Dreamals
April 21, 2015
Puzzle, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Singleplayer.
A 2D logic puzzle platform game by XINESS Games. You lead a group of animals, which can only move in one direction: the parrot can move up, the raccoon can move left, and the goat can move right. When two of them meet, they merge into a new creature, who possesses the abilities of both of them. Dreamals consists of eighty levels, each of them set in one of four varied environments. In every level your task is to reach the key, which opens the passage to the next stage. During the game, you have to not only use your brain, but also reflexes, as the levels are full of traps, such as spikes or cannons.
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Shadowgun: Deadzone
October 11, 2012
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
Spin-off popular Shadowgun shooter from 2011. Unlike the original, in this case we are dealing with a production focused only on multiplayer fun. The title offers gameplay modes such as Deathmatch and Zone Control.
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SMASH+GRAB
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Action, Beat 'em Up, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Singleplayer, TPP.
A multiplayer-oriented TPP action game developed by United Front Games. The plot of SMASH+GRAB takes place in a grim future, in a world governed by powerful corporations; however, the game features a satirical, exaggerated vide. The players assume the role of gang members participating in an underground entertainment show, in which criminal groups clash to see which team will be the first to steal 50,000$ from the storefronts. Two five-man teams participate in the game. Each group has a leader, his second-in-command, and three normal soldiers. During the fights, we can only use fists and improvised melee tools we have crafted ourselves. As we gain subsequent experience levels, we unlock new skills, accessories and elements to personalize the appearance of our heroes.
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Cloudlands: VR Minigolf
April 5, 2016
Simulation, Golf, Hotseat, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A virtual reality game from Futuretown studio that is based on classic minigolf, but set in fairy-tale like floating archipelago. Quite obviously, the whole game focuses on trying to get the ball to the hole throughout courses filled with obstacles. What makes Cloudlands: VR Minigolf different from similar games are unique controls. There are no pointers or tips – player’s moves are sent to the controller in 1 to 1 scale, meaning it resembles real-life minigolf. The game features both a career mode for single player and a multiplayer option (through network or on a single device), as well as editor to create your own courses to share with others.
Krai Mira
July 11, 2016
RPG, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A post-apocalyptic role-playing game by TallTech Studio. It is set in a grim world, in which radiation is not the only threat — one has to be wary also of looter gangs and mutated animals. Mechanics-wise, Krai Mira is similar to classic Fallout games. The game utilizes an isometric view, and the feeling of déja vu is only strengthened by the mostly brown color palette. The gameplay focuses on exploring the environment, completing main quests and side quests, as well as fighting enemies in turn-based combat. As the game progresses, the protagonist gains experience points and levels up while gathering better weapons and armor — curiously, you can create a makeshift armor out of an appropriately prepared tire. The visuals are not exactly stunning, but the atmospheric, ambient music is enjoyable.
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Flat Kingdom: Paper's Cut Edition
April 7, 2016
Action, 2.5D, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A debut project developed by an independent studio Fat Panda Games – a 2D platformer in Metroidvania style. Flat Kingdom Paper’s Cut Edition takes us to the titular realm where people have always lived in happiness and wealth. The peace is over, though, as Hex - a three-dimensional thief - is back. He stole the six Magical Jewels that kept the flat world away from the third dimension and, to make matters worse, he kidnapped the heir to the throne. Assuming the role of a young man named Flat, you need to save the princess and bring back order to the realm. Gameplay consists in jumping on platforms and solving simple environment puzzles. What makes the title different is the hero’s extraordinary set of abilities – depending on the situation, he can transform into a square, triangle, or circle and use it in combat which follows rules similar to those in rock-paper-scissors game.
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The Sims 4: City Living
November 3, 2016
Simulation, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Life Sim.
Another large expansion for the 2014 game The Sims 4 by EA Maxis. City Living adds a new area of the city of San Myshuno, where you can find e.g. noisy neighbors, administrators, who want their rent money badly, exotic restaurants, and many more interesting places and events. Your Sims can now live in apartments and luxury suites, and can choose from three new career options, each connected with the city life: politician, art critic, and social media expert. The expansion allows your Sims to live in one of the four San Myshuno districts, each of them having a different architectural style, possibilities, and features, such as e.g. street festivals or karaoke bars. The game also features new activities, which your Sims can perform either at home or downtown.
