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Dark Devotion
Action 25 April 2019
Dark Devotion is a two-dimensional action game by French team Hibernian Workshop. Production takes us to the gloomy fantasy land, ruled by omnipotent church. Players control the warrior trained by the religious order, sent on a mission to purify the cursed temple. During the game we deal mainly with exploration, solving puzzles and most of all fighting. Skirmishes are played at a slow pace, requiring the right timing of attacks and effective anticipation of enemies' movements.
The Long Reach
Adventure 13 March 2018
The Long Reach is an unusual adventure with the action set soon after a outbreak of an epidemic that turns people into bloodthirsty psychos. During gameplay, you need to figure out the way of neutralizing or avoiding enemies. Each of them is a separate riddle with a unique way of defeating.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2
Arcade 24 July 2018
The second compilation of four games from the Mega Man X series. It includes the following games: Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. The compilation was published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mega Man series. It enables the players to try the above-mentioned games in a refreshed version. The compilation includes an additional gameplay mode and a virtual museum with attractions for fans of the series.
Rapid Reload
Arcade 25 April 1995
Prepared by Media.Vision studio arcade side-scrolled 2D shooter. The game resembles a cycle of Metal Slug, allowing you to face dozens of enemies on each of the six boards.
Warlocks 2: God Slayers
RPG 07 June 2019
A sequel to Warlocks vs Shadows from 2015. The developers created a new story campaign, larger maps and improved combat, which now features more possibilities than previously.
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans
Action 20 April 2018
A two-dimensional beat ‘em up starring Bud Spencer and Terence Hill – a famous acting duo that has starred in many action and western movies during 60’s and 70’s.
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
RPG 23 April 2020
Independent RPG with roguelike elements, inspired by such titles as Darkest Dungeon, Dungeon Keeper or Disciples. Russian Unfrozen studio is responsible for creating Iratus: Lord of the Dead.
8874
Adventure canceled
Polish platformer characterized by a heavy, dark climate and allowing players to explore the mysterious, shrouded in darkness and fog corners of Walbrzych, such as the Ksiaz Castle or the Chelmiec Mountain. Title 8874 won the Pixel Awards 2018 in the "Best Debut" category, as well as an audience award.
Dead or School
Action 03 June 2019
An action game with RPG elements, whose action takes place in Tokyo controlled by hordes of monsters and living corpses; playing as Hisako, we travel through the capital of Japan and fight countless adversaries. As we progress, we acquire more and more powerful equipment and new skills, so that we can face more and more threats.
Swag and Sorcery
Strategy 09 May 2019
Swag and Sorcery is a mix of RPG and strategy game, allowing you to manage your own town and a group of characters in the fantasy world. The title was created by Lazy Bear Games studio, known from Graveyard Keeper and Punch Club.
Amazing Princess Sarah
Arcade 10 July 2014
Oldskulowy, two-dimensional platformer, referring to the first installments of the Castlevania series. In the game we play the role of the title princess Sarah, who sets out to help his father - King Kaleya, who was seduced and kidnapped by the insidious Lilith. She wants to take possession of the kingdom and kill the only rightful heir to the throne.
Superfrog HD
Arcade 31 July 2013
Superfrog HD is a remake of the cult 2D platformer from Team 17 studio. We play the role of the title Super Jack, who, crossing several lands, has to conquer and destroy the repulsive witch. Compared to the original, the authors improved the graphics and added a large set of new levels.
Gal Gunvolt
Arcade 06 August 2015
A port of a 3DS arcade game Azure Strike Gunvolt by Inti Creates studio. We are given a two-dimensional, side-scrolling action game, in which we go through stages and deal with incoming enemies until we reach a boss. Compared to its predecessor, Gal Gunvolt offers 4 more levels: Factory, Bio Lab, Highway and Gym, which in previous game were available in the form of paid add-ons. We can choose one of three different characters in form of Mighty Gunvolt, Ekoro with Gal Gun and Mighty No. 9.
