Games 222

Codename CURE

Codename CURE

PC

October 31, 2017

Action, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Zombie.

A first-person perspective co-op game that sees us fight against hordes of zombies as a part of a squad whose mission is to clear and “heal” the contaminated areas. The game was developed by Hoobalugalar_X.

8.5

Steam

Codename CURE
Nimbatus: The Space Drone Constructor

Nimbatus: The Space Drone Constructor

PC

May 14, 2020

Action, 2D, Crafting, Indie Games, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Ships, Space Sim.

Nimbatus: The Space Drone Constructor is a 2D dexterity simulator, in which we build more and more perfect drones from available parts. The player has to adapt the machine parameters to a specific mission using a special editor or take into account the annihilation of the drona by enemy robots. A bit of engineering inventiveness is also useful - in some tasks manoeuvrable scouts will perform better, while others require large combat platforms.

9.0

Users

Nimbatus: The Space Drone Constructor
The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs

The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs

PCPlayStationXbox

November 10, 2017

Simulation, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim.

Another expansion for the popular life simulator The Sims 4 from EA Maxis company. The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs introduces titular animals, letting each family of sims take a quadruped pet under their roof. Thanks to the “Create Animal” we can create our own four-legged pupil and customize its look and character so it fits our preferences. We can also cross-breed selected races and adjust things like color of fur, shape of ears and the tail, as well as choose from many clothes and other animal accessories, like collars, scarfs and ribbons. Lastly, there are new decorative elements and items for our pets, as well as veterinary clinics that let us not only treat our quadruped friends, but also to become vets ourselves with our own clinic.

8.3

OpenCritic

6.7

Steam

5.8

Users

The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs
Distrust

Distrust

PCPlayStationXbox

August 23, 2017

Action, Adventure Elements, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Isometric View.

Developed by the Russian studio Cheerleaders, Distrust is an unusual, isometric survival horror, which mingles reality with hallucinations. The player assumes control of two survivors, who got stuck near an abandoned base in the arctic, as a result of a helicopter crash. The crash itself is only the beginning of their trouble, as a creature remains in the vicinity of the base - becoming a deadly threat to the characters. The player's goal is to save the characters, but in order to achieve this, it is necessary to obtain food and find warm shelter. Sleeping involves taking a risk, however, as the beast can attack, and on the other hand, lack of sleep will result in hallucinations, so one needs to balance their actions appropriately. Distrust utilizes the Unity 3D engine; as befits a survival horror, the game comes with a dense atmosphere that can terrify the player. The story is conveyed through animated and voiced-over cut-scenes.

7.2

Steam

3.1

Users

Distrust
The Idolmaster 2

The Idolmaster 2

PlayStationXbox

February 24, 2011

Simulation, Economic, Manager, Music, Rhythm, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.

Second and full-fledged edition of The Idolmaster series. Players take on the role of a beginner producer working in an artistic agency. The hero receives a year to promote a three-person team of teenage idols. His sentences are to set the schedule of the day, promote and publish their songs, as well as to organize concerts and events.

0.9

Users

The Idolmaster 2
Bomber Crew

Bomber Crew

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 19, 2017

Strategy, RPG Elements, Simulation Elements, Arcade Elements, World War II, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Planes, Singleplayer.

Bomber Crew is a hybrid of a strategy game and a simulator, with some additional RPG elements. Developed by Runner Duck, the game allows the player to assume the role of a WWII pilot commanding a bomber crew. During the game, one has to complete numerous missions, which involve eliminating strategically important military targets and providing reconnaissance behind enemy lines. The gameplay is divided into two parts – the preparation stage involves selecting recruits, as a bomber crew has to comprise a pilot, a mechanic, gunners, a radio operator, a navigator, and an ammo supply crewman. The player should pay close attention to the recruits they select, as their death on the battlefield is permanent. When airborne, one has to monitor the condition of both their crew and their plane, as consecutive subsystems might break down – a spot-on shot on the plane’s tail might result in losing maneuverability, similarly to a burning engine. Thus, during each mission, the player has to repair the plane. After completing a mission (when over a target, the player gets to operate the on-board systems in order to photograph the target or bomb it), one has to return home safely – provided he has enough fuel. Bomber Crew is bound to attract players’ attention with its colorful visuals and dynamic vessel damage system.