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TerraTech
August 10, 2018
Simulation, Crafting, Indie Games, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A space sandbox game by Payload Studios, set in the future, in which Earth's natural resources have been completely depleted. You play as a space adventurer, whose task is to look for resources on an alien planet. The main aspects of TerraTech are threefold. The first aspect is exploring varied environments and gathering minerals, which can be transported to Earth or processed. Another aspect is building sophisticated vehicles from the resources you find or parts from other machines. They can be further modified as you see fit, which means you can turn them from transport vehicles to tanks or even planes. The latter two turn out to be very necessary, as the third aspect of the game is fighting enemies and capturing their bases.
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Train Simulator 2017
September 15, 2016
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the railway-themed simulation game series, whose consecutive releases have been developed by Dovetail Games since 2009. Train Simulator 2017 is based on the same technology that powered the previous game. The biggest innovation are the four new routes: players can drive across Germany (between Lubeck and Hamburg), the United States (New York – New Jersey), France (Marseille Saint Charles to Avignon TGV), and the Great Britain (Bristol – Cardiff). Moreover, Train Simulator 2017 offers new locomotives, spearheaded by TGV Duplex, DB BR 218, and NJ TRANSIT ALP-45DP. Just as it was previously, the new game is fully compatible with Steam Workshop, therefore fans are free to create their own content and share it with the entire community. As always, the core gameplay element in Train Simulator 2017 is the career mode, which lets you take part in several dozen diverse scenarios.
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Tanki Online
June 4, 2009
Action, Tanks, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Browser.
A browser-based shooting game designed for multiplayer gameplay. Players take control of modifiable tanks, fighting for the best results on the virtual battlefield.
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban
March 14, 2018
Simulation, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, Planes, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the popular series of flight simulators set during the World War II period, developed by 1C Company in collaboration with 777 Studios. Il-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban takes the players to the Eastern Front of the World War II, giving them a chance to participate in the eponymous Battle of Kuban. The game is played over an area of 300 by 400 kilometers. During aerial battles you can pilot such machines as Bf-109 G-4, Yak-7b, IL-2 mod.43 UBT or Spitfire Mk.VB. Additionally, some of the battles are waged on the sea and land, in which an essential part is played by destroyers, cargo ships, submarines, torpedo boats and tanks. What puts the game (and the entire series) apart from other titles is historical accuracy when it comes to World War II period as a whole as well as the flight mechanics for planes of that period. The game offers expansive single player campaign and co-op multiplayer with a functional mission editor.
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Full Tilt! Pinball
December 1, 1995
Arcade, Hotseat, Multiplayer, Pinball, Singleplayer.
A genre of popular pinball arcade game, offering three different tables in prerendered 3D graphics. A specific curiosity is the fact that one of the tables included in the game was added by Microsoft to several subsequent versions of Windows.
John Madden Football
January 1, 1989
Sports, American Football, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sports game named after the famous commentator John Madden, which started a series of productions dedicated to American football. The game offers the possibility of playing in Quick Mode and Standard Game modes, as well as a multiplayer option for two players on one computer.
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DUSK
December 10, 2018
Action, Boomer Shooter, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A game created by Dawid Szymanski, an indie developer, in collaboration with New Blood Interactive. The game represents the action genre and was inspired by the classic games that came out in the 90s. The plot in DUSK is only an excuse for flashy and brutal gameplay, and during the game we have to face hordes of enemies with supernatural abilities. The levels are diverse: we can choose from a modern city infrastructure, through churches, to dark undergrounds. We also have access to various weapons such as pistols, machine guns or grenade launchers, but we can also use sickles and crossbows. Besides the campaign, we can also play in a competitive multiplayer and Endless Survival Mode, in which we have to face subsequent hordes of enemies. The graphics aren't that impressive as they clearly refer to the aforementioned classic games.
