Arcade Elements Games

Thronefall

Thronefall

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
Thronefall
Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Nintendo
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Infinity Nikki

Infinity Nikki

PCPlayStationMobile
Infinity Nikki
Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - First to Fight

Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - First to Fight

PC
Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - First to Fight
Total Tank Simulator 2

Total Tank Simulator 2

PC
Total Tank Simulator 2
Deliver Us Home

Deliver Us Home

PC
Deliver Us Home
Batman: Arkham Origins

Batman: Arkham Origins

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 16, 2013

Action, Batman, Beat 'em Up, DC Comics, Detective, Arcade Elements, Internet, Comics, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP, Free-to-play.

The third entry in the series of spectacular action games with Batman. It was developed by WB Games Montreal (which previously prepared the Wii U port of Batman: Arkham City) and published by the Warner Bros. company. The story of Batman: Arkham Origins shows the beginning of Batman’s career, taking inspiration from the comic books Batman: Year One and Legends of the Dark Knight. As the protagonist, we face Black Mask and his hired thugs. Like in the previous games from the Batman: Arkham series, gameplay combines features of a fighting game with shooter and stealth elements. Additionally, the creators included some innovations, like a built-in system of challenges.

9.0

Steam

6.9

Users

Batman: Arkham Origins
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 30, 2014

Adventure, Detective, Arcade Elements, Books, Sherlock Holmes, Singleplayer, TPP, 19th Century.

Another installment in the popular series of adventure games developed by Frogwares. A few years age the series became available for console players as well. Once again, the player takes on the role of the most famous detective of all times, Sherlock Holmes, and together they will solve various criminal riddles. The story takes place in the Victorian London well known from previous installments of the series. The protagonist will have six different cases to solve, including murders, kidnappings, and robberies. The gameplay mechanics were slightly changed in comparison to previous installments. Now, the player is frequently required to make tough moral choices that impact both the gameplay and the endings of the game. For the first time in the series, the game uses the advanced Unreal Engine 3 thanks to which it looks much better.

9.0

Steam

5.6

Users

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Detroit: Become Human

Detroit: Become Human

PCPlayStation

May 25, 2018

Adventure, Cyberpunk, Arcade Elements, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

An action-adventure game set in a science-fiction world, created by developers from the French studio Quantic Dreams – creators of such games as Fahrenheit, Beyond: Two Souls and the bestselling Heavy Rain. Detroit: Become Human expands on ideas present in the 2012 year’s demo Kara, which depicted a female android developing human emotions. The game takes place in the futuristic version of Detroit, where humanoid robots are a common sight. But the main protagonist – the android Kara – is special, as she is the only one possessing real human feelings. Those emotions are what drives her to learn more about herself and other robots, and if it’s possible – to shape her own future. With the help of players, of course.

9.6

Steam

8.1

Users

Detroit: Become Human
Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

PCPlayStation

February 23, 2010

Adventure, Arcade Elements, Crime, PlayStation Move, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Thriller, TPP.

An interactive thriller adventure game developed by studio Quantic Dream (Fahrenheit, Omikron: The Nomad Soul). The player controls several seemingly unrelated characters, each with their own storylines and motivations. How the story develops depends greatly on the decisions made by the player as all plots intertwine until they meet at the game's finale. What’s characteristic for the game is its focus on matters of morality and ethics. The developers took extra care to reflect the various types of human behavior and feelings of the characters in as realistic a way as possible. It can be noticed for example in great facial expressions. The game features high quality graphics with spectacular explosions and realistic weather conditions. It also features a pretty grim vibe that successfully builds an atmosphere of sadness and hopelessness.

