The most interesting arcade games released in 2016
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Venture Kid
Arcade 13 January 2016
A 2D platformer game developed by FDG Entertainment, inspired by the classics of the 8-bit era. The story of Venture Kid revolves around a crazy scientist called Teklov who wishes to take over the control of our planet by means of a grand space fortress. A small boy by the name of Andy, who tries to thwart Teklov’s evil plans, turns out to be humanity’s last hope.
Smurfs Epic Run
Arcade 13 January 2016
A licensed two-dimensional platformer for mobile devices, created by Ubisoft. When Gargamel casts a spell that covers the Smurfs' village with a magical fog, only one of its inhabitants manages to escape. Controlled by the player, he has to stop Gargamel and rescue his captured friends.
Goat Simulator: PayDay
Arcade 14 January 2016
Another big expansion to the game Goat Simulator - a crazy dexterity game with a goat in the lead role, being a parody of a wave of various types of virtual simulators. Production introduces new mechanics and a few additional characters to the game.
Super Button Soccer
Arcade 15 January 2016
A simple arcade soccer game with card elements, inspired by coin football and other such activities. The gameplay in Super Button Soccer focuses on short, dynamic duels with the AI or other players. Each player controls a team consisting of four eponymous buttons, and their task is to hit the ball with them so that it ends up in the opponent's goal.
The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
Arcade 19 January 2016
Metroidvania in which the task of the players is to solve the mystery of the extinction of the Earth's population, which thousands of years ago was forced to move under water. A characteristic feature of The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human is the dualism of the game - the work of YCJY studio is based on both peaceful exploration and a dynamic fight against powerful adversaries.
A Boy and His Blob
Arcade 19 January 2016
A re-imagining of a 2D platform puzzle game for Wii and NDS, which is a remake of a classic hit originally published in 1989 for Famicom (NES). The game tells the story of a boy and his bizarre, jelly-like fella called Blobert. He needs to find a way to save his planet Blobolonia from an evil emperor, who imposes an unusual diet on his people - composed entirely of sweets.
Sky Chasers
Arcade 20 January 2016
A two-dimensional arcade game from Lucky Kat, in which we pilot a flying machine made of a cardboard box. The game takes place in a fantastic worlds whose inhabitants travel with technologically advanced vehicles. That doesn’t apply to our hero though, as he starts his journey in a cardboard box with rocket engines attached to it and has to collect and install further enhancements for his machine.
Lost in Harmony: Kaito's Adventure
Arcade 21 January 2016
An unusual, rare combination of an autorunner with a narrative rhythmical game, developed by Digixart Entertainment studio led by Yoan Fanise, former Ubisoft employee and the creator of Valiant Hearts. The story of Lost in Harmony: Kaito’s Adventure is set in an unknown futuristic world, across which the protagonist – young boy named Kaito – rides on his skateboard, carrying his friend, Aya, on his back.
Move or Die
Arcade 21 January 2016
A four-player party game that will ruin any friendship. During the challenges changed every several seconds, what counts is a quick eye, good coordination and precision of jumping on the platforms. There can only be one winner, and the title conceals the basic principle of survival - move or perish.
LEGO Marvel's Avengers
Arcade 26 January 2016
Another installment in a bestselling action-adventure game series based on the license of the LEGO bricks. This title is a result of cooperation between the developers from Traveller’s Tales and the Marvel company. Once again, players visit the amazing world of comic superheroes. The story is based on the Avengers film (2012) and its sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).
Rabi-Ribi
Arcade 28 January 2016
A two-dimensional platform game heavily inspired by the metroidvania genre. In Rabi-Ribi the player assumes the role of Erina – a bunny turned into a woman due to a curse. The female protagonist is accompanied by Ribbon, a winged pink-haired fairy. The tale about how the main characters are trying to break the spell is presented mostly by visual-novel-style dialogues. The gameplay of Rabi-Ribi is focused on exploration of various areas, character progression and fighting the enemies.
Lost Journey
Arcade 28 January 2016
Lost Journey is a mobile platform game. We play as Jennifer, a young girl who tries to find true happiness and the road to heaven by finding and collecting pieces of happy memories. She is accompanied by an angel who took the form of a beautiful butterfly. The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective. In it, we explore oneiric locations filled with traps and obstacles. Jennifer will have to not only face many dangers, but also solve various puzzles.
AIPD
Arcade 29 January 2016
Created by Blazing Badger, AIPD is a co-op top-down twin-stick shooter resembling the classic arcade hits from the 80s. In the game you control futuristic police ships. Within limited time you have to destroy as many increasingly stronger enemies as you can. You can modify your ship between the missions, adjusting not only its appearance, but also parameters such as agility, firepower, or shields.
Defunct
Arcade 29 January 2016
Arcade game with adventure elements, in which we take control over a robot moving on one wheel. The protagonist tries to return on board a cargo ship, from where he fell and found himself on the surface of the Earth inhabited by similar machines. The Graviator produces a gravitational field, which allows for instant acceleration during steep slopes or distant jumps.
Cobalt
Arcade 02 February 2016
A two-dimensional science fiction platformer filled with humor and action, created by an independent Swedish team Oxeye Games in cooperation with Minecraft's producers - Mojang AB. The game's main character is an expeditionary robot called Metalface MK1. The protagonist travels to a distant planet, Tunkopia, to find a colony ship that went missing.
Geki Yaba Runner
Arcade 03 February 2016
A mobile 2D platformer game, based on a free-to-play model (with optional microtransactions) and created by the Polish studio QubicGames. The action takes place in a magical realm and the player assumes the role of a gnome who must rescue a kidnapped princess. Geki Yaba Runner is a runner type of platformer, so the character runs automatically through levels full of dangers.
Hyperide
Arcade 03 February 2016
A space arcade game from the endless runner genre, developed by Kool2Play. At first sight, Hyperide resembles classic space shooters that were once popular in the arcades. We control a small space ship that keeps flying upwards through levels filled with enemies and dangers. However, the gameplay strays from other similar games with one important feature: our ship doesn’t have any weapons mounted, meaning that our only choice is to avoid collisions with incoming objects.
Splash Cars
Arcade 04 February 2016
A free-to-play racing game developed by Craneballs, the creators of Overkill - a shooter series for mobile platforms. The action of Splash Cars is shown from isometric view. At the beginning, we are taken to a small black and white map. We drive a car that restores color by driving over or near a place, and our task is to color as much space as possible.
Unravel
Arcade 09 February 2016
An action-logic platform game created by Coldwood Interactive in cooperation with the Electronic Arts company. You play as Yarny, a character made of yarn, who travels across various locations, inspired by the landscape of northern Scandinavia, in search of traces of his long lost family. Scores of adventures await you, requiring you to cleverly use the protagonist’s unique ability of unraveling his own body.
