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Alien Trap
“Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi roguelike shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It’s up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.”
Available on PS4 and Steam
AVARA Media Inc.
Available on iOS and Android
Battlegoat Studios
“The game offers players the ability to control an empire from a specific faction. There are various species, with some divided into multiple races (factions). Player control is distributed among a galaxy map containing systems, system maps containing planets, and planetary maps. Different UIs are used at each level with some game features only accessible at certain levels.”
Available on Steam Early Access
Big Blue Bubble
“Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and upgradeable skills, then use them to shoot and slash your way through hand-crafted pixel environments hiding a treasure trove of secrets. Unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies and carry out your mission to save the city of Calagan from total annihilation.”
Available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and in the Epic Games Store
Big Viking Games
“Galatron puts players in the pilot’s seat of the Valkyrie: a sleek, powerful starfighter with the most advanced weaponry in the fleet. It’s up to you as pilot to blast through waves of alien ships, dodge devastating meteors and battle epic bosses in a quest to save the galaxy. Players can upgrade their weapons, customize their ships and rack up bonuses for obliterating whole waves of invaders as they work to achieve high scores and climb the ranks in order to become the best fighter pilot of all.”
Available as Browser-Based Game
Bloom Digital Media
“You’re the newest resident at Ye OLDE retirement community, where you’ll meet a cast of sexy seniors who are all dying (not literally) to meet you. It’s a lot like summer camp, but with orthopedic shoes, bridge clubs, and more jell-o. It’s an adjustment as you settle in, but who knows: maybe these will turn out to be the best years of your life! Later Daters makes the bold claim that adventure, passion, and transformation are not experiences reserved for the young. The game challenges ageism and suggests growing old is the purest human experience – one that can teach us poignant lessons about our capacity for love.”
Available on Nintendo Switch and Steam
Bluish-Green Productions
Built by Snowman
Canuck Play
“Football gaming powered by the community! Doug Flutie’s Maximum Football continues to provide the ultimate simulation football sandbox.
Overhauled Game play Experience – Enhanced game performance, lighting system, player movement, object avoidance, and custom receiver animations. We have also improved linemen interaction, expanded defensive AI and overhauled the passing game (including more tipped passes, aggressive DBs, faster QB animations).”
Available on Xbox One and PS4
Capybara Games
“It’ll take sharp puzzle skills and an even sharper blade to cleave your way through the swarms of bloodthirsty Creeps dwelling within Grindstone’s dungeons. Battle bosses, loot resources, discover long-lost blueprints for powerful gear, all while cleaving through your deadly foes!”
Available on Apple Arcade & Nintendo Switch
Cellar Door Games
“Rogue Legacy is what you’d get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your child will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted”
Available for PC from Steam or Epic Games Store
Creative Bytes Studios
“An ancient power forges together two distinctly different creatures into one versatile hero charged with restoring peace and balance to the world. This newly minted savior has the grace and power of its respective races, as well as the ability to split itself into light and dark ember. Each ember is controlled independently using right and left analog sticks, creating an intuitive and endlessly satisfying way to platform through stunning fantastical landscapes.”
Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, XBox One and Steam PC
Devil’s Cider Games
“In Cat Colony Crisis you are tasked with helping a colony ship full of space-faring cats deal with a mysterious disease outbreak! Watch for symptoms such as sneezing, headaches, sweating and more but beware some symptoms may be the result of pre-existing conditions. As the cats go about their personal business try and find the sick, use testing to confirm your suspicions and isolate the sick to prevent the spread. Will you act fast and stop the spread of this disease or will it spread unchecked and ravage your Cat Colony?.”
Available on PC, MAC, Mobile on February 9th 2021
Digital Extremes
“With more than 50 million registered players worldwide, the cooperative, free-to-play hit Warframe is a third-person online action game set in an evolving sci-fi world. Warframe gives players the chance to master the Warframe armor as the enigmatic Tenno, a race of ancient warriors wielding blade and gun, awakened from centuries of cryo-sleep, to restore order to the Origin System.”
Available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch
Drinkbox Studios
“Brawling has never been more beautiful! The long-awaited sequel to the smash hit action-platformer is here: Guacamelee! 2 brings luchador Juan Aguacate out of retirement for a stunning new Metroidvania-style adventure, where he must face his greatest challenge yet – one that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of the Mexiverse! Explore a huge, hand-crafted world inspired by Mexican culture and folklore, filled with sassy new villains and weirdos (and a few old friends!).
Available on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC
Finish Line Games
“Fate has bestowed Skully a second chance at life when an enigmatic deity reanimates the skull through the power of magical clay after it washes upon the shore of a secluded isle. Skully must hop, skip, and roll through this diverse island habitat teeming with obstacles and puzzles to intervene in a feud between the deity’s three siblings whose quarrel jeopardizes the place they call home.”
