, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Minigames, Platformers, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer.
A 2D platform game created by two indie game developers: Tyler Glaiel (known from Closer) and Edmund McMillen (known from The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy). In The End is Nigh you play as a strange creature called Ash, one of the last beings that survived the end of the world. Traveling through the ruins of civilization, inhabited by bloodthirsty mutants, Ash gathers body parts of the dead to create a friend for himself. The production is a classic 2D platform game, in which you journey through maps full of enemies, gather items, and avoid various dangers. During exploration, which is made easier by the fact that Ash can climb walls, you collect cartridges, which allow you to access various minigames. The game also features many secrets to discovers, several alternative endings, a high difficulty level, and a large dose of black comedy.
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Accel World vs. Sword Art Online
August 8, 2017
RPG, Crossover, Internet, jRPG, Co-op, Books, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third-person perspective action jRPG developed by ARTDINK. The title is based on books and anime from the Accel World and Sword Art Online franchises. The story of the game features a unique story in which characters from both universes met. They face a phenomenon that causes unknown time travelers from future to appear in the world and seek a way back home. The action is presented from the perspective of Kirito, the protagonist of Sword Art Online, but the scenario enables the player to assume the role of other characters as well and experience the story from their point of view. The title is an action RPG in which the player travels through large locations and is able to freely fly or participate in aerial combat. The game offers many playable characters, each of which has unique skills and attacks that are upgraded during the game. In the single player campaign the player is accompanied by up to two companions controlled by AI.
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Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
August 31, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, TV Series, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A space strategy set in a popular universe created in a 1978 TV series. Developed by Black Lab Games, Battlestar Galactica Deadlock gives us an opportunity to assume control of the Colonial Fleet and to take part in a war against the Cylons - a race of man-made cybernetic machines that have rebelled against their creators. The game features both completely new characters and figures the fans of the universe are surely familiar with - however, the story was executed in a way that will not confuse those new to the universe. The player takes part in tactical battles set in a three-dimensional environment. Furthermore, the player recruits officers, conducts political actions within the Cyrannus planetary system, but also expands their fleet alongside progression, based on the unlocked spaceship designs. Apart from the single-player component, the game offers a complex multiplayer mode which allows the player to fight 1v1 duels against commanders from all over the world. All of this is complemented by decent-quality visuals.
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Fall of Light
September 28, 2017
RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Developed by RuneHeads, Fall of Light is an RPG with some elements typical for dungeon crawlers. The action of the game is set in a fantastical world gradually devoured by darkness. The player assumes the role of a warrior named Nyx, whose final task is to embark on a journey through the realm filled with many dangers and guide his daughter - Aether to the last place suffused with sunlight. One observes the action from the top-down perspective, explores the grim locations, interacts with encountered NPCs, discovers numerous mysteries, and solves diverse puzzles. When carrying out the mission, the player is hindered by the fact that they have to take care of the protagonist’s daughter. Combat is another important aspect of Fall of Light, during which Nyx can assume numerous fighting stances and use various weaponry. As the story develops, the main protagonist acquires certain abilities that boost his combat potential.
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F1 2017
August 25, 2017
Racing, Formula 1, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer.
F1 2017 is another installment of the popular formula one simulator series from Codemasters Software. The game introduces many changes and improvements in comparison to the previous installment of the series. Now, the career mode is much more complex and the multiplayer mode received some improvements. We will also find a completely new Championship Mode mode in F1 2017. We now also have the chance to drive classic F1 cars, like the ones driven by Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari 2002), or by Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost (1988 McLaren MP4/4). As usual, the newest installment of the series has improved visuals.
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Bigfoot
January 30, 2017, Early Access
Action, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Survival.
A first-person action game that follows the convention of survival horror. Bigfoot is a debut project of an independent Ukrainian developer, CyberLight studio. As the name suggests, the game focuses on the legendary humanoid creature living deep inside the Rocky Mountains. After a group of tourists goes missing in one of the nearby national parks in, as the police say, the result of an accident, the main protagonist, accompanied by his friends, decides to go to the site and investigate the case more closely. The players are offered a vast open world, in which they can explore lakes, swamps, and creepy caves. The gameplay builds on hunting down the titular adversary. The main protagonists establish their base in an RV, and during their hunt, they use a shotgun, a wide range of traps, and some other pieces of gear. The player can confront the Sasquatch (as Native Americans call it) alone, or in a cooperative mode allowing up to three players to join their forces for the hunt.