7.3

OpenCritic

8.6

Steam

7.4

Users

Heavy Rain
Call of Cthulhu

Call of Cthulhu

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 30, 2018

Adventure, Cthulhu, RPG Elements, Arcade Elements, FPP, Horror, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

Call of Cthulhu is a dark adventure game in a horror setting, based on the works of an American writer, H.P. Lovecraft. The game’s story is based on Lovecraft's fictional universe, first popularized by the, written in 1926 and published 2 years later, short story “Call of Cthulhu”. According to it, aside from well-known and common creatures, the Earth is home to an unimaginably powerful cosmic entity that remains in hibernation but will be eventually revived when the stars align in a certain position.

7.9

Steam

6.7

Users

Call of Cthulhu
Spore

Spore

PCNintendo

September 3, 2008

Simulation, EA Play, Strategic Elements, Arcade Elements, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

An unusual simulator, in which your objective is to bring to life a perfectly functioning species of organisms, starting from the lowest step on the evolution ladder. The game is developed by the legendary studio Maxis, led by Will Wright – the man responsible for such cult series as SimCity and The Sims. Mechanics combine elements of many game genres and each stage of your organism’s evolution offers a bit different quests and altered gameplay. Starting with the cell cycle and ending with a whole community, the game offers enormous scope of modification in regard to the appearance and other traits of your species. In later stages of evolution, the primitive organism gets a mouth, limbs, and other attributes that influence its ability to adapt and cope in various external conditions. With the game's progress, elements of competition with other species emerge and our, initially small, village becomes a huge metropolis with the newest technology.

9.3

Steam

6.1

Users

Spore
Beyond: Two Souls

Beyond: Two Souls

PCPlayStation

October 8, 2013

Adventure, Arcade Elements, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller, TPP.

A thriller movie-inspired action adventure game. The game was developed by French studio Quantic Dream, creators of such hits as Heavy Rain and Fahrenheit. The plot of Beyond: Two Souls shows fifteen years of life of Jodie Holmes (who is modeled after and voice acted by Ellen Page, Oscar nominee). Since birth, the woman was connected to Aiden, an incorporeal creature that ventured into our world. The game is considered an “interactive drama” as it focuses mostly on storytelling, moral choices, and the cinematic experience. The developers from Quantic Dream took care to deliver high-quality, photorealistic graphics, sound effects, and animations created using the motion capture technology.

8.8

Steam

5.6

Users

Beyond: Two Souls
The Forgotten City

The Forgotten City

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

July 28, 2021

Adventure, Alternative History, Arcade Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Mythology, Time Travel, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Ancient History, Ancient Rome.

Forgotten City is a FPP adventure game developed for PCs. The action takes place in a lost Roman city, where one of the contemporary researchers committed a serious sin, for which supernatural powers punished the whole group with death. The player must go back in time and change the course of events to discover a sequence that will save all victims.

8.4

OpenCritic

5.8

Users

The Forgotten City
Bully

Bully

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 17, 2006

Action, Arcade Elements, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.

Also known by the title Canis Canem Edit, Bully is a controversial action game developed by Rockstar Games. Originally, it was released for PlayStation 2, it was soon followed by Scholarship Edition for the next generation of consoles and PCs. The story takes place at the fictional Bullworth Academy, which combines an elite education facility with re-socialization grounds for juvenile offenders. The player assumes the role of a teenager who is trying to survive in these unusual circumstances. The protagonist encounters both strict teachers and unfriendly peers. The game is played from the third-person perspective and the player completes different assignments requiring them both to make friends among the peers and play different pranks on the teaching staff. The protagonist can join a local gang as well, which is trying to maintain control over the area forcefully.

8.4

Steam

5.8

Users

Bully
Night in the Woods

Night in the Woods

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

February 21, 2017

Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A combination of adventure and arcade games, created by an independent developer known as Infinite Ammo. The player assumes the role of Mae - a cat with paranormal abilities. The protagonist quits her studies and returns to her hometown - Possum Springs, in order to have some quality time with her old friends. The place has fallen into decline since the last mine in town was closed, because the inhabitants have been left without work. What is worse however, is that a neighboring forest has apparently kept some dark secret concealed. The plot serves the role of an parallel to human existence, with themes such as death, transience of all things or longing for certain moments from the past elaborated on throughout the story. The player is required to explore (by jumping across platforms mostly) a unique in-game environment, solve simple puzzles connected to it, talk to NPCs, as well as engage in joyful activities, such as playing the guitar or having fun with the in-game friends. What distinguishes Night in the Woods from other titles, are its visuals based on an original art style - those were crafted by Scott Benson. The unique soundtrack on the other hand, was created by Alec Holowka.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

6.3

Users

Night in the Woods
My Memory of Us

My Memory of Us

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 9, 2018

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, World War II, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Poland.

