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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. more

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how do you Do It?
how do you Do It?

Arcade 26 January 2014

Simple free-to-play game with no micropayments. The player plays the role of a girl who plays with puppets, at the same time thinking about what sex is in fact.

Thumper
Thumper

Arcade 11 October 2016

A music action game released by an independent studio – Drool. The development team includes individuals who have cooperated with Harmonix Music Systems. The players are tasked with defeating CRAKHED – a large, crazy head from the future that is threatening the world. The action is presented from a third-person perspective, with the main character being a space beetle.

Inversus
Inversus

Arcade 16 August 2016

An original combination of strategy and arcade games, delivered by Hypersect - an independent developer. The players assume the role of white and black vehicles that move on the surface of a monochromatic map resembling a chessboard. What is the most important here, the machines can remain only on squares of the opposite color - the missiles they launch change the color of the squares they hit, creating paths the vehicles can take.

Laser Disco Defenders
Laser Disco Defenders

Arcade 06 October 2016

A two-dimensional arcade shoot'em up game. First serious commercial production created by the British studio Out of Bound Games. The plot of Laser Disco Defenders is set in a cartoonish sci-fi realm where the main characters defend the world against various threats. Our protagonists must retrieve a powerful artifact called Mirror Moon that had been stolen by evil Lord Monotone, who plans to use it for his (evil) purposes. The game is a classic 2D twin-stick shooter.

Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux
Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux

Arcade 17 July 2015

An independent 2D platform game, inspired by classic 8- and 16-bit console hits. Cast of the Seven Godsends: Redux takes the players to a traditional fantasy world, in which evil emperor Zaraaima kidnaps the newborn child of Darec, the king of the realm. To rescue his son, the king has to ask for the help of seven gods, and embark on a dangerous journey. During his travels, the monarch has to defeat hordes of monsters to finally stand face to face with the kidnapper.

Pac-Man Championship Edition 2
Pac-Man Championship Edition 2

Arcade 13 September 2016

One of many installments in the cult series of action games started in the 80s on arcade machines. The basic gameplay mechanics of Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 are similar to the ones offered by other titles in the series. In the game the player controls a hungry yellow ball, the titular Pac-Man, who travels through labyrinths and eats dots scattered there. Colorful ghosts are the greatest threat to the protagonist. They can be safely eaten only after player obtains a certain power-up.

Laserlife
Laserlife

Arcade 22 September 2015

A hybrid of arcade and rhythmic game developed by the independent studio Choice Provisions. The plot is filled with philosophical questions and issues concerning the nature of humanity. The story is focused on a deceased astronaut whose drifting body was found in space by aliens. They decided to examine the unusual finding and recreate the memories of the hero. The gameplay of Laserlife is based on exploring levels and obtaining fragments of the astronaut’s memories with two independent lasers.

Poi
Poi

Arcade 01 February 2017

Inspired by the productions from 90s, a 3D adventure platformer by PolyKid studio. You assume the role of a boy (or a girl) whose dream is to become a Master Explorer. The hero’s master, who is the current holder of the title, orders the protagonist to find the legendary Explorer Medallions that will prove him them worthy of becoming his master's successor.

Die With Glory
Die With Glory

Arcade 11 May 2017

A 2D action adventure game that combines Scandinavian mythology with modern pop culture elements. It was developed by Castle, a Russian-American studio. The protagonist is a red-bearded Viking called Sigurd, whose biggest dream is to enter Valhalla. The story of Die With Glory is non-linear to a large extent, which means the way the hero achieves his goal is largely dependent on the player’s decisions. Gameplay-wise, the title combines platforming elements with adventure and strategy.

Kero Blaster
Kero Blaster

Arcade 11 May 2014

Kero Blaster is a two-dimensional platformer available for PCs. The player takes on the role of a hominoid frog that explores open-structure maps, avoids traps, collects valuable items and fights enemies with a laser rifle.

Splash Cars
Splash Cars

Arcade 15 November 2021

A free-to-play racing game developed by Craneballs, the creators of Overkill - a shooter series for mobile platforms. The action of Splash Cars is shown from isometric view. At the beginning, we are taken to a small black and white map. We drive a car that restores color by driving over or near a place, and our task is to color as much space as possible.

Teslapunk
Teslapunk

Arcade 30 December 2020

Classic two-dimensional shooter with vertical scrolling. Sitting at the helm of a retrofuturistic ship equipped with modern weapons, we face the Martian invasion of Emperor Zangorax, who at night is one of the most popular DJs on his planet, and during the day turns into a possessed madman in power.

Rabbids Big Bang
Rabbids Big Bang

Arcade 14 January 2014

Mobile spin-off series Raving Rabbids, realized in the form of a crazy arcade game. The aim of the game is to shoot one of the 'daughters' into space and then control it using a special rocket backpack and gravity force.