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8-bit Invaders
December 16, 2016
Strategy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A real-time strategy created by Petroglyph studio. The players are taken to a futuristic universe, taking control of the Galactic Marine Corps or the ravenous race of Cranoids. The gameplay focuses on two pillars: first is the expansion of the headquarters, gathering resources, and acquisition of more and more advanced units and upgrades. The second pillar are the direct, real-time battles, including classic infantry, as well as deadly battle vehicles, or huge mechs. Destroyable environment, along with maps varied in size and aesthetics, allow the players to adopt various tactics. 8-bit Invaders contains a story campaign, a cooperative multiplayer mode, and a skirmish mode, allowing for up to eight players. Similarly to the studio’s previous games, the visuals are constructed from voxels – the toned-down colors give away the StarCraft influences. The game is complemented by soundtrack composed by Frank Klepacki – the author of Command & Conquer soundtrack.
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Drift Streets Japan
December 21, 2015
Racing, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Cars, Singleplayer.
An arcade racing game which lets us take part in illegal street races in Japan, developed by independent JDM4iK studio. As its title suggests, Drift Street Japan focuses on the drift – a driving technique of performing a controlled oversteer for as long as possible. The players must collect points for drift by doing long and eye-catching slides, making turns close to obstacles or rapidly changing direction. This is varied by the presence of drag-type races for 1/4 of a mile, as well as typical racing competitions. Available cars include such brands as Nissan, Toyota or Mazda, each with different look, driving style and performance. There are also many tuning options, both visual and mechanical.
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Super Mega Baseball 2
May 1, 2018
Sports, Baseball, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A continuation of a warmly-received game focusing on baseball. In contrast to its predecessor, the game offers a lot of changes and fixes, including an online multiplayer mode.
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Police Simulator: Patrol Duty
June 18, 2019
Simulation, Internet, Multiplayer, Police, Singleplayer, TPP.
Police Simulator: 18 is a simulation game where we play as police officers, developed by Bigmoon Entertainment and published by Astragon Entertainment. The game takes us to a fictional city inspired by the American metropolises. We can patrol the city (or simply explore it) on foot or by using various vehicles. Our primary objective is to catch criminals and bring them to justice. As we play, we will use your typical police equipment: handcuffs, radio, and a wide range of firearms. In addition to that, we will also take part in car chases and firefights, just like in the classic action movies. The game can be played alone or with other players in the cooperative multiplayer mode.
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Actual Sunlight
April 3, 2014
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Singleplayer.
A simple adventure telling a short story of Evan Winter, an employee of one of the corporations, whose life is far from perfect. The game deals with topics such as love, loneliness and depression.
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Lamplight City
September 13, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Detective, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer, 19th Century.
Lamplight City is a classic point-and-click adventure game developed by Grundislav Games in cooperation with Wadjet Eye Games. The game’s visuals follow the retro pixel-art convention. In Lamplight City, the player gets to explore a fictional city of New Bretagne, which features a setting resembling Victorian England. The main protagonist of the game is Miles Fordham - a private detective, who is trying to solve the mysterious murder of his former partner, who talks to him from beyond the grave. On his journey, the player has to solve five cases, each one filled with false leads and potential suspects. Player's decisions might have certain long-term consequences and lead to different story endings. The gameplay focuses on the exploration of the titular city, interrogating witnesses, and gathering pieces of evidence. Unlike most point-and-click adventure games, in Lamplight City the players do not have a separate inventory menu, and all the case-related pieces of information are written down in a special notepad.
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Runner3
May 22, 2018
Arcade, 2.5D, Auto-runner, Indie Games, Platformers, Rhythm, Singleplayer.
Another entry in the BIT.TRIP series – 2D auto runner platformers – developed by Gaijin Entertainment. The plot of Runner3 is a continuation of the adventures of CommenderVideo, the hero from the previous games. The gameplay didn't change much when compared to the previous titles but there are a few new features and improvements which are the result of community feedback. During the game, our character runs automatically to the right and our goal is to lead him through dozens of various levels and avoid numerous traps by either jumping over or sliding under them. As usual for this series, all actions are performed accordingly to music's rhythm. Each action creates a sound and the soundtrack's tempo determines how fast our hero runs and the number of hazards that await him.
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Genital Jousting
January 18, 2018
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Genital Jousting is an unusual party game developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital. We take part in various minigames, with up to eight players in local or online mulitplayer mode. What is unusual about the game is that we are controlling flaccid penises with wiggly anuses. Our "protagonist" can be dressed up in various clothes which will make him somewhat unique and easy to distinguish among the other "characters" controlled by the rest of the players. Our goal is to penetrate our opponents' genitals and at the same time avoid being penetrated. However, that is not the only thing to do in Genital Jousting. The game offers a couple of different minigames, like racing, herding the dachshunds, or unusual football. Due to the erotic themes, the game is for adults only.