Realms of Arkania: Star Trail HD
August 10, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, FPP, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Realms of Arkania: Star Trail HD is a remake of the second installment in the best-selling RPG series that was originally released in 1994. The remake was developed by Crafty Studios. The game is based on the The Dark Eye tabletop RPG system and its interface was significantly improved and brought to modern standards, which can be seen in character portraits, new icons, and indicators. Realms of Arkania: Star Trail now also has a minimap. The plot continues the story from the previous game of the series. Our heroes have to unite elves and dwarves in order to create an army capable of facing the orcs. To do so, they have to find two powerful artifacts, the Salamander Stone and a legendary dwarven axe. As we play, we lead a party of heroes we have personally created. Exploration of the game's world (mostly made of bigger and smaller towns and dungeons) is presented from a first-person perspective. The point of view changes to isometric when we enter combat. Properly using our characters skills and abilities will make us victorious in battle.
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Sine Mora EX
August 8, 2017
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Developed by THQ Nordic, Sine Mora EX is a remastered version of the well-received 2012 shoot’em up game. The game takes players to a retro-futuristic world engulfed in a continuous war between the forces of the Empire and their adversaries. One gets to pilot diverse airplanes, featuring various weapons and gadgets, and participate in dynamic and spectacular battles against both standard enemy units as well as much more powerful bosses. Sine Mora EX builds on the story campaign comprising seven stages – unlike the second game mode (Arcade), during the campaign the players can modify the specifications of particular machines to adequately prepare them for the mission at hand. The game delivers high-quality visuals – the player is bound to appreciate boss models developed by Mahiro Maeda, one of the most popular Japanese anime artist.
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Dragon Quest Heroes I & II
March 3, 2017
Action, Crossover, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Co-op, Package, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
Dragon Quest Heroes I & II for Nintendo Switch is a collection of two third-person hack-and-slash games and Dragon Quest series spin-offs developed by Omega Force. Both games are 3D hack-and-slash titles, very similar to the Dynasty Warriors series in terms of gameplay. As we play, we will explore enormous open locations and fight with hordes of enemies. The available heroes have different attacks and special abilities. They can block and evade attacks, which comes in handy when facing the gigantic bosses that require from the players a bit more tactical approach. The Nintendo Switch versions of the games previously released on PlayStation include all DLCs and exclusive content, and brand new characters and scenarios.
Dungeons 3
October 13, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Dungeons 3 is the third installment in the fantasy strategy game series developed by Realmforge. Dungeons 3 continues the story from the previous games. We play as a Dungeon Lord who, after uniting the forces of evil and laying the foundations of the new empire of darkness, comes to the conclusion that his ambitions are not yet fulfilled. He decides to recruit the priestess of dark elves so that she would lead his forces during the conquest of the surface world. Just like in the previous installments of the series, gameplay in Dungeons 3 is a blend of a real-time and economic strategy. As we play, we have to gather resources, build new parts of our dungeon, recruit monsters, and invest in technological development. At the same time, we have to lead our army that fights with the forces of good on the surface. All three factions from the previous games (the Horde, the Undead, and the Demons) are present. This time, however, we can use units and technologies of all three of them at the same time.
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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
September 20, 2016
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A remake of Dear Esther, a popular narrative exploration game from 2012 that started a whole new genre – the so-called walking simulators. It was developed by the independent studio The Chinese Room. Contrary to the base version of the game that was powered by the Source engine and released only on personal computers, this edition is powered by the Unity technology. This enabled the developers to release their game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well. The new version introduces completely new sounds, including the developers’ commentary that can be played during the game. In Dear Esther: Landmark Edition the player calmly travels through locations (the action is presented in a first-person perspective) and gradually discovers new pieces of the story. The plot is presented in the form of letters to the titular Esther, which are read by a mysterious male voice. Since the game lacks any interactions with the environment, it caused many discussions about whether it is still a video game or simply an interactive experience.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
January 11, 2017
Strategy, Internet, Card Games, Manga and Anime, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.