Tomb of the Mask
Arcade 09 February 2016
An oldschool mobile arcade game by Happymagenta UAB, stylistically similar to first arcade games ever created. In Tomb of the Mask you play as a treasure hunter, who finds a magical mask, which gives him the ability to walk on walls and ceilings. This newfound skill helps him in exploring an underground maze in search of precious artifacts, as well as avoiding traps and enemies. During the game you move your character up, down and sideways in order to escape the maze, which moves vertically up.
MOP: Operation Cleanup
Arcade 09 February 2016
A classic two-dimensional platformer by Mexican studio EnsenaSoft. The action takes place in the unspecified future in which Earth has fallen into ruin, covered with garbage. After the collapse of human civilization, new life forms emerged and, having underwent numerous mutations, eventually turned into hostile creatures. Designed to dispose of not only garbage but also mutants, the eponymous robot, called MOP, is here to save the day.
TRON RUN/r
Arcade 16 February 2016
A third-person arcade game developed by a Disney Interactive's proprietary studio. The game is based on the famous science-fiction movie franchise, TRON. The action takes place in a virtual world located within a computer system. The protagonist, Kevin Flynn, is a programmer and the main character of the original 1982 movie. The gameplay mechanics were inspired by a popular genre existing on mobile devices - games known as endless runners.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Arcade 18 February 2016
Another entry in popular series of sport games, in which we meet characters from the most famous franchises of Nintendo and SEGA companies. The cycle first launched in 2007, since then accompanying each subsequent summer and winter Olympic Games, meaning that the 2016 edition takes us to the arenas of XXXI Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro, where, once again, two teams of characters will compete with each other.
Ninja Senki DX
Arcade 23 February 2016
An old-school 2D platform game developed by Tribute Games, whose best-known work is Mercenary Kings. The main hero of Ninja Senki DX is a warrior named Hayate, who seeks revenge on demons for the death of princess Kinuhime. The protagonists decides to cast aside the iron rules of his clan and set out on a lethal crusade against the residents of the hell, mythological beasts, and other enemies.
Raiden V: Director's Cut
Arcade 25 February 2016
The fifth official installment in a series of classic, scrolling top-down shooters. Raiden V was created by MOSS - a Japanese developer in possession of the rights to the franchise since 2005. Similar to the previous installments, the plot presents a great war between humans and Cranassian - an alien civilization that has attacked the Earth. The player has to face the invaders, assuming the role of a pilot.
Space Overlords
Arcade 03 March 2016
Three-dimensional action game in which we play the role of Overlords, ancient cosmic guardians, trying to destroy a creature named Kesedihan, wishing to capture the whole universe. We fight on small three-dimensional planets, levelling the ground of the city and the army of our nemesis.
Ultimate Chicken Horse
Arcade 04 March 2016
Two-dimensional party-game platformer designed to play in multiplayer. Up to four players can take part in the game (locally and over the Internet), and their task is to get to the finish line first and collect as many points as possible. However, it is not a regular race, because in Ultimate Chicken Horse we create the tracks by placing various platforms, jumps and traps on the board.
Blast 'Em Bunnies
Arcade 09 March 2016
A colorful, cartoonish stationary first-person shooter developed by small Australian studio Nnnooo. The gameplay in Blast ’Em Bunnies focuses on eliminating waves of aggressive rabbits. During the game the player cannot move freely, being tied to a single firing position. Eight types of enemies can be found in the game; they differ from each other in terms of speed, toughness, and tactic, and becoming increasingly stronger with each wave.
Sparkle ZERO
Arcade 14 March 2016
A simple arcade game in which we take control of a microscopic creature crossing the endless ocean in search of food. In this way, the Sparkle grows in strength, being able to face the ever-increasing dangers that await it in this kind of original soup.
Out there Somewhere
Arcade 14 March 2016
Out there Somewhere is a platformer with elements of a puzzle game created by the MiniBoss studio and published by EQGames. The player takes on the role of an astronaut who crashed on an alien planet. The game is characterized by a simple two-dimensional graphics design in a retro style.
Deadbolt
Arcade 14 March 2016
An old-school two-dimensional platformer with elements of stealth. It was created by Hopoo Games, a studio known for Risk of Rain. In the game, the player becomes an embodiment of death itself, coming to Earth to stop an undead invasion. Both the sides of the conflict are a bit unusual, because the Grim Reaper uses knives and firearms instead of a scythe, and as for the undead, they are overly watchful and intelligent - they can even wield pistols and rifles.
Bloody Finger JUMP
Arcade 17 March 2016
A simple dexterity game, in which we take control over a cut off finger trying to give higher and more impressive jumps. The case is complicated by the presence of thorns located on the sides of the boards, with which contact ends with the death of the charges. As we progress, we unlock skins for the hero; we can boast about our achievements in Bloody Finger JUMP on online record boards.
Mutant Mudds Super Challenge
Arcade 17 March 2016
Mutant Mudds Super Challenge is a follow-up to the 2012 platform game developed by Renegade Kids. The game is directed mostly to the players who finished the first installment of the series and works as a bridge to its upcoming sequel. We play as a regular kid named Max who has to save his planet from the invasion of the aliens known as the Mudd creatures. Max is equipped only with a water pistol and a special backpack that allows him to jump higher and farther.
Defy Gravity Extended
Arcade 18 March 2016
Hybrid of a two-dimensional platformer and a puzzle game in which players take on the role of Kara - a gravitational ninja warrior. During the game, the heroine jumps over platforms and solves riddles. Gravity Gun comes in handy - a tool that creates gravity and antigravity "pockets" that pull or repel elements of the environment, as well as the environment itself.
Slither.io
Arcade 25 March 2016
Co-developed by Steve Howse and Thorntree Studios, an arcade game resembling the popular mobile and browser hit Agar.io. During the game you are in control of a small snake which grows by eating bright points. Apart from yours, there are other snakes on the map and in order to win, you have to eat what remains of the bigger ones.
Lucky's Tale
Arcade 28 March 2016
A colorful three-dimensional platformer with virtual reality goggle support. It was developed by Playful Corporation. The player takes control of a likable fox called Lucky, traveling across a colorful world full of different challenges to complete and enemies to defeat. When it comes to gameplay mechanics, the game is a typical platformer. Apart from the protagonist being able to run, jump, climb, and fight, he can also engage in a variety of additional activities and arcade mini-games.
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
Arcade 29 March 2016
A continuation of a platformer by Freakzone Games studio, based on the Internet game review series starring James Rolfe. Plot in Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation does not make much sense and serves only as a pretext for action. When the Earth is struck by a beam from space, it turns the world into a video game and the hero from the original title undertakes a mission of saving his friends and humanity.
Organic Panic
Arcade 01 April 2016
A dynamic, colorful 2.5D physics puzzle game. Created as a part-time production, this game by Last Limb was published thanks to the cooperation from GameMill and a successful Kickstarter campaign. Organic Panic introduces an unusual conflict between two strange fractions: a union of little vegetables and fruits vs. the evil empire of cheese and meat. The plot, presented in comic book aesthetics, tells a story of four "vegan" heroes trying to save their mentor.
Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure
Arcade 01 April 2016
An arcade sports game developed by Curve Digital in which we assume control of a professional dodgeball duo. We are taken to the 1970s and introduced to Bjorn and Jerome, a dodgeball duo supported by a demanding coach. When it turns out that their rivals have been abducted in the eve of the final match, the heroes, unwilling to accept a walkover, embark on a journey to free their opponents from the hands of the devil himself.
Shadow Bug
Arcade 04 April 2016
A mobile platform game from an independent Finish studio Muro, which evolved from a simple but successful project initiated by a few Alto University students. In Shadow Bug, we assume the role of a militant worm armed with two swords. The protagonist's job is to clear the forest of the hostile bugs and other opponents. During the gameplay, we traverse successive levels, in which we meet a whole bunch of different enemies and a large number of traps, which often require some cleverness.
Disney Crossy Road
Arcade 04 April 2016
A free-to-play mobile arcade game developed by Hipster Whale - the creators of the original Crossy Road. The game offers mechanics identical to those present in the original. The player's task is to safely get the character across a street or a river. It is not easy however, for the streets are swarming with speeding vehicles and trains, as well as other obstacles. The controls are simplistic, requiring the player to jump forward and turn left or right only.
The Lab
Arcade 05 April 2016
A free application developed with virtual reality devices in mind. It was created by Valve Software, the owner of Steam and such franchises as Half-Life, Dota, and Counter-Strike. The Lab is a set of unconnected mini-games that utilize the capabilities of virtual reality. In one of them, the player defends a castle from incoming waves of enemies with a bow.
Windlands
Arcade 05 April 2016
A three-dimensional platformer game developed by the independent team at Psytec Games with VR headsets in mind. The gameplay, presented from the first-person perspective, focuses on exploring ancient ruins and cities — the player’s task is to reach an exit or a portal that takes us to the next location. We traverse increasingly complex levels on foot; however, the protagonist has a grappling hook at his disposal which allows him to jump between platforms that float in the air.
Goo Saga
Arcade 07 April 2016
A game by Toka Loka Games studio, known for a mobile adventure game The Bait. Goo Saga takes us to a secret underwater laboratory, where a strange flexible goo comes to life. The player takes control of the titular Goo, which tries to find its creator as well as purpose of life. Mechanically, Goo Saga is a 2D platformer in Leo’s Fortune style. Going through levels requires a lot of skill, as the hero’s moves are really clumsy.
No Thing
Arcade 07 April 2016
A surrealistic arcade game from the Polish Evil Indie Games studio, set in an alternate version of the year 1994. It shows a grim, retrofuturistic vision of future, as imagined in the 70’s. In the age of a totalitarian regime that tries to break all opposition, we play as an ordinary clerk, who is given the task of delivering a message to someone known as the Ice Queen.
Gear Gauntlet
Arcade 15 April 2016
A dynamic action-arcade game developed by the debuting studio Drop Dead Interactive. Gear Gauntlet is a game with no plot per se, concentrating entirely on original gameplay mechanics in which the key role is played by the system of color change that resembles mechanics in music games, such as the Guitar Hero series.
Diep.io
Arcade 16 April 2016
Another free-to-play game developed by the creator of Agar.io – a minimalistic action game developed for mobile devices and Internet browsers. In contrast to its predecessor, in Diep.io the player doesn’t control a ball, but a small tank in which he fights other players over points. The vehicle can move in all directions and the cannon is controlled independently from the rest of the machine. The gameplay focuses on sending missiles at colorful figures appearing on the map.
Pang Adventures
Arcade 18 April 2016
Developed by DotEmu, an arcade game being another installment of the Pang series (also known as Buster Bros and Pomping World). The game presents adventures of two brothers who fight aliens invading the Earth. Gameplay comes down to destroying jumping balls that can attack the heroes and sometimes hide behind various obstacles. To eliminate the enemies you can use a wide arsenal of weapons, including machine guns, flamethrowers, lasers, shurikens, etc.
SpeedRunners
Arcade 19 April 2016
An unusual racing game with platform game elements, developed by independent Dutch studio DoubleDutch Games. SpeedRunners takes place in a fictional world filled with various superheroes. Since there are so many of them, there aren’t enough criminals for them to deal with. Because of that, the heroes are forced to compete with each other about who will reach the crime scene as first and be able to perform his duties.
The Collider 2
Arcade 19 April 2016
A dynamic space shooter and a sequel to The Collider - a simple arcade game developed by Shortbreak. Set in a science-fiction world, the game casts the player in the role of a space fighter pilot who has to engage in a fight against powerful space invaders to save the human race. Once it became clear that conventional weapons are ineffective, the only chance of defeating the enemy was to go inside the mothership in order to destroy it from within.
Rogue Stormers
Arcade 21 April 2016
Rogue Stormers, initially known as DieselStörmers or Ravensdale, is an action game that includes elements of a shooter and a platformer. It was developed by Black Forest Games. The story is set in a dieselpunk universe that combines fantasy elements with combustion engines, where a conflict of human knights and orcs takes place. The gameplay resembles a typical two-dimensional platformer that heavily emphasizes the combat, in which the players use weapons they create and modify themselves.
Star Fox Zero
Arcade 21 April 2016
Another installment in the series of third-person perspective shooters set in a SF universe, popular among Nintendo consoles users. The title was co-developed by Nintendo and Platinum Games, an acknowledged developer from Japan, led by Shigeru Miyamoto. The plot of Star Fox Zero tells a story of four friends – Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy, who have to save the Lylat system from dangerous enemies.
EGZ
Arcade 28 April 2016
A mobile arcade game from Lonely Woof studio, combining features of a two-dimensional platformer and minigolf. EGZ presents an alternative vision of the beginning of life on Earth, according to which the first living organisms (the eponymous Egzs) were born from randomly mixing organic matter and took on the form of colorful jellies on legs. The surroundings turn out to be extremely hostile for them, and how long will those creatures survive is entirely in the players' hands.
The Climb
Arcade 28 April 2016
A {PLAT} game about climbing mountains, designed exclusively with VR support in mind by the German studio Crytek famous for the best-selling Crysis series. In The Climb you control a rock climbing maniac, who is traveling the world in search of the most dangerous and steep cliffs, and climb them with no protection. This first-person perspective game requires precise control of your character’s movements, allowing you to grab edges and accomplish risky jumps.
INKS.
Arcade 05 May 2016
A mobile action game which combines pinball and painting in an rather interesting way. This unorthodox idea was created in the London-based studio State of Play. Similarly as in case of a typical pinball, in Inks the player bounces a ball by using flippers placed at the bottom of the screen. However, instead of an impressive pinball table, in this game the screen shows only a simple background with lightly drawn contour.
