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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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N++
N++

Arcade 24 May 2018

An arcade platform game developed by Metanet Software that is an updated version of N+ - a title known from portable consoles. The new version doesn’t change the mechanics of the game – as always, we assume the role of a ninja that traverses dangerous levels, trying to reach the exit and gather as many coins as possible in the process. Our character doesn’t have a weapon – their only way to get away safely is to avoid the dangers along the way.

SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig

Arcade 01 February 2018

An action-platform game developed by independent Swedish studio Image & Form. The game takes place in an unusual universe that combines the traits of steampunk and Wild West settings. Once human civilization had fallen and the Homo sapiens was reduced to cave-dwelling troglodytes, weird creatures that are mostly robots became the new dominant species. One of them is the main protagonist of the game, Rusty.

Dokuro
Dokuro

Arcade 27 September 2018

Prepared by an experienced GameArts studio, a classic two-dimensional platformer, in which we play the role of a bone warrior Dokuro. When his master Dark Lord kidnaps a beautiful princess and intends to force her into marriage, our hero tells him obedience and decides to save her from the hands of a cruel tyrant.

R-Type Dimensions EX
R-Type Dimensions EX

Arcade 28 November 2018

Two classic shooters known from gaming salons (R-Type and R-Type II) in a completely new and refreshed version. Good fun is guaranteed by: a dozen or so levels, an extensive system of weapon modifications and a cooperative mode.

The Pinball Arcade
The Pinball Arcade

Arcade 11 May 2018

Advanced simulator that reproduces with great attention to detail the really existing and most popular pinball tables in the world. The title allows you to learn about the history of this form of entertainment and test your strength in competition with the best players through the online scoreboard.

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

Arcade 21 December 2017

A colourful platforming game in which we try to save the younger brother of the main character. Players in the adventure use a magical marker, allowing you to influence the environment by adding platforms or ropes.

Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight

Arcade 03 March 2017

Shovel Knight is a classical 2D platform game with elements of adventure and RPG, set in fantasy world. The title is a debut of the independent studio Yacht Club Games, hiring, among others, former employees of the experienced Way Forward studio. In the production, we impersonate a titular knight who, with the help of a legendary shovel-like weapon, fights the mysterious members of The Order of No Quarter.

SuperMoose
SuperMoose

Arcade 08 January 2021

Action adventure game, a result of cooperation between PlayWay and Intermarum studio. A greedy construction company intends to destroy the forest and build a housing estate in its place. Animals are threatened with forced eviction.

Chasm
Chasm

Arcade 11 October 2018

A two-dimensional arcade platformer with RPG features from Discord Games studio. Chasm tells a story of a soldier who returns home after a long war. He arrives in an abandoned mining town and discovers most of its inhabitants have disappeared after entering a mysterious temple, deep down beneath the village. Our hero decides to stop the awakened evil, rescue the town’s inhabitants, and then safely return to his home.

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.

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.

VVVVVV
VVVVVV

Arcade 17 November 2017

VVVVVVV is an independent production created by Terry Cavanagh, an Irish developer of flash games. Playing the role of a spacecraft commander, we strive to save the crew trapped in a mysterious dimension. The title is a variation of classic 2D platformers.

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.