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"The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight is an early access game with a planned 2021 release, currently running on a new engine for improved stability. Players control a motorized lancer in a sidescrolling adventure, with updates and improvements planned for the final release. The game can be purchased on itch.io and will grant a free Steam key."

"Thronefall" is a strategy game that simplifies traditional strategy mechanics while incorporating hack-and-slash elements. Players build up their kingdom during the day, defend it at night, and balance economy and defense. The game offers various strategies, such as building archers, walls, or mills, and choosing between ranged combat or charging into battle. The goal is to survive the night and see the sunrise over your kingdom.

The Rare Nine - ultrafast and explosive action platformer, in which you will break through the darkness and hordes of undead in a endless skyscraper. Also we have a lot of great chiptune music.

In "Rhythm Doctor Early Access," you play as a doctor who heals patients by defibrillating their hearts in sync with complex musical rhythms. This rhythm game introduces music theory concepts like polyrhythms and irregular time signatures, designed to teach players about these musical elements while they play. Note that this is an early access version that may contain bugs and unfinished features.

"BloodLust 2: Nemesis" is a fast-paced, action-packed shooter game set in a sci-fi/horror universe. As the ruthless bounty hunter Valentino, players must fight their way through hordes of nightmarish creatures to defeat their nemesis. With a variety of weapons, upgrades, and abilities to unlock, each playthrough offers a new and exciting challenge.

"Ex-Zodiac" is a single-player Science Fiction Shooter game with a fabulous story and awesome gameplay, featuring 8 main levels and 6 bonus levels, major bosses at the end of each level, and a 16-bit style soundtrack. The game boasts exceptional visuals in a retro, colorful, low-poly style and encourages replayability with re-mappable controls. Join the Discord community for updates and feedback on the existing 2-level demo.

Platform and fight your way through mountains and forests to accomplish your purpose as a Jade being. Slow down time using your 360-degree directional dash, and lock on to targets to strike! Fight soldiers and creatures on your quest in this gem of a game.

"AGAINST is a single-player shooter game with an intriguing story set in 1930s America, where you fight against deadly enemies and dreadful bosses in rhythmic combat, all presented in a splendid dark comic-style with fabulous graphics and ingenious music. The game allows you to play custom levels or create your own, offering a unique experience of slicing henchmen and mowing them down while dodging obstacles and running up walls."

"Blightbound" is a fantasy hack and slash game with spectacular game mechanics and delightful graphics. In this multiplayer dungeon crawler, up to three players cooperatively battle monstrous enemies in handcrafted dungeons, switching between warrior, assassin, and mage roles to conquer colossal bosses and solve puzzles. However, beware the grinding and bugs that may hinder your progress in ridding the world of the corrupting Blight.

In "Kingdom of Night," players control John, who must navigate a chaotic town overrun by a demonic invasion after a satanic cult summons the ancient evil Baphomet. Customize your class and abilities while battling nightmarish creatures, exploring serialized side stories, and confronting Demon lords to save Miami from darkness. The game unfolds through an intense, hour-by-hour narrative of survival and heroism.