7.8

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

3.2

Users

Bomber Crew
Farming Simulator

Farming Simulator

PlayStation

May 1, 2013

Simulation, Farm, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.

Console version of the hit Farming Simulator series. The game is a port for mobile editing of the title and allows you to cultivate the soil, using authentic and licensed equipment. The title has a career mode, in which we gradually buy fields and better equipment, earning from the sold crops.

6.0

Users

Farming Simulator
Super Beat Sports

Super Beat Sports

Nintendo

November 2, 2017

Party, Minigames, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Summer Sports, Nintendo Exclusive.

Developed by Harmonix Music Systems for Nintendo Switch, Super Beat Sports is a compilation of five arcade minigames based loosely on the rules of several sport disciplines. Story-wise, the game is set on Earth, which was invaded by an alien civilization from an alternative, musical dimension. The invaders decided to modify sports they found here to match their own preferences - in order to do the testing, they challenged the Earth's best contestants. The player can participate in five different contests combining the rules of some popular sport disciplines with the necessity to keep up with the rhythm of music. Gobble Golf is a variation on golf, Net Ball on the other hand, is a modified version of tennis. Rhythm Racket places the player in the role of the goalkeeper in order to prevent the opponent from scoring. In Buddy Ball, the player's job is to send back the ball played by a random opponent, and as for Whacky Bat, it is based loosely on the classic baseball.

Super Beat Sports
Tombi!

Tombi!

PlayStation

September 4, 1998

Arcade, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

Side-scroll platformer, in which the player takes on the role of a boy with pink hair, trying to catch the bad guinea pigs. These stole the hero's grandfather's bracelet and contaminated the protagonist's idyllic house. The main character can jump, grab and throw objects. Although Tombi only moves in two dimensions for most of the time, at certain moments he is able to change the plane and, for example, move deep into the screen.

6.7

Users

Tombi!
Gear.Club Unlimited

Gear.Club Unlimited

Nintendo

November 21, 2017

Racing, Cars, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.

Another entry in the racing games series from Eden Games, the creators of the popular Test Drive Unlimited. Unlike the previous installments, which were released on PC and stationary consoles, Gear.Club Unlimited was designed for Nintendo Switch. As befits a car game, Gear.Club Unlimited has you take part in exciting races, in which you compete for the first place on diverse tracks while driving all sorts of cars (such as Bugatti Veyron GrandSport, Jaguar F-Type R AWD, Pagani Huayra Roadster, Alfa Romeo 4C, Nissan 370Z, Ruf CTR 3). There are over 400 races in the game, available in three varieties: Derby Mode, in which you race on asphalt roads with seven other drivers, Rally Mode, which puts you up against four participants racing on gravel roads, and Time Trial Mode, which is self-explanatory. Winning races grants you access to new vehicles as well as various modifications that boost their performance.

6.5

Users

Gear.Club Unlimited
Blocky Farm

Blocky Farm

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 26, 2017

Simulation, Casual, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Farm, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.

A humorous farming simulation game by Polish studio Jet Toast. You play as the owner of a small farm, which you have to turn into a prosperous business. In order to achieve that, you need to plant crops and gather them, breed animals, and complete tasks for the citizens from a nearby town. Unlike the other mobile farming games, Blocky Farm allows you to use an interactive tractor, which can help you with e.g. gathering your crops. You can also play with your cat and dog, by e.g. throwing them sticks, driving them around in tiny cars, or dressing them up. There is also a free-to-play multiplayer mode featuring microtransactions. You can speed up the gameplay with diamonds, although the game was designed in a way allowing you to play without needing to buy them.

5.6

Users

Blocky Farm
Descenders

Descenders

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

May 7, 2019

Racing, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Bicycles, Singleplayer, Extreme Sports, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A racing game about downhill – a variation of extreme cycling which consists of riding down steep mountain slopes. The players can represent one of three teams and fight for the best results in monthly sum-ups.

9.4

Steam

6.2

Users

Descenders
The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk

The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 20, 2017

Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

A continuation to a well-received point-and-click adventure game, developed by the independent Studio Fizbin. The Last Wind Monk is set three years after the events depicted in the original game. Robert, the protagonist, had been turned into a stone and has remained in this form during these three years. As a result, his dynasty lost its influences to the evil Emil. Along with his companions, Robert has to stop the wrongdoer, through finding the titular, Last Wind Monk. Above all, the players discovers secrets hidden within different locations and solves puzzles - those require the players mainly to manipulate different mechanisms, use the various items they've gathered, or perform songs using Robert's flute nose. Apart from that, the players talk to NPCs and complete more and less complex assignments for them. The game offers high-quality 2D graphics and brings old, animated movies into mind.

