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Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
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Browse the Encyclopedia by genre and tags. Each game has one main genre: Action, Fighting, Puzzle, Adventure, RPG, Sports, Strategy, Simulation, Party, Racing, Arcade. You can search multiple tags and filter games by platforms, scores, or release dates.
Tangledeep
RPG 01 February 2018
A roguelike game inspired by classic 16-bit RPGs. In Tangledeep, you play as a woman exploring a dangerous underground labyrinth in order to find a way to the surface.
The Big Con
Adventure 31 August 2021
The Big Con is a humorous point-and-click adventure game in which we take on the role of a teenage girl trying to save her parents' shop from a usurer. The game was developed by an independent studio Mighty Yell.
Cookie Cutter
Action 14 December 2023
A bloody 2D action platformer metroidvania. Cookie Cutter stars Cherry, an android traversing the megastructure of the INFONET corporation, cutting down hordes of enemies with a chainsaw and a motorcycle.
Howl
Strategy 14 November 2023
A turn-based fantasy tactical game about a plague turning people into monsters. Howl features a distinctive artstyle and gameplay focused on planning several moves ahead.
Afterdream
Adventure 28 September 2023
A psychological horror adventure game by Jesse Makkonen, the creator of Heal and Distraint. Afterdream is set in a surreal world of the protagonist's mysterious dreams.
Double Dragon Advance
Action 11 November 2003
To the renewed version of the "pre-glacier" game there were a few elements in the form of improved graphics, more capacious sounds and new locations.
Katana ZERO
Action 18 April 2019
A retro pixel art game developed by the independent studio Askiisoft. The title is a combination of platform game and a dynamic action game. Katana ZERO takes place in a city full of contrast, during the eighties’ of twenty century. Next to rich districts there are slums with night clubs that attract shady people. The player controls a ninja warrior who wants to have his revenge.
Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns
Action 09 May 2024
The fourth expansion for the best-selling arena survival game. Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns is a crossover with Konami's Contra series, bringing a lot of known characters, weapons, enemies and locations. New content is being gradually unlocked as part of progression.
Arksync
Action 21 March 2024
A 2D platformer primarily focused on using weapons in combat, enriched with roguelike elements. Arksync offers a sci-fi setting and the action takes place on the Deimos moon. We have to face mechanical armies of opponents, controlling a fast moving battle droid.
Gordian Quest
Strategy 23 June 2022
Gordian Quest is a hybrid of several genres in which, as we develop our heroes, we fight by playing cards from our deck built by us in procedurally generated adventures.
Dragon is Dead
Action 07 June 2024
An action platformer with RPG and roguelike elements from the authors of Blade Assault. Dragon is Dead allows us to play as a dragon slayer. We participate in dynamic battles, collecting runes, artifacts and other valuable loot from the battles we won.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Adventure 15 April 2021
Sequel of the point-and-click adventure game developed by the independent Irish studio Spooky Doorway. Once again we play as Detective Francis McQueen investigating supernatural phenomena in the town of Twin Lakes.
Peglin
RPG 27 August 2024
Peglin answers the question: what would it be like to take a classic roguelike game, but use Peggle-like mechanics in the battles and spice it up with cute retro 2D graphics?
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX
Arcade 2025
An expanded version of the oldschool platformer from 2014. Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX offers various gameplay improvements, an option to rewind after a failed move, over 20 playable characters, and a coop mode in addition to singleplayer.
Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition
Strategy 26 September 2024
A remastered version of the cult strategy game, in which we lead worms into battle. Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition offers all of the content of the original, as well as various modern improvements. There's also an 8-bit version of the game from the Game Boy Color.
ASTRA: Knights of Veda
RPG 02 April 2024
A 2D action RPG game, offered in a free-to-play model. ASTRA: Knights of Veda is set in a fantasy world inspired by Medieval Europe. We take control of knights trying to overthrow the crazy tyrant. The game can be played both in singleplayer and various multiplayer modes.
Anomaly Collapse
Strategy 12 April 2024
A tactical turn-based strategy with roguelite elements. Anomaly Collapse has us control a group of 3 anthropomorphic characters, focused on learning more about the supernatural disaster in Epsilon City. The game offers a lot of battles taking place in a single line.
The Master's Pupil
Puzzle 28 July 2023
An artistic puzzle game inspired by the life and works of Claude Monet. The Master's Pupil has us solving puzzles by mixing different colors, moving objects and making use of the laws of physics.
Saviorless
Action 02 April 2024
A platformer with hand drawn 2D graphics, created in Cuba. Saviorless offers 3 playable characters (young Antar, avatar named The Savior and a hunter Nento), each with their own abilities and moves. The game features combat, exploration and occasional puzzles.
Summum Aeterna
Action 14 September 2023
A spin-off and a prequel of the Aeterna series of roguelike action platformers. Summum Aeterna has us playing as the King of Darkness, traversing procedurally generated dangerous worlds while growing stronger.
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes
Fighting 24 January 2024
The second full installment in a series of urban fantasy fighting games co-developed by Arc System Works. Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes introduces new characters and brand-new mechanics (Creeping Edge and Celestial Vorpal).
Shanghai Summer
Adventure 07 February 2024
A narrative adventure game in which we go back to Shanghai from the year 2003. Shanghai Summer has us play as a young man who must deals with his past - his hopes and regrets, as well with various interactions and relations with other people from his environment.
3 Minutes to Midnight
Adventure 22 August 2024
An old-school point & click adventure game referring to such productions as The Secret of Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle or Sam & Max Hit the Road. In 3 Minutes to Midnight we will find in it an intriguing plot, a lot of humour and many interesting riddles.
The Eternal Life of Goldman
Action 2025
A classic platforming game from the authors of This is the Police series. In The Eternal Life of Goldman we watch the action from the side, travelling through beautiful levels filled with enemies, traps and terrain obstacles. We use various powers and gadgets to our advantage.