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Projects with Demos
Nimillion – The last expedition
Retro-inspired Metroidvania rocket ship adventure with physics-based thruster flight, upgrades, puzzles and brutal terrain to master.
Lelu
A monochromatic action adventure where a tiny clockwork toy gains consciousness and fights to escape a sprawling toy factory filled with puzzles and danger.
Katana Dragon
Katana Dragon is an action-RPG where ninjas Shin & Nobi explore Sogen, master skills, battle Gokais, dive into dungeons, and harness Dragon Gems.
The Abbess Garden
The Abbess Garden is a cozy historical gardening game set in 17th-century France, blending plant care with queer romance, spies, and court intrigue.
Warcat Parade
Warcat Parade is a Touhou-inspired bullet hell with 6 levels, 6 bosses, pixel art, chiptune music, and one determined punk catboy hero.
Path of Achra
A complex roguelike RPG built around deep theorycrafting and build experimentation.
Alchemist: Journey of the Soul
Alchemist: Journey of the Soul is a first-person puzzle adventure where 1–4 players solve alchemical mysteries, craft powers, and uncover the truth of creation.
Shroom and Gloom
Shroom and Gloom is a roguelike deckbuilder where you fight monstrous mushrooms, build mega-combos, and even cook your foes into game-changing soups.
Anima: Gate of Memories I & II Remaster
Two action RPGs return remastered in one definitive collection with enhanced visuals, fast combat and branching storylines in the world of Gaia.
Shrine’s Legacy
A SNES-inspired 16-bit action RPG where two heroes must restore the Sword of Shrine, master elemental magic, and save Ardemia—solo or in co-op.
BattleJuice Alchemist
Craft potions. Cast rituals. Blow up demons!
Norco
A Southern Gothic sci-fi adventure exploring identity, industry, and family in a decaying Louisiana town.
Swordsory Brings Sharp Combat and Fast Fantasy Action
Swordsory is a fast-paced fantasy action game that blends precise melee combat with roguelite-style progression and a playful sense of humour. Players wield a variety of swords and abilities while battling through dangerous arenas filled with monsters, traps, and unpredictable encounters.
Combat focuses on timing, positioning, and skill rather than button-mashing, rewarding players who learn enemy patterns and master their weapons. Each run offers upgrades and modifiers that change how you play, encouraging experimentation and replayability.
With its colourful presentation and lighthearted tone, Swordsory balances challenging gameplay with accessibility, making it easy to pick up while still offering depth for players who want to push their skills further.
Swordcery
Swordcery is a rogue-lite, melee-based action-RPG whose treacherous, ever-evolving path will challenge players.
Released Indie Games
Aaero2: Black Razor Edition
A rhythm driven rail shooter where you trace light, fire to the beat, and fly through music powered worlds with tracks from Monstercat and Black Razor Records.
Before Your Eyes
A short, emotional narrative experience controlled by blinking.
Shrine’s Legacy
A SNES-inspired 16-bit action RPG where two heroes must restore the Sword of Shrine, master elemental magic, and save Ardemia—solo or in co-op.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
A procedurally generated roguelike known for its dark themes and deep item systems.
Bombergrounds: Battle Royale
Bombergrounds: Battle Royale is a fast-paced multiplayer action game where up to 25 players compete in explosive, top-down battles.
Jump Space
Jump Space is a 4-player co-op FPS where you crew a ship, explore planets, battle enemies, and upgrade your vessel in seamless space & on-foot missions.
ION Shift
A brutal 2D platformer where you play as an alien fighting your way through a deadly spaceship full of soldiers, turrets, and drones.
Party Animals
Party Animals is a chaotic multiplayer brawler where floppy physics, cute animals, and competitive party modes collide.
Path of Achra
A complex roguelike RPG built around deep theorycrafting and build experimentation.
Helionaut
Helionaut is an open-world space adventure game focused on exploration, crafting, and travelling between procedurally generated planets.
Norco
A Southern Gothic sci-fi adventure exploring identity, industry, and family in a decaying Louisiana town.
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