8.9

Steam

1.2

Users

The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk
The Lost Child

The Lost Child

PlayStationNintendo

June 19, 2018

RPG, Dungeon Crawler, FPP, Japan, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Urban Fantasy, Visual Novel.

A dungeon crawler RPG developed by the Japanese developer Kadokawa Games, led by Takayasu Sawaki - the creator of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron. The main protagonist of The Lost Child is a journalist who investigates a suicide committed on the Shinjuku station in Tokyo. As it turns out, beings from another world are involved in the mystery, and the main protagonist comes into possession of a weapon called Demon Gun Gangour, which is capable of enslaving the fallen angels. Players observe from the first-person perspective how the main protagonist ventures through vast underground tunnels and fights the demons inhabiting them. Combat is turn-based and the defeated enemies can be enslaved in order to use their unique traits in the battles to come. Occasionally, the player gets to the surface where they can acquire useful information from NPCs - the interactions have been designed to resemble the form of visual novels. The game features visuals resembling the ones featured in manga.

1.2

Users

The Lost Child
Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar

Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar

PC

August 4, 2017

RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Singleplayer.

Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar is an action RPG developed by Cleve Blakenmore – an independent developer. The game pays homage to the dungeon crawler genre, being inspired by such iconic productions as Wizardry, Might & Magic, Lands of Lore, Anvil of Dawn, Dungeon Master, and Eye of The Beholder. The players get to explore the fantastical world of Hyperborea, where, in search for the Metronome Mysterium – a lunar clock that maintains the balance between the chaos and order – they face hordes of enemies, use elaborate spells and a rich arsenal of weapons, armor, and additional pieces of gear. Both beginning and the end of one journey are entirely dependent on the decisions made by the player. Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar offers many challenges featuring logical puzzles, side quests, minigames, as well as rich and interactive dungeons.

6.9

Steam

8.7

Users

Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar
Arc the Lad

Arc the Lad

PlayStation

June 30, 1995

RPG, 2D, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based.

Tactical jRPG maintained in old-school 2D graphics. One of the first representatives of the genre released on PlayStation 1. The production tells the story of a group of heroes who try to save the world from the forces of darkness.

3.2

Users

Arc the Lad
Mugsters

Mugsters

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

July 17, 2018

Action, Adventure Elements, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Isometric View.

A mix between an adventure and a dynamic action game, in which the players save enslaved humans from the clutches of space invaders.

6.9

Steam

0.6

Users

Mugsters
Eternium

Eternium

PCMobile

August 7, 2014

RPG, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Free-to-play.

A classic hack'n'slash in which the player finds himself in a fantastic world controlled by the forces of evil - their personification is the power-hungry Ragadam, marching through the planets, enslaving their inhabitants and spreading destruction on their surface. The player takes on the role of a hero who sets out to chase him - but along the way he has to perform a number of tasks assigned to him by the characters he encounters, as well as face countless hordes of adversaries.

8.2

Steam

5.4

Users

Eternium
Apocalypse

Apocalypse

PlayStation

October 31, 1998

Action, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.

An action game in which the main character is given a voice and image by the actor Bruce Willis. The production story takes place in a distant future, on a cosmic colony, where the evil pastor created a cult condemning science and preaching an imminent apocalypse; in fact, he himself intends to bring the world to an end. This can only be prevented by his former co-worker, in whom the player plays. The production is distinguished by an interesting control, in which the left analog knob is responsible for movement, while the right one is used for targeting and shooting.

5.8

Users

Apocalypse
Door Kickers: Action Squad

Door Kickers: Action Squad

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

September 10, 2018

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.

2D retro shooter and spin-off to the Door Kickers series. Door Kickers: Action Squad has you play as a member of an elite anti-terrorist squad. You take part in a series of missions, which usually require you to infiltrate a building and save hostages. This, however, is not easy, as your character can die at the hands of all sorts of criminals: sprinters armed with knives, terrorists wearing bomb vests, or mobsters armed to the teeth. On the other hand, you can command one of several character classes, including an operator with a shield, or a breacher armed either with a shotgun or a submachine gun. It is also worth to use police tactics, such as breaching through windows and skylights, or classically, by kicking down doors. At any moment you can also invite a friend to play with you, as the game offers both local and online co-op mode. Door Kickers: Action Squad uses old-school stylistics, combined with modern light effects.

