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A satirical life-and-money sim. One turn is one month: budget your hours, work the job, ride the market, outlive inflation and your own decisions. Pick a character and make their dream come true. Or at least don't die trying.
Random event images were generated with the help of AI. It was also used to assist with localization.
2D Images, Localization
If you love building unique decks, triggering insane combos with simple controls, and watching numbers skyrocket—you'll love Realm of Advent. In a world ruled by Apostles, craft your build from 300+ cards and relics to ignite add…
Generative AI tools were used during the development of this game to assist in the creation of various pre-generated content, including certain visual assets, text, localization, audio, UI elements, promotional materials, and development support.All content ultimately released or included in the game has been manually reviewed, edited, and approved to ensure it meets the game’s quality standards.
2D Images, UI Elements, Marketing Assets, Music, Sound Effects, Voiceover, Writing, Localization, Code
Automate your factory to fuel a planet-splitting laser drill. Mass-produce mechanized combat units, deploy them in tactical auto-battles to conquer enemy outposts, and route their resources back to your expanding mega-factory. Gr…
I use generative AI tools to help develop some in game assets.
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Run your own mystery box business! Source returned shipments, storage finds and second-hand treasures. Hunt for hidden gems, identify valuable items, restore them and create the perfect mystery boxes to satisfy your customers whi…
AI is used for store page capsule art and in-game character portrait art creation, which are then remodeled by our graphic.
2D Images, Marketing Assets
Build and manage your own market. Fill the shelves, set prices, serve customers, manage online orders and grow your business. Hire employees, check stocks and turn your market into a large business.
AI was used for some translations and visual assets. The game does not generate AI content during gameplay, and AI was not used to write the game's code.
2D Images, Localization
An AI-native Survivor roguelike where you synthesize everything. An AI Agent acts as a real-time designer, weaving hundreds of mechanics into exclusive, logical weapons based on your strategy. Experience true freedom and infinite…
This game connects to an AI service during gameplay to dynamically generate weapon mechanisms and game scripts, providing a randomized and evolving experience for the player.
Code, Ideation, Runtime AI
Darkest Path is a 2.5D roguelike FPS that merges a modern-retro aesthetic with cosmic horror. Navigate through shifting nightmare realms, master diverse character classes, and survive the brutal corruption of a decaying world.
AI technology is used in a supplementary capacity during the conceptual and prototyping stages of our 2D assets. Any such assets are replaced through our production pipeline by our artists.
2D Images, Ideation
This is a test about sin. An audio-driven horror mystery where you reconstruct the hidden timeline inside a painting through sound and expose the sin concealed within.
Some visual design elements were also produced with the assistance of generative AI.
2D Images
Friendslop Drive is a chaotic co‑op driving game where one car is shared by multiple players. As one of the top friendslop games, teamwork and rivalry collide on a mysterious island. Can your crew reach the PEAK of madness and es…
Some store art generated with AI help.
Marketing Assets
Forge your civilization in this strategic idle game. Develop knowledge, build wonders, command armies, and recruit historical figures as you evolve from primitive beginnings to a mighty empire. The Heritage system lets your achie…
some illustrations and sounds
2D Images, Sound Effects
Survive the irradiated Zone. Raid hostile territories, loot rare gear, craft powerful equipment, and upgrade your bunker in this dark atmospheric idle RPG. Die, undergo Genesis, and return stronger. Turn-based combat, deep presti…
This game uses AI-generated content:Pre-generated AI use:- Marketing visuals (Steam capsules, banners, page background) were generated with AI image models, then manually edited and composited.- Some in-game art assets (item icons, enemy portraits, environment elements) were AI-generated and edited/integrated by hand.- All AI-generated content was reviewed, edited, and curated by the developer before shipping.Not AI-generated:- Game design, mechanics, balance, progression systems, lore, world-building.- UI/UX layouts and interaction flows.No live/runtime AI: the game does not run AI models during play. Nothing you do in-game contacts an LLM or image generator.
2D Images, Marketing Assets
The Rifted Skies is an active VR roguelite set in a long-abandoned world. Play as a lone warrior returning home. Parkour and fight to outrun a deadly Rift. Unlock new powers and uncover - can your home ever be saved?
Our development process makes use of generative AI tools for internal tasks such as early concept exploration - both for the game and marketing assets, as well as workflow automation. All final game assets are created by our team without AI-generated content.
2D Images, Marketing Assets, Ideation