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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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EarthNight
EarthNight

Arcade 03 December 2019

A two-dimensional arcade game with elements of roguelike, belonging to the genre of so-called endless runners. The action takes place in the future, in which huge dragons attacked the Earth, forcing people to flee into space. Two heroes: A 14-year-old and unemployed photographer, decides to return to the native planet to deal with the mighty reptiles.

Hover
Hover

Arcade 18 September 2018

An FPP sci-fi platform game by indie studio Fusty Games. Hover: Revolt of Gamers is set in a metropolis ruled by the ruthless Mayor. He thinks that one of the biggest threats to his power are games, which is why he confiscates all consoles and other gaming devices. The players take on the roles of travelers from an alternative world, who decide to overthrow the dictator.

Velocity 2X
Velocity 2X

Arcade 20 September 2018

Another installment in the series of 2D scrolling shooters, in which we control a spaceship equipped with the ability to teleport to any location. The game once again takes us to the distant future, in which all forms of life in the Vilio star system faced a threat when it turned out that the great celestial body began to change into a red giant.

N++
N++

Arcade 24 May 2018

An arcade platform game developed by Metanet Software that is an updated version of N+ - a title known from portable consoles. The new version doesn’t change the mechanics of the game – as always, we assume the role of a ninja that traverses dangerous levels, trying to reach the exit and gather as many coins as possible in the process. Our character doesn’t have a weapon – their only way to get away safely is to avoid the dangers along the way.

Rogue Legacy
Rogue Legacy

Arcade 06 November 2018

Old-school, two-dimensional arcade game with RPG elements, referring to the popular 8-bit roguelike games. We travel through randomly generated castle chambers, eliminating enemies and various traps lurking in wait for us. In case of death, we continue the game from scratch, choosing one of our three descendants.

Storm in a Teacup
Storm in a Teacup

Arcade 25 October 2018

Storm in a Teacup is a 2D platformer with elements of a logical game, produced by Cobra Mobile development studio. The protagonist finds himself in a magical world created by his brother, which he travels while sitting inside a flying cup.

TowerFall
TowerFall

Arcade 27 September 2018

Old-school, two-dimensional arcade game, reminiscent of classic platformers from the early 90s. In this local rivalry-oriented production of up to 4 players, we play in one of the available archers, and our goal is to eliminate the remaining players by means of a bow, arrows and power-ups found in special boxes.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

Arcade 20 September 2018

Two-dimensional platformer, which is the first installment of Sonic's adventures, a nice blue hedgehog trying to foil the plans of the evil Dr. Eggman. The production debuted on the SEGA Mega Drive console for the first time in 1991. The PlayStation 3 version of the game has been enhanced with trophy support, ranking foxes and image enhancement filters.

Mutant Mudds Deluxe
Mutant Mudds Deluxe

Arcade 14 December 2017

Complemented by an additional horizontal version of the highly acclaimed 2D platformer, in which players fight against alien invasion. A characteristic feature of production is the possibility of jumping between two perspectives - the main plan and the background.

Aban Hawkins & the 1001 Spikes
Aban Hawkins & the 1001 Spikes

Arcade TBA

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.

La-Mulana
La-Mulana

Arcade 20 March 2020

La-Mulana is a two-dimensional platform game in which we play the role of an adventurer reminiscent of the famous Jones Indian. We then travel through the ancient ruins of La-Mulana, defeating the enemies we met and avoiding numerous traps.

Iconoclasts
Iconoclasts

Arcade 02 August 2018

A colorful platform game based on the principles of metroidvania titles and developed by the creator of the Noitu Love series. The player takes on the role of Robin, a young, mechanically inclined girl that tries to find out why is it considered illegal to construct machines. The experience mingles exploration, puzzle solving and combat.

Ms. 'Splosion Man
Ms. 'Splosion Man

Arcade 22 November 2018

Ms. 'Splosion Man is a platform game in which we take control of an exploding woman, wandering the corridors of laboratories, eliminating enemies she meets and avoiding obstacles. The production was created by the Twisted Pixel studio, which specializes in ingenious and fun games.

TriggerHeart Exelica
TriggerHeart Exelica

Arcade 02 May 2024

Triggerheart Exelica is an arcade shooter. We land on a moving board, and on the screen appear endless hosts of enemies that we have to exterminate.

R-Type Dimensions EX
R-Type Dimensions EX

Arcade 28 November 2018

Two classic shooters known from gaming salons (R-Type and R-Type II) in a completely new and refreshed version. Good fun is guaranteed by: a dozen or so levels, an extensive system of weapon modifications and a cooperative mode.

Under Defeat
Under Defeat

Arcade November 2024

Under Defeat HD is a revised and refreshed version of the classic shoot'em up game, which was released on the Dreamcast console in 2006. The action of the title was placed in an alternative version of our world and allows us to play the role of a pilot of a combat helicopter, fighting during World War II.

Dokuro
Dokuro

Arcade 27 September 2018

Prepared by an experienced GameArts studio, a classic two-dimensional platformer, in which we play the role of a bone warrior Dokuro. When his master Dark Lord kidnaps a beautiful princess and intends to force her into marriage, our hero tells him obedience and decides to save her from the hands of a cruel tyrant.

Weapon of Choice DX
Weapon of Choice DX

Arcade 02 September 2021

Weapon of Choice is a crazy, side-scroll 2D platform of the independent development studio Mommy's Best Games. The action of the game was set in 2188, and the player takes on the role of a soldier of the Solus unit, which is supposed to annihilate hostile aliens. The creators foresaw, among others, a large number of tightly twisted weapons and several variants of ending the game.

de Blob 2: The Underground
de Blob 2: The Underground

Arcade 28 August 2018

Sequel unusual combination of three-dimensional platformer and logical game. The main "hero" of de Blob 2: The Underground is a sphere of paint which, touching individual objects in the area, paints them to the chosen color.

Super Meat Boy
Super Meat Boy

Arcade 11 January 2018

A funny platformer, in which we control the title piece of meat. Our untypical hero has to save his girlfriend by going through more than a hundred extremely varied and difficult levels.

Toki Tori
Toki Tori

Arcade 30 March 2018

A combination of a two-dimensional platformer and a logical game. We take control over a funny nestling, beating the boards prepared by the manufacturers. The action is observed from the side, thanks to which we can see a significant part of the board and plan the action in advance.

Lonely Mountains: Downhill
Lonely Mountains: Downhill

Arcade 07 May 2020

Lonely Mountains: Downhill is an arcade game designed for PCs, in which we have to ride a bike on the slopes of big mountains. Maps have an open structure, allowing us to freely choose the route leading down. The production focuses on effective fun and does not try to realistically simulate mountain biking.

Metal Slug
Metal Slug

Arcade 30 March 2017

The first installment of the popular Metal Slug series, which debuted in 1996 on arcade machines. Over the course of time, production went on new platforms, allowing their users to face the soldiers commanded by the sinister General Morden.

Pinball FX
Pinball FX

Arcade 06 July 2023

Pinball FX is a classic console position, which tries to reproduce the flippers known from game salons. The player is provided with a table and several balls. The point is to keep the ball on the table for as long as possible with the help of these flippers ("paws"), gaining as many points as possible. Pinball FX is a title created by ZEN Studios.