8.1

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

4.0

Users

Door Kickers: Action Squad
Ridge Racer Revolution

Ridge Racer Revolution

PlayStation

December 3, 1995

Racing, LAN, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer.

The second part of the arcade racing game, in which the authors have added some new modes and options. Again, the competition is very dynamic and has little in common with a real fight on the track.

5.5

Users

Ridge Racer Revolution
Moto Rider GO: Highway Traffic

Moto Rider GO: Highway Traffic

PCMobileNintendo

November 30, 2016

Racing, Auto-runner, Arcade Elements, Motorbike, Polish, Singleplayer.

Endless runner production, in which the player takes on the role of a motorcyclist - his main task is to drive on the selected bike as long as possible. Production offers special challenges and network scoreboards where you can boast of your achievements.

7.5

Users

Moto Rider GO: Highway Traffic
Picross S

Picross S

Nintendo

September 28, 2017

Puzzle, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.

Another entry in the popular series of logic games known from Nintendo’s mobile consoles. Picross S is the first entry in the series developed for Nintendo Switch. The gameplay is based on the principles of a puzzle invented by the Japanese artist Non Ishida. This puzzle is known as “paint by numbers”. Similarly to the previous game, in Picross S the player is tasked with painting the fields of a diagram in such way that they create a pixel drawing. The numbers at the sides of the board and above the board provide hints about how much in a column or a row must be filled in order to solve the riddle. The game features three hundred riddles. Their difficulty can be adjusted to individual preferences of the user. Picross S can be played alone or in cooperation with another player. The title features a simple, two-dimensional graphics and calm, relaxing music.

Picross S
OPUS: Rocket of Whispers

OPUS: Rocket of Whispers

PCMobileNintendo

September 1, 2017

Adventure, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Top-down, Free-to-play.

A science fiction adventure game developed by an independent Thai studio Sigono. OPUS: Rocket of Whispers takes place in the universe created for the game OPUS: The Day We Found Earth – in a distant future, where the humanity scattered across the whole galaxy. The player is taken to the surface of a planet whose population was decimated by a mysterious plague. The protagonists – John and Fei – are tasked with constructing a rocket that will take the remains of their deceased beloved to the stars. The action is presented with a top-down perspective and the gameplay focuses on exploration of the ice-covered planet and gathering of parts required for building the space vehicle. Visual-novel-style conversations between John and Fei are an important aspect of the game as well. The title features two-dimensional graphics and atmospheric soundtrack composed by Triodust, the author of the music for the previous game.

9.2

Steam

1.7

Users

OPUS: Rocket of Whispers
Clash of Kings

Clash of Kings

Mobile

June 30, 2014

Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.

An economic strategy in which we play the role of the ruler of a small kingdom. Our task is to develop them in such a way as to be able to confront other lords fighting for influence in a given territory. Production is available for free, but there are micropayments.

4.5

Users

Clash of Kings
Eventide 2: The Sorcerer's Mirror

Eventide 2: The Sorcerer's Mirror

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 12, 2016

Adventure, Slavic Mythology, Polish, Singleplayer, Hidden Objects.

A sequel to the HOPA game Eventide: Slavic Fable. Eventide 2: The Sorcerer’s Mirror once again follows a botanist named Mary. This time around, the protagonist tries to free her niece from the clutches of an immortal wizard, Twardowski. The search of the relative leads Mary through blackwoods that teem with ancient power, steep mountain paths, and ruins that are full of imps, ghosts and other mythical creatures. To defeat the legendary wizard, the protagonist has to solve the mystery of a magic village and ask unusual allies, such as the famous outlaw Janosik, for help. While playing, we visit 30 varied locations inspired by Slavic folklore, solve logic puzzles, and search numerous levels for hidden objects. Eventide 2: The Sorcerer’s Mirror features a non-linear plot which is unusual to the genre. The heroine’s decisions influence the fate of other characters and the story’s climax. The production offers detailed hand-drawn graphics enriched with simple animation.