Ecotone
Arcade 06 May 2016
An atmospheric platform game with logic elements, created by an independent French studio - Sundae Factory. The game is set in a dark and strange world, where you play as a mysterious character whose face is always hidden under a white mask. Players have to explore the game’s world and try to learn something about the protagonist's identity and the world itself. You visit three diverse areas encompassing 15 levels each.
Bushido Bear
Arcade 11 May 2016
An arcade action game developed by Spry Fox studio for mobile platforms and distributed by using the popular free-to-play model. In Bushido Bear the player assumes the role of an excellently trained samurai bear that must protect the forest from the incoming demons. The gameplay is divided into several levels during which the protagonist faces waves of enemies using various combat styles.
GunWorld 2
Arcade 12 May 2016
The sequel to the retro platformer game with RPG elements by m07games. The action of GunWorld 2 takes place on the eponymous planet where an intergalactic party of superheroes arrested its president for the good of the people. Assuming the role of the world’s best shooter, named Dwayne, we have to face our enemies and rescue the leader from their hands.
She Wants Me Dead
Arcade 12 May 2016
A humorous arcade game with features of platformer and rhythmic game from Swedish Hello There studio. She Wants Me Dead tells a story of Max, who irritated his cat Lula so much that it decided to get rid of him. The cat prepared many deadly traps for its master, which he must avoid in order to survive.
Who's Your Daddy
Arcade 13 May 2016
A simulation game developed by independent developer Joe Williams backed by Kickstarter users. The game depicts the hardships of taking care of a baby.
Shadwen
Arcade 17 May 2016
An unusual combination of fantasy adventure and stealth games, developed by Frozenbyte, the creators of such series as Trine and Shadowgrounds. In the title, we assume the role of a seasoned killer, Shadwen, who is given the task of murdering a king.
Vector 2
Arcade 18 May 2016
Continuation of the original auto-run platformer that was the first major success of Russian independent studio Nekki. Plot of Vector 2 continues the storyline of the original and takes us back to the dreary world of the future, in which the eye of Big Brother keeps track of all actions of the people.
The Way
Arcade 20 May 2016
A two-dimensional science-fiction platform game modeled after the genre classics. The game was developed by PlayWay studio, known mostly for many farming simulators. In the game the player assumes the role of a young scientist who cannot accept the death of his beloved. During one of his missions the protagonist finds ancient inscriptions from which he learns that there exists a way to obtain eternal life.
Crazy Strike Bowling EX
Arcade 25 May 2016
A crazy action game with an unorthodox approach to bowling. The game is an improved version of Crazy Bowling Strike, game that was released in 2012 by Corecell Technology. The game uses the PlayStation Move motion controller for PlayStation 4. Crazy Bowling Strike EX offers various interesting locations such as water mill, ice tunnel, crystal mine and a snowy realm.
Crashing Season
Arcade 25 May 2016
A crazed arcade game created for mobile devices. It was developed by Koukoi Games - a Finnish gamemaking studio. The story begins when ruthless hunters destroy a treasury belonging to the animals. In return, the little critters of nature have decided to take revenge. Retaliation turns out to be an exceptionally easy task, which encourages the animals to try and take over the entire world. In terms of mechanics, the game is an unusual auto-runner.
Goat Simulator: Waste of Space
Arcade 26 May 2016
Another DLC for the crazy action game Goat Simulator released in 2014 by Coffee Stain. The Waste of Space expansion adds a completely new map to the game. The map is larger than anything that Goat Simulator and its expansions offered up until now. The new level consists of a large space area and of an alien planet with a colony on its surface. Typically for the Goat Simulator, there is no story per se.
VOEZ
Arcade 26 May 2016
Developed by the Taiwanese studio Rayark, VOEZ is an arcade rhythm game available on mobile devices. The game tells the story of Chelsea - a high school student, who loves to sing and decides to form a band with five of her friends. The player learns about the group’s successes from Chelsea’s journal, the entries of which can be unlocked as the story progresses. One’s objective is to help the young musicians in their rehearsals and concerts.
Lewandowski: Euro Star 2016
Arcade 31 May 2016
A mobile football arcade game, featuring the captain of the Poland national football team – Robert Lewandowski. The game was developed by Polish Fuero Games, mostly known for The Witcher: Battle Arena. Lewandowski: Euro Star 2016 does not simulate whole matches, but concentrates on bouncing the ball in such a way, so that it stays in the air and does not touch the pitch.
TurnOn
Arcade 01 June 2016
An action-puzzle game inspired by the annual “Earth Hour” event organized by WWF foundation. The game was developed by the Russian studio Brainy. It shows how much the modern world depends on electricity. When an accident in the power plant causes the whole city to run out of electricity, the player assumes the role of the last “living” spark and is tasked with restoring the power and allowing the inhabitants of the city to function normally.
Bloody Finger RUN
Arcade 02 June 2016
One more skillfulness in the portfolio of the Polish studio Sleepless Clinic. In Bloody Finger RUN we take control of the title finger, whose task is to cover the longest possible distance - in order to do so, the hero has to avoid and jump over the dangers awaiting him in the form of ubiquitous thorns, razors and sprockets.
1917 - The Alien Invasion DX
Arcade 10 June 2016
Traditional representative of the shoot'em up species, in which we control a space-engineered triplane and defend the Earth from an invasion of an alien race. German studio Andrade Games is responsible for the game.
Trials of the Blood Dragon
Arcade 13 June 2016
A spin-off of the Trials series, an arcade motorcycle racing game. Trials of the Blood Dragon is set in the pulp cyberpunk universe known from the standalone expansion for Far Cry 3. The plot takes place in the near future, and you play as a pair of twins, Slayter and Roxanne Colt, the descendants of the protagonist of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The game's mechanics copy those of the previous installments'—you ride a motorcycle and participate in races on platform levels full of obstacles.
Deadlight: Director's Cut
Arcade 21 June 2016
A remastered edition of a 2012's two-dimensional platformer by studio Tequila Works, designed for PC and eighth generation of video game consoles. The plot of the title is set in an alternative version of the 80s, in which, as a result of a mysterious virus, world was overrun by zombies. During the game we play the part of a survivor named Randall Wayne, who is trying to reach a safe place and meet up with his friends and family. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a 2.
Mighty No. 9
Arcade 21 June 2016
Mighty No. 9 is an arcade platformer developed in 2.5D by the experienced Japanese developer Comcept; the title draws inspiration from the renowned Mega Man series. The storyline is focused on the character of mighty Beck, the only robot who resisted an extremely dangerous virus, which arouses aggression among mechanical beings. It is the task of our protagonist to eliminate the danger and return the order to the world of the robots. The gameplay mechanics in Mighty No.
Pro Pinball: Timeshock! - The ULTRA Edition
Arcade 21 June 2016
A remastered edition of a classic PC game released back in 1997. Pro Pinball: Timeshock! - The ULTRA Edition is considered the best pinball simulation ever made, mainly because of a realistic physics engine used, extensive configuration settings available and high-quality visuals. The player is able to adjust the power of bumpers, how long will it take for particular elements of the table to wear out, the table's tilt or the number of balls.
Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari
Arcade 22 June 2016
A free mobile game developed by Featherweight Games, the creators of Skiing Yeti Mountain. In Rodeo Stampede: Sky Zoo Safari, the player assumes the role of a rodeo champion whose job is to ride different kinds of animals and manage his own zoo. Therefore, we travel around the world to catch creatures that live in savanna. Our main goal is to get the highest possible scores by riding animals.
Inside
Arcade 29 June 2016
Inside is the second project of the independent Danish studio PlayDead, which became famous by creating the cult game Limbo. The game's development was partially funded by a grant from the Danish government. The story tells about a young boy who must stop the forces of evil that are trying to take over the world by experimenting on humans. The gameplay mechanics are similar to classic platformer games.
Lost Sea
Arcade 29 June 2016
An arcade survival game with strategy elements. Due to a plane crash in the Bermuda Triangle, the protagonist of Lost Sea finds himself stranded on a tropical island. His primary objective is to leave the island, and to achieve it he has to explore the place in search of food, find himself some helpers, build a ship, and sail to a mysterious portal.
ReRunners: Race for the World
Arcade 29 June 2016
A mobile arcade racing game with platform game features. It is the first game developed by Klang Games. In ReRunners: Race for the World the player assumes the role of a runner who wants to become the best runner in the world. Other players have a similar goal and one must race against them during the game. Gameplay mechanics are rather simple and consist mostly of jumping and avoiding obstacles on a few dozen of varied levels such as jungle, floating island or a rainbow arc.
Energy Hook
Arcade 05 July 2016
Energy Hook is a 3D arcade game developed by Happion Labs that takes place in an unspecified future. The titular Energy Hook is a mechanical device that looks like a glove and fires a beam of energy that sticks to the hit object like a rope. Initially used on construction sites, the device soon began to be used by the youth in crazy competitions of flying between skyscrapers. Participants would get points for speed, style, and acrobatics.
Assault Suit Leynos
Arcade 12 July 2016
Remake of an 2D action shooter that was released in 1990 on Sega Mega Drive. The project was created by the Japanese studio Dracue Software under the watchful eye of Rising Star Games, the publisher of such games as Lumo and Deadly Premonition. Assault Suit Leynos offers a gloomy vision of the distant future in which humanity was forced to start colonizing the space to search for natural resources. However, the exploration of space led to a confrontation with a hostile race of aliens.
FRU
Arcade 13 July 2016
FRU is a simple platformer developed by Thorough Games studio with Kinect move controller in mind. The players lead a small, mustached protagonist through around a dozen of diverse levels, located in several different worlds. The point of the game is that the world needs to be discovered by means of actual gestures of the player, directed to the console via the Kinect controller. By assuming the right body position, the player's "shadow" establishes a path which the protagonist follows.
MechRunner
Arcade 15 July 2016
An original combination of a third-person action game with endless runner mechanics. MechRunner was created by Spark Plug Games - an independent developer. The plot is set in an alternative reality of the 20th century. In 1940s, Russian scientists discovered a wreck of an alien spacecraft and used the technology obtained from the craft to create an incredibly powerful weapon for the KGB.
10 Second Ninja X
Arcade 19 July 2016
A dynamic action platform game in which the player, as the titular ninja warrior, faces an army of robots. 10 Second Ninja X is an improved version of 10 Second Ninja, a game that was released in 2014 on personal computers. Both titles were developed by independent studio Four Circle Interactive. On each level the player is tasked with eliminating robots scattered across the map as fast as possible – by using either katana or firearms.
Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
Arcade 21 July 2016
A multiplayer first-person perspective shooter. As Nintendo shuns extreme violence, the title does not feature brutal gameplay like the Doom or Call of Duty series. Instead, you play a futuristic football variation designed for two teams of three. The players control robots which shoot at a giant ball and by doing so, try to put it in the back of the opponent’s net.
Sally's Law
Arcade 22 July 2016
The so-called Sally law is the opposite of Murphy's law - it symbolizes a very happy, groundbreaking moment when suddenly everything in someone's life seems to fit together and arrange as it should. Created by Nanali Studios Sally's Law is a platform and logic game based on quite simple, but satisfactory mechanics.
Laser Disco Defenders
Arcade 26 July 2016
A two-dimensional arcade shoot'em up game. First serious commercial production created by the British studio Out of Bound Games. The plot of Laser Disco Defenders is set in a cartoonish sci-fi realm where the main characters defend the world against various threats. Our protagonists must retrieve a powerful artifact called Mirror Moon that had been stolen by evil Lord Monotone, who plans to use it for his (evil) purposes. The game is a classic 2D twin-stick shooter.
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
Arcade 28 July 2016
Dynamic FPP platformer, inspired by such games as Quake III: Arena or Super Meat Boy. In SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell we go through a hundred levels, trying to reach the end of each of them in one piece and in the shortest possible time. We can boast of our achievements on the Internet rankings.
Overcooked
Arcade 03 August 2016
An unusual cooking action game co-developed by Ghost Town Games and Team 17 Software. The action of Overcooked takes place in an alternative, comedic reality; specifically in the realm known as The Onion Kingdom, which is on the verge of doom in the face of an incoming ancient evil. Luckily, as it turns out, the vile threat can be simply eaten; to cook it, however, the best chefs are needed, so players assume their roles.
Tap Hero
Arcade 03 August 2016
A simple, two-dimensional action game for mobile devices. It was developed by the Polish developer Michal Walaszczyk. In Tap Hero the player assumes the role of a knight who must stay alive for as long as possible. The problem is, the protagonist cannot move. He must keep repelling the enemy forces while standing in one place. The enemies are constantly coming from the left and from the right and the player must swing the sword by taping one or the other side of the screen.
Brut@l
Arcade 09 August 2016
Brutal is a roguelike dungeon crawler/action game developed by Stormcloud Games. It stands out with peculiar graphics, based on ASCII code. The main task in the game is reaching the 26th level of a randomly generated dungeons, where a duel with the final boss, known as Guardian of the Dungeon, awaits.
Blade Ballet
Arcade 09 August 2016
An arcade game developed by the debuting DreamMail Games studio, designed mainly for playing in multiplayer mode for up to 4 people. Action of Blade Ballet takes place in the distant future where humanity went extinct, and the planet is inhabited by mechanical automatons. After completing their predefined life cycle machines are to fight for survival in a deadly competition, aimed at waste reprocessing and identification of the strongest units.
Bound
Arcade 16 August 2016
An experimental, three-dimensional platformer offering an abstract, alluring game world. Bound is the third project developed by Plastic - a Polish team popular for a dark adventure game Datura and an artistic logic game Linger in Shadows. Similar to these titles, Bound was created exclusively for PlayStation 4 and it was developed in cooperation with Sony Santa Monica (the God of War series).