A two-dimensional adventure game with platformer features from the independent Polish team at Juggler Games. It takes players to a fictional city ruled by the Evil King and his army of robots. Certain districts have been separated from others by a high wall, and this ghetto is used to contain the so called “worse part of society”. The players take control of two kids trying to survive in the cruel new reality. My Memory Of Us uses side-view camera angle to present the world, and the controlled duo must support each other to overcome all obstacles and solve all puzzles. One of the game’s selling points is a simplified dialogue system based on symbols, as well as its setting being inspired by actual life in Poland under German occupation during World War II, especially inside Jewish ghettos. It also stands out with the monochromatic colors of its visuals.

9.2

Steam

6.1

Users

My Memory of Us
The Council

The Council

PCPlayStationXbox

March 13, 2018

Adventure, Alternative History, RPG Elements, Arcade Elements, Episodic, Singleplayer, TPP, 18th Century.

The Council is an adventure game comprising of five separate episodes. The action of the game is set on an island, on which members of a secret society of influential people from the second half of 18th century arrive to hold their meetings. During their adventure, the players have to explore various locations, talk to NPCs, make difficult decisions, and solve puzzles using the system of fifteen skills that can be developed throughout the game.

8.4

Steam

5.8

Users

The Council
Ultimate Custom Night

Ultimate Custom Night

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

June 27, 2018

Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Free-to-play.

A survival horror created by Scott Cawthon. The game is part of the very popular series Five Nights at Freddy’s. The players assume the role of a guard who uses cameras, automatic doors and various gadgets to survive in a building filled with evil animatronics. The game is exceptional because it combines the features of all the previous entries in the series. This means that, during the game, the players can face 50 iconic opponents.

9.5

Steam

7.3

Users

Ultimate Custom Night
Infinity Nikki

Infinity Nikki

PCPlayStationMobile

December 5, 2024

Adventure, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, 3D Platformers, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP.

A TPP dress-up adventure game in which we play as the titular heroine and try to save the magical world. Infinity Nikki puts emphasis on collecting and wearing different outfits. Each costume offers different abilities, like shrinking or flying.

8.0

OpenCritic

5.8

Steam

Infinity Nikki
Tricky Towers

Tricky Towers

PCPlayStationNintendo

August 2, 2016

Puzzle, 2D, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Tetris.

An action logic game developed by Dutch studio WeirdBeard. It is an expansion of the previous game from the same creators, known as 99 Bricks Wizard Academy. Tricky Towers is another version of the classic Tetris formula. The players are tasked with placing colorful bricks that fall from the sky. After combining the bricks, they don’t disappear but create a tower. The player must create as high construction as possible. An advanced physics engine makes the task harder – the tower can collapse if the pieces are combined incorrectly. In addition to that, the players assumes the role of sorcerers, who can use various spells during the game to help themselves or make the task harder for their opponents. The game focuses mostly on multiplayer mode for up to four players in which the winner is the person whose building survives the longest time.

7.2

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

6.6

Users

Tricky Towers
Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - Ostfront

Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - Ostfront

PC

June 11, 2021

Strategy, Simulation Elements, Arcade Elements, World War II, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.