7.9

Steam

3.1

Users

Eventide 2: The Sorcerer's Mirror
Stellaris: Leviathans

Stellaris: Leviathans

PCPlayStationXbox

October 20, 2016

Strategy, 4X, Economic, Grand Strategy, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A story expansion to Stellaris – a space real-time strategy game developed by Paradox Development. The greatest novelty in comparison to the base version of the game is a story campaign titled “War in Heaven” in which the player participates in a conflict between the Fallen Empires. DLC doesn’t introduce any revolutionary changes to the gameplay premise known from the original game, but it does introduce a new race – the so-called Guardians – and Enclaves, independent facilities in which the player can trade resources and obtain information about the current situation in the game world. Stellaris: Leviathans uses the technology developed for the base game and its graphics are of same quality. However, the developers decided to implement new music themes that accompany the player during the game.

6.8

OpenCritic

7.2

Steam

8.3

Users

Stellaris: Leviathans
Magic Rush: Heroes

Magic Rush: Heroes

Mobile

April 6, 2015

Strategy, RPG Elements, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Free-to-play.

Magic Rush: Heroes is a free-to-play mobile tower defense strategy game with RPG elements developed by the creators of Age of Kings: Skyward Battle, Clash of Spartan, and Age of Warring Empire. The game has optional microtransactions. In Magic Rush: Heroes we lead a group of heroes who eliminate enemies that try to get past them, much like in tower defense games. It is up to us to target the opponents and choose whether our heroes should attack, use a special ability, or a healing spell. The game has typical RPG elements where we have to power up our characters' skill or equip them with more powerful items. Improve your Kingdom, take care of its technological development, create an army and send it to gather resources. In Magic Rush: Heroes we can face both A.I. controlled opponents and other players. PvP battles are part of the world tournament where players fight for precious rewards during the seasons.

3.8

Users

Magic Rush: Heroes
Particle Fleet: Emergence

Particle Fleet: Emergence

PC

September 30, 2016

Strategy, 2D, Singleplayer, Top-down.

An unusual real-time strategy game developed by independent studio Uncle Cracker. The action in the game is presented from a top-down perspective. What makes Particle Fleet: Emergence different from other titles is the fact that the enemies have a form of a mass created from hundreds of particles flooding the screen. Their actions are controlled by an advanced physics engine which ensures that the particles correctly envelope the encountered objects. It also maintains the behavior of the group when it is attacked by the player. The key to success is to develop the correct strategy and observe the activity of the unusual opponents. Different species of hostiles are vulnerable to different attacks and the player must select the correct weapons against his foes. The battles are fought with spaceships equipped with cannons, rocket launchers and laser cannons. The ships can be customized. The game has a random mission generator and editors that enables the player to create their own missions and unique ships.

9.2

Steam

7.6

Users

Particle Fleet: Emergence
Sundered

Sundered

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

July 28, 2017

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Metroidvania, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A two-dimensional metroidvania action game developed by independent studio Thunder Lotus Games – the producer of the warmly-received Jotun. In Sundered, the player assumes the role of a wanderer who travels through a ruined, post-apocalyptic world. The story of the game is strongly connected to its mechanics, as the price of the progress of the protagonist is paid with his humanity – what powers the player decides to wield, will have impact on the ending of the game. The protagonist is traveling mostly through randomly generated cave complexes and underground tunnels. On his paths he encounters various enemies, including powerful bosses, defeating which requires using thoughtful tactics. As the player progresses through the game, he obtains better equipment and ancient artifacts that enables him to develop abilities. This unlocks access to new locations, even stronger enemies and better items. Sundered has two-dimensional, hand drawn graphics the style of which is similar to games like Jotun and The Banner Saga.

7.6

OpenCritic

8.2

Steam

6.9

Users

Sundered
Clustertruck

Clustertruck

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 27, 2016

Arcade, FPP, Indie Games, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer.

A first-person perspective action game with platform features, developed by Swedish studio Landfall Games. In Clustertruck the player is tasked with jumping across the roofs of trucks that drive in a convoy. Each level has its beginning and end, and the objective of the game is to complete the whole track without touching the ground. Despite the simple gameplay rules, as the game progresses the objectives become harder and crazier. The player will face many traps like lasers, giant rocks and giant guillotines. Another thing that makes things harder is the fact that the truck drivers are very bad – collisions and accidents happen frequently and cause the vehicles to explode. The player can enjoy the game longer thanks to the level editor and the endless mode in which he can try to survive for as long as possible.