Virtual adaptation of a popular card game developed by Konami. The original has been created by Kazuki Takahashi for his manga. Just like in the manga, Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Links focuses on Yugi Muto and his friends Joey Wheeler and Mai Valentine, along with his rival Seto Kaiba. We are given over 700 cards representing monsters, spells, and traps, with our objective being to become the King of Games. We achieve this through winning duels, and with each victory we level up our character. They also earn us new cards to expand our deck, unlock various missions and more powerful opponents. Aside from tutorial and story campaign, there is also a tournament mode, all of this complemented by online leaderboards and records of previous games. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links offers high-quality visuals, with awe-inspiring colors and smooth animations of duels in full 3D. Additionally, all actors are voiced by the cast of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series.
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Gorogoa
December 14, 2017
Puzzle, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Perspective-bending, Singleplayer.
An unusual logic game developed by Buried Signal. The game was created by Jason Roberts, who was responsible both for the code and for the visuals of the title. The main protagonist of Gorogoa is a boy who collects mysterious items related to religion. The story of the game is filled with symbols and abstract references to faiths from all over the world. The key aspect of gameplay is solving riddles that take the form of movable puzzles that consist of up to four scenes. What makes things more complicated is the fact that the player isn’t matching parts of a single image, but motives hidden in each scene. If combined correctly, the pictures will be animated, creating a key scene and pushing the story forward. Gorogoa distinguishes itself with unique mechanics and unusual graphics that look like an animated, hand-colored drawing.
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Firefighters: The Simulation
September 18, 2012
Simulation, FPP, Machines and Equipment, Rescue, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Fire Department.
A simulation game in which the player plays the role of a firefighter taking part in various rescue operations. Events are observed from the perspective of the first person, and during the game we have the opportunity to extinguish fires, remove toxic substances or even secure the transport of dangerous goods. All this takes place in an open world.
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N.O.V.A. Legacy
February 20, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Free-to-play.
A remastered version of a popular FPP shooter released for mobile devices in 2009. It was developed by the French studio Gameloft, which did not limit itself to enhancing visuals – gameplay has been enriched with, for example, crafting system that allows the players to upgrade their arsenal and create new weapons with the resources collected throughout the game. Like in the original game, N.O.V.A. Legacy follows the tale of captain Kale Wardin, who is given a task of infiltrating a space station of Xenos – a mysterious and hostile alien civilization. Story campaign is the main dish of the game and consists of nineteen varied stages. There is also a competitive multiplayer for up to six players, as well as Shadow Events (which are special tasks that require eliminating waves of enemies) and Special Ops (strategic missions). The title adopts a free-to-play business model with microtranscations.
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Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
December 15, 2016
Strategy, Interwar Period, Grand Strategy, Historical, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The first large expansion for Hearts of Iron IV – the fourth installment of the popular grand strategy game series created by Paradox Interactive. The add-on, called Together for Victory, focuses on introducing new functions connected with British Commonwealth and the countries that were a part of it during World War II. This results in, among others, new national development trees for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and India, complemented by historical figures and companies, while the whole add-on was designed to either replay the real course of war, or allow a completely abnormal, abstract scenario to play out. Thanks to a new autonomy system, the players can set various levels of dependency of subjected nations, and expand upon some of the national ideas, resulting in useful bonuses and technologies. The Commonwealth nations can share technologies, as well as ask their allies to lease them various equipment.
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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
October 20, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Platformers, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
Developed by the one-man studio Locomalito, an updated version of a 2D platformer by Maldita Castilla, published in 2012. The plot draws inspiration from the history and legends of many European countries, mostly Spain. One day, an evil demon uses tears of a young witch to open gates of hell and let different kinds of filth in. The player assumes the role of Don Ramiro – one of the faithful knights in service of Alfonso VI, uniting to travel the lands of Tolomera and bring back peace and order. Mechanics of Cursed Castilla are inspired by classic 8-bit platformers, like Ghosts’n Goblins. Your objective comes down to exploring and fighting enemies (e.g. zombies), among them being 19 powerful bosses. During combat, Don Castillo makes use of various weapons acquired during gameplay, and a number of items – like magical boots – that make playing easier.
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Die Young
September 12, 2019
Action, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival.