A tactical RTS set during World War II that expands on the Men of War franchise. It was developed by Barbed Wire studio, known for its modifications to both games from Men of War: Assault Squad series. Gates of Hell gives us a wide view on the war, taking us on battlefields of all years and fronts: from snowy plains of USSR to sun-scorched sands of Africa. Gameplay is focused on the tactical layer, without any form of resource gathering or base building. We direct all of our attention to commanding our units, with building being limited to trenches or setting up barbed wire and mine fields. We can also take control of a single soldier and control him like in an action game. One of the strongest elements of the production is realism: the creators have carefully recreated not only appearance, but also battle skills of various armies.

8.5

Steam

Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - Ostfront
Full Throttle Remastered

Full Throttle Remastered

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

April 18, 2017

Adventure, 2D, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Point-and-click, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

Full Throttle Remastered is a remastered edition of the classic 1995 point-and-click adventure game that was developed by LucasArts. Just like the remaster of the Day of the Tentacle, the refreshed version of Full Throttle was created by Double Fine Productions, a studio made of developers of the original game. The game takes place in a grim future where classic vehicles were replaced with the machines powered by antigravity-based engines. We play as the leader of a motorcycle gang, who, along with his companions, is being accused of killing the owner of the last remaining company that produces classic motorbikes. Our job is to clear our name and find the actual person responsible for that murder. Audiovisuals of the original game were visibly refreshed and improved. New high-resolution backgrounds were created for the remastered version, and every animation frame was re-drawn by hand from scratch.

7.9

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

8.5

Users

Full Throttle Remastered
Portal 2

Portal 2

PCPlayStationXbox

April 19, 2011

Puzzle, Arcade Elements, FPP, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PlayStation Move, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

The second part of an outstanding first-person logic game from Valve Software, powered by the improved version of Source Engine, mainly known from Half-Life 2. The story starts a few hundred years after the events of the original game. Once again you play as Chell, who is awaken after having spent a long time asleep in a hibernation chamber. Trying to find her way out of Aperture laboratories, she gets stopped by an artificial intelligence that manages the compound. The AI puts the protagonist against new challenges. In order to deal with them, the heroine has to prove her knowledge of the laws of physics and make a good use of a special device able to move objects and open worm-hole portals. In the sequel, the developers gave the players much more freedom of action. This not only enriched the gameplay, but also made it much more demanding. Portal 2 features a co-op mode, offering an additional campaign with a separate storyline.

9.9

Steam

7.6

Users

Portal 2
Divinity: Dragon Commander

Divinity: Dragon Commander

PCPlayStationXbox

August 6, 2013

Strategy, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

Set in fantasy reality strategy with action game and cRPG elements, being a spin-off of the Divinity series. The story of Divinity: Dragon Commander presents the fate of a young heir to the throne, who as a dragon knight fights for the survival of the kingdom of Rivellon after the death of his father. The game focuses on three elements: managing the country, giving strategic orders (such as moving subordinate troops on the map) and commanding during battles.

7.4

Steam

8.3

Users

Divinity: Dragon Commander
Crime Scene Cleaner

Crime Scene Cleaner

PCPlayStationXbox

August 14, 2024

Simulation, Very Brutal, Arcade Elements, FPP, Polish games, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.

An FPP simulator with stealth elements, in which our task is to visit crime scenes while working for the mafia. Crime Scene Cleaner has us get rid of blood and other evidence, using mops, pressure washers and other tools. We also have to use stealth to avoid the police.

9.8

Steam

5.0

Users

Crime Scene Cleaner
Portal

Portal

PCXboxMobile

October 10, 2007

Puzzle, Arcade Elements, FPP, Humorous, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

First-person action game, innovative logical production by Valve studio, created while working on second expansion to cult Half-Life 2. In the game we play as a woman named Chell, who wakes up inside of scientific research complex Aperture, where she has to go through a series of tests. Our task is to get through the maze of rooms and corridors of the facility using a prototype weapon with properties reminiscent of Gravity Gun known from Half-Life. It gives the ability to create title portals, connecting any two points in space.

