Burning Daylight
April 19, 2019
Adventure, 2.5D, Dystopia, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
An adventure game enriched with arcade elements. In Burning Daylight we play the role of an amnesia sufferer who tries to solve the mystery of his past while learning the rules governing the lives of the inhabitants of the dystopian world.
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Bear With Me: The Lost Robots
July 31, 2019
Adventure, 2D, Detective, Noir, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.
Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an adventure game by Exordium Games. It tells the story of Flint and Ted E. Bear, who investigate a series of mysterious events that take place in Paper City.
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Sword of Chaos
October 29, 2015
RPG, Internet, Co-op, MMO, MMORPG, PvP.
A mobile action MMORPG developed by Allstar Games. Sword of Chaos is a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions. The player assumes the role of a character he created and he is taken to a fantasy world. The action is shown from an isometric perspective and the task given to the player is to explore large locations, speak to NPCs, fight encountered enemies and develop their character. In the real-time battles the player will face various beasts among which there are the mythical centaurs and werewolfs, centurions and goatmen. From time to time the player will face bosses as well. Defeating them requires adapting a specific tactic. The game has a guild system implemented, enabling the players to form larger groups. Fans of competitive play can fight in PvP battles in which up to forty players can participate. Sword of Chaos has cartoonish graphics, the style of which resembles Japanese anime.
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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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Gods and Glory
November 16, 2016
Strategy, 2D, RPG Elements, Internet, MMO, RTS, Online, Social Networking.
A mobile online real-time strategy game developed by Wargaming Group, the creators of World of Tanks. The game uses a free-to-play distribution model with microtransactions. In Gods and Glory the player is taken to a fantasy world split by war. The gameplay is based on two pillars: the development of the main protagonist and managing the country that is gaining power. Player must not only unlock new abilities and gather better equipment, but secure his capital city as well. The main attraction of the game are the real-time battles. During them the player can use special powers provided by six deities that guard the universe. He must also expand his nation, improve technology and gradually transform his country into a worldwide empire. It is also possible to forge alliances with neighboring countries controlled by other players. Gods and Glory features cartoonish 2D graphics, music composed exclusively for the game and dubbed dialogues.
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Township
October 24, 2013
Strategy, 2D, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
City builder strategy game, created by Playrix Games team for mobile devices. The player's task is to build a prosperous city, take care of the needs of its inhabitants and provide appropriate technological facilities for its proper functioning and development.
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DragonSoul (2016)
July 29, 2015
RPG, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A mobile RPG title with turn-based battles, developed by PerBlue studio. The story of DragonSoul takes us to a fantasy world ruled by brave heroes. But their might has brought envy of the dragon Umlaut, who captured them and sealed them in magical stones. We play as one of surviving heroes and try to free our comrades and defeat the forces of evil. Gameplay focuses on turn-based fights, which require not only coming up with proper tactics, but also using many battle skills. Between those skirmishes, we can learn the story or visit a vendor to sell useless items and buy some more handy equipment. Aside from campaign, we can also try out the PvP mode at special arenas.
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Production Line
March 7, 2019
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Cars, Singleplayer.
An unusual economic strategy game developed by Positech Games. The game was inspired by Henry Ford’s idea, according to which dividing the construction process into smallest and simplest stages increases production speed and reduces production costs. In Production Line the player takes control of a motor factory that is becoming more profitable thanks to the gradual optimization of the production process. Because time is the main currency in the game, the key to success lies in a smartly designing production line, created by placing the machines so that each meter of the factory is fully used and there are no slowdowns. Lowering the costs enables the player to earn more and to invest into further upgrades. The player must also remember about his rivals who have much more investment resources and about potential emergencies, technical difficulties and random events.
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Eventide 2: The Sorcerer's Mirror
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.
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Road Rage
November 14, 2017
Racing, Internet, LAN, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.
