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Sons of the Forest
Action 2023 (early access since 23 February 2023)
Sons of the Forest is the second Endnight Games studio game that takes us back to the scary island. We need to take care of our basic needs, but also our safety, especially from the ugly monsters that live on this island.
Dark and Darker
RPG 2023
FPP online dungeon crawler developed by indie studio IRONMACE. The task of competing teams of players is to find and then carry off treasures from a mystical underground fortress full of dangers.
ExeKiller
Action 2024
An FPP action adventure game set in a cyberpunk/post-apocalyptic reality. In ExeKiller we play as the bounty hunter, who travels the vast world behind the wheel of his vehicle and hunts down various targets, taking their biochips.
Osiris: New Dawn
Action 18 January 2023
A science-fiction action game with survival elements. The title was developed by Fenix Fire. In Osiris: New Dawn the player assumes the role of an astronaut participating in Osiris 2 mission. He is sent to a remote area of space in order to find out what happened to the Osiris 1 expedition. During the journey the astronaut is forced to land on an unknown planet inhabited by various predatory beasts which evolve during the night, becoming even stronger and more dangerous.
Gloria Victis
RPG 07 February 2023 (early access since 09 June 2016)
An MMORPG set in the Medieval Ages, developed by independent Polish studio Black Eye Games. Gloria Victis was designed as an alternative to many similar Asian MMO games, which usually fail to represent the actual feel of the Medieval period and its socio-economic realities. The game is set on the continent devastated by a long war and crusades, where the leaders of the most powerful nations still fight for dominance. Your character is thrown in the middle of that conflict.
Superfuse
RPG 2024 (early access since 31 January 2023)
A hack'n'slash inspired by superhero comics. In Superfuse we explore the Solar System and eliminate hordes of monsters using a wide range of superpowers. Game allows to play solo or in co-op for 4 players.
The Forest
Action 30 April 2018
A first-person perspective (FPP) sandbox survival horror game. The Forest is the work of an independent studio SKS Games, known mainly for the smartphone hit, End Night. The player assumes the role of a sole survivor of a plane crash. The hero ends up on an isolated island far away from civilization, inhabited by a tribe of cannibalistic mutants. The gameplay focuses on the exploration of land (forest, caves, etc.), survival skills (building a shelter, searching for food, setting traps, etc.
My Summer Car
Simulation TBA (early access since 24 October 2016)
A simulation game developed by independent Finnish developer who uses nickname Royal John Love. The title enables the player to repair old and wrecked cars as a fan of 90s cars, who one beautiful summer decides to fix his old sports car. When the game starts, the player has only a tractor and a van useful when transporting larger parts. The pieces ordered by mail must be installed while focusing on details like selection of proper tools and correct combination of all engine parts.
Deliver Us Mars
Adventure 02 February 2023
Deliver Us Mars is a sequel to Deliver Us The Moon. Like the original, it is a sci-fi adventure in which we deal mainly with exploration and solving puzzles. Occasional arcade challenges add variety to the gameplay.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
RPG 13 February 2018
It is an action RPG, epic in scale, set in the Medieval period, specifically during the Hussite Wars (fought in Europe in the first part of 15th century), and powered by the CryEngine 3. The game was created by a Czech game studio Warhorse, which employs creators of the popular Mafia franchise. You assume the role of a young blacksmith who lost everything to the war. While fulfilling his father’s last will, he gets entangled in a plot to rescue the kidnapped king and prevent a brutal conflict.
Dark Envoy
RPG 2023
RPG game developed by Polish Event Horizon studio - authors of the warmly welcomed Tower of Time. In Dark Envoy we find ourselves in a world where magic clashes with technology; the story of the characters depends on the choices we make.
Valheim
Action TBA (early access since 02 February 2021)
Survival action game that takes us to a universe inspired by Nordic mythology. In Valheim, we play the role of a warrior who goes to the Valheim to win the favour of the gods and, consequently, to the mythical Valhalla.
Endless Space
Strategy 04 July 2012
A science-fiction turn-based 4X strategy game and a debut of Amplitude, a studio created by former employees of EA and Ubisoft. The game takes place in the distant future, in a galaxy inhabited by 8 rivaling civilizations. The player assumes the role of one of them and is tasked with leading his faction to domination over the others. The gameplay focuses on exploration of a randomly generated galaxy, developing economy, technology and diplomacy.
Inkulinati
Strategy 2024 (early access since 31 January 2023)
Turn-based strategy, in which the player takes on the role of a medieval illuminator. While playing in Inkulinati we take part in duels on manuscript cards, on which we send drawn, anthropomorphic animals. The title allows you to play alone and multiplayer battles over the Internet or in hot seat mode.
Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition
RPG 14 September 2017
A direct sequel to Divinity: Original Sin and another installment in the popular RPG series launched in 2002 by the Belgian developer, Larian Studios. The story takes place once more in the fantasy land of Rivellon and presents events that occur between the first and second game in the franchise. This time around, we assume the role of a sorcerer, who uses the forbidden powers of the Source and is constantly pursued by the Order.
Dwarf Fortress
RPG 06 December 2022
A refreshed version of the strategy role-playing game Dwarf Fortress Classic, developed by Bay 12 Games, available on Steam and itch.io. Help a group of dwarves survive in a hostile land or travel alone through the randomly generated world of Dwarf Fortress.
Stalcraft
Action 09 December 2022
Stalcraft is a MMO shooter inspired by S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series and Minecraft, developed by Russian fans of both brands from independent studio EXBO. We travel through radioactive Zone full of anomalies and mutants, but also valuable artifacts.
Undisputed
Sports 2023 (early access since 31 January 2023)
Boxing sports game, developed by Steel City Interactive studio. Undisputed allows you to play solo (and experience a boxing adventure from zero to hero) and multiplayer (with official tournaments and other events).
Green Hell
Simulation 05 September 2019
A survival game, in which you find yourself stranded in the Amazon Jungle. To survive, you have not only to gather food and water, but also learn to light bonfires, hunt, craft useful equipment, and build shelters.
Darkest Dungeon II
RPG 08 May 2023 (early access since 26 October 2021)
The second installment of the cycle of grim RPGs, which was launched in 2016. The story told in Darkest Dungeon II focuses on the apocalypse and the hardships of a long, exhausting journey, while the gameplay is based on the mechanics known from the original. Players must, therefore, travel through gloomy locations, facing the dangers lurking there and taking care of the emotional state of the characters.
Season: A Letter to the Future
Adventure 31 January 2023
Season is an adventure game about the peaceful end of the world. The player takes on the role of a woman going on a bicycle trip, during which he will try to document the history of cultures and places that will soon cease to exist.
Terraria
Arcade 16 May 2011
A sandbox platform game by indie studio Re-Logic, sometimes called the 2D version of the popular Minecraft. There is no set goal; your task is basically to shape the randomly-generated world around you. At first you only have a few basic tools, which allow you to dig and find resources, chop wood, and create simple structures. As the game progresses, due to the extensive crafting system, you discover better tools, allowing you to create advanced materials and to fight monsters.
Stardew Valley
RPG 26 February 2016
The debut production from the independent studio Concerned Ape. It is a sandbox RPG that focuses on the life of a farmer. Stardew Valley takes place in a fantasy realm filled with magic, where the player becomes a young farmer whose ambition is to transform his small field into a giant farm generating great profits. The main task of the player is to plant plants, gather the crops and expand the farm with new infrastructure and agricultural products.