9.9

Steam

7.9

Users

Portal
Thronefall

Thronefall

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 11, 2024

Strategy, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Tower Defense, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A minimalist, isometric, indie real-time strategy game by GrizzlyGames. Thronefall tasks players with constructing buildings, expanding their kingdom and repelling invading armies.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.6

Steam

Thronefall
Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Nintendo

November 7, 2024

RPG, 2.5D, Arcade Elements, Mario, Platformers, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Nintendo Exclusive.

The sixth installment of a series launched in 2003. Mario & Luigi: Brothership combines mechanics from RPG and arcade games. The titular brothers explore the vast world of Concordia, co-operating with each other, performing quests and completing turn-based battles.

7.5

Gamepressure

7.7

OpenCritic

Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Undertale

Undertale

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 15, 2015

RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Games for Impact, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.

An old-school RPG from the independent developer Toby Fox, referencing the Earthbound series. Undertale's story takes place in a world that was witness to a lengthy, cruel war between humans and monsters after a long period of coexistence between both races. It ended with humans driving the monsters underground. Many years later, somewhere in the vicinity of the now-legendary mount Ebott, a little girl looking for shelter from the rain finds a cave and in it a mysterious hole, through which she falls. We play as this girl and explore the underground world, facing various monsters and interacting with various characters. The game’s most characteristic feature is the innovative battle system – we can engage in direct combat in the form of arcade minigames or avoid more difficult fights through talking and complimenting.

9.3

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

7.6

Users

Undertale
Pyre

Pyre

PCPlayStation

July 25, 2017

RPG, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Tactics, Visual Novel.

A unique tactical RPG from independent American studio Supergiant Games. The story of Pyre is set in a mysterious land called Downside, which is a variation on the Christian idea of purgatory. The main protagonist is rescued by a trio of masked travelers, who ask him to help them in unveiling the truth about the so-called Rites – an unusual competition, in which the winners can earn pardon for their sins and be freed from Downside. Pyre’s gameplay contains two fundamental parts. We travel in a special coach that is also used to manage our companions and make decisions that affect the land and its inhabitants. However, there is another and more important part of the game, in form of skirmishes we take part in, which combines features of MOBA and sport titles. A team of three characters must get a hold of a special ball and take it to enemy’s base.

9.0

Steam

7.4

Users

Pyre
Minecraft Legends

Minecraft Legends

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 18, 2023

Strategy, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Online, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A strategy-action game co-developed by Mojang Studios and Blackbird Interactive. Minecraft Legends tasks the player with defending the Overworld from the Piglins - invaders from the Nether. The game features a story campaign, co-op and PvP.

7.0

OpenCritic

5.8

Steam

7.1

Users

Minecraft Legends
Five Nights at Freddy's

Five Nights at Freddy's

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 8, 2014

Adventure, Arcade Elements, FPP, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

An original horror game created by Scott Cawthon, an independent gamemaker. The player assumes the role of a watchman who takes up a seasonal job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. What is important about the restaurant, is that mechanical mascots are its main attraction. A seemingly easy job turns into a true nightmare during the very first night, when the protagonist discovers that the sympathetic animatronics come to life after dark and display a hostile attitude towards humans. Trapped in a cramped watch room, the protagonist has to avoid contact with murderous robots during five subsequent nights. The task is not easy, because using various devices, such as lighting and monitoring systems, as well as locking the door drains the power supply, which has to be appropriately managed throughout the entire night. Despite its simplistic mechanics, Five Nights at Freddy's provides a good dose of anxiety and is capable of frightening the player with ease.

9.4

Steam

6.2

Users

Five Nights at Freddy's
Lost Host

Lost Host

PC

November 4, 2026

Adventure, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Cars, Singleplayer.

9.6

Steam

Lost Host
Thronefall: Craaghelm

Thronefall: Craaghelm

PCPlayStationXbox

November 11, 2026

Strategy, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, RTS, Singleplayer, The Middle Ages, Tower Defense.