Venture Kid
Venture Kid

Arcade 03 May 2018

A 2D platformer game developed by FDG Entertainment, inspired by the classics of the 8-bit era. The story of Venture Kid revolves around a crazy scientist called Teklov who wishes to take over the control of our planet by means of a grand space fortress. A small boy by the name of Andy, who tries to thwart Teklov’s evil plans, turns out to be humanity’s last hope.

SpeedRunners
SpeedRunners

Arcade 19 April 2016

An unusual racing game with platform game elements, developed by independent Dutch studio DoubleDutch Games. SpeedRunners takes place in a fictional world filled with various superheroes. Since there are so many of them, there aren’t enough criminals for them to deal with. Because of that, the heroes are forced to compete with each other about who will reach the crime scene as first and be able to perform his duties.

TRON RUN/r
TRON RUN/r

Arcade 16 February 2016

A third-person arcade game developed by a Disney Interactive's proprietary studio. The game is based on the famous science-fiction movie franchise, TRON. The action takes place in a virtual world located within a computer system. The protagonist, Kevin Flynn, is a programmer and the main character of the original 1982 movie. The gameplay mechanics were inspired by a popular genre existing on mobile devices - games known as endless runners.

Eagle Flight
Eagle Flight

Arcade 18 October 2016

A first-person perspective action game developed by Ubisoft’s first party studio. The title was designed to work with virtual reality sets. As the title of the game suggests, it allows the player to assume the role of an eagle and enjoy the freedom of flying. Eagle Flight takes place in undetermined future in Paris, which for some reason was completely abandoned by humans. The player is tasked not only with surviving, but also with discovering what really happened.

Rez Infinite
Rez Infinite

Arcade 09 August 2017

A refreshed version of the cult-classic rhythm game from 2001. The new edition, developed by Enhance Games studio lead by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, has been adapted to make use of virtual reality goggles, but a traditional gameplay is also available. Aside from the content present in the original game, the developers added a new location, called Area X. In Rez Infinite, the player’s task is to remove the effects of a malfunction inside an advanced AI called Eden.

Subaeria
Subaeria

Arcade 09 May 2018

A unique mix of puzzle and arcade game with addition of roguelike’s features. It has been developed by the Canadian team at Illogika Studios. The game takes us to the titular submerged metropolis ruled by sentient machines. We play as a girl named Styx and her faithful companion Dron on their quest for revenge. Subaeria’s gameplay is based on exploration.

Unbox: Newbie's Adventure
Unbox: Newbie's Adventure

Arcade 05 September 2016

An unusual 3D platformer game based on physics. It was developed by Prospect Games, studio whose employees co-created such games as GRID 2, DiRT Rally, and LEGO Jurassic World. In Unbox, we assume the role of self-delivering cardboard boxes, and our task is to test this revolutionary courier technology in all possible ways. The traditional mechanics of 3D platformer titles are complemented by elements of several other genres, including logic, action, racing, and even fighting games.

The Binding Of Isaac: Afterbirth
The Binding Of Isaac: Afterbirth

Arcade 30 October 2015

A huge (approximately up to for 200 hours of gameplay) DLC expansion for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth from Nicalis studio. It isn’t standalone title, requiring the base game to play. Afterbirth introduces many novelties, including a new final area with a unique boss and ending. However, it doesn’t change the game mechanics, as we once again play a roguelike arcade title, exploring randomly generated locations, discovering secrets and fighting enemies.

Tinertia
Tinertia

Arcade 03 September 2015

An original platformer developed by Section Studios, inspired by a popular indie Super Meat Boy. In Tinertia, the players assume the role of Weldon – a small, but an uncanny robot who, together with his inseparable rocket launcher, for reasons unknown was imprisoned on a deserted island that is invaded by enemy forces known as ARC. To escape the trap, Weldon has to get through 65 levels, set in seven various environments, facing numerous challenges and seven robot bosses.

HoPiKo
HoPiKo

Arcade 06 January 2017

A dynamic speed-run platformer game, offering the players a high-difficulty challenge. HoPiKo was developed by Laser Dog Games - the creators of the space runner Alone... and an arcade-logic game PUK. The mobile version of the game can be purchased as a Premium app. The game is set in an alternative, near-future reality, where development of virtual entertainment gets squashed by a virus known as Nanobyte.

Gathering Sky
Gathering Sky

Arcade 13 August 2015

An unusual game from A Stranger Gravity studio, designed as a form of interactive meditation. The player begins his adventure with one bird, trying to influence the direction of its flight. With time, our pupil is joined by other birds, creating a small flock. To maintain fluid pace and speed, we need to stick with the air currents – they are the ones allowing our group to “spread its wings”.