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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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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.

SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig

Arcade 01 February 2018

An action-platform game developed by independent Swedish studio Image & Form. The game takes place in an unusual universe that combines the traits of steampunk and Wild West settings. Once human civilization had fallen and the Homo sapiens was reduced to cave-dwelling troglodytes, weird creatures that are mostly robots became the new dominant species. One of them is the main protagonist of the game, Rusty.

Life Goes On: Done to Death
Life Goes On: Done to Death

Arcade 23 July 2018

Life Goes On is a humorous platformer game by the independent studio Infinite Monkeys. The player assumes control of a group of brave knights who set out to seek the mythical Cup of Life. While the mission is anything but safe, the valiant warriors are willing to give their lives in order to help their successors. The goal is to bring a knight to the end of a level where a prize awaits. Before that, however, you have to overcome a number of deadly traps.

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Arcade 08 October 2018

A humorous platformer set in Mexican climates. We travel between different dimensions to save the kidnapped daughter El Presidente from the hands of a skeleton named Carlos Calaca. Two people can take part in the game, playing on one screen. The Super Turbo Championship edition has been enriched with new, previously unavailable elements.

King Oddball
King Oddball

Arcade 30 October 2017

Two-dimensional arcade and logic game very similar to the hit series Angry Birds. Players control a huge stone ball with a face floating in the air, which with its own tongue fires boulders at soldiers.

140
140

Arcade 09 January 2020

Minimalistic 2D platformer, produced by independent Carlsen Games studio. The player's task is to guide a small geometric figure through the board full of obstacles, whose appearance changes to the rhythm of the music played. The game received the Independence Game Festival 2013 award for soundtrack.

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.

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.

The Pinball Arcade
The Pinball Arcade

Arcade 11 May 2018

Advanced simulator that reproduces with great attention to detail the really existing and most popular pinball tables in the world. The title allows you to learn about the history of this form of entertainment and test your strength in competition with the best players through the online scoreboard.

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

Arcade 21 December 2017

A colourful platforming game in which we try to save the younger brother of the main character. Players in the adventure use a magical marker, allowing you to influence the environment by adding platforms or ropes.

Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight

Arcade 03 March 2017

Shovel Knight is a classical 2D platform game with elements of adventure and RPG, set in fantasy world. The title is a debut of the independent studio Yacht Club Games, hiring, among others, former employees of the experienced Way Forward studio. In the production, we impersonate a titular knight who, with the help of a legendary shovel-like weapon, fights the mysterious members of The Order of No Quarter.

Spelunker HD Deluxe
Spelunker HD Deluxe

Arcade 06 August 2021

Reincarnation of a two-dimensional platformer known from the NES console, in which we play the role of an incompetent traveller. We travel through caves full of dangers and treasures to gain glory and wealth. The game has been adapted to the HD standard.

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.

Toki Tori 2+
Toki Tori 2+

Arcade 23 February 2018

Tokyo Tori 2 is an arcade and logic game in which, like in the first part of the game, we play the charming chicken. This time we set out to rescue our siblings, and our opponents will stand in the way of us, whose overcoming will require cleverness and the use of special abilities.

The Swindle
The Swindle

Arcade 11 October 2018

A two-dimensional platform game developed by Size Five Games, mixing steampunk esthetics with cartoon visuals. The players assume the role of a thief breaking into various secure complexes to steal valuables. Successful heists equal ample paydays that can be spent on upgrades for your tools, especially your main tool of the trade – special, customizable gloves.

They Bleed Pixels
They Bleed Pixels

Arcade 22 October 2020

They Bleed Pixels is an arcade game made using simple graphics stylized on productions from the 90s. We play the role of a girl who has to face the nightmares from the work of H.P. Lovecraft.

Owlboy
Owlboy

Arcade 13 February 2018

A retro-inspired adventure-platform game developed by D-Pad Studios. The protagonist of Owlboy is Otus, an owl-boy from a flying village - Veille. One day, when the village is invaded by sky pirates, our protagonist embarks on a dangerous adventure that will be full of exploration of intriguing locations and battling increasingly difficult opponents.

Wizorb
Wizorb

Arcade 06 October 2022

Wizorb is an independent studio game by Tribute Games, combining the features of an arcade and RPG. We play the role of Cyrus, whose task is to save the kingdom of Gorudo from the forces of evil. Jonathan Lavigne, creator of such titles as Ninja Seneca and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, is responsible for Wizorb.

VVVVVV
VVVVVV

Arcade 17 November 2017

VVVVVVV is an independent production created by Terry Cavanagh, an Irish developer of flash games. Playing the role of a spacecraft commander, we strive to save the crew trapped in a mysterious dimension. The title is a variation of classic 2D platformers.

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.

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.