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Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy

RPG 14 November 2023

Hogwarts Legacy is a TPP action RPG with an open world, which was set in Harry Potter's universe. We play the role of a young sorcerer (or sorceress) who goes to the school of magic in the 19th century.

Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter

Adventure 07 April 2022

The ninth major installment in the action adventure game series developed by Frogwares, dealing with the exploits of the world most famous sleuth. The plot, as per tradition, takes us to the streets of the Victorian-era London, where Sherlock Holmes and his inseparable companion, Dr. Watson, have to solve five all-new crime puzzles, in which they face, among others, dark family secrets and mysterious cults.

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

Adventure 03 February 2022

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 Testament of Sherlock Holmes
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

Adventure 09 March 2023

Another chapter of the popular detective series, developed by the Ukrainian studio Frogwares continuously since 2002. The action of the game takes place in 1898 in London, where the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes is trying to solve a case in which the main suspect is himself. Unable to prove his innocence, the hero loses the trust of the citizens and is forced to flee from the police. This time, Holmes' reputation depends on the outcome of the investigation.

Layers of Fear: Legacy
Layers of Fear: Legacy

Adventure 21 February 2018

A first person psychological horror adventure game inspired of 19th-century paintings and architecture. It was created by Polish developer Bloober Team, known for such titles as BRAWL, A-Men and Music Master: Chopin. The game is set in an ominous manor, while you assume the role of an insane painter striving to finish his masterpiece at all cost. Gameplay boils down to exploration, as the player searches for the source of the hero’s madness and the tools needed to complete the painting.

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

Action 10 December 2019

A first-person shooter set in the Wild West. Developed by the Polish developer, Techland, it is the fourth entry in the Call of Juarez series. We play as a bounty hunter, Silas Greaves, who recalls his adventures in the Wild West. The game’s campaign is divided into missions, during which the player has to bring down many legendary outlaws and gunmen (Billy Kid, Pat Garret, Jesse James, and others). Unlike previous games, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger introduces a more arcade style of gameplay.

Weird West: Definitive Edition
Weird West: Definitive Edition

RPG June 2024

Comprehensive action RPG, which was set in a fantastic and dark version of the well-known Wild West.

Black Book
Black Book

RPG 10 August 2021

Black Book is a game with elements of RPG, card games and adventure games, set in 19th century Russia and inspired by Slavic folklore - mainly stories about encounters with ghosts. It was developed by the Russian studio Morteshka.

Mask of the Rose
Mask of the Rose

Adventure 08 June 2023

Mask of the Rose: A Fallen London Romance is a steampunk visual novel adventure game. During the game player explores the underground version of the city of London, learns about the love stories of its inhabitants and solves conflicts between them.

Botany Manor
Botany Manor

Adventure 09 April 2024

A relaxing exploration game with riddles and other puzzle game elements. Botany Manor is set in 19th century England and tells the story of a retired botanist, Arabella Greene, who is trying to develop the best methods of growing rare plants.

Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey
Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey

Adventure 27 January 2023

A nineteenth-century London adventure game in which supernatural elements intertwine with a criminal motif inspired by a true story. The title boasts an intriguing atmosphere and high quality voice acting. Developers from the Salix Games studio are responsible for creating the game.

European Conqueror X
European Conqueror X

Strategy 07 May 2019

A turn-based strategy that takes players to Europe at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, allowing them to take part in the most important battles of the time. In addition to the campaign in which we participate in historical battles, European Conqueror X has special challenges and a conquest mode, where we try to lead a selected army to victory.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Adventure 25 January 2023

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a retro-style adventure game inspired by 1990s games. The story is set in the Victorian era, and the plot revolves around supernatural creatures from English folklore.

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows

Puzzle 21 October 2021

Interesting platform and puzzle game hybrid. In Tandem: A Tale of Shadows we control a girl named Emma and her teddy bear - Fenton. Protagonists explore a 19th century mansion, solving clever puzzles and facing dangers.

Turmoil
Turmoil

Strategy 28 May 2020

An economic strategy simulation game, created by Dutch studio Gamious. It is set in the 19th century America, during the oil drilling rush. You play as one of the daredevils who trust their luck and dream of an oil tycoon career, possibly also resulting in them becoming a mayor of some American town. You start the game by purchasing the necessary licenses and setting out to search for the deposits, and then finally you build your wells, where you extract the oil.

Aviary Attorney: Definitive Edition
Aviary Attorney: Definitive Edition

Adventure 30 January 2020

A legal adventure game inspired by the works of J.J. Grandville, a French caricaturist. It was developed by the independent studio Sketchy Logic Games. The action of Aviary Attorney is set in an alternative version of the 19th-century Paris inhabited by humanoid animals. It tells the story of two characters: a falcon lawyer named Jayjay Falcon and his assistant, a sparrow by the name of Sparrowson, who try to clear their clients of charges during subsequent trials.

Lethis: Path of Progress
Lethis: Path of Progress

Strategy 24 October 2019

A city-builder developed by Triskell Interactive. The player assumes the role of the mayor of a promising town in the world of Lethis – a steampunk universe with a dose of fantasy elements. Our job is to lead the settlement to become a successful and thriving city. To do that, we need to have access to certain resources and able workers – both these elements unlock access to new buildings and technologies.

Bohemian Killing
Bohemian Killing

Adventure 23 March 2020

A three-dimensional adventure game in the form of a courtroom drama, inspired by the popular Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series. It was created by The Moonwalls studio's sole member - a lawyer and a game enthusiast who developed the game almost entirely on his own. The story is set in a steampunk alternative vision of the 19th century Paris. The protagonist faces the court, being accused of a brutal murder of a young woman. The player's task is to convince the court of his innocence.

Ritual: Crown of Horns
Ritual: Crown of Horns

Action 07 November 2019

Dark, three-dimensional action game in which we play as a prize hunter. The production is set in a dangerous world inspired by Weird West (a combination of westerns and supernatural elements).

Amnesia: Collection
Amnesia: Collection

Adventure 12 September 2019

Set of two survival horror games, Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. While originally the titles were PC exclusives, Amnesia: Collection has been released only for PlayStation 4 console. First of those games is set in a grim castle, with players controlling Daniel, an amnesiac who must find and defeat the mad owner of the building. Its add-on, Justine, puts us in a role of a woman who is part of a psychological experiment.

Return of the Obra Dinn
Return of the Obra Dinn

Adventure 18 October 2019

Return of the Obra Dinn is an FPP adventure game by Lucas Pope, in which you play as an investigator working for the East India Company in the 19th century and your task is to discover the truth behind the disappearance of the entire crew of a trading ship.

Close to the Sun
Close to the Sun

Adventure 29 October 2019

Close to the Sun is a horror adventure game developed by Storm in a Teacup. The production takes us to an alternative version of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, where thanks to Nikola Tesla's inventions the development of civilization has significantly accelerated. The player takes on the role of a journalist who, while searching for her missing sister, finds himself on board a giant seagoing ship designed by Tesla for research and experimentation.

The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creature
The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creature

Adventure 02 July 2020

A narrative adventure game telling the story of a creature made by a young doctor, Frankenstein, who learns about the world. The emotions he feels are reflected in the appearance of the location, the music and the gameplay itself, depending on the player's actions. The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creature is the work of the small team La Belle Games.

The Amazing American Circus
The Amazing American Circus

Strategy 16 September 2021

The Amazing American Circus is the game in which we are involved in running a circus troupe in the second half of the 19th century in the USA. The game combines elements of card game, economic strategy and RPG. Polish companies Klabater and Juggler Games are responsible for its development.