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"Journey to the Savage Planet" is a shooter game that can be played in single-player or co-op mode for up to 2 players. As a recruit for Kindred Aerospace, you explore the planet ARY-26 to determine its suitability for humans, using tools like a laser pistol and 3D printer to interact with the strange flora and fauna. The game features bonus mysteries to solve and promises a cost-effective space exploration experience.

Cosmic Pioneer is a spaceship piloting game inspired by the classic Moon Lander. Players must navigate through randomly generated levels in space, landing on planets with unique challenges to refuel and upgrade. With different pilots and spaceships to choose from, players must carefully manage resources and outsmart alien creatures to achieve the highest score in this simple yet addictive adventure.

Polycore A 2D pixel-art platformer with a geometric twist. You are Polycore, a sentient 12-sided interdimensional being, peacefully orbiting a strange, colorful planet—until a mysterious spaceship blasts you out of the sky. Crashing into the planet’s core, you're shattered, reduced to a mere triangle. Your mission: rebuild yourself, piece by piece, and seek revenge. Climb. Collect. Conquer. Be…

"Tchia" is a single-player, open-world game set in a tropical archipelago, where you play as Tchia on a mission to rescue her father. Explore the physics-driven sandbox through climbing, gliding, swimming, and sailing, while facing Meavora's fabric soldiers in creative encounters. Tchia's soul-jumping ability lets you control any animal or object, offering unique gameplay and jam sessions on your playable ukulele, making for a poetic coming-of-age story inspired by New Caledonia. The Special Edition includes additional costume and boat customization packs.

"The Plan" is a free, contemplative fly-through game by Krillbite Studio, where players control a fly pondering its existence. It has been compared to Journey, Passage, and Dear Esther for its thought-provoking and visually appealing experience. The game's minimal mechanics allow for interpretation and introspection, making it a worthy download.

OUTBUDDIES DX is a passionately crafted metroidvania game by Julian Laufer, inspired by classics such as Super Metroid and Castlevania. It offers challenging yet encouraging gameplay, designed to skip punishing mechanics and grinding. The game is regularly updated with feedback and supports cross-platform cloud saving.

"Super Mustache" is a nostalgic platformer game with vintage graphics and music. It features 15 hand-crafted levels across three action-filled worlds. Customizable controls and save progress options make for a personalized experience, with humor and challenge throughout.

"Planet of the Eyes is a finalist for 'Best Indie Game' at the Canadian Videogame Awards. Play as a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, with physics-based puzzles and quick respawns testing your platforming skills. Explore handcrafted levels with a retro sci-fi aesthetic and uncover secrets in this immersive and visually striking game."

Scrapnaut is a farming and base-building simulation with open-world exploration and survival elements, available for single-player or 2-player co-op. Gather resources, cook meals, and defend against enemy raids while discovering unique items in each biome. Customize your equipment and prepare for challenging fights or strategic retreats. Although the plot is lacking, the game offers good gameplay, pretty visuals, and a fitting soundtrack, albeit with some grinding required.

The planet was captured by the evil dead, who want to destroy all living things! Only you can free civilians from the attacks of creepy zombies. Gather all your courage and go to battle! Do your best to exterminate the evil monsters. Test your fighting and aiming skills! This adventure will definitely not leave you indifferent. Fight with firearms or improvised items. The main thing is not to…