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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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Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2

Arcade 15 September 2020

The continuation of the popular platform game, in which the player takes on the role of the titular spelunker. Your task is to explore randomly generated tunnels and caves, where you can find countless treasures, as well as numerous traps and dangerous enemies.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Arcade 16 January 2025

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is remastered version of the 2010 platformer, created for Nintendo by the Polish studio Forever Entertainment. We follow the adventures of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, exploring various locations and chasing after banana thieves.

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Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower

Arcade 26 January 2023

A platforming game developed by Tour De Pizza, inspired by Wario Land and 1990s cartoons. The main protagonist of Pizza Tower is Peppino Spaghetti, a balding Italian chef on a quest to save his restaurant from destruction. There is only one thing to be done: destroy the titular tower.

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD

Arcade 05 March 2013

Set in fantasy reality platformer from MercurySteam studio, which is a side production to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. Story of Mirror of Fate begins 25 years after events shown in parent game, when revenge-seeking Dracula wants to give humanity a real hell, and only his own son can stop him.

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Spelunky HD
Spelunky HD

Arcade 08 August 2013

Spelunky HD is a puzzle game created by Derek Yu and his studio Mossmouth, whose main character is a spearhead. In order to steer his actions, players visit randomly generated undergrounds full of treasure as well as fancy traps and dangerous enemies. The HD edition has been enriched with new, previously unavailable elements.

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Cave Story
Cave Story

Arcade 22 May 2004

One of the nicest platform independent games. The production tells about the adventures of a daredevil who travels through an unusual, fantastic world, in which it does not happen best. The breed of underground beings is harassed by the evil Doctor. The hero must help the defenceless inhabitants of the caves. The game surprises with its extensive locations, twists and turns and very well thought-out gameplay.

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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Arcade 04 November 2008

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is the second installment of the arcade game based on the story of DreamWorks animated film. In the game, once again we meet a nice African menagerie, who is only waiting to start new adventures.

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Knight Rider
Knight Rider

Arcade 08 November 2002

Knight Rider is a Davilex studio-produced racing game with elements of adventure, based on the themes of a popular TV series with David Husselhoff in the lead role. The player takes on the role of Michael Knight and, with a technologically advanced car, tries to save the world from various threats.

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Limbo
Limbo

Arcade 21 July 2010

Very unique two-dimensional platformer from the independent developer PlayDead. We play as a small boy who sets on dangerous journey to save his sister. He traverses surrealistic landscapes, coming across many deadly traps and running away from monstrous spider, which follow him tirelessly. In terms of gameplay, Limbo borrows from classic platform titles, though not without adding a few original features.

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Shrek 2: Team Action
Shrek 2: Team Action

Arcade 26 October 2004

Shrek 2: Team Action is a humorous arcade game, referring to the second part of the popular animated film. Produced by Beenox studio, the game is a conversion of a console hit. Out of 10 characters known from Shrek movies, players choose a 4-person team and set off on an adventure-filled expedition. The key to success is to make the most of each hero's strengths.

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Combat Wings: Battle of Britain
Combat Wings: Battle of Britain

Arcade 28 September 2006

Combat Wings: The Battle of Britain is an arcade air simulator, set in the realities of World War II and illustrating the historical events associated with the invasion of the British Isles by German air forces in 1940.

PC

Disney's Hercules
Disney's Hercules

Arcade 01 January 1997

Two-dimensional platformer based on Walt Disney's animated film. We play the role of Hercules, who tries to prove that he is worthy of sitting at Olympus with the gods. In order to do so, we defeat numerous opponents known from mythology, jump on the rock shelves and prepare for the final battle with Hades.

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The Siege and the Sandfox
The Siege and the Sandfox

Arcade November 2024

The Siege and the Sandfox is a 2D platformer with sneaking elements, reminiscent of the Metroid and Castlevania series. In a lonely desert city, the hero is wrongly accused of murdering the king. Unlawfully sentenced to imprisonment in dungeons, he must find his way to the surface and clear his name. Only truth can prevent the collapse of the kingdom.

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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Arcade 08 October 2019

The fourth installment in the series of logic platform games, created by the team at Frozenbyte. As in the previous editions of the cycle, we play as three heroes connected by the eponymous artifact.

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Kao the Kangaroo
Kao the Kangaroo

Arcade 27 May 2022

The next installment of a series of 3D platformers telling about the adventures of Kao the kangaroo. During the adventure, the player goes in search of the main character's sister. In order to find her, the protagonist has to face the warriors scattered around the world.

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Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride

Arcade 01 September 2011

A browser-based casual arcade game in which we play the role of a hero trying to escape with a jet backpack from a secret laboratory. The character will automatically move to the right side of the screen all the time, and our interaction is limited to controlling the jet backpack. The difficulty results from the fact that along the way there are a lot of obstacles waiting for us, with which encountering ends in death.

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Pressure
Pressure

Arcade 26 March 2013

Arcade racing game set in a humorous, slightly steampunk world. We're driving an armed buggy and trying to eliminate our rivals, including the bad Earl planning to destroy the surrounding nature in order to build a huge spa resort.

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Trials Evolution: Gold Edition
Trials Evolution: Gold Edition

Arcade 18 April 2012

Trials Evolution: Gold Edition is a racing game with motorcycles in main roles. The development team of RedLynx studio is responsible for production. Players have the opportunity to test their driving skills on two wheels overcoming dozens of two-dimensional obstacle courses. The creators took care of simple mini-games enriching the game and a functional multiplayer mode for up to four participants.

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Pac-Man: Adventures in Time
Pac-Man: Adventures in Time

Arcade 20 October 2000

Help Pac-Man collect five magical balls and save the world from destruction by traveling in time through five historical epochs.

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Virtual Pool 3
Virtual Pool 3

Arcade 21 November 2000

Virtual Pool 3 is the third installment of the billiard simulation cycle by Celeris studio. Players have the opportunity to take part in a number of tournaments, gradually developing their skills as a virtual pool player. The aim of the game is to collect enough money to challenge Janette Lee, one of the best players in the WPBA league.

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The Grinch
The Grinch

Arcade 21 November 2000

This is a colorful action game modelled on How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which takes place in the magical and fairy-tale world of Who-land.

PC

Knight Rider 2
Knight Rider 2

Arcade 05 November 2004

Continuation of the action game released in 2002, which was based on the popular in the eighties series "Knight Rider". This title has an official license of the series.

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Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers
Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers

Arcade 02 December 2000

A classic three-dimensional platformer, in which we have the opportunity to play the famous cartoon character. Donald sets out to rescue the charming Daisy, defeating numerous enemies and solving not too complicated puzzles.

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AirStrike 2
AirStrike 2

Arcade 18 March 2004

AirStrike 2 is a continuation of Air Strike 3D shooter released in 2003, for which the DivoGames development team is responsible. As in the original, the player controls the flight of a combat helicopter, and his task is to carry out a number of dangerous missions in enemy territory. The creators have prepared eighteen different stages, where tanks, ships and helicopters have to be confronted.

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