Inversus
Arcade 16 August 2016
An original combination of strategy and arcade games, delivered by Hypersect - an independent developer. The players assume the role of white and black vehicles that move on the surface of a monochromatic map resembling a chessboard. What is the most important here, the machines can remain only on squares of the opposite color - the missiles they launch change the color of the squares they hit, creating paths the vehicles can take.
Grow Up
Arcade 16 August 2016
Developed by Ubisoft Reflections studio, an arcade adventure game with platformer elements, which is a continuation of Grow Home published in 2015. During gameplay you assume the role of a likeable, red robot named BUD. Gameplay consists of exploration of a huge world – a colorful 3D planet with flying islands surrounding it, which hide various kinds of surprises. Your objective is to collect samples of local fauna and flora and also to reveal the secrets guarded by each locations.
Metrico+
Arcade 23 August 2016
An original 2D logic platformer and an enhanced edition of the 2014’s Metrico for PS Vita. Metrico+ is a fruit of the developers’ fascination with all kinds of infographics, graphs, and statistical tables that became an integral part of our everyday life. The action takes place in a world composed entirely of the aforementioned elements. In the game, we observe various graphs resembling both real and fantasy landscapes.
Magic Mansion
Arcade 24 August 2016
A two-dimensional retro platformer game which is available free of charge on mobile platforms. The advertisements that are present in-game can be switched off with a single micropayment. In Magic Mansion, we assume the role of a character that tries to reach the top of a grand tower. The production offers a considerable set of various heroes, many of whom come from previous games from Nitrome.
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
Arcade 25 August 2016
A sequel to the two-dimensional action game released in 2014. The new game was created by the authors of the previous game, the Inti Creates studio, mostly known for developing the Mega Man Zero miniseries. In Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 the player can experience the further adventures of Gunvolt and the characters known from the prequel, facing the corporation ruling the future world.
Dungeons & Aliens
Arcade 30 August 2016
A tower defence game, created by the Polish studio Kool2Play, in which three dwarven mages repel the invasion of cosmic invaders. The title offers a total of 60 levels of an increasing difficulty, as well as colourful two-dimensional graphics.
Hue
Arcade 30 August 2016
The debut production of the independent studio Fiddlesick, combining elements of platformer and logic game. While playing, we assume the role of the eponymous hero whose task is to find his lost mother. The path to his goal is a bumpy one because his mother, a lady scientist who deals with color research, got lost somewhere in a monochromatic world. In the game, we traverse vast, single-colored maps, avoiding various obstacles and solving puzzles based mostly on color manipulation.
Unbox: Newbie's Adventure
Arcade 05 September 2016
An unusual 3D platformer game based on physics. It was developed by Prospect Games, studio whose employees co-created such games as GRID 2, DiRT Rally, and LEGO Jurassic World. In Unbox, we assume the role of self-delivering cardboard boxes, and our task is to test this revolutionary courier technology in all possible ways. The traditional mechanics of 3D platformer titles are complemented by elements of several other genres, including logic, action, racing, and even fighting games.
Super Powerboy
Arcade 05 September 2016
Developed by an independent studio Pixel Blast, a mobile platformer classified as an endless runner. The main hero is a boy who lives in a world oppressed by cruel robots. He is the only one who can stop the tyranny of the machines. The early stages of Super Powerboy strongly resemble typical endless runners – the speeding protagonist can jump, slide, thus avoiding obstacles and enemies. As you level up, you unlock another elements of the hero’s special suit, which grants him special powers – e.
Pac-Man Championship Edition 2
Arcade 13 September 2016
One of many installments in the cult series of action games started in the 80s on arcade machines. The basic gameplay mechanics of Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 are similar to the ones offered by other titles in the series. In the game the player controls a hungry yellow ball, the titular Pac-Man, who travels through labyrinths and eats dots scattered there. Colorful ghosts are the greatest threat to the protagonist. They can be safely eaten only after player obtains a certain power-up.
Conga Master
Arcade 14 September 2016
Arcade music game in which we play the role of a conga dancer. Our task is to create the longest possible queue of people playing by joining the next participants of the event.
Orbt
Arcade 14 September 2016
An uncomplicated arcade game in which we take control of a planet orbiting a black hole. Our task is to manoeuvre the globe in such a way as to bypass approaching obstacles and not to cross the horizon of events, which is connected with the end of the struggle. In the course of the game we score points - we get more of them, the closer to the center of our planet.
Vulture Island
Arcade 19 September 2016
A mobile 2D platform game developed by Donut Games, the creators of the successful Traps n’ Gemstones. Vulture Island tells a story about an adventure of four children, who as a result of a malfunction of their flying machine are stranded on a mysterious island. What is worse, with all the confusion, one of the children – the designer of the machine – has disappeared, and the rest needs to find him.
Pankapu
Arcade 21 September 2016
The debut of a French developer known as Too Kind. The game is a two-dimensional platformer and was funded on Kickstarter. The plot in Pankapu was divided into two branches. On one hand, the game tells a story of the brave warrior Pankapu - as told by a father reading this story to his child, Jaha'rell. The actual gameplay is rooted in that story, for the player assumes the role of said warrior, who was created by the god of dreams in order to eradicate the nightmares invading this world.
Lichtspeer
Arcade 27 September 2016
A simplistic arcade game requiring the player to throw spears at incoming enemies. This is the debut of Lichthund - an independent Polish developer. The game is set in the far future and the world itself was inspired by Germanic mythology, which is combined here with elements of science fiction and abstract humor. The player assumes the role of a bright-haired warrior who traverses this fantasy world and fights mythological creatures.
Clustertruck
Arcade 27 September 2016
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.
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Arcade 27 September 2016
One of the side installments of the popular series of action games in which the protagonist is the famous blue hedgehog named Sonic. Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice is a companion game for the Sonic Boom television series. The title was created by Sanzaru Games, the studio also responsible for the video game Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal. Similarly as that game, Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice is a colorful, two-dimensional platform game divided into levels and filled with action sequences and puzzles.
Viking Squad
Arcade 04 October 2016
A co-op-oriented 2D beat'em'up game by Slick Entertainment. In Viking Squad you lead a group of the legendary Scandinavian warriors, who are roaming the world in search of treasure. The gameplay consists of attacking and pillaging villages — you reach them by ship, and then fight intense battles with the locals. Every such raid uses up your limited resources. When you run out of them, you need to go back to your village, sell your loot and replenish the resources.
Shu
Arcade 04 October 2016
An original platform game by Scottish studio Secret Lunch, combining arcade elements with the necessity of making moral decisions. The plot focuses on the eponymous protagonist trying to escape a violent storm. To stay alive, he has to reach the summit of a mysterious mountain, but the road is full of various dangers. Shu constantly moves to the right side of the screen, sliding and avoiding traps.
Shadow Bug Rush
Arcade 05 October 2016
A sequel to Shadow Bug, a mobile arcade game by Muro Studios. In Shadow Bug Rush you play as a ninja worm, who makes his way through dangerous level. Like in classic platform games, you explore 2D locations, fight enemies and avoid traps. The controls are noteworthy, sine you hold you device horizontally and determine where the protagonist is going by touching the screen with your finger. To attack an enemy, you have to click on them.