10

Steam

Thronefall: Craaghelm
The Escapists 2

The Escapists 2

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 22, 2017

Simulation, 2D, Puzzle Elements, Adventure Elements, RPG Elements, Arcade Elements, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Prison.

A sequel to the 2015 game by Mouldy Toof which was a unique arcade 2D platformer with elements of logic and RPG productions. In The Escapist 2, the players assume the role of inmates locked up in heavily-guarded prisons, and their task is to work out the security system and to escape. To do so, we have to look for allies and items that can be crafted into useful tools while pretending that we tend to our usual prison routines. Compared to the original, the game features a myriad of enhancements such as new ways of spending spare time, a modified combat system, a possibility of creating previously unavailable items, and new ways of escaping. One of the biggest novelties is the introduction of a drop in/drop out multiplayer mode in which up to four players can play on a split screen or over the Internet.

9.1

Steam

5.7

Users

The Escapists 2
Worms W.M.D

Worms W.M.D

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 23, 2016

Strategy, 2D, Arcade Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

Another major installment in the bestselling turn-based strategy game series that focus on a humorous rivalry between the eponymous worms. In Worms WMD, the basic gameplay principles remain unchanged, and the players still have to eliminate the opposite team using a number of more or less unconventional weapons. The participants make their moves in turns and their actions are limited by a time limit. The game refers to the initial two-dimensional installments of the series, which means that battles are presented from the classical side view. The title does not lack for several enriching novelties, though. These include the possibility to hide inside buildings and to use vehicles that allow us to traverse the battlefield and deal damage to the enemy. Visually, the production features the characteristic cartoonish visual style, although the worms’ appearance and animation were refreshed.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.5

Steam

7.4

Users

Worms W.M.D
Monster Sanctuary

Monster Sanctuary

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 8, 2020

RPG, 2D, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Monster Sanctuary is about catching and training creatures, fighting and exploring the world. All this in pixel design from independent studio Mo Rai Games.

8.1

OpenCritic

4.9

Users

Monster Sanctuary
Sally Face

Sally Face

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 14, 2016

Adventure, 2D, Arcade Elements, Episodic, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

Sally Face is a horror adventure game developed by Portable Moose, a one-man team. Play as the title character and together with him and his friends discover the dark secrets of the residents of a grim penthouse.

9.7

Steam

9.6

Users

Sally Face
Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - First to Fight

Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - First to Fight

PC

December 31, 2026

Strategy, Simulation Elements, Arcade Elements, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics, Poland.

Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - First to Fight
Ben 10

Ben 10

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 10, 2017

Action, Arcade Elements, 3D Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Animated TV Series, Singleplayer, TPP.

An arcade action game based on the license of a popular TV series bearing the same title. The player once again assumes the role of Ben Tennyson - the protagonist has to face the forces of evil threatening the entire world. Ben is not alone however, as both cousin Gwen and grandfather Max support him on his quest. Similar to previous installments of the series, Ben 10 is played from a third-person view. The player traverses diverse locations, jumps across platforms, avoids various threats, solves simple environmental puzzles and fights foes that appeared in the original TV series. In combat, Ben makes use of the special Omnitrix device, which enables him to shapeshift into the forms of ten creatures from other planets - in so doing, the protagonist gains the advantage over their enemies. Juggling quick, light attacks and slower but stronger strikes skilfully is also crucial for victory, apart from linking attacks into spectacular combos. The game comes with simple visuals inspired by the TV original in terms of the style - the creators made use of cel-shading technique in the production process.

