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Arcade games. Titles from this category require particularly good manual skills. Main purpose of the gameplay is to reach a specific point or defeat enemies while controlling a character or a vehicle. Arcade games usually don’t have any story or have it in a very simple form. This category contains e.g. popular platformers. more

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Life Goes On: Done to Death
Life Goes On: Done to Death

Arcade 23 July 2018

Life Goes On is a humorous platformer game by the independent studio Infinite Monkeys. The player assumes control of a group of brave knights who set out to seek the mythical Cup of Life. While the mission is anything but safe, the valiant warriors are willing to give their lives in order to help their successors. The goal is to bring a knight to the end of a level where a prize awaits. Before that, however, you have to overcome a number of deadly traps.

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Arcade 08 October 2018

A humorous platformer set in Mexican climates. We travel between different dimensions to save the kidnapped daughter El Presidente from the hands of a skeleton named Carlos Calaca. Two people can take part in the game, playing on one screen. The Super Turbo Championship edition has been enriched with new, previously unavailable elements.

King Oddball
King Oddball

Arcade 30 October 2017

Two-dimensional arcade and logic game very similar to the hit series Angry Birds. Players control a huge stone ball with a face floating in the air, which with its own tongue fires boulders at soldiers.

Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Arcade 29 February 2024

Continuation of BIT.TRIP RUNNER game created by Gaijin Games studio. Go through the levels and move to the right. We avoid obstacles and collect scattered bonuses. The pace of the game is given by the music track, which consists of electronic songs.

Toki Tori 2+
Toki Tori 2+

Arcade 23 February 2018

Tokyo Tori 2 is an arcade and logic game in which, like in the first part of the game, we play the charming chicken. This time we set out to rescue our siblings, and our opponents will stand in the way of us, whose overcoming will require cleverness and the use of special abilities.

Pid
Pid

Arcade 18 November 2022

An arcade independent game combining classic two-dimensional platform mechanisms with strong logical elements. As a young student, we are imprisoned on a robot-occupied planet and we have to find a way back to Earth. We can do it ourselves, or in cooperation with one colleague.

Zombie Driver: Immortal Edition
Zombie Driver: Immortal Edition

Arcade 25 July 2019

Zombie Driver is a car arcade game, a gameplay style reminiscent of the age-old Carmagedton - here, too, we sit behind the wheel of a powerful vehicle wreaking havoc, but this time among zombies trying to make our hero a snack.

The Swindle
The Swindle

Arcade 11 October 2018

A two-dimensional platform game developed by Size Five Games, mixing steampunk esthetics with cartoon visuals. The players assume the role of a thief breaking into various secure complexes to steal valuables. Successful heists equal ample paydays that can be spent on upgrades for your tools, especially your main tool of the trade – special, customizable gloves.

They Bleed Pixels
They Bleed Pixels

Arcade 22 October 2020

They Bleed Pixels is an arcade game made using simple graphics stylized on productions from the 90s. We play the role of a girl who has to face the nightmares from the work of H.P. Lovecraft.

Owlboy
Owlboy

Arcade 13 February 2018

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.

Wizorb
Wizorb

Arcade 06 October 2022

Wizorb is an independent studio game by Tribute Games, combining the features of an arcade and RPG. We play the role of Cyrus, whose task is to save the kingdom of Gorudo from the forces of evil. Jonathan Lavigne, creator of such titles as Ninja Seneca and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, is responsible for Wizorb.

Aban Hawkins & the 1001 Spikes
Aban Hawkins & the 1001 Spikes

Arcade TBA

Aban Hawkins & the 1001 Spikes is an extremely difficult and demanding two-dimensional platformer, using the style of classic 8-bit productions. We play the role of an adventurer who wants to find a mysterious treasure in the forgotten ruins. The title is a revised and extended version of Aban Hawkins & the 1000 Spikes.