An independent exploration game with survival elements from an in-house team of the Indie Gala company. We play as a heroine who found herself on a Mediterranean island, not knowing how, why, and by whom she was kidnapped. She must uncover the truth behind this event and escape. Die Young employs first-person perspective and focuses on exploration. Aside from that, the protagonist must fight for survival, gathering food, water and useful equipment. Because she can’t use any weapons, our heroine is forced to run from dangers and climb on her surroundings to avoid danger – otherwise, she will meet a horrible end at the hands of opponents, with decapitations with axe being common scenes. What makes Die Young stand out from other games from the genre are its high-quality visuals, with detailed, moved by wind plants.
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Knack 2
September 5, 2017
Action, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
A sequel to the three-dimensional platformer by the Japanese team of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Once again players take control of the titular Knack – a small robot which can absorb various objects to increase its size. Like the first game, Knack 2 uses TPP view, and the gameplay focuses on exploration, solving simple puzzles and fighting enemies. It is possible to play either by yourself or with another player. Visuals stand out with their distinct style, similar to those the movies from Studio Pixar.
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Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
August 3, 2016
RPG, China, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, PlayStation Exclusive, Isometric View.
A tactical RPG which is a spin-off of a popular series of hack and slash games, developed by Omega Force. The game is set in the Three Kingdoms period, at the end of the Han dynasty's rule. The plot focuses on the character of a young warrior by the name of Zhao Yun, and his friend Lei Bin. The adventure begins when the characters discover a mysterious cave - in there, they find a young woman frozen into a brick of ice. During their journey, the characters explore the entire country, gradually becoming true heroes, for instance, through participating in battles and making history. Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers is played from an isometric view and the core of the experience is made up of turn-based encounters with enemies. When fighting, it is crucial to distribute one's warriors appropriately on the map, but applying adequate kinds of attacks and being in possession of sufficiently powerful weapons are equally important. The game offers a large set of weapons - those can be acquired through trade or completing different quests.
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Immortal Planet
July 28, 2017
RPG, Indie Games, Polish games, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Soulslike, Isometric View.
Another game created by an independent Polish developer, Tomasz Waclawek, who is best known for his 2015 2D platformer Ronin. Immortal Planet takes the players to an icy planet. There, within an ancient tomb, resides a group of undead warriors. In the game you become one of these warriors, who suddenly awakes from his cryogenic sleep for an unknown reason. As you play, the protagonist has to learn the secrets of the planet and escape the tomb, while fighting the ever-watchful guardians he encounters on the way. In terms of gameplay, Immortal Planet is an action RPG with classic isometric view. As the aforementioned warrior, the player traverses carefully designed levels and fights against increasingly stronger opponents. For that, you can use a heavy sword, firearms, and magic. Immortal Planet stands out with its retro yet high-resolution graphics and dark stylistics.
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Super Bomberman R
March 3, 2017
Arcade, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Super Bomberman R is another game in the popular Bomberman series and a launch title for the Nintendo Switch, developed by Konami. The game has 3D visuals, but we observe the action from the classic top-down perspective. We play as the titular Bomberman, and our job is to eliminate enemies we encounter on various maps with the bombs at our disposal. Even though the gameplay mechanics are not that complex, a more tactical approach is needed when entering new levels. Taking advantage of the environment of each level is the key to success. For example, we can place our opponent in a trap without any exit. Super Bomberman R offers two game modes: Story, for one or two players, or Battle, a local or online multiplayer for up to eight players.
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Double Dragon IV
January 30, 2017
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The fourth installment in the legendary beat ‘em up series, developed by Arc System Works. The development was supported by the persons responsible for the cult-classic previous installments of the series, including Takaomi Kaneko, Yoshihisa Kishimoto, Koji Ogata, and Kazunaka Yamane. Similarly to the previous installments of the Double Dragon series, the gameplay focuses on traversing 2D locations and eliminating hordes of approaching opponents. Our means of survival include punches and kicks, as well as numerous melee weapons, with each level ending in a boss fight that requires much more effort from the player. Double Dragon IV received a story mode that can be completed alone, or with the help of another player. Completing the campaign unlocks the Tower Mode, involving the climb on the progressively higher levels of the titular tower, and a 2P Duel Mode, focusing on online 1v1 battes. The game is characterized by simple, pixel-art visuals, which take the player back to the previous installments of the series, known for popularizing the beat ‘em up genre.
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle
January 18, 2017
Action, Beat 'em Up, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Power Rangers, Singleplayer.
