Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu. Crafted with passion by the dream team that redefined side-scrolling beat 'em ups, Absolum mixes top-of-the-class combat action with modern roguelite elements in a world shattered by magical cataclysm. Play as Galandra, Karl, Brome, and Cider—each with unique fighting styles and powerful abilities—as they rise against Azra’s oppressive Crimson Order. Take down elite guards using rapid combo chains, spellcasting powers, and magical counters in a combat system that demands both skill and strategy. Choose your path through branching levels, face unpredictable encounters, and uncover the secrets of Talamh. Play solo or team up in local or online co-op to chain elemental attacks and lead the uprising. All set to a breathtaking soundtrack by Gareth Coker, with contributions from Yuka Kitamura, Mick Gordon, and more.
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Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu. Crafted with passion by the dream team that redefined side-scrolling beat 'em ups, Absolum mixes top-of-the-class combat action with modern roguelite elements in a world shattered by magical cataclysm. Play as Galandra, Karl, Brome, and Cider—each with unique fighting styles and powerful abilities—as they rise against Azra’s oppressive Crimson Order. Take down elite guards using rapid combo chains, spellcasting powers, and magical counters in a combat system that demands both skill and strategy. Choose your path through branching levels, face unpredictable encounters, and uncover the secrets of Talamh. Play solo or team up in local or online co-op to chain elemental attacks and lead the uprising. All set to a breathtaking soundtrack by Gareth Coker, with contributions from Yuka Kitamura, Mick Gordon, and more.

MIO is the name of the little robot you play as, and our nimble robot hero awakens alone aboard the Vessel—a vast, drifting spaceship left in ruin. Once maintained by AI caretakers known as the Pearls, the Vessel is now overrun by wild vegetation and malfunctioning machines. With the ship facing imminent shutdown, MIO must explore its labyrinthine depths, recover its lost memories, and uncover the truth behind the collapse. MIO contains Metroidvania fare, with a nice mix of combat and traversal as you slowly explore every corner of the map. In a sci-fi setting and with a stylish look, it's certainly doing something a little different from the competition. The game is developed by Douze Dixièmes, a small French studio previously known for their acclaimed debut, Shady Part of Me. True to their creative philosophy, the team has crafted MIO in a deeply artisanal way, building the entire experience atop a proprietary, in-house engine developed specifically for the project. This approach has allowed the studio to shape every aspect of the game’s mechanics, art direction, and atmosphere with complete freedom. Douze Dixièmes also maintains a seasonal (quarterly) blog where they share insights into studio life, their evolving creative process and behind-the-scenes making-of content.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is an action-packed first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. Its black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. Unravel layers of corruption with a thrilling noir-fuelled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.

Get ready to use your ears! Time your button presses to the beat in this broad collection of rhythm games that are easy to learn and rewarding to master. Chop flying veggies, bounce fruit off your biceps, flap along with birds in flight, and more as you focus on catchy original music—including tracks by renowned Japanese musician Tsunku♂.