7.5

Steam

6.0

Users

Ben 10
Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Five Nights at Freddy's 2

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

November 10, 2014

Adventure, Arcade Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 provides a continuation to an unusual game created by Scott Cawthon and awarded a series of prizes - it was considered the most original horror title of 2014. In this second installment, the player takes on the role of a new watchman working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. Despite the warnings received from his predecessor, he decided to give it a try and stay at the restaurant overnight. Although the entire building was rebuilt and the famous animatronics were gifted with completely new software along with a face recognition system, the robots are still hungry for human lives after dark. Surviving five subsequent nights at the restaurant turns out to be quite a challenge. In terms of the mechanics, the second installment is based on a slightly modified gameplay formula of the original game. Instead of being in charge of a lighting system, the protagonist is equipped with only a flashlight. The watch room has one entrance only now, but without a door. Thus the only way to avoid getting killed by the animatronics here is to put on a special mask which fools the face recognition systems of the robots.

9.4

Steam

5.5

Users

Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Sparkle Unleashed

Sparkle Unleashed

PlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

April 16, 2014

Puzzle, 2D, Arcade Elements, Match-3, Singleplayer.

The next installment of arcade logic games. In the opinion of players is to match up colored crystals, whose rope moves on the screen. The title offers a total of more than 108 levels, several gameplay modes and 18 power-ups.

6.5

OpenCritic

1.4

Users

Sparkle Unleashed
Catherine

Catherine

PCPlayStationXbox

February 10, 2011

Adventure, Arcade Elements, Horror, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Thriller.

An intriguing combination of a puzzle game with an adventure of light erotic colour. In production we play the role of a young man, who struggles with many social problems. At night, the daredevil also experiences real nightmares.

7.8

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

7.1

Users

Catherine
Human: Fall Flat

Human: Fall Flat

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

July 22, 2016

Puzzle, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

An unusual logic action game in which the realistic physics engine is the main element. It was developed by No Brakes Games, a Lithuanian studio. The protagonist of Human: Fall Flat is an ordinary man named Bob. He is trying to solve the mystery of dreams of falling that haunt him. In the game, we are taken to a slightly surreal world from Bob’s dreams, where he has to face his own fears, traversing several lands full of various obstacles. The gameplay mechanics are based mainly on exploration and solving puzzles by manipulating objects in the environment. Everything is governed by the realistic physics engine that manages the behavior of all items and the unusual controls that are characterized by significant inertia of the protagonist. Human: Fall Flat is designed not to impose any specific way of doing things but to reward creativity and the ability to think outside the box.

6.8

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

4.6

Users

Human: Fall Flat
Space Crew

Space Crew

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 15, 2020

Strategy, RPG Elements, Simulation Elements, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Ships, Space Sim.

Space Crew is a strategic and simulation survival from the creators of Bomber Crew, Runner Duck studio. This time the player, directing the crew of the spaceship, must defend the Earth from alien attacks, taking care of the development of people as well as the machine itself.

6.8

OpenCritic

4.2

Users

Space Crew
Indika

Indika

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 2, 2024

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Religious, Singleplayer, TPP, 19th Century, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A third-person adventure game set in the alternate 19th century Russia. Indika stars the titular young nun, on a journey of self-discovery accompanied by the Devil himself.

8.0

Gamepressure

7.9

OpenCritic

8.9

Steam

4.8

Users

Indika
Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea

PCPlayStationNintendo

August 19, 2025

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.

An arcade adventure game about traversing a sand-covered land. Our main means of transportation in Sword of the Sea is the Hoversword, letting us reach high speeds and jump far.

8.7

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

Sword of the Sea
Baby Steps

Baby Steps

PCPlayStation

September 23, 2025

Adventure, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer, TPP.

A TPP adventure arcade game developed by creators such as Bennett Foddy and Gabe Cuzzillo. Baby Steps has us playing as the clumsy Nate, transported to a mysterious mountainous realm where he may possibly find the meaning of life... once he learns how to take baby steps forward.

7.6

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

Baby Steps
Squirrel with a Gun

Squirrel with a Gun

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 29, 2024

Action, Arcade Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, Animals, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.

An action game full of ridiculous humor. In Squirrel with a Gun we play a squirrel who wanders the neighborhood with a gun in his paw and fights the pursuing agents, performs tasks and solves various puzzles.