Available on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam
Fractal Phase Games
Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Choose one of a diverse set of aeros and kit it out with a dizzying array of weaponry. G toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers and battleships, but what out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you’re dead!
Available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC (steam/Itch.io)
Frolic Labs
“In Dune Sea you will guide a migrating bird that got separated from its flock due to a catastrophic event, which somehow transformed a fertile area into a hostile and desolate wasteland. In order to survive you would need to fly across beautiful landscapes of strange and foreign land, while collecting items and avoiding predators.”
Available on Nintendo Switch and PC
Future Immersive
“Take the helm of a deadly pirate ship and embark on a thrilling tale of revenge and destruction in VR. In Furious Seas, you will adventure out onto the high seas during a dangerous era, where ruthless pirates and fearsome enemy vessels await. Reach out and take control of your ship and your crew as you navigate through treacherous waters, bringing destruction upon any foes who dare cross your path. Reclaim what is yours and carve out your legend amidst the furious seas.”
Available on Steam Early Access
Game Hive
Gameloft
“Immerse yourself in a LEGO© world full of action, battles, sets and heroes! Take your team to the next level with a winning turn-based strategy. Collect & power up heroes. Reunite with iconic LEGO© heroes from all eras, such as Hot Dog Man, Captain Redbeard, classic Red Spaceman and more!”
Available on Mobile and PC
Game Pill
Smash Ball is a fast-paced, hard-hitting competitive sport where you claim victory by any means necessary. In 1v1 or 2v2 matches, attempt to outscore your opponent or utilize a weaponized ball to take them out! Grow your fanbase, manage your team, and enter online tournaments to claim glory!
Demo Available on Steam
Ganz
“In 2005 Ganz introduced Webkinz and changed the world of toys forever. With a line of lovable plush and an exciting online world that brought the toys to life, Webkinz has been enjoyed by millions of kids, teens, and parents around the world.
Now we’re going to do it all over again. An exciting new Webkinz World, created from the ground up for a new generation of players and devices with tons of improvements and exciting new features…”
Available on Desktop
Get Set Games
“In partnership with Adult Swim Games, we’ve been thrilled to work on the 3rd installment of the cult hit series Robot Unicorn Attack. The third game is called Robot Unicorn Attack Forever and delves into the origin of Robot Unicorn. In RUA Forever you’ll be able to build your own dazzling team of robot unicorns to chase your dreams, take on the forces of darkness, or die trying. Mostly that final bit.”
Available on iOS
Glinkie Games Inc.
Hitgrab Inc.
“In MouseHunt, you’ll engage in fun royal quests as a MouseHunter, hired by the King, to catch the unique and ridiculous mice that have invaded the kingdom of Gnawnia! For each mouse you catch, you’ll earn great rewards, bringing you ever closer to being the best MouseHunter in the land!”
Available for Mobile
Household Games
“Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It’s a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.”
Available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Steam
Komi Games
“Slam opponents into walls, launch them into the air & follow up with fast, high-flying attacks in this brand new arena fighter. Choose from 13 different characters with unique play styles. Face off in head-to-head matches, team up with other fighters or embrace the chaos of 4-player free-for-all”
Available on Early Access Steam
Laundry Bear Games
“A short, story-driven death positive video game where you play as a mortician tasked with running a funeral home—preparing the bodies of the deceased (via embalming or cremation), attending their funerals and listening to their loved ones’ stories, and running the business.”
Available for PC/Mac and iPhone/iPad
Lightning Rod Games
“After career choices force them along separate paths, a Teacher and Architect vow to make their long-distance relationship work at any cost. Experience both sides of their story as the couple navigates the complexities of (mis)communication and the emotional ups and downs that separation brings. By flipping, folding, and unfolding the paper puzzles in their handcrafted worlds, you can help the couple overcome the emotional barriers of their relationship — but will love endure…?”
Available on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and on Apple Arcade
Little Guy Games
“Jake is an ex-soldier dealing with trauma. He explores his trauma by taking a deep-dive into his subconscious mind. The Last Sky is an account of Jake’s journey of self-discovery. Navigate the beautifully visualized dream-world. Rediscover a connection to the source. Experience a transcendental journey of learning…”
Available on Steam
M5 Games
“StretchBot is a retro platformer with tonnes of action, a compelling story and an ear warming soundtrack that will keep players coming back for more. The adventure is set in a rundown world where both steam-punk and cyber-punk aesthetics collide in stunning classic 16-bit pixel art.”
