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Path of the Yaoguai

Path of the Yaoguai

Path of the Yaoguai is a Journey to the West-inspired roguelike that blends deckbuilding with RPG progression. Begin as an unknown little yaoguai, grow through countless adventures, reshape familiar legends, and rise to become th…

Followers667
LaunchUnknown
Has some form of AI usage

部分游戏图片由AI生成并修改

2D Images
Dungeons & Dynasties

Dungeons & Dynasties

Football Manager meets D&D. Heroes die. Dynasties rise. The realm remembers both.Lead an adventuring guild through a living realm where every fixture is a dungeon, every hero can die in it, and every season is written down.

Followers653
LaunchNov 3, 2026
Has some form of AI usage

This game was made with the help of generative AI. AI tools assisted in various parts of development, including code and localization.

Code, Localization
A Sector Darkly

A Sector Darkly

Experience an epic story in this open-world space exploration RPG. Stranded far from home in a region torn apart by war, you must scavenge, research, and craft what you need to survive as you chart a course through dangerous sect…

Followers600
LaunchUnknown
Has some form of AI usage

During development the game and the demo contains AI generated art assets as placeholders.Those assets are being replaced as art is completed. The game will not ship with AI generated assets.

2D Images, Marketing Assets
CIVIREVIVAL

CIVIREVIVAL

In this 4X + RPG strategy game, lead humanity’s last ark and rebuild a new home among the mysterious ruins of the stars. Starting from nothing, you will develop technology, build powerful fleets, resist external threats, and shap…

Followers596
LaunchUnknown
Has some form of AI usage

Some of the image assets in this game have been manually modified on an AI-generated basis, and some of the text has been adjusted with the assistance of AI.

2D Images, Writing
Fallgrade

Fallgrade

Bend gravity. Twist architecture. Survive the impossible. A first-person exploration game set in an analog concrete nightmare, where reality shifts around you and Karl waits for your next mistake.

Followers590
LaunchJan 27, 2027
Has some form of AI usage

A large language model was used to assist with proprietary audio tools.

Code
Medieval Ascendant

Medieval Ascendant

From a serf bound to the soil to the head of a noble house. Farm, trade, build an economic empire across five provinces, claim land through war, intrigue or wealth — and forge a dynasty that outlives you.

Followers581
LaunchUnknown
Has some form of AI usage

Use of AI generated Art and some coding

2D Images, Code
Backdraft

Backdraft

Draft. Fight. Repeat. It’s hero vs hero in a roguelike battle for board control. Summon minions, stack enchantments, and chain attacks into devastating combos. Decide when to clear the board, defend your team, or strike the rival…

Followers577
LaunchUnknown
Has some form of AI usage

Our development pipeline incorporates AI-assisted tools across various stages of content creation. All content in the final product has been shaped and refined by our team.

Unspecified
Cthulhu Go Teaching

Cthulhu Go Teaching

Go has never been so 'within tentacle's reach'! With Lord Cthulhu as your teacher, playing Go is no longer boring. Whether you want to learn the basics, improve your skills, or grind Life & Death problems, Lord Cthulhu will accom…

Followers530
LaunchUnknown
Has some form of AI usage

Used the Go AI engine KataGo, generated some models with Tripo3D, and created sound effects using Woosh.

3D Models, Sound Effects
BORE

BORE

A 1–4 player co-op survival horror about crewing THE MULE, a colossal drilling machine, and extracting specimens for the Bureau. Man the instruments, open the dig door, and shut it before what heard you gets inside. Sell. Descend…

Followers517
LaunchNov 24, 2026
Has some form of AI usage

This game was developed with help from an AI assistant under human direction and review. No content is AI-generated while the game is running.

Unspecified
Dark Side Void

Dark Side Void

"Dark Side Void" is a 2D side-scrolling space mech action game. The solar system has been ravaged by war, and dangers lurk in the outer reaches of space. You will pilot a fully armed combat mech, embarking on a cosmic adventure f…

Followers486
LaunchUnknown
Has some form of AI usage

Al were used to assist with translating text into multiple languages.

Localization
Army Troop 2: Modern Guns

Army Troop 2: Modern Guns

Fast-paced old-school military FPS with online PvP, offline PvE, intelligent AI bots, customizable soldiers, and diverse maps. Invite friends to private matches, customize weapons, perks, skins and loadouts, unlock gear, earn kil…

Followers453
LaunchUnknown
Has some form of AI usage

Generative AI was used to assist in creating certain promotional and store page artwork. All AI-generated content was reviewed, edited, and refined by the developer. No generative AI is used during gameplay.

Marketing Assets
Pre-Warp Age

Pre-Warp Age

A meditative turn-based strategy about settling space, from the first flight to the invention of the warp drive. Assign workers, research technologies and mine resources in randomly generated star systems without enemies or time …

Followers399
LaunchOct 30, 2026
Has some form of AI usage

Some graphics, music, and translations were created with the help of AI and refined manually.

2D Images, Music, Localization