Thumper
Arcade 11 October 2016
A music action game released by an independent studio – Drool. The development team includes individuals who have cooperated with Harmonix Music Systems. The players are tasked with defeating CRAKHED – a large, crazy head from the future that is threatening the world. The action is presented from a third-person perspective, with the main character being a space beetle.
Tumble VR
Arcade 13 October 2016
A logic puzzle arcade game by Supermassive Games, produced for PlayStation VR. Gameplay-wise, Tumble VR is a unique but relatively easy game, in which you find yourself in a special arena, where your skillfulness and logical thinking are tested. Each task is very creative. You have to build bridges and towers out of available elements, and also blow up many other constructions, etc. The tasks require you to use your brain and have a lot of patience.
The Playroom VR
Arcade 13 October 2016
A casual action game developed by Japanese division of Sony Computer Entertainment for virtual reality sets PlayStation VR. The gameplay is focused mostly on co-op modes for varying number of players and is in fact a combination of several minigames. In one of them the player with the VR helmet assumes the role of a giant creature that chases other participants who control their characters with gamepads.
Harmonix Music VR: The Dance
Arcade 13 October 2016
A music game created for VR headsets, developed by Harmonix, known mostly for the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises. Harmonix Music VR: The Dance is not a typical video game, as the whole gameplay is focused around a specific musical experience. You find yourself in a slightly surreal world, in which you get a task of getting a small party started. To do this, you use a mixing console and choose the right tracks, as well as choose the choreography for the characters on the dance floor.
SuperHyperCube
Arcade 13 October 2016
A minimalistic action logic game developed by independent studio Kokoromi which employs Phil Fish, the creator of the successful platform game Fez. The creators of SuperHyperCube were inspired by science-fiction movies from the 80s, such as Tron or Blade Runner. The gameplay employs virtual reality technology. The player is tasked with moving three-dimensional figures in such way that they fit the holes in the walls. The figures are quickly moving towards the player.
Wayward Sky
Arcade 13 October 2016
A game combining adventure, logic and arcade elements, created specifically for PlayStation VR goggles. Wayward Sky was developed by Uber Entertainment - the creators of Monday Night Combat or Planetary Annihilation. The player assumes the role of a young female pilot called Bess, who, along with her father, crashes in a mysterious fortress protruding from the clouds.
Wonder Boy Returns
Arcade 13 October 2016
A remake of the two-dimensional platform game released in 1986. The new version was developed by Korean studio CFK. The player assumes the role of the titular Wonder Boy – a caveman whose girlfriend was kidnapped by the Dark King. The protagonist attempts to rescue Tina while trying to take care of the villain. The gameplay of Wonder Boy Returns features traveling through various levels, jumping between platforms and fighting enemies like bees, spiders and penguins.
Rigs: Mechanized Combat League
Arcade 13 October 2016
A first-person shooter by Guerllia Games, developed for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR. The action of Rigs: Mechanized Combat League takes place in the future, and the players take part in the eponymous futuristic sport tournament, sitting in the cockpits of armored mechs and fighting one another on special arenas. Generally, the gameplay combines elements of arena FPS with basketball.
Rez Infinite
Arcade 13 October 2016
A refreshed version of the cult-classic rhythm game from 2001. The new edition, developed by Enhance Games studio lead by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, has been adapted to make use of virtual reality goggles, but a traditional gameplay is also available. Aside from the content present in the original game, the developers added a new location, called Area X. In Rez Infinite, the player’s task is to remove the effects of a malfunction inside an advanced AI called Eden.
Headmaster
Arcade 13 October 2016
An arcade game for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR headgear, developed by Frame Interactive. In Headmaster, you play as a football player, who, due to his unsatisfying performance, was expelled from his team and sent to the so-called Football Improvement Center to improve his abilities and regain his team's trust. The gameplay mechanics are incredibly easy, since all you need to do is to direct the ball at your targets.
Skylanders Imaginators
Arcade 14 October 2016
Another installment in the popular series of 3D platform games developed in cooperation between Activision and Toys for Bob. The series uses special toy figurines that are transferred to the virtual world of the game. The mechanics of Skylanders Imaginators are similar to the ones from the previous installments of the series. It is a typical action game focused on exploration, getting through obstacles, collecting items and fighting enemies while occasionally solving riddles.
Eagle Flight
Arcade 18 October 2016
A first-person perspective action game developed by Ubisoft’s first party studio. The title was designed to work with virtual reality sets. As the title of the game suggests, it allows the player to assume the role of an eagle and enjoy the freedom of flying. Eagle Flight takes place in undetermined future in Paris, which for some reason was completely abandoned by humans. The player is tasked not only with surviving, but also with discovering what really happened.
Hill Climb Racing 2
Arcade 18 October 2016
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.
LEGO Harry Potter Collection
Arcade 18 October 2016
A set of two enhanced parts of the LEGO Harry Potter series for the eighth generation consoles, originally released in 2010-2011 by Traveller's Tales and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment. The set includes the games LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, based on the seven books in the series by the British writer J.K. Rowling.
Best Fiends Forever
Arcade 20 October 2016
An arcade clicker game by Seriously Digital Entertainment, and the second installment in the series, which began with the logic puzzle game Best Fiends. When the Fiends reached the end of their journey in the previous game, they were defeated and trapped by the forces of evil. You have to release them, which means you have to traverse the land of Minutia, consisting of little islands and inhabited by hostile snails.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Arcade 20 October 2016
Developed by the one-man studio Locomalito, an updated version of a 2D platformer by Maldita Castilla, published in 2012. The plot draws inspiration from the history and legends of many European countries, mostly Spain. One day, an evil demon uses tears of a young witch to open gates of hell and let different kinds of filth in. The player assumes the role of Don Ramiro – one of the faithful knights in service of Alfonso VI, uniting to travel the lands of Tolomera and bring back peace and order.
Ginger: Beyond The Crystal
Arcade 25 October 2016
A 3D platform game by the creators of Frantic Flight and Kamby in Mistery Island for mobile devices. Ginger: Beyond the Crystal follows the adventures of an inconspicuous critter, which finds itself burdened with a task to save a fallen civilization. The protagonist has to travel to different planets to release his companions trapped there. Mechanics-wise, Ginger: Beyond The Crystal is a classic 3D platform game, which focuses on exploring the available locations.
Carnival Games VR
Arcade 28 October 2016
Another installment of the Carnival Games series, developed by Cat Daddy Games studio with virtual reality sets in mind. Similarly to the previous installments, we are once again left with a set of fifteen arcade mini-games, mostly focusing on throwing various items and shooting moving targets, but we can also find a somewhat simplified basketball or wall climbing among the available modes.