Available on Mobile and Steam
Massive Damage Games
Resistance Is Never Futile. Star Renegades is a challenging tactical rogue-lite RPG set in an endless interplanetary rebellion against The Imperium. Lead a ragtag squad of rebels in their desperate fight against overwhelming odds and an evolving, merciless adversary.
Available on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam
A retro space strategy RPG with base building, deep tactical combat, crew management, and emergent storytelling. You are the last Space Commander of a derelict starbase. Explore, exploit, exterminate and ENDURE the onslaught of invasions from aliens and space pirates with dwindling resources! Be diplomatic or crush your enemies on the brink of Terran extinction.
Available on Steam
Milkbag Games
“Nail the perfect line in the future’s most challenging stunt sport! Grab your bike and hit the rails in this stylish stunt-racer all about tricks, skill, and speed. Chain together huge combos on tracks made of floating rails, but watch out: touch the rail of the wrong color and you’ll explode!”
Available on Steam, PS4, and Nintendo Switch
Moonray Studios
“Grab your harpoons and wetsuits to prepare for this latest take on the arena battle! Cutting edge gameplay will allow you to traverse an underwater environment fluidly while attempting to transfer enough energy before other players – just make sure you watch your back! Can you prove you’re worthy?”
Available on Steam Early Access
Numizmatic Games
Oddbird Studios
“Arrow Heads is a multi-award winning, couch and online multiplayer, arena game. Armed with your trusty bow, shoot rockets, avoid laser beams, and lodge arrows into the heads of your closest friends. Or if you’d like to keep your friendships intact, there’s a fully co-operative survival mode as well!”
Available on Steam
Phantom Compass
PopReach
“Brave adventurers have traveled through the Dark Forest to discover the Lost Village of King Lionheart, but they need your help to restore it from a tiny meadow to a thriving community.
Discover the secrets of the Dark Forest, protect the Villagers from the Creepies, and sleuth out King Lionheart’s mane care secrets (is that gel or is his fur naturally wavy?)! Adventures abound as you grow from an empty meadow to a lively community of bustling Villagers.”
Available on Mobile
Red Meat Games
Sago Sago
SHG Studios
SkyPyre Studios
The Blobs Fight is a silly, local multiplayer, arena party game about creatures of blob like nature. Run around as a blob attacking other players to knock pieces of them off, if you collect those pieces, you get bigger. The bigger you are, the more damage you can endure, but the slower you move. Play across a variety of modes from Last Blob Standing, to King of the Hill, on nine maps ranging from a lava covered apocalypse to a laser filled combat arena!
Available on PC (itch.io and gamejolt) and Xbox One
Snowed In Studios
Steel Crate Games
“You’re alone in a room with a bomb. Your friends, the “Experts”, have the manual needed to defuse it. But there’s a catch: the Experts can’t see the bomb, so everyone will need to talk it out – fast! Put your puzzle-solving and communication skills to the test as you and your friends race to defuse bombs quickly before time runs out! Bomb Defusal Manual can be printed or viewed for free at www.bombmanual.com”
Available on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile, and VR
Sticky Brain Studios
Challenge: We wanted to challenge our team to dream up game ideas, to help them “own” a concept and have fun developing something personal. We wanted an app that reflected who we are – diverse people who love what we do. Solution: Connie always wanted to do a dress-up game, and has been fascinated by Kimonos. Gabi jumped in and before you know it, we were all working on the design and production.
Result: We brought in some expertise from kimono specialists, a beautiful sound and music composition from Lynn helped bring it all together. Gabi worked with the team at Spine to bring the 2D art into easily animated rigs, and we’re really pleased with the first version.”
Available for Mobile
Stitch Media
“Terrorarium is a 3D puzzle platformer game where you play as the Gardener, a feisty granny with a chip on her shoulder, and her army of adorable, expendable Moogu. The Moogu will die frequently, breed out of control, and are often as insufferable as they are useful. You can also share the levels you build with your friends and frenemies, so they too may see the horrors you have wrought.”
Available on Steam
Studio MDHR
“Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or local co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets while you try to pay your debt back to the devil!”
Available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Tiny Titan Studios
“A thousand years ago, a lone hero named Dash was called upon to save the world from the nefarious Lich and his dark forces. Emerging from the shadows, an ancient and unspeakable evil threatens once more. Zaru, Master of Lich, returns to avenge the failure of his creation, vowing to destroy the world once and for all. The time for a new hero is now!”
Available on Mobile
Ubisoft Toronto
“London’s facing its downfall courtesy of state surveillance, private military, and organized crime. Recruit a well-rounded resistance to overthrow the wankers ruining this once-great city. The fate of London lies with you. Welcome to the Resistance.”
Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Stadia