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Deckforce is a grid-based deckbuilder that blends Blackjack mechanics with roguelite elements. Combine cards on a 4x4 grid to reach 21, multiply your bankroll with bold bets, craft your ultimate deck, and defeat ruthless enemies!
AI was used exclusively for language translations.
Localization
Pixel Worker is a pixel-art work-life simulation where you take jobs, earn money, appraise gear, raise pets, mine, fish, cut jade, trade stocks, and play casino mini-games as you build your own path through a lively city.
Generative AI tools were used during development to assist with portions of the game's pre-generated 2D artwork, UI assets, localization, code, and promotional materials. All output was reviewed, edited, and integrated by the developer. The game does not generate AI content during gameplay.
2D Images, UI Elements, Code, Marketing Assets, Localization
Geometry Run is a 3D third-person platformer with a retro synthwave style. Control a glowing cube, overcome creative and challenging levels, and perfect every run. Designed for speedrunners, each level features three modes: Norma…
Generative AI was used only for creating some logos and images. All generated assets were reviewed and refined by the developer before being included in the game.
2D Images, Marketing Assets
Take control of a growing singularity in Blackhole Collapse, a fast-paced action rogue-like! Devour cosmic debris, dodge relentless hazards and volatile anomalies, upgrade your gravitational powers, and consume entire celestial b…
Generative AI tools were used to assist in the creation of visual assets, background graphics, and promotional store art for the game.
2D Images, Marketing Assets
A snake roguelite where your body is your arsenal. Collect weapon segments, fuse matching neighbors into higher tiers, and reorder them until they react with each other. Then close a loop with your own tail: everything trapped in…
We use a translation AI tool to allow us to help more players play this game comfortably
Localization
To optimize your "happiness," an AI assistant named Opti has taken over your PC. Your only ally is an obsolete assistant everyone abandoned twenty years ago. Take your permissions back, one at a time — armed with his gloriously t…
This game was developed with the assistance of generative AI tools. AI was used to help create in-game art, UI elements and icons, parts of the script and dialogue text, the English localization, and store page materials (capsule images, screenshots, and trailer). All AI-assisted content was reviewed, edited, and integrated by the developer. No AI-generated content is created during gameplay.
Code
A real-time roguelite castle defense made by a solo developer. Shoot from your castle, drag soldier cards onto the field, and cast spells to hold the line. Between runs, open chests to recruit new units and spend mastery on a hug…
AI tools were used during development to assist in the creation of some pre-generated content included in the game. All such content was reviewed, curated, and edited by the developer before inclusion. Some 2D sprites, icons, and key art were created with the assistance of generative AI tools. Music and sound effects were also created with the assistance of AI audio tools. Localization for languages other than English was produced with AI assistance and reviewed by the developer. The game does not use generative AI at runtime and does not generate any live AI content during gameplay.
2D Images, UI Elements, Music, Sound Effects, Localization
Race the OUTSIDE of the pipe. Gravity pulls you around the tube, so holding the top is the whole skill. Every track is grown from a seed, so no two are the same. Draft, boost, shoot and climb six leagues in a neon anti-gravity ra…
Some of this game's assets were made with generative AI tools: the music, the store artwork, and the French translation. Everything ships as fixed files that were generated, chosen, and edited by the developer. Nothing is generated while you play, and the game never connects to an AI service.
Marketing Assets, Music, Localization
Build and expand the hive of your dreams in this 3D beekeeping and management game. Raise bees, gather pollen, produce honey, upgrade your equipment, explore new environments, and grow your colony into a thriving beekeeping empir…
Only the game's logo was generated using AI, solely as a temporary placeholder. It will eventually be replaced with artwork created by a human artist.
Marketing Assets
Build and defend a space colony where every unit of power and every crew assignment matters. Expand production, research new technologies, shape the battlefield with walls and weapons, and adapt your strategy against alien swarms…
Generative AI tools were used during development for limited coding assistance and as a starting point for some 3D assets. All AI-assisted content was reviewed, modified, and integrated by the developer. No generative AI is used during gameplay.
Code, 3D Models
You awaken confused on a lifeless mining vessel. Exploration reveals mutated horrors stalking in the shadows. Your flashlight is slowly dwindling away as you solve puzzles. Can you navigate the decks and reach the escape pod?
This game uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the creation of certain visual assets, promotional store materials, and workflow scripts during development.
2D Images, Marketing Assets, Code
Slimes are invading your desktop, and every keystroke becomes a powerful counterattack. Unlock all kinds of weapons, draw wildly inventive artifacts, and collect strange and wonderful slimes. Fight alone or team up with friends t…
Some art assets were generated using AI and then manually refined and adjusted.
2D Images