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KartKraft
Racing 26 January 2022
A sandbox racing game featuring MMO elements and created by Black Delta - an Australian developer. The game is an extension of a students' project called KartSim, which was initiated by Zach Griffin - both a former racer and the founder of the studio.
Godus Wars
Strategy 03 February 2016
An improved version of Godus – the spiritual successor of the Populous series which was a real-time strategy in which the player could assume the role of a god. The game was created by 22 Cans, a studio founded by Peter Molyneux, the creator of such series as Dungeon Keeper, Black & White and Fable. In Godus Wars player assumes the role of one of four playable gods who use their powers and abilities to secure welfare and safety of their followers.
Little Racers
Racing 26 March 2009
Simple, two-dimensional racing game in a classic top view, referring to arcade games from the 16-bit era and vending machines in the living room. Players have at their disposal more than 20 routes and more than 40 cars, divided into 8 classes. We can play alone or in local/network multiplayer mode.
KWAAN
RPG 21 January 2016
An original, retro-styled 2D MMO title that combines the elements of strategy, adventure, and role-playing games, created by the Ankama Games company. In the game we take on the role of a so-called Dwaala, an agent of nature, whose task is to take care of the divine Kwaan tree and to save the world by keeping it in balance. The game was designed as a unique online ecosystem, where the course of events depends on the activity and creativity of the players.
Classroom Aquatic
Simulation canceled
Another unusual simulation game and the debut production by indie studio Sunken Places, developed for VR headgear. In Classroom Aquatic you play as a diver, who is also an exchange student in an underwater dolphin school. As everybody knows, dolphins are highly intelligent, so tests are not much of a problem for them. Not so for you, so in order not to make a fool of yourself, you have to sneakily glance at you classmates' tests and copy the right answers.
Pay2Win: The Tricks Exposed
RPG 15 December 2015
An RPG game developed by independent Best Gaem Studio and at the same time a peculiar parody of the rather unpopular pay-to-win business model. We are taken to a typical fantasy world and play as equally unoriginal hero, who during his glorious quest experiences countless “benefits" of the said business model and discovers its inner workings.
Paws: A Shelter 2 Game
Adventure 24 March 2016
An action adventure game from Might and Delight studio, set in world created for the sandbox simulator, Shelter 2. It is a story of a young lynx and his bear companion, who venture through the vast and dangerous world searching for home. As far as game mechanics go, Paws: A Shelter 2 Game combines the unique features of the Shelter simulation series with adventure and platformer elements.
Crudelis
Adventure 20 January 2016
A game set in a steampunk world, which is a mixture of an RPG and adventure game. This is the debut work from Whiskey Jack Games, a studio based in Wroclaw, Poland. The action takes place in an alternative version of the 19th century, inspired by the industrial revolution and fantasy literature classics. We play as Henry Shackleton, a scientist who falls victim to a bandit attack.
Pharaonic
RPG 28 April 2016
An action RPG in the form of a 2.5D side-scrolling arcade game, developed by a Spanish studio, Milkstone. In Pharaonic, we take role of a brave adventurer who tries to unfold the mystery of Ahmosis I, a ruler known as the Red Pharaoh. This won’t be an easy task, as we will face soldiers of the pharaoh’s army, along with countless traps and deadly mythical creatures. The game brings together classic hack-and-slash features and the somewhat old-school style of classic arcade games.
White Noise: A Tale of Horror
Adventure 14 December 2012
Developed by the Spanish Milkstone studio, a simple first person horror inspired by the cult Slender. Our task is to find eight tapes in a dark forest, haunted by a dangerous supernatural being.
Software Inc.
Strategy 01 May 2015
An economy simulation game by independent developer Coredumping in which we manage our own development studio. In Software Inc., our tasks include designing, building, and furnishing an office in order to provide our team with comfortable working conditions. Next, we have to recruit the right people and assign them adequate jobs, such as programming, designing, or marketing.
Always Sometimes Monsters
RPG 21 May 2014
An independent RPG production of the debuting studio Vagabond Dog that received an honorable mention at PAX Prime and PAX East. Always Sometimes Monsters allows the player to assume the role of an unfulfilled contemporary artist that has to cope with life’s adversities. The protagonist’s main task is to stop his/her beloved from marrying the wrong person. To this end, we must get to the far side of the United States after having collected the money for the journey.