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RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch
February 23, 2017
Strategy, Amusement Park Builder, Economic, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile installment of the popular economy simulation strategy game series in which we manage our own theme park. RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch was developed by the creators of RollerCoaster Tycoon World for PC: Nvizzio Creations. In RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch, we traditionally assume the role of a newly-opened theme park’s manager and have to transform it into a grand amusement park that attracts crowds of visitors. This goal can be achieved by constructing new attractions, stores, restaurants, decorations, and other buildings that satisfy our guests’ needs. Moreover, we have to handle the purely business aspect that requires us to increase income and cut costs. In the game, the key role is played by the eponymous rollercoasters, the series’ hallmark. We can create them by using a simple touch system — by moving our finger across the screen, we draw their shape, and then choose materials for constructing each of their fragments. The production offers highly-detailed three-dimensional graphics.
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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Total War: Warhammer - Realm of The Wood Elves
December 8, 2016
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, Warhammer.
A large add-on for Total War: Warhammer, introducing a new playable race: Wood Elves. In order to introduce the new faction, a playable mini-campaign was added, in which the new race fights against Bretonnians, and repels the invasion of army of beastmen led by Morghur. The new race is led by two legendary leaders: an immortal half-god Orion, and one of the eldest of the treefolk, Durthu. Aside from them, Realm of The Wood Elves is represented by Glade Lords and Ancient Treemen, as well as three types of heroes: Spellsingers, Branchwraiths, and Waystalkers. Additionally, a number of standard units were introduced, including eagle and stag riders. Wood Elves also have a unique technology and construction tree. Conquered areas can only support guard posts, while more advanced structures are built only in Athel Loren, their home forest. A new currency – Amber – had been introduced, necessary for recruiting elite units.
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Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
May 16, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Fantasy, Samurai, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel, 19th Century.
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is an improved and expanded version of a visual novel game initially released on PSP and PlayStation 3. It was developed by Idea Factory. The game takes place in the 19th century Japan and tells the story of a young girl named Chizuru Yukimura, who travels to Kyoto in search for her father, a respected physician and scientist. Lost in the city, she is being helped by the members of the Shinsengumi - a law enforcement group, whose job is to fight the revolutionists opposing the shogun. When she finds out the truth about her father's research, Chizuru is forced to unravel a complicated political crime scheme. A key to achieving victory in the game lies in befriending the helpful police officers. Our adventure takes place in a way characteristic to the genre. The dialogues in which we take part are presented with 2D, slightly animated visuals. From time to time we will have to make a decision that will influence the game's plot.
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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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Cars: Fast as Lightning
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.
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Xenoraid
September 30, 2016
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A classic two-dimensional vertical shoot-em-all, taking place in a science-fiction universe. Xenogears was developed by an independent Finnish studio 10tons. The game takes us to 2032, where a conflict called the first galactic war forces humanity to defend its planet using an improvised fleet consisting of civilian space ships armed with various weaponry. As per the genre staples, the gameplay focuses around elimination of approaching hordes of enemies, interrupted from time to time with boss encounters that require more attention and a bit of tactical approach. Procedurally generated levels are definitely an interesting feature of the game – a level may play out different with every new playthrough, with the players unable to learn the enemies’ behavior by heart. Aside from that, the forces of humanity ale always represented by a wing – four fighters with different weaponry, with the player able to switch to a different unit depending on the type of enemy, or invite his friends to take over the remaining fighters in a local co-op mode.
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Magic Rush: Heroes
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.
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Tiger Knight
April 30, 2018
Action, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
An MMO game featuring elements of action, real-time strategy and role-playing. The game was created by NetDragon; it is a free-to-play title that uses microtransactions. Tiger Knight: Empire War is set in the second century AD. The player picks a side and assumes the role of a general - the game features Rome, the Parthian Empire, the Kushan Empire and the Chinese Han dynasty - those were the largest empires of the period. The gameplay formula was based on two pillars. Spectacular, fast-paced action is the first of them; the player takes part in direct combat against enemy forces. The game stands out with an extensive combat system - not only is one's effectiveness dependent on the weapon and technique we use, but also on the kind of armor the enemy is using. The second of the pillars is constituted by the strategic aspects. What is significant here, is that the player has to command armies comprised of both regular soldiers and commanders gifted with special abilities. Being able to apply adequate tactics, as well as putting one's units into a formation that corresponds to the topography of the battlefield is the key to success here. Furthermore, the game comes with a set of diverse modes - those allow us to take part in multiplayer skirmishes, as well as to cooperate with our team during a full-spectrum conflict against the AI.