A classic beat'em up game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is based on the license of the Power Rangers TV series popular back in 1990s. The titular teenagers are the characters the players assume control of in the game, supported by mysterious Zordon. The heroes have to face the forces of evil represented by the ominous Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd - they want to destroy the Earth and try to achieve it by sending in more and more powerful monsters. The game offers five characters the fans of the TV series are familiar with - the heroes differ both in terms of their weapons and special abilities. The player is required mainly to eliminate subsequent enemies and bosses with melee weapons and advanced attacks based on various martial arts. The game comes with cartoonish 2D visuals referring to the aesthetics popular in the 1990s. Both music and dialogues were taken from the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series.
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Lone Echo
July 20, 2017
Adventure, FPP, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, VR.
A first-person action game developed by Ready at Dawn (creators of The Order: 1886). The story featured in Lone Echo is set in the year 2126. The player assumes the role of an android named Jack, who serves at a space ship. When the vessel bumps into an interstellar anomaly things get messy and it is Jack who has to handle the aftermath of the accident. Because the protagonist performs under zero gravity conditions, moving around in-game locations requires the players to use their hands – the hero grabs walls and railings in order to push or pull himself in the desired direction. An important element of Lone Echo are its environmental puzzles, which have you perform actions like repairing broken ship’s modules etc. Apart from a single player campaign, the game offers team-based multiplayer, called Echo Arena. Two five-people teams need to throw a flying disc into the opponent’s goal. As a whole, Lone Echo is characterized by high-quality graphics.
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Shuffle Cats
October 13, 2016
Party, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer.
An online card game from King studio, known from its many casual projects. Shuffle Cats takes place in London of the 20s, though it does strand a lot from historical truth, as it takes to roofs of buildings, where the titular, bipedal cats compete playing a card game. The latter is mostly based on rummy, with the only important addition being the so called lucky plays, through usage of special skills that help us win. The title focuses on multiplayer mode, as it offers a complex matchmaking system, social options and in-game chat. We can also unlock special challenges that present us with certain tasks and follow different rules.
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Redout
September 2, 2016
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A futuristic racing game created by an independent studio 34BigThings. The action of the game takes place in 2560, when humanity depleted all natural resources on Earth. Then, they moved on to other planets, with Earth becoming a location for various spectacles, including the Solar Redout Racing League – our character's bread and butter. The competition focuses on spectacular races of ultra fast anti-gravity hovercrafts, varied in performance and looks, that handle a lot like quad-copters. Each of the twenty racing tracks is scattered with power-ups such as shields, repair drones, or booster packs. Redout includes both a single player career mode, as well as multiplayer variant for up to 12 players. The game employs the Unreal Engine 4 technology, ensuring the visuals are high-quality. Additionally, the title supports virtual reality goggles, but they are not obligatory.
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Skate or Die
December 31, 1988
Sports, 2D, Skateboard, Hotseat, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Created with a slight wink of an eye sports arcade game, dedicated to skateboarding. At Skate or Die we can take part in five competitions: Freestyle Ramp, High Jump, Downhill Race, Downhill Jam and Pool Joust, designed for solo fun or local competition between players.
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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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Arcade Paradise
August 11, 2022
Simulation, Economic, FPP, Indie Games, Co-op, 90s, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.
An FPP simulation game in which we run our own arcade. Arcade Paradise includes over 35 different arcade machines, each of which we can play. The game supports singleplayer and local multiplayer during the arcade mini-games.
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Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
October 31, 2024
Action, Horror, Humorous, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
A remastered release of a TPP shooter with horror elements from 2011. Shadows of the Damned: Remastered stars Garcia Hotspur, a demon hunter delving down into hell to save his beloved.
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2
December 14, 2023
Adventure, Horror, Meta Quest / Oculus, Minigames, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Survival Horror, VR.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is the second VR mini-game collection set in the Five Nights at Freddy's horror universe. Once again, the player must face off against murderous animatronics.
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Surviving Deponia
December 2026
Adventure, Crafting, RPG Elements, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
The fifth installment in the Deponia series, bringing changes to the gameplay and a different development team. Created by AtomicTorch, the game heavily emphasizes survival elements.
Lost Skies
September 17, 2025
Action, Crafting, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Online, Singleplayer, Aircraft, Survival, TPP.
An open world TPP action adventure game with survival elements. Lost Skies tasks the player with traversing a vast world and facing its dangers aboard a self-made airship.
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