Nihilumbra
Puzzle 28 June 2012
Platform puzzle game with adventure elements, produced by Spanish BeautiFun Games studio. The player directs the actions of Born of nothingness, who, trying to escape the curse of emptiness, traverses the fantastic world of Nihilumbra. The game is based on logical puzzles related to the use of the laws of physics.
ENKI
Adventure 31 July 2015
An FPP survival-horror with elements of logic game, which came out as the second project (after an adventure game NERO) of the Italian developer Storm in a Teacup. The game features the theme of trying to escape from a dangerous serial killer. Taking a desperate attempt to save his life, the player has to face many challenges and logic puzzles.
Wimp: Who Stole My Pants?
Arcade 28 September 2012
A spectacular platform logic game using an advanced physical engine. We play the role of a nice green gel named Wimp, and our task is to capture the thief who deprived him of underwear.
RymdResa
Adventure 20 August 2015
A sandbox game developed by Morgondag, a Spanish studio. The player assumes the role of a lone astronaut who searches for a new home in the unwelcoming interplanetary space. At the core of the gameplay lies exploration of space, gathering new materials and technologies, and devising new parts for eight modifiable ships. The protagonist can also be developed — the experience points we gather while playing can be spent on enhancing skills from the extensive skill tree.
No Time to Explain
Arcade 25 January 2013
Dynamic 2D platformer, produced by independent tinyBuild Games studio. The plot of the game presents a crazy story related to time travel, cloning and giant beasts. The player's task is to steer the actions of the main hero, who, equipped with a futuristic jet rifle, has to overcome many obstacles and opponents on his way.
N.E.R.O: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure
Adventure 15 May 2015
Developed by the debuting independent studio Storm in a Teacup, an unusual first-person adventure game, the visuals of which are strongly connected with the plot and mechanics. The action of N.E.R.O. takes place in a surreal world that is projected in a little boy’s mind. The uniqueness of the title comes from omnipresent bioluminescence – dark sceneries are lighted up by bright, phosphorescent objects that at the same time serve as a kind of road signs.
AeternoBlade
Action 18 February 2014
Arcade action game with RPG elements realized in the classic convention of metroidvania. Players take on the role of a young warrior wielding a sword controlling time, who wants to take revenge on the demon responsible for the destruction of her village.
W.N.C. Infantry
Strategy canceled
A real-time strategy which focuses on multiplayer gameplay. W.N.C. Infantry is set in a post-apocalyptic vision of the future. We command a small group of scientists and soldiers who hid themselves from a nuclear apocalypse. Now, they come out on the surface of our devastated planet and fight for the remaining supplies. W.N.C. Infantry is characterized by its fast-pace gameplay and small scale of battles.
Slain: Back From Hell
Action 24 March 2016
Oldschool platformer with elements of a slasher game inspired by such classic titles as Shadow of the Beast or the early installments in the Castlevania series. Slain! is a debut production of independent studio Wolf Brew Games. You play as a sole hero named Bathoryn, who tries to liberate the game’s fantasy world from the tyranny of seven evil lords residing in seven high towers. Each level in Slain! is split into two different sections.
Void and Meddler
Adventure 28 October 2015
An episodic cyberpunk point-and-click adventure game; it's prototype came third in the PointClickJam competition. The game is set in a futuristic city, where gender and species differences became blurred, and a new hobby emerged: collecting people's memories. Fyn, a girl tired of her present life, decided to go through somebody else's memories to rediscover her own identity. The story in each episode may take a different turn, depending on your actions.
Project Root
Action 01 May 2014
A classic top-down shooter, referring to the legends of the Desert Strike series genre. In the game we play the members of the rebel organisation Arcturus, who are trying to put an end to the world dominance of the powerful energy corporation Prometheus. The gameplay allows full freedom of movement and unlimited exploration of maps and comes down to the elimination of hostile enemies (in the air and on the ground) and the fight against demanding bosses.
Basement
Strategy 11 November 2019
An economic strategy game by Belarusian studio Halfbus. The title is a full-fledged version of the free-to-play prototype created for the Ludum Dare contest. You play as a scientist, who cannot gather funds for his research the legitimate way and decides to produce drugs. After finding a suitable location, you get to work and cook small amounts of narcotics for local addicts.