Jazz Jackrabbit 2: The Secret Files
Arcade 29 March 1999
The next installment of the popular series of two-dimensional platformers embedded in cartoon climates. Again, the main characters are rabbit Jazz and his siblings Spazz and Lori. The game is in fact an extended version of Jazz Jackrabbit 2. It contains all the levels from this production and adds a lot of new ones, as well as a map editor.
Working Dawgs: Rivet Retriever
Arcade 18 April 2013
Traditional side-scrolled 3D platformer, whose main character is a humanoid dog working on the construction site. The aim of the game is to collect rivets and avoid different traps on subsequent boards.
Black Witchcraft
Action 27 September 2022
An original beat ‘em up developed by Korean studio QuattroGear. The players assume the role of Ligeia, a witch that embarks on a quest to find her missing sister. The search leads her to Usher, a town infested with hellish beasts. To learn more about her sister’s whereabouts, Ligeia has to face hordes of dangerous demons. Black Witchcraft is seen from a side perspective. The gameplay comprises of exploration, platforming, avoiding traps, as well as combat.
Niffelheim
Action 26 September 2018
A two-dimensional exploration action adventure game with RPG and survival elements, developed by the debuting Ellada Games. The action is set in a fantasy world inspired by Viking mythology. We assume the role of a warrior whose funeral ship has been kidnapped by demons and taken into a mythical kingdom of cold and ice, the eponymous Niffelheim. The cursed creatures want the protagonist to seek out for them an ancient artifact that threatens their existence.
Zombie Night Terror
Action 20 July 2016
Zombie Night Terror is an old-school action game with elements of strategy, developed by French studio NoClip. Players become the brains of a zombie apocalypse of the purest form, and their task is to spread the epidemic across the whole world. The main issue is the intelligence of our subjects, or rather the complete lack of it. The mechanics of gameplay in Zombie Terror are inspired by a cult classic series called Lemmings.
Claire: Extended Cut
Adventure 30 August 2016
An extended edition of Claire - a survival horror game released in 2014. In comparison to the original release, the new edition brings mainly improved audiovisuals. Once again, the development works were carried out by Hailstorm Games. The game still offers a two-dimensional environment and pixel-art graphics. However, the creators managed to implement both 3D objects and depth of field effects.
Wonder Boy Returns
Arcade 13 October 2016
A remake of the two-dimensional platform game released in 1986. The new version was developed by Korean studio CFK. The player assumes the role of the titular Wonder Boy – a caveman whose girlfriend was kidnapped by the Dark King. The protagonist attempts to rescue Tina while trying to take care of the villain. The gameplay of Wonder Boy Returns features traveling through various levels, jumping between platforms and fighting enemies like bees, spiders and penguins.
Uncanny Valley
Adventure 23 April 2015
A two-dimensional pixel art survival horror. It is a debut title of the independent Slovenian studio Cowardly Creations. In the game the player assumes the role of a night watchman who guards a mysterious factory in shifts with his friend. To kill some time, the protagonist decides to explore the building. He discovers things he would rather not know. As the story progresses, he learns new dark secrets about his working place.
The Last Night
Adventure 2024
A cyberpunk platformer with adventure elements. Developed by Odd Tales, it's the company's first commercial production, developed from a free title that has won Cyberpunk Jam 2014. The action of The Last Night is set in a futuristic, open city divided into four areas of different appearance and atmosphere, which influences gameplay. You assume the role of a spy hired by private employers who give you such tasks as stealing cars or killing particular people.
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time
RPG 15 May 2018
Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time is an action role-playing game by Japanese studio A+ Games. The production is based on the popular franchise consisting of i.e. anime series and animated movies. The game only features a single player mode, and the story campaign follows a young girl called Atsuko “Akko” Kagari, studying at an academy for witches. The protagonist and her friends have to discover the truth behind a series of strange events in the academy.
Dragon Marked for Death
RPG 31 January 2019
A fantasy action RPG created by experienced developers from Inti Creates. Dragon: Marked for Death takes place in a dark world explored by one of four protagonists called the ‘Dragonkin’. Thanks to the pact the protagonists made with the dragons, they have special abilities that give them advantage in battles with monsters in the realm.