La-Mulana
La-Mulana

Arcade 20 March 2020

La-Mulana is a two-dimensional platform game in which we play the role of an adventurer reminiscent of the famous Jones Indian. We then travel through the ancient ruins of La-Mulana, defeating the enemies we met and avoiding numerous traps.

Iconoclasts
Iconoclasts

Arcade 02 August 2018

A colorful platform game based on the principles of metroidvania titles and developed by the creator of the Noitu Love series. The player takes on the role of Robin, a young, mechanically inclined girl that tries to find out why is it considered illegal to construct machines. The experience mingles exploration, puzzle solving and combat.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New N' Tasty
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New N' Tasty

Arcade 27 October 2020

Remake of one of the most popular platform games from 1997: Oddworld. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New N' Tasty tells the story of a nice little creature named Abe, who along with his brothers was taken captive by ruthless Glukkons. Upon hearing the news of their imminent death, our hero decides to try to escape and free his brothers from the yoke of their tormentors.

Knock-knock
Knock-knock

Arcade 31 October 2018

Knock-knock is a two-dimensional horror produced by the Russian band Ice-Pick Lodge, in which the fun resembles a macabre version of the bark. Every night our task is to survive in a haunted house until dawn. Hordes of monsters are trying to prevent us from doing so. We must drive them away with light and repair the gaps in defence through which they get inside.

Mutant Mudds Deluxe
Mutant Mudds Deluxe

Arcade 14 December 2017

Complemented by an additional horizontal version of the highly acclaimed 2D platformer, in which players fight against alien invasion. A characteristic feature of production is the possibility of jumping between two perspectives - the main plan and the background.

Thomas Was Alone
Thomas Was Alone

Arcade 19 February 2021

Minimalistic 2D platformer showing the fate of a group of rectangles being the first representatives of artificial intelligence possessing feelings. We use the characteristic features of individual characters while learning about their personalities, problems and reflections.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

Arcade 20 September 2018

Two-dimensional platformer, which is the first installment of Sonic's adventures, a nice blue hedgehog trying to foil the plans of the evil Dr. Eggman. The production debuted on the SEGA Mega Drive console for the first time in 1991. The PlayStation 3 version of the game has been enhanced with trophy support, ranking foxes and image enhancement filters.

A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time

Arcade 18 October 2019

A three-dimensional platformer inspired by classics like Banjo-Kazooie, Conker’s Bad Fur Day and Donkey Kong 64, developed by the independent studio Mecha the Slag. A Hat in Time lets us play as Hat Kid, a girl who travels in time, fights villains and solves numerous puzzles. During the campaign, we visit five varied worlds and try to foil the plan of Mustache Girl. Hat Kid uses a special umbrella that acts as e.g. parachute, weapon and even propeller.

Spelunker HD Deluxe
Spelunker HD Deluxe

Arcade 06 August 2021

Reincarnation of a two-dimensional platformer known from the NES console, in which we play the role of an incompetent traveller. We travel through caves full of dangers and treasures to gain glory and wealth. The game has been adapted to the HD standard.

Toki Tori
Toki Tori

Arcade 30 March 2018

A combination of a two-dimensional platformer and a logical game. We take control over a funny nestling, beating the boards prepared by the manufacturers. The action is observed from the side, thanks to which we can see a significant part of the board and plan the action in advance.

Lonely Mountains: Downhill
Lonely Mountains: Downhill

Arcade 07 May 2020

Lonely Mountains: Downhill is an arcade game designed for PCs, in which we have to ride a bike on the slopes of big mountains. Maps have an open structure, allowing us to freely choose the route leading down. The production focuses on effective fun and does not try to realistically simulate mountain biking.

Moorhuhn X
Moorhuhn X

Arcade 25 August 2022

One of the most popular game series of the end of the 20th century in Germany. The phenomenon and great popularity of the program should be explained by the great playability, simplicity and funny subject matter of the game. The whole entertainment consists in taking part in a chicken hunt, in which for each accurate shot we receive a certain amount of points.