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A collection of complete, punchy games packed inside a tactile desktop launcher. You start at an old computer, with floppy disks scattered across the table. Pick one up, drag it into the drive, and boot the game. A tiny ritual be…
Some of the assets used to design the page on Steam were generated
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Battle Runes of Metalaria is an action packed, chaos infused board game for up to four players. Stack your runes on the board to make vertical and horizontal combos or smash your opponents pieces to smithereens
Includes AI generated music tracks.
Music
Who would you go with on the toughest adventure? In this co-op, 2D platformer game, you and your partner take on a mountain ‘TOGETHER’ by shooting ropes and air-cannon . When you aim, your partner shoots and vice versa. Remember(…
Some of the artworks are refined through an AI-assisted process
2D Images
A social deduction spy-hunting game where you blend into crowds of NPCs to track your assigned target while avoiding your own pursuer.
Artwork, Music, Voice Acting, Environment
2D Images, Music, Voiceover, 3D Models
"Awakened Elements" is a match-three strategy RPG where chaos spreads as the Demon King shatters elemental balance. As a young mage, awaken lost powers, rally elven allies, and battle through thorny paths to restore order before …
Some resources in this game are assisted by AI technology to improve game development efficiency
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Traffic Monster is a fast-paced endless runner! Dodge heavy traffic, collect power-ups, and customize your dream car. Challenge real players in online multiplayer, place bets, and survive the chaos!
Generative AI tools were only used to assist with writing some C# code scripts during development and to translate/draft the text descriptions for the Steam Store page. There are no AI-generated visual (art/UI) or audio assets included in the game.
Code, Localization
A strategy game blending deckbuilding, auto-battler, and roguelike elements. Recruit and upgrade units to build your squad. Draw random numbers to activate matching units’ skills on the board, earn points, and defeat the boss. Te…
This game uses AI-generated content for some of its art assets.
2D Images
A cozy and relaxing desktop companion game filled with adorable cats. Welcome a variety of cats into your family, care for them, and enjoy everyday life together.
AI translation was used to assist with text localization.
Localization
What Was Lost is a two-player co-op puzzle game about memory and time. Playing together online, one player explores the past while the other explores the present. Communicate, solve together, and decide which memories to carry fo…
This game uses generative AI in the following way: Some background music and ambient audio tracks were generated locally using ACE-Step-1.5, an open-source music generation model run on the developer's own hardware. No third-party copyrighted audio was used as input or reference material. All generated tracks were reviewed, edited, and mastered by the developer before inclusion in the game. The developer holds all rights to use and distribute the resulting audio under the model's permissive license. No generative AI is used at runtime - all in-game text, dialogue, narrative, voice lines, and game behavior is hand-authored and deterministic. The shipped game does not connect to any external AI service.
Music, Sound Effects
Herding Adventures is a realistic, MMO herding sim where you and your dog control sheep through pressure, not commands. Guide the flock, avoid predators, and keep them together in a skill based experience where every sheep counts.
We used AI for our logo and some marketing material.
Marketing Assets
What if your doodles could come to life on your desktop? Creative Aquarium is a relaxing idle desktop game where every fish you draw becomes a unique companion. Name your creations, decorate your tank, discover fish made by other…
The recognizability of painting fish
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A fast-paced arcade gallery shooter inspired by Wild Guns and Cabal. Switch between fire and ice, dodge intense bullet patterns, and defeat powerful bosses. Unlock hidden routes, discover secret encounters, and chase high scores …
Only minor voice effects in the game were generated using AI tools. No AI-generated gameplay, narrative, music, or visual content is included.
Voiceover