Super Dungeon Bros
Arcade 01 November 2016
An online co-op fantasy arcade game developed by React! Games. In Super Dungeon Bros, as a group of brave knights, we try to wade through subsequent levels, nearing the ultimate goal of taking revenge on the murderer of our mentor. The core of the gameplay is free cooperation mode in which we explore, solve simple logic puzzles, avoid deadly traps, and cut down hordes of enemies.
Owlboy
Arcade 01 November 2016
A retro-inspired adventure-platform game developed by D-Pad Studios. The protagonist of Owlboy is Otus, an owl-boy from a flying village - Veille. One day, when the village is invaded by sky pirates, our protagonist embarks on a dangerous adventure that will be full of exploration of intriguing locations and battling increasingly difficult opponents.
Planet Explorers
Arcade 08 November 2016
A Minecraft-inspired sandbox simulation game that emphasizes survival aspects. It was developed by the independent developer Pathea Games and tells the story of a group of colonists whose ship broke down while landing on an uncharted planet. Those who survived the crash have to keep fighting for survival in an unknown and hostile environment. The gameplay mechanics are typical to the genre and involve primarily exploration, gathering resources, constructing various items, vehicles, and weapons.
Lethal VR
Arcade 08 November 2016
Lethal VR is a virtual reality first-person arcade game developed by the founders of Criterion Software. We play as an FBI agent who has to take part in various tests checking his combat abilities with firearms and cold steel weapons.
Mekazoo
Arcade 15 November 2016
A colorful 2.5D platform game that is the debut production of an independent studio The Good Mood Creators. The main hero of Mekazoo is a likeable armadillo that learns that his friends had disappeared, and embarks on a journey to find them. The gameplay is similar to genre classics such as Sonic or Donkey Kong Country.
Stern Pinball Arcade
Arcade 15 November 2016
An arcade pinball that attempts to reintroduce the spirit of classic coin-operated flippers manufactured by Stern, a North American pinball manufacturer with over 40 years of development history. The game was developed by FarSight Studios – the authors managed to introduce classic tables and legacy ROMs based on the original code, as well as detailed walkthroughs for each device.
Even the Ocean
Arcade 16 November 2016
A 2D platform game by Analgesic Productions, the authors of Anodyne. Even the Ocean follows the story of a woman called Aliph, who has a low-paid job in one of the power stations in the futuristic city of Whiteforge. One day, thanks to an unexpected twist of fate, Aliph gains strange powers and the Mayor employs her to fight unknown invaders.
Super Cat Bros.
Arcade 17 November 2016
A 2D mobile platform game, utilizing the free-to-play model with microtransactions. Super Cat Bros. is based on oldschool platform games, so the plot is not of much importance. You play a cat named Alex, who has to find his five siblings on a mysterious island, and find a way to travel back home. You have to complete small 2D levels by fighting enemies and avoiding various dangers. One level may take you a few minutes, but you often need more than just one try, as they are difficult to beat.
Rad Rodgers
Arcade 01 December 2016
A classic platform game by indie studio Slipgate. The game was funded via a Kickstarter campaign, and the studio's cooperation with THQ Nordic allowed for releasing it also for consoles. You play as the eponymous twelve-years-old boy, who finds himself in an alternative reality and becomes the protagonist of his own game. He's accompanied by an old living console called Dusty.
Junk Jack
Arcade 01 December 2016
Inspired by the popular Terraria, a sandbox arcade 2D title by PixBits, being a PC conversion of an earlier mobile production Junk Jack X. In accordance with the genre’s rules, gameplay does not have any real purpose, you just go and explore the procedurally-generated world filled with various interesting elements. The key element is naturally the excavation of the resources necessary for crafting tools and various objects.
Dungeon Souls
Arcade 02 December 2016
Action roguelike dungeon crawler game produced by two small teams - Lamina Studios and Mike Studios. During the game we play as daredevils (barbarian, knight, archer and thief among others) traversing the dungeons inhabited by various monsters and haunted by a powerful being called Redeemer. Our goal on each level is to activate a portal through which we get further. The task is not easy, because all locations are generated randomly.
Super Mario Maker 3DS
Arcade 02 December 2016
A portable version of the awarded level editor that allows the players to create custom levels for the games from the Super Mario Bros. series. Similarly as in the original title, published by Nintendo in 2015, the gameplay consists of creating two-dimensional platform game levels. The title is very simple and intuitive, and this edition was enriched with touch screen support.
Pianista
Arcade 02 December 2016
Pianist: The Legendary Virtuoso is a music-rhythmic game that offers a number of fun modes and many difficulty levels. The production offers only works by the greatest composers of classical music and operates in a free-to-play model.
Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality
Arcade 03 December 2016
A funny surgeon simulator developed by Bossa Studios with VR headsets in mind. The production is an expanded version (with more camera manipulation options that allow us to watch the operation at any angle) of Surgeon Simulator from 2013. The player assumes the role of the eponymous specialist who has serious problems with movement and skillful use of the instruments. It often leads to mistakes during operations which result in death of patients.
PixelJunk VR Dead Hungry
Arcade 06 December 2016
A dynamic arcade game by Q-Games. You play as a food truck employee and your task is to prepare meals for a horde of zombie attacking him; after being fed, the zombies turn back into humans. The game utilizes a first person's view. When the meal is ready, you throw it at a zombie, which then turns into an ordinary person and runs away. The gameplay involves a kind of a race against time, as the meals have to be ready before the zombies reach you.
Super Mario Run
Arcade 15 December 2016
A mobile installment of the famous platform game franchise by Nintendo, and a typical autorunner production for portable devices. You play, of course, as the eponymous plumber, who constantly moves to the right side of the screen, and your task is to avoid obstacles while eliminating enemies and gathering special golden coins. There are two game modes in Super Mario Run.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Arcade 20 December 2016
Two-dimensional platformer developed by the team at Way Forward Technologies. The game is another entry in a series that originally launched in 2002 on Game Boy Color. The story of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero takes place in fairy tale-like land, inspired by the One Thousand and One Nights. A half-genie, half-human heroine takes off to a different dimension to fight against a recklessly freed ancient evil.
Boom Ball 2 for Kinect
Arcade 21 December 2016
A continuation of an arcade game intended for Xbox One with Kinect 2.0 user interface. When it comes to mechanics, Boom Ball 2 isn’t much different from its predecessor – the game mixes a classic Arkanoid-esque gameplay with ping pong and tennis. Our job is to direct the ball to various elements found on the playfield, exploding after they contact the ball.
Grumpy Cat's Worst Game Ever
Arcade 22 December 2016
Grumpy Cat: Ready, Set, No is a set of arcade and logical minigames. Its main attraction is the presence of the Internet's most famous unamused feline - the Grumpy Cat, known from numerous memes. Grumpy Cat: Ready, Set, NO is a mobile arcade game with comedy elements, inspired by the Nintendo's famous WarioWare games. The whole game is a set of clever minigames, each of which has different goals and mechanics. They are all connected by the Grumpy Cat's character.