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Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Puzzle 05 March 2015
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is a 2D logic platform game developed by Nintendo. The game uses the most famous characters from the company's cult games. In Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars we have to make our way through a series of levels where reaching the destination requires us to be creative when facing the many obstacles on our way. Characters move by themselves and go in one direction all the time, changing it only when they bounce off the wall.
Castle in the Darkness
Arcade 05 February 2015
A two-dimensional platformer created by an independent develope Matt Kap and inspired by such classics of the genre as the Metroid or Castlevania series. The player assumes the role of a daredevil who's goals are to liberate the Kingdom of Alexandria from the rule of a ruthless wizard and to rescue a princess the evildoer has kidnapped.
Goetia
Adventure 14 April 2016
A dark, Victorian-themed adventure game developed by Ynnis Interactive, an independent French studio. The story takes the player to the mysterious Blackwood Manor, where the female protagonist died years ago. Her name was Abigail, and her spirit has been summoned once again. The protagonist has to find out what happened here after she died, and what was the cause behind the Manor's abandonment.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Arcade 04 December 2018
The unofficial seventh installment in the Wonder Boy/Monster World series, developed by Game Atelier. Although the studio does not own the rights to the brand, the game takes place in the same universe and the story fits this specific world. The game is set in a fantasy realm and you play as the eponymous Monster Boy, whose task is to lift a powerful curse.
Badland: Game of the Year Edition
Arcade 03 April 2013
Original, two-dimensional side-scrolling arcade game, which is a debut production of independent Finnish studio Frogmind. In Badland we take control over unspecified creature and our task is to lead it through levels filled with various obstacles and traps. However, the game is complicated by the fact that we are gradually joined by more of our hero's brethren, so as the game progresses we are forced to control more and more creatures.
Viking Squad
Arcade 04 October 2016
A co-op-oriented 2D beat'em'up game by Slick Entertainment. In Viking Squad you lead a group of the legendary Scandinavian warriors, who are roaming the world in search of treasure. The gameplay consists of attacking and pillaging villages — you reach them by ship, and then fight intense battles with the locals. Every such raid uses up your limited resources. When you run out of them, you need to go back to your village, sell your loot and replenish the resources.
Bejeweled Live
Puzzle 21 October 2010
The next incarnation of a popular puzzle game created by PopCap Games. Dedicated to Windows 8 users, the production offers the entertainment known from previous releases, available in three modes: Classic, Butterflies and Diamond Mine.
Spoiler Alert
Arcade 10 January 2014
Two-dimensional platform game by independent studio Megafuzz. In the production we play the role of a hero, who starts the adventure from the end and must find out why it happened so, and not otherwise. The mechanics of the game does not differ much from other productions of this genre with the difference that during the game we run backwards, give back the coins collected earlier, etc. The game's mechanics does not differ much from other productions of this genre.
Starwhal: Just the Tip
Arcade 29 September 2014
Arcade independent game, in which we play in Narwale (a kind of cetaceans). Players stand up for battles taking place in space arenas. The game is designed for multiplayer and takes place in several modes. Gameplay is simple, but the creators have taken care of elements that add variety to the clashes, such as destructible obstacles.
MouseCraft
Puzzle 08 July 2014
Produced by homegrown studio Crunching Koalas, a fun puzzle and arcade game that combines elements of two legendary titles: Tetris and Lemming. In the game we take control over not very resourceful mouse community, which all its actions are subordinated to gaining more pieces of cheese. While playing, we learn the story of a certain mad, feline scientist, whose character accompanies us through each level. The gameplay mechanics combines features of both mentioned titles.
To Leave
Arcade 24 April 2018
A difficult 2D platform game, in which you play as a character floating in midair on a magical door. Even the smallest mistake resulting in touching the ground or one of the many obstacles, which forces you to start a level over.
Six Miles Under
Arcade canceled
Six Miles Under is a debut project of the independent Polish studio Looney Bin Studios. We are talking about a beat 'em up platform skill, characterized by two-dimensional graphics in an interesting style and postapocalyptic realities. As Preston Trencher, a former bodyguard, we cross the underground city and eliminate dozens of opponents standing on our way to revenge.
