Main Competition
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RoboBlitz
Developer: Naked Sky Entertainment
RoboBlitz, a humorous, physics-based action game, is full of inventive gadgets, gizmos, characters, and weapons. As Blitz, a master technician robot, you must activate an aging Space Cannon to save the world from a band of blundering space pirates. With 19 levels of puzzle solving, high-intensity action, and unique environments, RoboBlitz is full of cool surprises.
Blast Miner
Developer: Cryptic Sea
Have fun digging through the earth and blasting explosives while searching for gold in Blast Miner. This physics-based PC puzzle game has you using explosives such as TNT and gasoline to create huge explosions.
Bone: The Great Cow Race
Developer: TellTale Games
Bone: The Great Cow Race is the second adventurous episode of the Telltale Bone series. Fone Bone and his cousins, each with a different plan, arrive at the yearly cow race and county fair. Cousin Phoney plans to swindle the locals, while Fone plans to win back the maiden Thorn. Explore the fair, play carnival games, eat exotic food, and perform daring rescues all while something sinister is afoot.
Bang! Howdy
Developer: Three Rings Designs Inc.
Bang! Howdy is a fast-paced online strategy game set in the wacky Wild West. Compete in a variety of gameplay scenarios, such as Frontier Town or Indian Trading Post, using a team of mechanical or conventional units. Choose from a robot with large wagon wheels for movement and wearing a large cowboy hat, a "steam gunman," or a cavalry, and set out to battle. Yee haw!
Toblo
Developer: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Toblo, a fast-paced capture-the-flag game, has two teams using the world as weaponry, throwing bombs, and generally destroying things. During capture-the-flag matches, structures in the topsy-turvy world of colorful blocks are constantly changing as you use the blocks for combat. Play with or against your friends in this wild game.
Samorost2
Developer: Amanita Design
Samorost2, the sequel to Samorost1, is a point-and-click adventure puzzle game in which a space gnome travels to a far-off perilous planet to rescue his dog from an alien abduction.
Armadillo Run
Developer: Peter Stock
Armadillo Run is a creative physics-based puzzle game that challenges you to build structures guiding the armadillo to targeted areas. With a limited budget and access to various materials, such as metal, rubber, and rockets, you must seek inventive solutions to move to the next level.
Gamma Bros
Developer: Pixeljam, Inc.
Gamma Bros is a retro-style space shooter akin to classic arcade games such as Galaga and Robotron, but with a modern twist. Help the Gamma Bros get home in time for dinner through the most dangerous space commute ever!
Armada Online
Developer: EvStream
In Armada Online, a sci-fi shooter role-playing game, up to eight players per team engage in combat with hordes of biomechanical aliens. Take command of starships, set up space colonies, and battle against other teams while exploring the universe. Just remember to never fight the Armada alone if you want to survive in deep space.
Fizz Ball
Developer: Grubby Games
Help Professor Fizzwizzle maneuver his way through more than 180 levels of thrilling brick-busting action in Fizz Ball. Rescue hungry animals, bounce bubbles, and solve a mystery in this fun and family-friendly action game.
Toribash
Developer: NABI Software
In this turn-based fighting game you can either create your own martial arts movies in single-player sandbox mode or join the competition in multiplayer mode. The focus is on tactics rather than reaction and button mashing. Punch, kick, and dodge to destroy your opponent.
Bubble Islands
Developer: dot-invasion
Bubble Islands is an arcade puzzle game featuring more than 10 adorable characters. Challenge your opponents in competitive duels and connect your bubbles to preserve your island in this funny and exciting game.
Racing Pitch
Developer: Skinflake
In Racing Pitch you are the engine of a racing car. Expertly use a microphone to mimic the sound of an engine to set the race car blazing forward. Featuring party games, various track challenges, and the option to fly a hot-air balloon, Racing Pitch will leave you breathless!
Castle Crashers
Developer: the Behemoth
While Castle Crashers is not currently downloadable, it has been played at several major game shows. Hack, slash, and smash your way to knighthood victory in this red-hot arcade adventure. Featuring hand-drawn characters, Castle Crashers delivers unique high-res illustrated visuals and exciting gameplay. Compete with up to three friends and discover mind-boggling magic and mystery while destroying your opponents.