9.4

Steam

3.6

Users

Clustertruck
Ski or Die

Ski or Die

PC

December 31, 1990

Sports, Hotseat, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Extreme Sports, Winter Sports.

Based on a similar concept Skate or Die agility game dedicated to winter extreme sports. In the game we take part in four different competitions: Downhill Blitz, Innertube Trash, Acro Aerials and Snowboard Halfpipe. The fifth mode of play is an arcade battle for snowmobiles from the perspective of the first person.

5.2

Users

Ski or Die
Train Sim World

Train Sim World

PCPlayStationXbox

March 16, 2017

Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Trains, Singleplayer.

An advanced railway simulator developed by Dovetail Games, a developer known from the popular Train Simulator series. Train Sim World: CSX Heavy Haul follows in the same vein, yet is treated as a separate project based on new technology. Unfortunately, this means that the title is not compatible with numerous add-ons released for the Train Simulator series. As always, the gameplay involves controlling various railway engines and traversing numerous railways found all around the world. Moreover, the players can create their own tracks thanks to the included editor. The game contains both single and multiplayer modes. Interestingly enough, the game is powered by Unreal Engine 4, an engine used in titles such as Final Fantasy VII Remake, Days Gone, or Gears of War 4. As a result, the new incarnation of the railway series received multiple fixes, as well as improved graphics and physics.

7.8

Steam

8.5

Users

Train Sim World
Homesick

Homesick

PC

May 28, 2015

Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

Developed by a small indie studio Lucky Pause, Homesick is an adventure game inspired by such classics like e.g. the Myst series. The story of Homesick starts off when a nameless hero wakes up in a mysterious, abandoned house. The player’s task is to solve the dark mystery of the building and escape this unusual prison. Pursuing these objectives puts you up against a dark entity. The events are observed in the first-person perspective, whereas gameplay is based on exploration of environments, ransacking visited rooms and solving puzzles encountered along the way. The latter are mostly based on manipulating the environment, and the key to solving them lies in discovering multiple hints hidden in the game’s world. An interesting addition that enhances gameplay is the day and night cycle, which influences the way some puzzles can be solved, but also is related to the fact that the protagonist suffers from photophobia, while at night he is haunted by nightmares.

7.8

Steam

6.2

Users

Homesick
Zenith

Zenith

PCPlayStationXbox

September 20, 2016

RPG, Humorous, Indie Games, Action RPG, Singleplayer.

An action RPG characterized by intensive, spectacular action and humorous plot. Zenith takes us to a fantasy world with a dose of science-fiction elements. The player assumes the role of Argus – a wizard that decides to retire from his adventurous lifestyle. Sadly, just before his retirement, he unknowingly manages to bring the world on the brink of apocalypse, leaving himself no choice but to attempt to save the world from imminent danger. The story is rather linear, while the plot is pushed forward through dialogues. One of the main parts of the game is exploration and completion of main and side quests. We traverse idyllic plains, as well as medieval settlements, grim dungeons, or even technology-advanced areas. The mainstay of the game is real-time combat. Aside from smaller enemies, we encounter powerful bosses that require using special methods and thoughtful use of various abilities of our hero.

4.4

OpenCritic

6.9

Steam

5.4

Users

Zenith
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni

Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni

PCPlayStation

December 10, 2015

Action, Beat 'em Up, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

An action game developed by Japanese studio Tamsoft for the portable console PlayStation Vita. The main characters of Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni are teenage female warriors that are the victims of the mysterious V virus which gave them paranormal abilities. The girls are living on an island isolated from the world and together they fight hordes of mutants. The mechanics of Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni are similar to ones used in classic Japanese TPP hack and slash games like Devil May Cry. During a mission the player is fighting large groups of weaker opponents and powerful bosses. The female warriors can dodge and perform various attacks that can be combined into combos. The player can control one of seven playable characters and is accompanied by a female partner – what’s interesting, she can transform into a weapon for the player to use in combat. The story is presented like in visual novels and the story campaign offers different endings. The game also offers training mode, survival mode and various types of multiplayer modes for up to four players.

8.4

Steam

3.5

Users

Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni
Agent Walker: Secret Journey

Agent Walker: Secret Journey

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

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.