A third-person perspective action game developed by independent studio Team6 Game Studios. The developers were mostly inspired by the Road Rash series. The gameplay revolves around brutal bike races. The player is taken to the open world of fictional city of Ashen and takes on the role of a member of a biker gang. He is tasked with fighting for influence against other groups and eventually taking control of the whole territory. The main attraction of Road Rage is its story campaign in which the player must complete 42 main and 56 side missions. In addition to races, which aren’t necessary played fair since using melee weapons is a common sight in this game, the player will also participate in escort missions, battles against other gangs, and package deliveries. The look and gender of the protagonist, similarly to the weapons and motorcycle used by the character, can be freely customized by an advanced editor. The game has decent, three-dimensional graphics.
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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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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided - System Rift
September 23, 2016
RPG, Cyberpunk, FPP, Immersive Sim, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth.
The first major story expansion for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided by Eidos Montreal. System Rift does not introduce any novelties into the gameplay mechanics, which still allows a lot of freedom of action and choice of one of several alternative ways to achieve a goal. A stealthy approach and careful observation is still the most profitable option, and awarded with numerous secret collectibles. The plot of the add-on is rich in plot twists. While playing, we are taken to Prague where Adam Jensen takes on a completely new mission. It was given to him by his former partner, Frank Pritchard, whom the protagonist owed a favor. The hero’s task involves infiltration of a local data bank. In its course, Adam Jensen has an opportunity to get to know several new characters better, a hacker named ShadowChild known from the Breach mode being the primary one.
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Breakaway
cancelled
Action, Internet, Co-op, Mythology, Multiplayer, TPP.
Developed by Amazon Game Studios, Breakaway is an original game set in a mythological world that combines elements of sports and brawler games. Gameplay revolves around matches in which two teams, comprising four players each, try to be the first to gain control of an artifact hidden somewhere on the map. The matches take place on diverse arenas, such as El Dorado, Atlantis, and the Styx River. Players get at their disposal a number of mythological and legendary characters, each one with unique abilities and the so-called ‘buildables’, which allow them to completely change the situation on the arena. The game has been designed solely for the cooperative mode with the ability to stream the gameplay through Twitch.
Monster Jam: Crush It!
October 25, 2016
Racing, Monster Truck, Cars, Singleplayer.
An arcade monster truck racing game. The gameplay in Monster Jam: Crush It! is based on the rules of its predecessors. We can try our skills in several game modes: racing, where we have to drive on special tracks, survival, and stunt mode. Monster Jam: Crush It! offers the possibility of playing on licensed Monster Jam arenas and a number of fictional off-road tracks. It provides us with nearly a hundred challenges in which we can drive licensed Monster Jam vehicles. Similarly to its predecessor, the game is meant only for solo play, and the only element of player competition are the internet leaderboards. Graphics-wise, Monster Jam: Crush It! progressed in comparison to the previous installment of the series, making use of Unreal Engine 4. One of the title’s strengths is the game's soundtrack, recorded by the experienced Deon Voss.
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Criminal Girls: Invite Only
February 3, 2015
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, jRPG, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
A dungeon crawler developed by Nippon Ichi Software. Criminal Girls: Invite Only is a new and updated version of an original jRPG released on PlayStation Portable in 2010. The player takes care of the souls of seven girls suffering punishments in hell. The protagonists’ sins can be atoned once they climb the highest floor of the hellish spire and defeat various monsters – only then can they earn the right to be reborn in the real world. Gameplay of Criminal Girls: Invite Only focuses on exploration of 2D dungeons and fighting creatures. Combat is turn-based – you do not control the girls directly, but choose the suggested attacks and special powers to be used during clashes. The unruly girls can be motivated by imposing different punishments on them – by doing so, you do not only rehabilitate them, but also improve their statistics and learn about their pasts.
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Horse Racing 2016
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.
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Winning Putt: Golf Online
October 25, 2016
Sports, Golf, Internet, MMO, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play MMO game by the South-Korean company Webzen, specialized in MMORPG productions. You create your own golf player, equip them with clothes, accessories and gear of your preference, and play on one of the nine golf courses, each of them featuring different conditions. You play against other players and gain experience, developing your character and achieving better results on the world ranking list. Winning Putt: Golf Online is not a realistic simulation game, which is obvious, seeing things like the golf course located on an alien planet Starglen, as well as many various bonuses and power-ups, which can give an upper hand when used at the right time. The game features attractive visuals utilizing the CryEngine.
