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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.

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Commander Keen in Keen Dreams
Commander Keen in Keen Dreams

Arcade 01 January 1991

Commander Keen in Keen Dreams is a platform game that is a side edition of the series of adventures with the brilliant eight-year-old Billy "Commander Keen" Blaz. As in the case of other parts, id Software studio is responsible for the production.

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Dungeons & Aliens
Dungeons & Aliens

Arcade 30 August 2016

A tower defence game, created by the Polish studio Kool2Play, in which three dwarven mages repel the invasion of cosmic invaders. The title offers a total of 60 levels of an increasing difficulty, as well as colourful two-dimensional graphics.

SwitchANDiOS

The Video Game Machine
The Video Game Machine

Arcade 29 May 2019

The Video Game Machine is an editor that allows you to create your own 2D games. The production offers a selection of several different genres and gives players the opportunity to design levels, write dialogues and set the rules governing the game. Stardock is responsible for the creation and release of this title.

PC

Bee Simulator
Bee Simulator

Arcade 14 November 2019

An original arcade and adventure game, allowing us to control a bee living in a large metropolis. While having fun, we carry out missions in which we help our swarm to survive in the city park. The title contains educational elements and also has several game modes, including a cooperative game.

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Fat[EX] Courier Simulator
Fat[EX] Courier Simulator

Arcade canceled

A humorous postal courier simulator. The players' task is to quickly deliver shipments under difficult conditions, as well as deal with unbearable and dangerous customers. The creator of the title is Rebelia Games.

PC

Philosoma
Philosoma

Arcade 28 July 1995

Arcade shooter released exclusively for PlayStation 1. A unique feature of Epics Inc. production is the changing perspective during play. As a result, Philosoma is sometimes a bird's eye view or isometric view shooter, and sometimes a side-scrolled shoot up.

PS1

SNK 40th Anniversary Collection
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection

Arcade 13 November 2018

A collection released for the 40th anniversary of SNK. It features titles like Crystalis, Ikari III: The Rescue, Guerrilla War, P.O.W., Prehistoric Isle in 1930, Psycho Soldier, TNK III, Vanguard, and Victory Road.

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Punky Skunk
Punky Skunk

Arcade 11 January 1996

A two-dimensional colourful platformer in which the main character is an anthropomorphic skunk trying to save the world from a bunch of bad wolves. This is one of the first games released on PlayStation 1.

PS1

Alwa's Awakening
Alwa's Awakening

Arcade 02 February 2017

A Metroidvania platformer in an 8-bit retro style, in which we play as Zoe - a girl equipped with a magic staff, who is trying to restore the old order in the fantasy land of Alwa. Over 400 locations with various challenges await you in Alwa's Awakening.

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Rascal
Rascal

Arcade 30 March 1998

Rascal is a three-dimensional platformer that uses the motif of time travel. Players take control of a teenager who sets out to rescue his abducted father. The game is the work of Traveller's Tales studio.

PS1

Mighty No. 9
Mighty No. 9

Arcade 21 June 2016

Mighty No. 9 is an arcade platformer developed in 2.5D by the experienced Japanese developer Comcept; the title draws inspiration from the renowned Mega Man series. The storyline is focused on the character of mighty Beck, the only robot who resisted an extremely dangerous virus, which arouses aggression among mechanical beings. It is the task of our protagonist to eliminate the danger and return the order to the world of the robots. The gameplay mechanics in Mighty No.

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Raptor: Call of the Shadows 2010 Edition
Raptor: Call of the Shadows 2010 Edition

Arcade 05 August 2010

Refreshed version of one of the most popular two-dimensional top-down shooters from 1994. We sit at the helm of a modern fighter, eliminating the waves of enemies and gaining the credits needed to improve our machine. The new edition is primarily about increased graphics resolution and better sound quality.

PC

Resogun
Resogun

Arcade 15 November 2013

Innovative shoot 'em up, which was created by the producers of the Super Stardust series. During the game we play the role of the pilot of a spacecraft fighting the invasion of aliens. The title has a multiplayer mode and allows players to cooperate with each other.

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Do Not Fall
Do Not Fall

Arcade 23 July 2013

Three-dimensional arcade and logic game. Players take on the role of the mysterious inhabitants of vending machines, setting out on a mission to find the ingredients necessary to create fruit and carbonated drinks. All levels are constructed of airborne platforms that quickly disintegrate under the feet of the characters.

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Rogue Legacy
Rogue Legacy

Arcade 27 June 2013

Old-school, two-dimensional arcade game with RPG elements, referring to the popular 8-bit roguelike games. We travel through randomly generated castle chambers, eliminating enemies and various traps lurking in wait for us. In case of death, we continue the game from scratch, choosing one of our three descendants.

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Surgeon Simulator 2013
Surgeon Simulator 2013

Arcade 20 April 2013

Surgeon Simulator 2013 is a crazy medical game developed by Boss Studios, in which we play the role of an incompetent pseudo surgeon trying (with poor results) to carry out a series of transplants of various organs.

PC

Ecotone
Ecotone

Arcade 06 May 2016

An atmospheric platform game with logic elements, created by an independent French studio - Sundae Factory. The game is set in a dark and strange world, where you play as a mysterious character whose face is always hidden under a white mask. Players have to explore the game’s world and try to learn something about the protagonist's identity and the world itself. You visit three diverse areas encompassing 15 levels each.

PC

Doritos Crash Course 2
Doritos Crash Course 2

Arcade 08 May 2013

Continuation of the free arcade game in which avatars race against each other on routes full of traps and obstacles. "Two" contains more layouts, challenges and opportunities. However, it is still a free item offered to all Xbox 360 users.

X360

Ethan: Meteor Hunter
Ethan: Meteor Hunter

Arcade 22 October 2013

Arcade puzzle game about the adventures of a mouse, which has the power of telekinesis. It is used to solve logical puzzles, move objects and more. The production refers to old-school platform titles, which require great dexterity from the player.

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Canabalt
Canabalt

Arcade 31 August 2009

A simple arcade game in which we control a hero escaping from an unspecified danger. Players do not control the direction and speed at which they move and can only jump over obstacles they encounter.

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Olliolli
Olliolli

Arcade 21 January 2014

Two-dimensional arcade game in which we play as a professional skater. Players can perform a number of complex and risky tricks. The title has a career and free driving mode and allows you to compare your score with people from all over the world.

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Silverball
Silverball

Arcade 15 December 1993

A commercial version of Epic Pinball - a popular shareware simulator of flip-operated slot machines. In the production we will find four tables, not used in the predecessor - which is only a modest part of the total number of tables, prepared for the game by James Schmalz.

PC

3D Ultra NASCAR Pinball
3D Ultra NASCAR Pinball

Arcade 30 September 1998

Another part of the original pinball series, created by Sierra and Dynamix studio. In this version, the authors focused on NASCAR formula races popular in the USA, and the gameplay reflects the course of a typical race, including the preparation of the car in the garage and pit-stop repairs.

PC

Gauntlet (2014)
Gauntlet (2014)

Arcade 23 September 2014

A modern remake of the legendary dungeon crawler game, originally released in 1985. The game was the base for several better or worse productions and had multiple sequels for almost all platforms. The new Gauntlet was developed by Arrowhead, known for the Magicka series. Mechanics-wise, the game is a classic top-down arcade production with role-playing elements. You play as heroes traversing expansive dungeons, which are inhabited by monsters and ghosts.

PC