6.8

Steam

1.7

Users

Agent Walker: Secret Journey
Hero Emblems II

Hero Emblems II

PCMobile

June 23, 2022

Puzzle, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Match-3, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

A mobile logic game with RPG features. Hero Emblems 2 takes the player to a fantasy realm known from previous entry in the series. The player controls a four-person party that is looking for adventures, fame and treasures while completing various hard tasks. The gameplay in Hero Emblems 2 focuses on turn-based battles that utilize match-3 mechanics. All actions like attacking, defending and healing are activated by creating chains of similar symbols on an interactive board – there must be at least three similar symbols in a line. The game features RPG elements like an expanding story, dialogues, exploration and character development. Hero Emblems 2 features attractive two-dimensional graphics filled with bright colors, cartoon-like style and character design inspired by Japanese animation.

5.9

Steam

Hero Emblems II
Real Drift Car Racing

Real Drift Car Racing

Mobile

July 4, 2014

Racing, Simulation Elements, Cars, Singleplayer.

A car game focused on the title drift, a sport based on driving in controlled slip. Players have at their disposal an extensive set of tracks and a wide range of cars susceptible to modifications - a wide range of tuning options covers both the visual and technical sphere. The production was developed with mobile devices in mind.

4.2

Users

Real Drift Car Racing
Warriors All-Stars

Warriors All-Stars

PCPlayStation

March 30, 2017

Action, Beat 'em Up, Crossover, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Singleplayer, TPP.

An action title developed by Omega Force. This is a crossover production – the game’s heroes come from the most popular series belonging to Tecmo Koei. The player arrives in a fantasy world which is facing the spectre of destruction. In order to ward off the danger, the princess performs a ritual that would summon a true hero from another dimension. However, something goes wrong, and the world is visited by a number of heroes who join the opposing, power-hungry parties. Warriors All-Stars includes a set heroes from different series, such as Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, Ninja Gaiden, and Dead or Alive. The title follows in the footsteps of other games in the Musou franchise – gameplay consists of exploring open locations and defeating numerous opponents. The protagonists differ in terms of attacks, and each character has a unique special attack which can often be a game changer. The title utilizes amazing visuals and smooth animation which is especially impressive, given the fact that battles frequently involve hundreds of units.

7.0

OpenCritic

7.1

Steam

4.2

Users

Warriors All-Stars
Seraph

Seraph

PCPlayStation

September 20, 2016

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

Set in a science fiction setting, a dynamic action game developed by the independent studio Dreadbit. In Seraph the player takes control of the titular heroine – an angel kept in a high-security, futuristic prison owned by demons. While trying to escape, the protagonist with supernatural skills faces a variety of dangers and devilish creatures. The action is seen from a side-view and consists of fighting hordes of enemies. What makes the title different is the dynamic and impressive combat during which Seraph makes use of a wide arsenal of weapons, her unique skills, and supernatural special abilities. The title features procedurally-generated levels, which translates into randomly located rooms, opponents, power-ups, and roguelike elements.

7.6

OpenCritic

7.9

Steam

2.4

Users

Seraph
Mary Skelter: Nightmares

Mary Skelter: Nightmares

PCPlayStation

July 14, 2017

RPG, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, FPP, jRPG, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

Co-developed by Compile Heart and Idea Factory, a classic dungeon crawler with a turn-based combat system. The action of Mary Skelter: Nightmares is set in a fantasy world in which most of the humans are imprisoned in a humongous prison guarded by dangerous creatures. When the main hero and his friend are set free by a mysterious organization, they find out that they received supernatural powers. Together with new allies, they set out on a perilous journey in order to find a way out and to learn how to defeat the guards. In the game, you move around tiled undergrounds, observe the action from the first-person perspective, and fight turn-based battles. Interestingly, the main hero stays out of the battlefield and only supports his allies with superpowers. There are five characters involved in fighting - each can belong to more than one character class and have unique special abilities and attacks.

8.4

Steam

3.8

Users

Mary Skelter: Nightmares
F1 2016 Mobile

F1 2016 Mobile

Mobile

November 9, 2016

Racing, Formula 1, Singleplayer.