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Don't Knock Twice
September 5, 2017
Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A horror game developed by the independent studio Wales Interactive, which was inspired by an urban legend of a demonic witch. The protagonist, searching for her lost daughter, is led to a grim mansion that hides a dark secret. In Don’t Knock Twice, the action is presented from the first-person perspective, while the gameplay is focused on exploration of the vast house in search of carefully hidden hints as well as fighting encountered opponents with the use of various items. In case of powerful enemies, the protagonist has to flee, and with caution, in order not to be attacked by surprise — the game is full of so-called jump scares. The production is characterized by high-quality three-dimensional graphics and an atmospheric soundtrack. Moreover, the title supports VR headsets but doesn’t require them in order to work.
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Artificial Defense
June 1, 2016
Strategy, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, Top-down, Tower Defense.
A real-time strategy with shooter and tower defense features from Thiemo Bolder. We play as an intelligent computer system, who task is to protect its servers from unwanted visitors and viruses. Gameplay employs three different mechanics, borrowed from shooters (eliminating threats with 21 various weapons), tower defense games (building sentries) and RTS battles (recapturing sections of system taken by intruders). RAM is our only resource here, produced by ourselves and then used to upgrade our offensive and defensive capabilities and in battles. As we progress through the game, we evolve from a simple analog system into powerful AI machine through leveling up by completing more and more difficult stages.
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Selma and the Wisp
August 4, 2016
Adventure, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish, Singleplayer.
A mix of a platform game and logic game developed by Polish Toucan Studio. The plot of Selma and the Wisp focuses on the titular character – Selma, a girl who, being a witness to horrible events taking place in her house, decides to hide in her wardrobe. Surprisingly, she discovers a passageway to an eerie, gloomy world. The game is a classic side-scroller, but unusually, we take control of two characters simultaneously: the main heroine, as well as the levitating wisp i.e. St. Elmo’s fire. Exploration of the levels involves jumping over chasms, avoiding traps, and solving various environmental puzzles. Additionally, our unusual companion lights the way, and collects smaller wisps to increase his power. The game is characteristic for its high difficulty level, as well as remarkably atmospheric two-dimensional visuals.
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Amnesia: Collection
November 22, 2016
Adventure, FPP, Horror, Package, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, 19th Century.
Set of two survival horror games, Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. While originally the titles were PC exclusives, Amnesia: Collection has been released only for PlayStation 4 console. First of those games is set in a grim castle, with players controlling Daniel, an amnesiac who must find and defeat the mad owner of the building. Its add-on, Justine, puts us in a role of a woman who is part of a psychological experiment. Lastly, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs follows the story of a businessman Oswald Mandus, who contracted an exotic illness. After he wakes from a long sleep, he finds out that his mansion is abandoned, and he starts looking for his children. Both productions are first-person adventure and survival horror games, in which our characters can’t use weapons, and in face of enemies, their only hope of avoiding death is to run and hide. As we explore dark locations, we must solve many puzzles and manage the sanity of our character, which drops down as we witness more and more terrifying events.
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Forward Assault
June 12, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Modern Conflicts, Free-to-play.
An online FPS developed by Blayze Games for mobile platforms. Forward Assault’s lead designer was Lucas Wilde, the man whom the players owe the creation of Bullet Force, released in 2016. Forward Assault takes you to a virtual battle zones, where you take part in dynamic multiplayer combat. The game offers a variety of weapons, including the legendary AK-47 assault rifle as well as the Desert Eagle pistol. Apart from several multiplayer modes, Forward Assault includes single player, in which you face AI-controlled opponents. All this you can try out for free, as the game is distributed in a free-to-play business model.
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1-2-Switch
March 3, 2017
Arcade, Minigames, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Family, Nintendo Exclusive.