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Cyber Danganronpa VR
October 13, 2016
Adventure, Detective, Arcade Elements, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, Thriller, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.
This is the first installment of a popular investigation-themed game series Danganronpa, recreated specifically for owners of the PlayStation VR sets; the franchise has been developed by Spike Chunsoft - a Japanese team. The player is taken to a mysterious school for the most outstanding students, which is governed by an electric teddybear called Monokuma. At the very beginning, the students find out that they've been imprisoned inside the school building. What is worse however, the only way to get out of here is to murder a schoolmate in a discrete way. In the initial stage of a playthrough, the game resembles a typical school life simulation. When somebody gets murdered however, a difficult investigation begins. The process ends with a trial and the player's goal here is to point to the actual perpetrator flawlessly. Despite the fact that the gameplay formula the series have been popular for was adapted here for the VR technology, Cyber Danganronpa VR remains faithful to the atmosphere of the original game, both in terms of the mechanics and visuals.
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Call of Duty: Siege
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Strategy, Internet, Card Games, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A strategy game with card game elements, created by an in-house studio of Activision. The story takes place in the same universe as Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, connecting some of the threads left out by the game. The players assume the role of a captain of the Retribution, a star cruiser in service of United Nations Space Alliance. The organization suffered serious territorial loses to rebel forces. Our task is to stop the rebellion, and stop the conflict from escalating further. The gameplay in Call of Duty: Siege mainly consists of storming enemy bases, implemented in form of inverted tower defense mechanics. The summoned units approach the objective using the shortest way possible, and our only method of intervention is using special ability cards, so the choice of the drop point is crucial. During the game, we slowly build a deck of offensive cards, representing heroes, mechs, and flying machines. In order to facilitate the defense of the controlled territory, we employ a defense-focused deck. Aside from the single player campaign, the title has a competition-oriented multiplayer mode, and the ability to create and join guilds, which are known as Alliances in the game's universe.
The Shrouded Isle
August 4, 2017
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Simulation Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
An unusual turn-based horror strategy game developed by Kitfox Games. The action of The Shrouded Isle takes place in a remote town on an island that is cut off from the world. We assume the role of its mayor, and our task is to ensure the local population’s prosperity. The problem is that the town was built upon the resting place of some ancient gods’ that, if unsatisfied, can awaken and devour everything in their way. The primary responsibilities of the player are similar to those from classical economy simulation games. While playing, we have to balance the four essential town development factors. The gameplay is turn-based, though, corresponding to subsequent seasons. In each of them, we have to assign tasks to the townsfolk and to sacrifice one town resident in order to postpone the awakening of the gods. The game features unusual stylized 2D graphics that resort mainly to shades of yellow and green.
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ARK: Scorched Earth
September 1, 2016
Action, Crafting, Dinosaurs, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Survival, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The first big expansion for the survival-oriented action game ARK: Survival Evolved. The developer of the base title, Studio Wildcard, once again takes the players on a journey to a completely new world. The players are taken to varied, sun-burnt locations such as sand dunes, mountain tops, canyons, no man’s land, oasis, or finally, deserts. Each of the locations has an distinctive ecosystem, while the traveling around the world is expedited by the ability to create caravans, or even fly on a wyvern’s back. The add-on expands the crafting system, incorporating the ability to craft boomerangs, or even chainsaws, as well as items necessary for survival in inhospitable areas, including tents and wells. ARK: Scorched Earth introduces new dangers such as sand storms, while too much exposure to sun may result in a stroke. The expansion requires the base game to function – but thanks to that, the players can transfer the new content – domesticated animals, equipment and buildings – to ARK: Survival Evolved playthroughs.
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cWind: Sailing Simulator
June 16, 2011
Simulation, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Water Sports, Sailing.
cWind: Sailing Simulator is a sailing regatta simulator. The project focuses on realism, both in terms of control and behaviour of the boat in the water and the rules governing rivalry. Production allows you to play alone or in a multiplayer.
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Lost Ember
November 22, 2019
Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, TPP.
