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Projects with Demos
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!
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.
Hungry Horrors
Cook for monsters in this folklore-inspired roguelite deckbuilder where every dish decides your fate. Feed them fast—or be their next meal.
Space Boat
A humorous investigative narrative game set on intergalactic cruise-ship inhabited by various carpet based lifeforms.
Dreams of Another
Dreams of Another is a surreal shooter where every shot creates instead of destroys. From Baiyon (PixelJunk Eden), coming to PS5, PS VR2 & Steam.
Nimillion – The last expedition
Retro-inspired Metroidvania rocket ship adventure with physics-based thruster flight, upgrades, puzzles and brutal terrain to master.
Jester: A Foolish Ritual
Jester: A Foolish Ritual is a 1–4 player co-op survival horror where knights must perform a ritual to escape a cursed castle before the Jester hunts them down.
Swan Song
Swan Song is a cozy, emotional puzzle game where music guides a swan through challenges, revealing a touching story of family, memory, and loss.
SYDLESS
SYDLESS is a fast FPS where your only weapon is a deadly bouncing ball. Punch it faster, control the chaos, and fight your way out of a twisted anomaly.
Fuzz Force: Spook Squad
A roguelite deckbuilder featuring ghost-hunting animals with dice powered weapons.
Conquer Lands
Build powerful decks, command your army, and conquer kingdoms in this roguelike card strategy adventure for the throne.
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
Path of Achra
A complex roguelike RPG built around deep theorycrafting and build experimentation.
Hades
An indie roguelike action game combining fast combat, Greek mythology, and story-driven progression.
Alpaca Ball All Stars
Football with Alpacas! Bring the cup home with up to 8 players in this hilarious and chaotic physics-based party game!
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a rogue-lite action adventure where Queen Aleksandra and her living die fight back against an ancient evil.
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.
Deck of Haunts
Deck of Haunts unleashes its biggest free update yet with new creatures, cards, rooms, starter decks & more. Available now on Steam.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
A procedurally generated roguelike known for its dark themes and deep item systems.
Dead Cells
A fast, skill-focused action-platformer blending roguelike structure with tight combat.
Norco
A Southern Gothic sci-fi adventure exploring identity, industry, and family in a decaying Louisiana town.
Outer Wilds
An exploration-focused adventure centred on discovery and environmental storytelling.
Celeste
A precision platformer focused on challenging gameplay and emotional storytelling.
Voidship: The Long Journey
Design your battleship and fight your way through unforgiving space. This is a tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission.
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