6.5

OpenCritic

8.5

Steam

Squirrel with a Gun
Mario Tennis Fever

Mario Tennis Fever

Nintendo

February 12, 2026

Sports, Arcade Elements, Internet, Mario, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Tennis, Nintendo Exclusive.

A sports game developed and published by the Nintendo company. Mario Tennis Fever allows us to play tennis. We can control not only titular Mario, but also other characters known from the Super Mario series. One of the main novelties is the 'fever' mechanic giving access to special actions (like freezing the tennis court).

7.7

OpenCritic

Mario Tennis Fever
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

PCMobile

January 4, 2016

Action, Strategic Elements, Simulation Elements, Arcade Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Pirates, Singleplayer, Ships.

An action game set in the world of pirates. Created by Miroslaw Dymek, a legendary Polish game maker responsible for series such as Earth 21XX or Polanie. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt lacks a main storyline driving the gameplay. The action takes place in an extensive, open-world environment recreating a large part of the Caribbean. The player controls a captain of a pirate ship, whose aim is to gain fame and riches at sea. The game consists of completing subsequent missions that focus mainly on combat and exploration. The player plunders cargo ships, pirate bases, forts, and harbors. Between the missions, the player can make improvements to their fleet, choosing from sixteen diversified classes of ships, upgraded alongside their progress in the game. In-game sailing features realistic mechanics, making it a great asset to the game - this element was based on the personal experiences of the creator, who is an avid sailor himself. The game has offers extended online features as well, allowing the players to create their own pirate clans.

8.3

Steam

6.0

Users

The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Catherine: Full Body

Catherine: Full Body

PlayStationNintendo

February 14, 2019

Adventure, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Horror, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Thriller.

A remastered and expanded version of Catherine, a game that debuted in 2011. This unique game that combines traits of an adventure game and a logic game was developed by Atlus, a Japanese studio known for the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series. During the game, the players assume the role of Vincent, a thirty-year-old man who must face his worst nightmares – both metaphorically and literally.

8.1

OpenCritic

5.8

Users

Catherine: Full Body
Helldivers

Helldivers

PCPlayStation

March 3, 2015

Action, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Helldivers is an arcade cooperative science fiction shooter developed by Arrowhead, creators of the humorous action RPG Magicka. The game takes place in a distant future where players take the roles of the members of the elite Helldivers unit whose job is to protect the politically divided planet known as Super Earth. It was attacked by three alien races. Players have to finish procedurally generated missions in order to save mankind. Before we start, we can choose up to four special abilities for our unit. As we progress, we get new weapons and upgrades. Missions take place in tours that last for a couple of weeks. The game's campaign (which can be finished in single player mode) is the same for the game's entire community, so the successes and failures of other players influence the story's outcome.

8.2

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

5.8

Users

Helldivers
Five Nights at Freddy's 4

Five Nights at Freddy's 4

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

July 23, 2015

Adventure, Arcade Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

The fourth and final installment of the independent horror game series by Scott Cawthon. In Five Nights at Freddy’s 4, we have to face the murderous animatronic toys yet again. Compared to its predecessors, the title's gameplay formula has been changed. While plying, we do not assume the role of a security guard anymore, but a small child that has to survive the five eponymous nights in his own home which is overrun by bloodthirsty toys. We cannot track their movements by a monitoring system and have to check out each of the five available locations (two parts of a kid's bedroom, cabinet, and left and right hall) on our own. For the first time in history of the series, we can run, peek through the door, look into the cabinet, and turn around. Our only weapon is the flashlight that lets us scare the animatronics away.

9.3

Steam

4.9

Users

Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Hungry Shark Evolution

Hungry Shark Evolution

PCMobile

October 24, 2012

Action, Arcade Elements, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.

The fifth installment of the well-known mobile series, also available for the first time to Windows 8.1 users. In the game we play the skin of the title, eternally hungry shark, and our goal is to perform further arcade missions, while taking care of the contents of our stomach.

4.1

Users

Hungry Shark Evolution
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