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Gravity Badgers
Puzzle 28 November 2013
Produced by Wales Interactive, an independent studio, this is a logic-arcade game with badgers in main roles. Captain T Bayback sets out to help his friends, family and the galaxy that are threatened by the deadly honeybookers Hellsetty. The key element of the game is the physics system on which most of the puzzles are based.
Doodle Kingdom
Puzzle 25 November 2013
The next installment of the popular series of logical games by JoyBits, based on creative combination of various elements in order to obtain completely new items. This time the authors take us on a journey to the medieval kingdom of fantasy, full of castles, knights, dragons and wizards.
Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut
Puzzle 06 January 2012
A puzzle game with a view of FPP developed by Welsh studio Toxic Games on the basis of Unreal Development Kit from Epic Games. Players take on the role of an unnamed character, who has to find a way out of a sterile environment, traversing successive sectors and solving the logical puzzles contained in them.
Pulse Shift
Puzzle 12 May 2013
Platform puzzle game with first person view (FPP). The player's task is to go through the boards of the multi-level maze, which requires, first of all, manipulating the laws of physics and time. The game was produced by an independent development studio 3 Core.
Aban Hawkins & the 1001 Spikes
Arcade 18 January 2011
Aban Hawkins & the 1001 Spikes is an extremely difficult and demanding two-dimensional platformer, using the style of classic 8-bit productions. We play the role of an adventurer who wants to find a mysterious treasure in the forgotten ruins. The title is a revised and extended version of Aban Hawkins & the 1000 Spikes.
Delver
RPG 21 April 2012
First person dungeon crawler in the convention of RPG action roguelike game, maintained in old-school aesthetics. The game is about traversing dungeons, killing monsters and developing the character we lead.
Formicide
Action 13 June 2017
A two-dimensional action game developed by Rock Wall Games. The players assume control of a unit of bloodthirsty ants that fight against other teams on two-dimensional arenas. The gameplay of Formicide is very similar to the famed Worms series, with a small exception – the game is much more dynamic, as the combat takes place in real time rather than in a turn-based system. We are left with a few typical game modes and numerous two-dimensional, terraformable zones.
Flame Over
Arcade 10 March 2015
An arcade game with roguelike elements, developed by Laughing Jackal. You play as Blaze Carruthers, a fireman from London, whose task is to take care of the fire in a skyscraper. To achieve that, he has to go up sixteen floors and eliminate the threat with a fire extinguisher and a fire-axe. The levels are randomly generated, which makes every gameplay a unique experience.
Survive
Action TBA (early access since 28 July 2013)
Action game with first person perspective (FPP). The player plays the role of one of the few people who resisted the zombie epidemic. His only task is to survive as long as possible in a world dominated by hordes of living corpses. The title was produced by an independent development studio Subsurface Games.
Below
RPG 14 December 2018
A roguelike game developed by the independent studio Capybara Games (the authors of Critter Crunch, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes and Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery). Below takes place on a mysterious island, the dungeons of which are filled with secrets and unknown technologies. The player assumes the role of a brave man who goes deep into the island armed only with a sword, a shield, a torch, and the curiosity that pushes him forward.
MechRunner
Arcade 15 July 2016
An original combination of a third-person action game with endless runner mechanics. MechRunner was created by Spark Plug Games - an independent developer. The plot is set in an alternative reality of the 20th century. In 1940s, Russian scientists discovered a wreck of an alien spacecraft and used the technology obtained from the craft to create an incredibly powerful weapon for the KGB.
Mercenary Kings
Action 25 March 2014
Two-dimensional scrolling shooter maintained in the style of old productions available at vending machines. We play the role of the most experienced mercenary on Earth, the King, and set off on a mission to avenge the murdered companions. We jump on platforms, eliminate opponents coming from both sides of the screen and improve our arsenal thanks to an extensive crafting system.
The Hero Trap
Arcade canceled
The Hero Trap is an independent dungeon crawler game in the realities of fantasy. We go through deeper and deeper levels of the underground, fighting monsters and searching for treasures. Production is characterized by random generation of locations and the ability to instantly switch between different characters, equipped with different features and abilities.
ArcheBlade
Fighting 25 April 2014
Three-dimensional action brawl, focusing on the rivalry with other players. In the game we control one of the 14 heroes with different fighting styles, taking part in subsequent team and individual battles, played on stylistically diversified maps. The production combines the mechanics of MOBA games with game modes characteristic for FPS network shooters.
Earthlock
RPG 01 September 2016
An independent cRPG featuring a turn-based combat system and easily distinguished by its colorful visuals and a fairytale atmosphere. The game was released in three episodes. The player is taken to a fantasy world - the planet Umbra, where a catastrophe occurred in the wake of which the planet ceased to spin. Thus one part of the globe is being constantly scorched by sunlight, while the other remains frozen.
Calibre 10 Racing Series
Racing TBA (early access since 26 March 2014)
Spiritual heir to the Xbox Live game Harm's Way. In the world of the future, we participate in TV broadcasts of murderous races in which teams of drivers and shooters compete with each other. The task of the former is to reach the finish line in the first place, while the second member of the team fires at opponents' vehicles from towers along the route, trying to make it harder for them to drive.
Not a Hero
Action 14 May 2015
An old school 2D shooter developed by independent studio Roll7, the creators of OlliOlli. In the game, the player assumes the role of a gunman who offers his services to an unorthodox local mayor candidate, the anthropomorphic bunny BunnyLord. The player is tasked with creating a team of tough guys who will clear the city of criminals, one district at a time. During the missions the player assumes the role of various members of the team and completes various tasks received from the BunnyLord.
Costume Quest 2
RPG 07 October 2014
The sequel to the colorful RPG released in 2010 by the legendary Tim Schafer and his Double Fine Productions studio. In the game we meet again the siblings known from the first part, Reynold and Wren, who during another Halloween night must face a new enemy, threatening the atmosphere of the holiday and the safety of playing children.
forma.8
Arcade 22 February 2017
A two-dimensional platform game developed by Mixed Bag, an independent duo responsible for the well-received Futuridium EP. The player assumes control over the titular research probe that is tasked with exploring an uncharted, hostile planet in search of a powerful energy source that emanates from its core. forma.8 sees us traverse a hostile world in a manner similar to other metroidvania titles.
Home
Adventure 31 August 2012
A retro-style adventure game filled with the atmosphere of horror. We are recovering consciousness in an unknown house where the murder was committed. Fighting our own fears and doubts, we make decisions that influence the finale of the story told.
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.
Gunslugs
Action 16 January 2013
Gunslugs is a two-dimensional shooter with platform elements. Players control an armed character to the teeth and travel through short randomly generated levels, eliminating all enemies standing in their way. The title contains many hidden surprises, as well as several difficulty levels, challenging even the most experienced players.
The Old City: Leviathan
Adventure 03 December 2014
An independent adventure game focused on exploration and plot. The title, developed by American studio PostMod, takes the player to an abandoned city, where they are tasked with discovering the reasons why the place became desolated. During the journey the player is looking for answers to philosophical questions related to humans and the choices they make. The action is slow-paced and the gameplay focuses on traveling through half-open levels and interacting with items and witnessed events.