An action adventure game, in which you play as a wolf with supernatural abilities and explore the remains of an ancient civilization. Lost Ember takes place within the ruins of a metropolis left by a fictional tribe, modeled after the Inca people. The civilization has gone extinct long ago, and the monuments it had built had become part of the wild forest. The wolf, whose role the player assumes, has the power to control the bodies of other animals. Using this ability, you have to travel across the game’s world and gradually discover the truth behind the collapse of the city of Machu Kila. Most of the time you explore different environments, occasionally running into a challenge that tests your agility or dexterity. Although the wolf is fit to deal with many obstacles, it is often necessary to incarnate other animals to press on. They all have unique abilities: a bird can fly, a fish swims, and a mole digs underground tunnels – all those are needed in specific moments of the game. In terms of graphics, Lost Ember uses vivid colors and slightly cartoonish art style.
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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.
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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Ski or Die
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.
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Take the A-Train III
June 1, 1992
Strategy, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer.
An economic strategy in which we take the position of head of the urban railway network and our task is to contribute to the development of the metropolis. The game is the third installment of a series of games developed since 1985, known in Japan as Take the A-Train.
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FIFA Mobile
October 11, 2016
Sports, Internet, Football Manager, Multiplayer, Football, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
A mobile version of the most popular football game series, developed by EA Mobile. Compared to the original, the gameplay was adapted to the specifics of mobile devices, which called for some simplification. It's dynamic and arcade-like, although it also features a range of options, which allow you to manage your team and choose the right strategy. The game also features a special game mode called Attack Mode, in which you participate in a few-minutes-long matches and focus on attacking the opponent's goal. Additionally, FIFA mobile includes minigames, referencing the real-life current football events. You can start your own league, compete in online rankings with other teams, and build your team according to the Ultimate Team mode. The game utilizes the free-to-play mode with optional microtransactions, and the official license allowed for implementing 30 leagues, 650 teams and over 17000 players.
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Zenith
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.
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Birthdays the Beginning
May 9, 2017
Simulation, Economic, Strategic Elements, Sandbox, Singleplayer, God Game.
An original open-world game combining elements typical for titles such as Spore or Minecraft. The game was created by Arc System Works, and the TOYBOX Inc. studio led by Yasuhiro Wada - the father of the Harvest Moon series. Birthdays the Beginning casts the player in the role of a creator of worlds, whose goal is to create a planet, along with a breathing ecosystem rich in life. Once a universe has been generated, the player decides about topography-related aspects through raising mountains and creating valleys where water, the source of life, can gather. What's more, the player has to provide things such as adequate temperatures. At the beginning, the player uses simple, unicellular organisms that get to inhabit the game world. Later on, the player leads them through subsequent stages of evolution - from different plants and dinosaurs, through creatures resembling present-day animals, and ultimately to reach humanoid beings. Birthdays: The Beginning offers colorful, three-dimensional visuals accompanied by a light atmosphere.
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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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Tanki X
March 13, 2018
Action, Tanks, Internet, Multiplayer, Free-to-play.
A free-to-play multiplayer shooter developed by the independent studio AlternativaPlatform. The players fight online battles on virtual battlefields while steering various tanks.
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Mantis Burn Racing
July 5, 2016
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Cars, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Action racing game created by the indie studio WooFoo, in which players participate in crazy racing championships across winding tracks. The tracks are located in various environments, such as city streets or desert canyons. The vehicles you drive are grouped into three categories: dune buggies, trucks, and sport cars. Each car has its strengths and weaknesses, and getting to know them is the key to success. Besides, all vehicles are customizable, letting you not only adjust their appearance to your liking but also increase their performance. The core of gameplay in Mantis Burn Racing is the single player career mode. Apart from this, there is also multiplayer, which you can play both locally and online. Mantis Burn Racing offers high-quality graphics. Interestingly, the PlayStation 4 Pro version is one of the first titles designed specifically for this console and offering support for native 4K resolution.
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The Manhole: Masterpiece Edition
December 10, 2009
Adventure, For Children, Point-and-click, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.
Refreshed version of Cyan Worlds debut adventure game. We play the role of a kid who, after opening the manhole in the title, finds a magical stem leading to fantastic worlds. The game is designed for younger audiences, and the gameplay has no specific goal and focuses on exploring and interacting with characters and objects encountered.
