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Prototype 2
Action 24 April 2012
A sequel to the 2009’s third-person action game developed by Radical Entertainment. Second game introduces a completely new protagonist - soldier James Heller, who lost his wife and child to the raging plague, blaming the main protagonist of the prequel, Alex Mercer. The story takes place in Manhattan, now divided into three zones, 14 months after the outbreak, with the gameplay focusing on exploring open world and completing missions to progress the plot that focuses on the deadly virus.
State of Decay 2
Action 22 May 2018
An official sequel to the 2013’s sandbox action game by Undead Labs. The action of State of Decay 2 takes place in a post-apocalyptic open world after an outbreak of a zombie epidemic. While playing, we get a chance to led a group of survivors, each of whom has their own biography, skills, and character traits. We can freely switch between them while building a shelter, exploring the world, and searching nearby buildings for resources necessary for survival.
Darksiders II
Action 14 August 2012
The sequel to the action game, Darksiders, released in 2010 by the developer studio Vigil Games. The storyline of Darksiders II depicts the adventures of another of the raiders of the apocalypse – Death. The hero sets out to aid his brother – War, who has been accused of unleashing the Apocalypse prematurely. In order to help, the protagonist has to prove the existence of a plot and resurrect humanity, which was completely annihilated in the End-War.
Prototype
Action 09 June 2009
A sandbox action game with third-person perspective, developed by Radical Entertainment studio, known from Scarface and a few games from the popular Crash Bandicoot series. The game takes place in future Manhattan, plagued by a mysterious virus that can transform people into monsters. We take on the role of Alex Mercer – a hero with unknown identity, who gained superhuman powers due to genetic experiments.
Forza Horizon 5
Racing 09 November 2021
Forza Horizon 5 is the next part of the well-known racing series, which allows players to race in a sizable open world. The game was developed by Playground Games studio.
Saints Row
Action 23 August 2022
The fifth installment of the famous Saints Row action game series. The production offers an intensive action and a powerful dose of humour. Volition Inc. is responsible for its development. The publisher is Deep Silver.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
RPG 28 October 2016
A remastered edition of the fifth instalment of the famous role-playing game series The Elder Scrolls, developed by Bethesda for PC Windows and eight generation consoles. The story takes place 200 years after the events of Oblivion, and you play as one of the last Dovahkiin – dragon hunters blessed by the gods. When the scaled beasts once again appear in the skies and a prophecy foretells the arrival of Alduin, the god of destruction, you have to stop the oncoming apocalypse.
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
RPG 02 April 2015
A complete, improved edition of the best selling action RPG created by From Software, released at the start of 2014 on PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The game once again takes place in a gritty fantasy world. The main protagonist is trying to find a way to lift his curse. During the journey he will participate in challenging duels during which he will use both traditional weaponry and an arsenal of magical attacks.
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Action 16 February 2017
The sequel to the 2009 hunting simulation game theHunter by Expansive Worlds. You play as a hunter traversing a large (about 50 square miles) area and completing various missions connected with hunting. In the game, you can encounter a variety of animals: from the main targets, deer and boars, through birds, to insects, which are cosmetic only, but add a touch of realism to the game.
Final Fantasy XV
RPG 29 November 2016
A JRPG with elements of third person shooter that came out as the next major installment in the bestselling Final Fantasy franchise. Final Fantasy XV was developed by Square Enix’s 1st Production Department, led by Tetsuya Nomura and Hajime Tabata. The game features some lore elements from the franchise’s sub-series Fabula Nova Crystallis. You play as prince Noctis Lucis Caelum, who tries to defend his city-state from the Niflheim Empire invasion.
Hydroneer
Simulation 08 May 2020
Hydroneer is a sandbox FPP game, awarded second place at the 2020 Indie of the Year Awards. Find the right location, create a unique base, and manage the mining of precious metals and gems in one of 2020's most acclaimed indie games.
The Crew 2
Racing 29 June 2018
The second installment in a multiplayer open world game series developed by Ivory Tower Studios, which employs the creators of the Test Drive Unlimited series. Like the first installment, The Crew 2 features open world races taking place all over the United States of America. Players participate in various motorsport competitions and try to beat other players or the AI-controlled drivers.
Cities: Skylines
Strategy 10 March 2015
An economic strategy game belonging to the popular genre of city builders. This one was created by the Finnish studio Colossal Order, creators of the Cities In Motion series. The game is a response to the popular SimCity franchise from Maxis Studios. In contrast to the previous titles from the Finns, this one is not limited to public transportation, letting you build up a whole virtual metropolis from scratch.
Just Cause 2
Action 23 March 2010
A continuation to the 2006 action game developed by Avalanche Studios. In the game, we learn the later fate of agent Rico Rodriguez, who set out on another dangerous mission; this time around, to Panau, an island in Southeast Asia. The new installment of the series features nearly unchanged gameplay mechanics, giving the players complete freedom in deciding the quest order and exploration of the climatically diverse isle.
Ranch Simulator
Simulation 03 November 2023
Ranch Simulator is a farm simulator from Toxic Dog studio. The game offers players the opportunity to run their own animal farm alone or with three friends. In addition, the game leaves a lot of freedom in the expansion of farm buildings.
Minecraft
Adventure 18 November 2011
A sandbox game that defies classification, developed by the independent Mojang AB studio. Minecraft has been developed with the intention of unleashing the creativity of players, who can freely change the game's virtual world made from voxels (cubic blocks). The gameplay concentrates on terrain transformations, building structures, crafting items, and creating your own adventures.
Enshrouded
RPG 24 January 2024
A TPP survival game with RPG elements. Enshrouded is set in a fantasy land, tasking us with surviving and ending an apocalyptic disaster. The game supports singleplayer and multiplayer for up to 16 people.
Sun Haven
RPG 11 March 2023
Sun Haven is an indie farm simulator set in a medieval fantasy world where we play as one of eight character classes with the option to play solo or in co-op mode. Game was developed by Pixel Sprout Studios.
The Sims 3
Simulation 02 June 2009
The third major installment in a life simulation game series, The Sims. The title was developed by The Sims Studio in cooperation with Maxis and Electronic Arts. As per usual, The Sims 3 lets you take control of a life of a virtual character from the cradle to the grave. Your job is to provide for the needs of your family of Sims when it comes to their social interactions, family matters, and career.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition
Action 11 November 2021
Published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of GTA III, this compilation includes GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas. These titles put us in the role of aspiring criminals climbing the ranks of the criminal underworld.
Assassin's Creed III Remastered
Action 29 March 2019
A remastered version of Assassin's Creed III, enriched with all DLCs. The production runs in 4K resolution (on PC, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Xbox One X) and employs the HDR technology.
Subnautica
Adventure 23 January 2018
A sandbox game by Unknown Worlds that combines elements of action-adventure productions and RPGs. As the game’s universe draws inspiration from such novels as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, at the bottom of the ocean you can find bizarre sea monsters, as well as remnants of futuristic buildings and ships. The player assumes the role of a captain of an advanced submarine, and explores the depths of the ocean.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Action 17 April 2014
An action adventure sequel to the 2012 The Amazing Spider-Man. Developed by Beenox Inc, a Canadian studio also responsible for such games featuring the Marvel’s superhero as Spider-Man 3: The Game, Spider-Man: Edge of Time and Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. The story in the game loosely translates the adventures from the movie directed by Marc Webb into a video game setting.
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Simulation 18 August 2020
A realistic civil aircraft simulator. Microsoft Flight Simulator faithfully recreates a rich set of licensed machines and an area of the entire globe, using satellite data, artificial intelligence processing power and the Azure data cloud.