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Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Action 07 June 2016
A continuation of the 2008’s bestselling action game by EA DICE that combined incredibly dynamic gameplay with parkour elements. The story is set in a quasi-totalitarian world of the near future, where powerful corporations replaced governments. The players assume the role of Faith, a courier who, having mastered the art of moving through the urban jungle, through her determination can become the eponymous catalyst of change.
Pokemon X
RPG 12 October 2013
Another installment in the popular Nintendo series about Pokémon, released as a pair of games: Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. The action takes place in French-like region Kalos. You assume the role of a young Pokémon trainer traveling through the world in search of new creatures you catch and train for Pokémon League battles. To be successful you need to earn eight Gym Badges by defeating the Battle Arenas’ leaders specialized in different elements.
Homeworld Remastered Collection
Strategy 25 February 2015
Homeworld Remastered Collection is a remastered edition of the space strategy that wast first developed in 1999 by Relic Entertainment. The game was rejuvenated by Gearbox Software, studio known for the game series Borderlands and Brothers in Arms. We follow the history of Kushan, a forgotten race that was attacked by an alien civilization and almost entirely wiped out. However, over six hundred thousand of Kushans survived in the hypersleep chambers of a gigantic Mothership.
Doom (1993)
Action 10 December 1993
A first-person shooter set in a science fiction realm, created by id Software studio, previously known mainly for the arcade series Commander Keen and the groundbreaking Wolfenstein 3D. Action of Doom takes place in the near future, and players play the part of a cosmic Marine who, for insubordination, is sent to UAC corporation's secret research facility on Mars.
Phantom Brigade
Strategy 28 February 2023
A turn-based strategy game set in a science fiction universe, and a debut project from Tetragon Works. Phantom Brigade throws you into a country that gets attacked and overrun by another nation. You play as a leader of the resistance, trying to reclaim his homeland from the invaders' hands. Most of the in-game time is spent on giving orders to a small squads of mechs, performing all sorts of missions. Phantom Brigade’s campaign is very dynamic.
Factorio
Strategy 14 August 2020
An independent economic strategy game in which we develop and manage a network of factories on a hazardous planet. The title was created by two Czech programmers who drew inspiration from such classics as SimCity, Civilization and Transport Tycoon. Our responsibilities include taking care of resource supply, vital to erecting more buildings, constant development of our property, and introducing new technologies we invent in special research facilities.
Void Crew
Action 2024 (early access since 07 September 2023)
An FPP action game designed with four player co-op in mind. In Void Crew we play as crewmates on a spaceship, battling other ships and looting wreckages to gradually increase our combat potential.
Maitetsu: Pure Station
Adventure 21 September 2018
A classic visual novel adventure game in which we try to help a small Japanese town rebuild its economy by using a closed railway line, among other things. The title offers a relaxing story full of friendly characters, as well as a lot of technical curiosities and information related to steam railways and industry.
Surviving the Aftermath
Strategy 16 November 2021
A science fiction economic strategy, which is a continuation of Surviving Mars from 2018. The action of the title takes place after the apocalyptic catastrophe destroying our civilization, and the task of the players is to build a colony of people who survived this global catastrophe.
Wanted: Dead
Action 14 February 2023
Action game with slasher and shooter elements, created by the co-creators of Ninja Gaiden series. Wanted: Dead is set in futuristic Hong Kong, through which we travel as the heroine using a wide arsenal of firearms and slaughtering enemies with a katana.
Deadlink
Action 27 July 2023
Deadlink is a cyberpunk first-person shooter with roguelite elements. The gameplay revolves around fast-paced, acrobatic combat on randomly generated maps, developing our character and his weaponry.
Desynced
Strategy October 2024 (early access since 15 August 2023)
An economic strategy with simulation elements. Desynced has us managing an extraterrestrial facility, using a fleet of drones to extract, process and transport resources needed to repair our spaceship.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
Action 14 October 2014
The third installment in the Borderlands series, offering an insight into the events happening during the period between the storylines of Borderlands and its sequel - Borderlands 2. The Pre-Sequel! was developed by 2K Australia cooperating with Gearbox Software. The action takes place on the moon of Pandora, and the players assume the roles of characters working for Hyperion - a corporation belonging to Handsome Jack.
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
RPG 11 February 2014
Third-person jRPG set in fantasy reality, the final game of Final Fantasy XIII trilogy initiated in 2009. Despite the fact that the action of the title begins a few hundred years after the finale of the previous installment, we meet again the characters we already know in the game - led by the returning main character Lightning.
Risk of Rain 2
Action 11 August 2020
A continuation of the well-received game that combines elements of platform games, RPGs, and roguelike productions. Both installments of the Risk of Rain series have been developed by the independent studio called Hopoo Games. In Risk of Rain 2, a player assumes the role of a character traversing the surface of an unknown distant planet with the objective of surviving in this unwelcoming environment and exploring locations filled with aggressive adversaries.
Moons of Madness
Adventure 22 October 2019
Moons of Madness is a psychological horror film by RockPocket Games. The production refers to the work of H.P. Lovecraft, and the player plays the role of a member of the expedition to Mars.
Viscera Cleanup Detail
Arcade 23 October 2015
A lighthearted, science-fiction arcade game that allows the player to assume the role of a cleaner on a space station. Viscera Cleanup Detail starts in a moment that would normally mean that the end credits are about to roll in any typical story. Instead, our hero enters the action moments after somebody got rid of an alien horde. As can be easily imagined, the station is littered with destroyed instruments and body parts of humans and aliens alike. Our task is to clean up the mess.
Gatekeeper
Action 10 May 2024 (early access since 10 May 2024)
A sci-fi action game with RPG and roguelike elements. Gatekeeper tasks us with traversing through dozens of planets, cutting down enemy hordes to reclaim the stolen Heart of the Universe. The game supports singleplayer and co-op.
Fallout 5
RPG TBA
Fallout 5 is the next part of popular RPG series set in postapocalyptic reality. Once again we move to the atomically burned wastelands to complete tasks, develop the character and fight with enemies.
Subverse
Action July 2024 (early access since 26 March 2021)
Subverse is a hybrid of a shooter and a turn-based strategy with strong erotic elements. Players explore an alien galaxy, complete missions, develop characters and a spaceship. Successes are rewarded with numerous and extensive scenes of sex with subordinates.
Tempest Rising
Strategy 2024
A science fiction RTS inspired by the Command & Conquer series; we find ourselves in the middle of a conflict between three factions, with control of Earth at stake. Tempest Rising offers two story campaigns and an extensive multiplayer mode.
Miasma Chronicles
RPG 23 May 2023
A tactical game with RPG elements developed by The Bearded Ladies, responsible for the warmly received Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden. Miasma Chronicles tells the tale of a group traversing a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a mysterious force.
Avatar: The Game
Action 01 December 2009
Avatar: The Game is an action game based on the blockbuster movie Avatar and developed by Ubisoft. The game depicts the events that took place before the action of the movie. Players end up on Pandora, right in the middle of the conflict between Na'vi - the locals, and the RDA corporation. Ryder, our protagonist, has to join one of the fighting parties. This decision influences the game's plot, ending, and gameplay mechanics.