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Space Pirate Trainer
October 12, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, VR.
A science fiction first-person shooter developed by independent studio I-Illusions for virtual reality devices. Its story takes place in the distant future, with players’ task being to defend a space base from attacking droids. We can freely look around by turning our head, while aiming and moving is done through movement controllers. Enemies are eliminated with a few variants of laser guns. Players can also make use of various shields, which not only protect us from bullets, but can even reflect them back to opponents. However, using them too much lowers our final score. Space Pirate Trainer gives us a three-dimensional environment based on Unity engine. The game's visual style – with its omnipresent neon signs and lasers – brings to mind science fiction movies from the 80s.
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Savage Resurrection
August 18, 2016
Action, Fantasy, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS.
A hybrid of an action and an RTS game created with multiplayer gameplay in mind. The plot follows an unending war between two factions: humans and beasts. The main focus of the game are clashes between two 16-player teams. Each of the armies has a commander, whose perspective differs from the rest of the team. The leaders are given a typical RTS interface – they observe the events from a top-down camera, and their tasks include constructing buildings, research, gathering resources, and sending heavy units, such as siege weaponry, to combat. The remaining players take part in a classic action game; they can use firearms – the events are seen from the first-person perspective – as well as melee weapons, with the camera assuming third-person perspective when using them. The key to success lies in cooperation and carrying out orders received from the commander, who has a better view of the battlefield. The game uses Unreal Engine 4, which allowed for high-quality graphics.
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Behold The Kickmen
July 20, 2017
Sports, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Football, Singleplayer.
A unique production by Size Five Games, featuring an unusual take on soccer but leaving almost nothing of its complex rules. The gameplay of Behold the Kickmen reflects what soccer looks like to someone who has little idea about the sport. You control the players running around the field and their task is to put the ball in between the opponent's goalposts. The game, however, is far from being realistic. Apart from goals, there is also e.g. a special point system, which grades accurate shots based on how far are you from your target. Additionally, some shots can be boosted, which slows time and makes targeting easier. The matches take place on round stadiums, and there are many gameplay options to choose from. The game features cartoonish 2D visuals and humorous character designs.
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Omen of Sorrow
November 6, 2018
Fighting, 2.5D, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A fighting game set in a fictional world. The developers were inspired by the paintings of Caravaggio and Rembrandt, and by horrors like Tod Browning’s Dracula and various slasher movies.
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Galaxy on Fire 3: Manticore
December 8, 2016
Action, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Ships, Shooters, TPP, Free-to-play.
Another full-fledged installment in a series of popular space shooter games developed by Fishlabs Entertainment. In terms of the mechanics, this iteration does not bring any revolutionary features and remains similar to its predecessors in many aspects. Galaxy on Fire 3: Manticore is first and foremost a third-person space shooter taking the player to the Neox sector - where they become a bounty hunter and their role is to complete subsequent assignments for adequate rewards. The game is typically arcade and requires the player mainly to control their ship, though using different weapons and defensive gadgets in combat is also essential. The gameplay formula focuses on providing the player with a lot of freedom, apart from the game world as such. As a result, the player is capable of applying different methods of achieving their goals and complete various side missions.
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Aven Colony
July 25, 2017
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Colonization, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A city builder strategy game developed by the independent studio Mothership Entertainment. The player arrives at the planet Aven Prime, assuming the role of the founder of one of one of the first extraterrestrial colonies. His tasks include expansion and settlement of new areas, taking care of the settlement’s technological infrastructure and the morale of its inhabitants, as well as fighting dangerous fauna and results of extreme weather conditions. The action takes place in varied environments: starting from swamps, through deserts, to icy polar regions, which influences the conditions in subsequent missions. The core of Aven Colony is the single player story campaign. The game also features a sandbox mode where we have no additional tasks apart from commanding a space base. The production’s graphics are high-quality not only because of the well-designed environments but also thanks to interesting designs of futuristic buildings.
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Cloud Pirates
April 19, 2017
Action, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Online, Aircraft.
