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Life is Knowledge is a “wannabe” Metroidvania, which is settled in an abandoned factory. The protagonist is Joel, a middle-aged bearded guy, who wakes up in the factory without remembering anything other than his name. He decides to find an exit in order to ask for help outside, but soon he discovers he’s not alone in the factory. Deadly drones controlled by devilish scientist are everywhere and i…

John is an introvert guy from a small town in the US countryside. He has a solitary life and he's very creative though he's not empathetic. Guide him in a journey in his consciousness through the places of his childhood as they are printed in his mind. Fight his inner monsters to make him understand the importance of emotions, discovering John’s story in this Metroidvania-cartoon-styled game. “Thr…

SPIKE is a 2D puzzle-platform game developed for the Video game Design and Programming course at the Politecnico di Milano.  Each level of SPIKE consists in a 2D scenario completely free from obstacles or enemies, where only the main character, the end-level flag and eventually some platforms are present. Goal of the player is to place the highest number of deadly obstacles possible in the stage,…

"Doorways: The Underworld" is a first-person horror adventure game, where you play as special agent Thomas Foster, tasked with tracking down a missing psychopath in a terrifying and atmospheric underworld. The game features fast-paced gameplay, challenging puzzles, and high-quality visuals and sounds. It is the third chapter in the Doorways series, but can be played independently, with the option to explore many secret places and full controller support.

Jack wakes up in a dark room he never saw before. Two strangers are staring at him curiously. They are Charlie and Hannan. Brother and sister. Like Jack they woke up in that room without remembering anything. Charlie’s 14 while Jack and Hannah are both 18. The two siblings aren’t common people: Charlie has the incredible power to became invulnerable and pass through objects while his sister is abl…

All Is Dust is a first-person horror game for PC and Oculus Rift. Experience the terror of a dust storm in the 1930s and unravel the mystery surrounding your decaying farm.

Lamp is a 3D stealth game featuring a group of explorers gathered to save the universe from the Curse, a dark mist that turns evil the inhabitants of the little planets. Travel around spherical levels in different historical periods, dodge the enemies corrupted by the Curse and find the magic lamps to restore the light in every level. Each of them presents new challenges and puzzles, like missing …

Market(K)ing is a game in which you want everyone to enter your Tower, but people are not interested. That’s why it is about marketing. Get hired by the Demonix Inc. and work with them to lure Goblins inside “The Tower”™. Deploy your employees on the city and use your magic marketing powers to charm Goblins or get fired by The Tower itself (it is possessed, you know, common Demonix practice). Face…

"The Dark Occult" is a lovecraftian-themed action-adventure game. Play as a powerful occultist who battles against hordes of nightmarish creatures in a corrupted city. Utilize an arsenal of spells and physical attacks to uncover the truth behind a mysterious cult and their eldritch powers. Can you save the city from the ancient evil that lies within?

"Oblitus" is a single-player platformer with compelling visuals and intense difficulty, offering around 100 hours of playtime. It features four procedurally-generated realms, spear-based combat, and a magic system with 22 unique enchantments. Every playthrough provides a unique experience with multiple endings to discover, set in a haunting and mysterious atmosphere.