1-2-Switch is an original party game developed by Nintendo for Switch, their newest console. Gameplay is based on two-person competition - players take part in various contests, playing as pirates, gunslingers, and other characters. What makes 1-2-Switch stand out from the crowd of other similar games is that we are not watching the screen while playing, but facing our opponent face to face. Thanks to that unique approach, the screen is used mostly for showing the score. 1-2-Switch also makes a good use of the console's unique features, allowing every player to use one of its detachable controllers.
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Hill Climb Racing 2
October 18, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Off-road, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A sequel to the crazy mobile arcade games by Fingersoft. In Hill Climb Racing 2, once again, you drive a variety of vehicles, and your task is to complete a given track within a time limit. You can drive off-road vehicles, motorcycles, scooters, and even buses, and to win you have to use ramps scattered all over the tracks to perform various tricks and acrobatics, which vary depending on your vehicle. The game utilizes a side view and features both a single player mode and a multiplayer mode for up to 4 players. Moreover, you can customize both your character and vehicles. Since it is a free-to-play production, modifications are unlocked as the game progresses.
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Dark Fall: Storm Warning
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Adventure, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
A point-and-click adventure game in which the player's task is to unravel the mystery hidden by the pier, more than a hundred years old. On this object forgotten by people in unexplained circumstances people died, and their presence is still manifested here astral beings. The core of the game is exploration of shivering locations, solving puzzles, searching for relics of the past and interacting with spirits.
Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise
October 28, 2015
Puzzle, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Espionage.
A puzzle game in which our task is to track down and intercept Ruby La Rouge - an enemy intelligence spy. The gameplay scheme is based on solving puzzles of increasing difficulty level, focused on manipulation of found objects or elements of the environment.
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Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Mejika
December 31, 1985
Strategy, 2D, Historical, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy in which the player takes on the role of Genghis Khan, the legendary Mongol leader. Its task is to conquer the largest possible area of Eurasia and deal with the troops of the opponents.
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Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
March 30, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR.
A new edition of Serious Sam: The First Encounter developed by Croteam for VR device users. The players assume the role of the titular character, who is transported to ancient Egypt using a special time machine. His mission is to change the course of history, and eliminate Tah-Uma – the last of the immortals who travel across the galaxy and destroy encountered civilizations. Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is built from fifteen extensive missions, pitting the player against enemy hordes, and allowing him to search for secrets. Our adversaries include cannon fodder, as well as more advanced opponents, including bosses. Fortunately, our hero is not unarmed, and makes use of ten varied weapons, including a classic Colt revolver, a shotgun, a chainsaw, or a portable cannon. Before the game begins, we can choose whether we want to move around the levels fluently, or employ a special teleportation system. Additionally, we can use dedicated motion controllers for aiming. Aside from the story campaign, the game offers various multiplayer modes, based on cooperation, as well as on competition.
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Detention
January 12, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Horror, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A side-scrolling horror/adventure game. Detention is a debut project of Taiwanese studio Red Candle Games. The action of the game takes place in Taiwan during the 1960s, in the middle of martial law that lasted 37 years. We are taken to Greenwood, a high-school placed in a mountainous area. The players assume the role of two students who discover that the school became inhabited by wicked monsters known from local legends. Their mission is to survive, as well as to discover the origins of the mysterious evil. Detention is built on exploration, gathering items, and solving riddles, all performed through a classic point-and-click interface. Our protagonists are practically helpless in open combat, so their only way to deal with the danger is to hide and lay traps, and escape if need be. The two-dimensional visuals are quite interesting, as the developers were inspired by the mythology of China and Taiwan, as well as Taoist and Buddhist beliefs.
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Has-Been Heroes
March 28, 2017
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A rougelike side-scroller developed by Frozenbyte. The players assume control over a ragtag group of heroes a little over their prime. The team receives a final task – escorting two princesses to a special academy. Unfortunately, the mission won’t be easy, as there will be numerous dangers lurking along the way. We begin the game with choosing three characters from an available pool of twelve different heroes. The game sees the trio defend the princesses against continuous waves of varied opponents that force us to switch tactics according to the situation at hand. Each hero carries unique equipment, as well as his own set of spells – in all, we can make use of over 300 spells and 200 items. Our mission will see the players travel through 14 different environments. The clashes are randomly generated, making each playthrough different and challenging. Interestingly enough, loosing (either through death or the capture of princesses) means having to start over from scratch. Has-Been Heroes is characterized by simple, cartoonish art-style.
