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Well Dweller
A beautiful metroidvania with a unique art style that stands out among so many other games in the genre. The gameplay is smooth, but the game is relatively short and easy, which can be seen as either a positive or a…NOOBSNOPLAY / FOR DEVELOPERS
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A few real published pieces so you can get a feel for how we write. We’re open to discovering all kinds of games.
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One More Brick
One More Brick understands the simple pleasure of watching a ball ricochet through a field of bricks, then gives that pleasure a steady stream of reasons to continue. It is an entertaining, genuinely addictive take on…
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Void Stranger
Void Stranger is the perfect example of how a game can make you think and feel so many things while using incredibly simple graphics. First off, I'll say that this game isn't for everyone. But this is the kind of game…GET IN TOUCH
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Rogue Legacy
Pass down traits to your quirky heirs and upgrade your castle after every glorious death. The ultimate blueprint for the modern roguelite genre. Brilliant!
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A Hole New World
A charmingly retro 8-bit platformer with tight controls and tough-as-nails boss fights. Blasting monsters alongside your trusty fairy companion is pure old-school joy.
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Spelunky 2
Brutally punishing yet utterly addictive. Every plunge into these chaotic caves tests your reflexes and wit, delivering endless rogue-platforming brilliance and heartbreak
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Pummel Party
Destroy friendships with ruthless minigames and absurd weapons on a deadly board. Pure, unfiltered multiplayer chaos that turns buddies into bitter rivals.
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Fortix
Drawing lines to claim territory while dodging relentless monsters is a brilliantly tense puzzle-arcade throwback. Simple, fast, and fiercely addictive!
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Deadzone: Rogue
Crisp sci-fi gunplay meets addictive roguelite progression. Blasting through hordes of space horrors with game-breaking builds is endlessly fun.
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Flick Shot Rogues
Flicking your heroes across the board like physics-driven billiard balls to smash enemies is weirdly satisfying. A clever, chaotic turn-based roguelike with punchy tactical depth!
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Reventure
Discover 100 hilarious ways to end the adventure, from accidentally crushing yourself to slaying the king on minute one. Brilliantly stupid platforming comedy!
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Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Blast through cosmic hordes in a heavy-metal shoot 'em up. Dogfighting space mutants with a devastating arsenal while guitar riffs shred in the background is pure arcade chaos.
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Valfaris
Headbang through an aggressive metal-fueled sci-fi slaughterhouse. Unleashing heavy weaponry against grotesque space mutants with blistering pixel-art action is pure, unadulterated adrenaline.
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No Parachute
Falling face-first down a deadly tunnel with no parachute while dodging mines is pure adrenaline. Fast, brutal, and wonderfully chaotic. Watch your limbs!
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CODE VEIN
An anime Soulslike with deep character creation and brutal combat. Partnering up to tackle relentless bosses and master unique blood codes makes every brutal victory deeply rewarding.
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Tesla vs Lovecraft
Pilot a giant mecha and blast cosmic horrors to pieces with crazy steampunk weaponry. Fast-paced, chaotic, and relentlessly fun twin-stick shooting at its finest!
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Gunfire Reborn
An incredible mix of FPS combat, RPG skills, and roguelike runs. Looting crazy guns and blasting through stages in co-op is endlessly fun and brilliantly chaotic.
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Forager
An insanely addictive open-world grind. Gathering resources and unlocking skills that break the game's economy is pure dopamine. You'll say 'just one more minute' and lose hours.
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Shape of Dreams
A genius blend of action roguelike and MOBA-style combat. Crafting custom spell builds on the fly while surviving relentless monster hordes is fiercely addictive. Absolutely stellar
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Aegis Defenders
A wildly clever blend of platforming, tower defense, and fast-paced puzzle solving. Switching characters on the fly to mine and build frantic defenses is pure genius. Highly recommended!
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate makes its strongest case through the way its characters and powers change the feel of a run. The Turtles are not just four skins over the same moveset: each has a distinct…
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Wizard with a Gun
Brewing wild custom bullets to blast chaotic sandbox biomes is wildly fun. Co-op survival meets clever magic crafting in a stylish, unforgiving sandbox. A brilliant blast!
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Stick Fight: The Game
Friendships will end over this chaotic physics fighter. Hilarious weapon drops, collapsing stages, and pure ragdoll madness make every single match an absolute riot. Pure multiplayer fun!More personal favorites
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Dungeon Bomber
Dungeon Bomber fooled me a little at first. I thought I had found a nice casual game about placing bombs, making big explosions and passing some time. Then I started clearing stages and the game just kept adding more…
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Gunclone Arena
Gunclone Arena has one idea that immediately gives it personality: you're not just surviving an arena, you're performing in a ridiculous futuristic TV show. And for me, the announcers are easily the best part of it. The…
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33 Days till Extraction
33 Days till Extraction does something I wasn't entirely sure an isometric shooter could pull off: it actually makes shooting feel good. The perspective may be top-down, but the way the reticle reacts to distance,…Want to talk about your game before sharing anything?
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