A mobile installment of the series of Formula 1 themed racing games created by Codemasters, genre veterans from Great Britain. As per title, F1 2016 Mobile recreates the 2016 season, with the game using authentic teams, vehicles, and circuits. During the gameplay, we can race head-to-head with F1 icons such as Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, or Sergio Perez. The game puts a lot of emphasis on handling and performance of the cars, which is made possible by a complex physics engine, unusual for a mobile title. For less experienced players, the game introduces a number of assistance systems, including brake support or power steering. The players can go through a real Formula 1 season, or create a customized one, with individual preferences as to number, location, and types of races. Aside from that, those less interested in career modes can take part a single race, or in more complex weekend races. F1 2016 Mobile doesn’t contain any multiplayer modes, with online rankings being the only substitute of such functions.

F1 2016 Mobile
Tavern Keeper

Tavern Keeper

PC

November 3, 2025, Early Access

Strategy, Economic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

An economy strategy, in which the players are tasked with managing taverns located across a fantasy realm. You have to build inns, acquire supplies, prepare drinks and meals based on the best recipes, hire employees, tend to customers' needs and balance costs and income.

9.5

Steam

Tavern Keeper
Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops

Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 28, 2014

Action, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.

The next installment of Tina Troopers' series of arcade shooters. Players lead teams of soldiers and fight in different corners of the globe, performing missions that usually boil down to sending all enemies to that world.

1.3

Users

Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops
Nex Machina: Death Machine

Nex Machina: Death Machine

PCPlayStation

June 20, 2017

Action, Co-op, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.

A science fiction shooter from Housemarque, the creators of Outland, Alienation, Dead Nation, and Resogun. The action of Nex Machina: Death Machine is set in a future world in which technologically-advanced robots rebel against unsuspecting humans. The player controls one of the few people who are aware of the terror and decides to stop the hostile machines. The creators of Nex Machina: Death Machine combine modern gameplay with the charm of classic shooters from arcade machines. Playing comes down to battling hordes of robots from top-down perspective. As this is a twin-stick shooter, the player has much freedom when it comes to fighting. The environment features destructible elements. Online rankings and tournaments enable the players to compete with each other by collecting points, just like during the arcade machines era. The title features impressive visuals with bright colors and amazing light effects.

8.7

Steam

5.7

Users

Nex Machina: Death Machine
Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory

Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory

PC

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.

6.1

OpenCritic

4.5

Steam

7.7

Users

Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
Cars: Fast as Lightning

Cars: Fast as Lightning

Mobile

October 7, 2014

Racing, Strategic Elements, Arcade Elements, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.

Hybrid arcade racing game and a simple economic strategy, realized on the basis of a license of the popular movie Cars. The core of the game is the spectacular races, played in different sceneries and the construction of your own Radiator Springs.

6.2

Users

Cars: Fast as Lightning
Real Football

Real Football

Mobile

September 29, 2016

Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.

A free-to-play sports game created by Gameloft for mobile devices with Android OS. The player's task is to manage a football team and play matches. In terms of mechanics, the game combines arcade and simulation elements. When it comes to management, the player hires footballers, develops their talents, provides proper medical treatment, as well as expands the stadium. In Real Football, the player can compete both against the AI (improved since the previous installments) and living opponents in the multiplayer World Arena mode. In both cases, the player takes part in subsequent football matches that earn them varying number of points based on the results. Although Real Football is a mobile game, the visuals aim at realism. Numerous available camera angles are an additional feature of the game - the player can switch between them both during matches and cut-scenes.

4.8

Users

Real Football
Horse Racing 2016

Horse Racing 2016

PCPlayStationXbox

October 21, 2016

Sports, Horse Riding, Multiplayer, About Horses, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.

A sports simulator game created by Yash Future Tech Solutions - an independent developer. There are six jockeys and six horses at the player's disposal - each of them has both their weak and strong points, which makes it necessary to experiment with different tactics. The player participates in races taking place on six tracks - Horse Racing 2016 is played from the third-person view and the player takes part in 56 different competitions distributed throughout ten seasons. The game offers several types of races, such as Time Trial, Normal, Straight, Hurdles or Free Rider. What diversifies the difficulty level during the in-game championships is the fact that changing weather conditions have a direct impact on the situation on the track. The creators implemented both single player modes and an extensive multiplayer component. The game's decent, though definitely not spectacular-looking visuals indicate its mobile origins.

3.1

Steam

1.0

Users

Horse Racing 2016