In Space We Brawl
Action 14 October 2014
A simple space shooter that focuses on the struggles of small groups of players in the local multiplayer mode. Each player can choose the right ship and equip it with their favourite extermination toolkit. The aim of the game is simple: to survive and eliminate enemy ships.
Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today
Adventure 10 April 2015
Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow comes Today is a point-and-click adventure game and the first title developed by Fictiorama. The game takes place in a not so distant future and tells the story of Michael. To regain his identity, he will have to uncover the truth about the two catastrophic events that led the civilization to the brink of destruction. One of them was a series of natural disasters, the other one an epidemic. And now a third inevitable event is on the way.
Retro City Rampage: DX
Action 06 February 2014
Retro City Rampage: DX is a new and improved version of Retro City Rampage, released for the first time in 2012. The title is a parody of such series as Grand Theft Auto. Players move on until 1980 and take on the role of a mentally unbalanced criminal from Theftropolis. The game is stylized on production from the era of 8-bit consoles and contains many references to pop culture.
MiniDayZ
Action 21 November 2014
A free fan-made 2D web-based game, later published by Bohemia Interactive. The production was based on the survival game DayZ, which in turn was a full-fledged version of an ArmA II mod. In terms of content and mechanics, MiniDayZ is not much different from the original — the game is set in the zombie-infested Chernarus and you, as one of the survivors, are trying to last as long as your can in the hostile world.
Fist of Jesus
Fighting 17 September 2014
Fist of Jesus is a walking brawl developed by the Mutant Games team, in which Jesus and Judas join forces against the invasion of living corpses. The controversial topic was treated here with a pinch of salt and presented in the cartoon style of the comedy.
Swords & Soldiers II
Strategy 21 May 2015
Swords & Soldiers II is the second game in the unusual strategy game series developed by Ronimo Games. Once again, the plot focuses on Redbeard and his gang of Vikings who venture on a dangerous journey. What makes Swords & Soldiers II stand out among other similar games are the mechanics. Gameplay mixes the elements from RTS', side-scrolling arcades, and tower defense games. The game focuses on the rivalry between the two enemies whose bases are located on the opposite sides of the map.
Touché: The Adventures of the Fifth Musketeer
Adventure 31 December 1995
A classic point-and-click adventure in the atmosphere of Alexander Dumas' novels and films under the sign of a mantle and a sword. We play the role of a certain Geoffroi Le Bruno, who, arriving in Rouen with the intention of joining the ranks of musketeers, is entangled in the murder of Prince William de Peuple and swears to find him and punish the perpetrators.
Drums of War
Strategy 19 March 2014
Drums of War is an old-school, two-dimensional game, representing a genre of turn-based tactical strategies. Its action is set in the realities of fantasy, and the player takes on the role of a hero who leads a unit of several creatures, fighting successive clashes, developing his own and his subordinates' skills and collecting magical items. The developers of the game are independent Crasleen Games studio, and we owe its release to Slitherine.
Citizens of Earth
RPG 20 January 2015
A hilarious cRPG with cartoonish graphics, developed by an independent Canadian studio - Eden Industries. The player assumes the role of the world's vice-president. Having won the elections, the protagonist returns to their hometown and discovers that the neighbouring forests are filled with bizzare creatures that came into being as a result of mysterious genetic experiments.
Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!!
Fighting 29 May 2014
Corrected and extended version of the fight, which originally appeared in 2011. The game includes a new storyline scenario and gameplay mode. Players have 23 female characters at their disposal - each of them has its own set of blows and moves.
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.
Aztez
Strategy 01 August 2017
A stylish game developed by Team Colorblind, an independent studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. The game combines elements of two seemingly incompatible video game genres – turn-based strategy and brawler. The story is set 20 years before the Spanish Conquistadors came to America, and the player is tasked with expanding the Aztec empire, collecting taxes, and handling various randomly generated events.