Cloud Pirates is an action MMO game created by the Russian studio Allods Team. The game takes place in the fantasy world of Sarnaut that suffered a mysterious cataclysm thousand years ago. In its result, the world was shattered into floating islands. To improve communication between them, and in order to search for treasures and ancient artifacts, special airships were constructed. In time, the adventurers operating those ships received a new name - cloud pirates. We play as one of them. Gameplay in Cloud Pirates focuses on air battles. Nothing stands in our way if we want to play as a lone wolf, but it is more reasonable to form squadrons and search for the remnants of the old Sarnaut as a group. Defeating more powerful enemies requires us to use our team members individual traits and our joint forces. Ships we can use differ in terms of the design, weaponry, stats, and maneuverability. Victories unlock access to upgrades (not only for our ship, but also for our crew), additional munitions, and unique combat abilities. Allods Team also included many options that allow us to modify the appearance of particular units. The game has colorful visuals.
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Siralim 2
August 12, 2016
RPG, 2D, Dungeon Crawler, Fantasy, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Top-down, Turn-based.
A sequel to the oldschool RPG developed by Thylacine, the creators of the first installment in the series. Siralim 2 doesn't feature a complex plot; you play as the ruler of the eponymous kingdom, who sets out on a series of journeys, during which he has to recruit monsters and use them to fight his enemies. Interestingly, there is no final battle, and the locations and challenges are generated without end. The game features a bird's eye view, and the gameplay consists of exploring the dungeons, searching for treasure, completing quests, and combat. The battles are turn-based, but the protagonist doesn't fight in person, letting his monsters do it instead. Siralim 2 also features magic and crafting systems, and the money you earn can be spent on upgrading your castle, which means adding new building and rooms, unlocking new equipment, missions, and characters.
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Nex Machina: Death Machine
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.
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Bears Can't Drift!?
August 9, 2016
Racing, For Children, Arcade Elements, Kart Racing, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A racing game for the young audience, developed by Strangely Named Studio. Bears Can’t Drift lets us take part in unusual cart racing, with the titular bears as drivers. We can choose one of eight characters differing in looks and one of twelve varied track: from forests, through fairy-tale-like stages inspired by the Far East, and up to winter locations. Our objective is, of course, reaching the finish line before others, though we can achieve this either in classic, fair-play way or resort to power-ups we find on the track, which can be combined for better effect. Game offers a strictly arcade driving model, split-screen mode for four players and suiting three-dimensional visuals.
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Sky Force Anniversary
October 22, 2014
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
A remake of Sky Force - extremely warmly-received shoot'em up released in 2004. Players take control of futuristic fighters to stop the army of General Mantis trying to conquer the world.
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Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops
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.
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Star Wars: Force Arena
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, MOBA, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Star Wars, Free-to-play.
An online strategy game for mobile devices, developed by Netmarble, set in the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: Force Arena doesn't have a coherent plot, instead focusing on PvP battles. You play as two characters known from the main movie saga and the extended universe. Mechanics-wise, it's a typical mobile real-time strategy game with MOBA elements. You can fight one-on-one or two-on-two with a friend, and your task is to destroy the opponent's base, located at the other end of the map. During the battle, you not only fight using your character, but can also summon various supporting units. As the game progresses, you unlock more characters and upgrade their abilities on individual skill trees.
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Mercenaries Saga 2: Order of the Silver Eagle
March 18, 2019, End of Life
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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Siegecraft Commander
March 18, 2019, End of Life
Strategy, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Tower Defense, Turn-based.
A warfare-oriented strategy created by Blowfish Studios, notable for the warmly-received Gunscape. Siegecraft Commander takes us to a fantasy universe, fought iver by Knights of Freemoi and tribes of Lizardmen. The game offers a single player campaign, allowing the player to control both factions. In this case, the game is similar to a traditional real-time strategy. For a change, the multiplayer mode allows us to choose between real-time gameplay and a turn-based one. The battles were inspired by tower defense genre, with the players conquering more and more territory until they clash. There is a catch, though – each tower has to have a direct link to the center, and if the chain is broken, every subsequent link is destroyed. In order to win, every player has to build complicated installations, able to sustain heavy losses and remain functional. Siegecraft Commander employs a light-hearted, slightly cartoonish visual style.
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SHENZHEN I/O
March 18, 2019, End of Life
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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