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Lost Town is a 3D roguelike survival shooter. Play as an armed girl in a corrupted abandoned town. Maps are random. Fight mutant hordes, earn XP, unlock random skills and upgrades, and build unique combat styles. Each run changes…
As this is an indie game, some of the character illustrations and art assets are AI‑generated.
2D Images
KRUSHPIT is a hardcore Real-Time Indirect PvP roguelike survival set in a gritty wasteland of concrete blocks and rusty garages. Annihilate mutant hordes, roll the slot machine and craft OP builds! Survive the chaos or enter the …
Pre-generated 2D visual assets were created using AI tools. This includes the skill icons used in the game's UI, as well as the promotional capsule and cover artwork for the Steam store page.
2D Images, UI Elements, Marketing Assets
Gather resources, research technologies, expand platforms, and build conveyor belt networks to survive and thrive in a perilous maritime world. Utilize automated production lines to free up manual labor, keep the factory running …
Some images and music, as well as multilingual translations, etc.
2D Images, Music, Localization
A shot that has not reflected cannot kill. Place mirrors to turn the sentries' shots back on them. 144 hand-built stages across twelve sectors of Greek myth. Every par is proven minimal.
Generative AI tools assisted with pre-generated artwork, including Steam store capsules and library images, and some localization text. The game does not generate AI content during play or connect to external AI services.
2D Images, Marketing Assets, Localization
A stickman roguelite shooter where every run reshuffles combat. Fight from cover across rain-soaked city streets, a hidden jungle base and a desert pursuit, build a powerful loadout, and uncover Project Obelisk’s connection to an…
Stick Crisis was developed with assistance from generative AI tools. AI-assisted image and animation tools were used to create selected visual assets, character animation frames and pre-rendered cinematics; these materials were reviewed, edited and integrated by the developer. AI coding assistants also contributed to portions of the source code. The game does not generate content during gameplay or connect to generative AI services at runtime.
2D Images, Code, Animation, Video
Enjoy ColorByNumber in 3D voxel art. Match the numbers, paint the blocks, and create beautiful 3D artwork in this relaxing experience. Complete a variety of models, from cute animals to massive buildings, and unleash your creativ…
CrystalCanvas uses generative AI in parts of its development process.For the sound effects played when placing voxels, we aimed to create sounds that remain pleasant and unobtrusive even during extended play sessions. After exploring a variety of sound assets and recordings, we ultimately used generative AI as part of the sound design process to achieve the desired result.Generative AI is also used as a development aid through Claude Code for generating and assisting with parts of the code related to voxel space management and rendering.Generative AI is not used to generate the voxel artwork or gameplay content itself.
Sound Effects, Code
A 2D action Metroidvania featuring time abilities and diverse weapons. Become a demon employee of Hell and explore humanity’s distorted eras.
Generative AI was used for programming assistance and to create some BGM. The generated music was edited and remastered by the developer. All visual assets were created manually without generative AI. No live-generated AI is used during gameplay.
Code, Music
Dash through a storm of missiles in this top-down arcade action game, reading enemy patterns, choosing your line, breaking through targets, recovering supplies, and opening portals across a handcrafted campaign that ends in carri…
Generative AI tools were used extensively during the development of DashBreaker. They assisted with programming, selected sound effects and visual materials, player-facing text and localization, and Steam store and marketing materials. All AI-assisted output was reviewed, edited, tested, and integrated by the developer. No content or code is generated by AI during gameplay, and the game does not connect to external AI services while running.
2D Images, Code, Sound Effects, Writing, Localization, Marketing Assets
You are a reporter attending a White House press conference. After the meeting, you "accidentally" open the side door leading to the Oval Office, which is empty.
The promotional image for this game was created using AI generation combined with post-production manual modifications
Marketing Assets
A deck-building roguelike of body horror where your whole party shares one deck: when a hero falls, every card they own dies with them. Pick 3 of 5 broken souls, survive permanent mutilation and unraveling minds, and descend.
Borrowed Flesh uses generative AI tools to help create some of its 2D art assets, such as backgroundscenes and character and enemy illustrations. These AI-generated images are then edited, retouchedand composited by hand by the developer.
2D Images
After a terrifying encounter on a lonely road, a man awakens inside a mysterious house where his wife has vanished. Solve puzzles, uncover dark secrets, and find a way to escape before it's too late.
This game uses generative AI tools to assist in creating some content, including certain textures, 3D assets, and voice acting. These AI-assisted assets were reviewed, edited, and integrated by the developer as part of the game’s production process.
2D Images, 3D Models, Voiceover
Build your own cozy desktop aquarium. Collect dozens of charming fish, shrimp and snails, decorate with plants, rocks, lighting and substrate, and watch your little creatures swim, forage and grow. Unlock rare, dreamlike fish — o…
Some of the game's art assets were created with the assistance of generative AI tools.
2D Images