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Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
March 24, 2017
Adventure, Package, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Thriller, Visual Novel.
A compilation of remastered editions of two adventure games developed by Spike Chunsoft - a Japanese studio. The Nonary Games includes 2009's 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward - a game which came out three years later. Since the plots of the two games are strongly connected, it is recommended to play through them in chronological order. Both games offer a gameplay formula based on two branches - the story-based sequences typical for visual novel as a genre, and the adventure-like sections played from first-person view. During the sequences of the first kind, the player follows the developments in the story and makes different choices from time to time; the other segment of gameplay requires the player to solve puzzles. Compared to their original releases, the games contained within this compilation come with improved visuals. Additionally, 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors was enriched with professional voice acting (both in English and Japanese).
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Tartarus
November 22, 2017
Adventure, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A first-person perspective adventure game that takes place in year 2230. The security protocol on the mining and research ship Tartarus is activated for unknown reasons. It might cause the ship to crash on Neptun, so the player must manually reset the system before the crew dies.
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Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
May 26, 2017
Fighting, 2D, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers is a remastered version of the second game from the popular fighting game series, initially released in 1991. It was developed by Capcom and UDON Entertainment. The new edition has received a series of improvements and tweaks. There are two completely new playable characters available: Evil Ryu and Violent Ken. Each of the available fighters has their own story and set of moves, attacks, and combos. The game's visuals were also improved. All textures are now in high resolution, but we can still switch back to the retro-stylized pixel-art visuals if we want to. Though some things were changed and improved, the core of gameplay remains the same. The Versus mode allows us to fight with other players or against A.I. Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers also offers a special game mode where two players face the same A.I. controlled enemy.
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Runestone Keeper
March 3, 2015
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
Runestone Keeper is a blend of a turn-based strategy and roguelike RPG developed by Blackfire Games. The game takes us to a fantasy world where endless dungeons that conceal a mysterious ancient power sprawl under the surface. This power attracts adventurers from all over the world, who are ready to get themselves imprisoned in the endless dungeon just to have a chance of acquiring it. We play as one of those adventurers (we can set our hero's attributes as we like) and explore the procedurally generated dungeons. Gameplay focuses on exploration and turn-based combat. If we want to be victorious in battle, we have to skillfully use our weapons, abilities, and our surroundings. Like in every other roguelike game, death is permanent and we have to start all over again.
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Galactic Junk League
July 26, 2017
Action, Crafting, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Space Ships, Space Sim, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer action game developed by Pixel Federation. The players take part in space battles using ships built from a hodgepodge of parts found on space junkyards. The parameters and battle role of the individual ships is determined by the type of the ship (from a maneuverable frigate to a heavy battleship) and the chosen armament. Our ships can carry various weaponry, including rockets, lasers, or Gauss cannons. Additionally, we can also make use of useful modules, enabling us to immobilize an enemy or activate a defensive shield. The game revolves around team on team clashes – each match sees intense combat that involves locating our enemies and fighting on long distances – at the same time, the arenas contain numerous objects and space debris forcing us to maneuver or maintain a good heading. Aside from that, we are also given access to a special practice mode. Galactic Junk League is characterized by decent 3D graphics, while the game itself is distributed in a free-to-play model with microtransactions.
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Homebound
February 16, 2017
Action, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Meta Quest / Oculus, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
Homebound is a VR adventure game powered by Unreal Engine 4. We play as an astronaut who is based on a space station when a catastrophe happens. Firstly, we will have to figure out what to do on the Earth's orbit. After that, we will have to face the dangers of entering the atmosphere. The last thing that awaits us is the emergency landing. In terms of mechanics, Homebound is an action-adventure game that tests our cleverness and reflexes. We will have to explore our surroundings, solve simple logical puzzles, and test ourselves in arcade challenges. The game is presented from a first-person perspective. Finishing one of Homebound's segments takes from a dozen or so minutes and up to one hour. Each of them can be played repeatedly, so that we can try to beat our friends or high scores. Additionally, every scenario is filled with hidden secrets and items. Finding all of the possible ways of killing the astronaut is also quite entertaining.
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