Star Escape

Star Escape

Really fun, simple competitive game. I’ve played alone and with a friend and I could see this being incredibly fun with 3-4 people. It’s not easy but not unfair, you always know what you did wrong. The only complaint i would have is initially navigating the menu to start a game was a little confusing.

Real player with 1.9 hrs in game


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Star Escape on Steam

Antistatic

Antistatic

This game needs more attention.

It’s the most Melee-like platform fighter out at the moment in a genre overran by developers too afraid to commit to the formula that made the genre so big competitively.

Most developers try to differentiate their games with weird, unsatisfying, shallow mechanics that end up souring the experience, but this game from my short time playing is more set on pure and solid gamefeel and exploring the genre from it’s roots, with unique movesets instead of directly ripping or tweaking already existing characters.

Real player with 1.9 hrs in game


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Very early in development, so it’s lacking in a lot of departments. That said, the core gameplay is tight and with some time most of the problems will be fixed and most missing features will be implemented. Also, the dev seems pretty engaged with the community and is very active, at least on discord, while posting constant updates about the development timeline. Overall, at it’s current state it’s a very ‘rough’ game with a good core that only shows signs of improving.

Real player with 0.7 hrs in game

Antistatic on Steam

Light Fingers

Light Fingers

Light Fingers is a magical mechanical board game where thieves compete in a test of skills to prove who among them is the most deft! Explore a randomly generated miniature board world that unfolds before you as you roll dice and move around to explore.

Seek out shops where you’ll find cards to buy, special services for hire and chests of loot to plunder. Remember, always shop before you steal!

Raid Dungeons, where coins are a plenty, but deadly hazards are just as numerous. Here you will go up against your rivals who can defend the dungeon operating the traps while you attempt to loot its treasures.

Don’t get caught! Play your hand of cards strategically or buy favors from the local inhabitants to avoid the guards and other players as you work your way back to the thieves hideout.


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Light Fingers on Steam

Boomerang Fu

Boomerang Fu

Boomerang Fu is, at first, a simple game. You’re a Fruit. I mean, excluding Eggplants. And Avocados. Ok, fine, it’s not a Fruit Game, but a Fruit/Vegetable/Grain/Drink/Ice Cream/Sushi/Bacon game. Each character oozes personality, some in a literal sense, others roll around a bit more.

Anyway, as the title says, it’s all about Boomerangs. You throw boomerangs, slash with boomerangs, catch your own boomerang, kick boomerangs out of peoples hands, turn into a box & get hit with a boomerang, etc. You’ve got 3 (4 technically) buttons, 1 stick. Simple to pick up, hard to master, but outstanding fun at all skill levels.

Real player with 59.9 hrs in game

Amazingly fun little game.

And my kids (5 & 7) just love it!

It may appear a bit violent at first glance, but it’s not that violent.

You mostly cut food items or break and occasional cup.

No blood or gore or anything.

The game easy to play - even a child can do it.

So kids enjoy it very much.

The bot enemies on lower difficulties are also quite easy to overcome, so the kids can even play the game by themselves.

Other than various characters (that only differ in their graphics) the game also offers various levels, with different game mechanics (levers that allow you to kill enemies by moving the environment, moving ground, ice, trees that hide you, etc.)

Real player with 23.9 hrs in game

Boomerang Fu on Steam

Monster Jaunt

Monster Jaunt

This game has that classic Nintendo couch party vibe. I’ve played it with a few different groups of people, and it seems to work well with both frequent and casual gamers. The minigames have a good amount of variety to them, and there’s enough minigames to give it a plenty of replayability. One particularly nice touch is the adorable art of the hybrid creatures in the game. I’ve fallen in love with the panda/andaconda hybrid"pandaconda" and the fiery otter “magmotter”.

Favorite minigame:

  • Topagrathree

Real player with 14.1 hrs in game

I would heartily recommend Monster Jaunt for anyone looking for a new party game.

The mini games give you a variety of challenges that mostly focus on skill and not pure chance. The board game is engaging and yet lightweight enough to be understood at a glance. Nearly the entire game allows for simultaneous play, so you don’t lose engagement while someone else it taking their turn. The Remote Play Together integration works wonderfully, as expected. Being able to play a local game across the country with little detriment is a huge bonus feature for a game like this.

Real player with 9.6 hrs in game

Monster Jaunt on Steam

SUPER Cute Alien

SUPER Cute Alien

Follow Fito across multiple worlds, in a action packed search for justice. Run, think, shoot and feel. Rescue your love, save your friends and make new ones.

Can you save Cydonia from a rougue AI and its questionable decisions?

Gather your friends and enjoy a campaign in coop mode or fight each other in a fully fleshed out arena combat.

Currently featuring multiple game modes, 1-4 players:

  • PVE: Story Mode. Coop Is Supported!

  • PVP: Versus (rounds)

  • PVP: Last One standing

  • PVE: Survival

Features

  • Beautiful platforming and advanced movement: double jump, wall jump, dodge, edge grab. Get in top of creatures and ride them.

  • A complex platformer AI system, supporting stealth, squad formation, communication, life preservation, pathfinding and different attacking methods.

  • Unlockable content and abilities.

  • Voice acting featured by Alexandria Johns, Francine Padilla and Richard Mendez.

  • Special guest appareances from the indie world, such as Issac and Dr. Fetus!

  • Multiplayer bots.

  • Dynamic day/night system.

  • Bosses and mini-bosses.

  • Player customization.

  • Hand crafted levels.

  • Toggleable gore system.

SUPER Cute Alien on Steam

UpBreakers

UpBreakers

My friends and I LOVE this game, there’s nothing like stealing someone’s box for the win.

Real player with 5.4 hrs in game

Super Fun game!

Highly recommend for a funny Game Night with some friends.

Real player with 4.0 hrs in game

UpBreakers on Steam

ABRACA - Imagic Games

ABRACA - Imagic Games

Underneath the cutesy graphics lies a game that actually takes skill to play.

Abraca really is the perfect party game. Think of it as a little bit of a mix between Super Smash Bros. and Mario Party. Then, be a little forgiving, as the creators neither had the budget of those two AAA games, nor the price tag.

Each player controls both a prince, and a princess, but not at the same time. Each princess is placed in a giant box, and each prince races for the key to open the box and free his princess. You progress through a series of challenges as far as you can on your turn, with the other three players taking control of the defenders in the level. As the prince, your goal is to pass as many stages as possible, as the defenders your goal is to send the prince to the start of the stage as many times as possible, and as a princess your goal is generally to smash the other princesses so you can blow kisses to your prince through the lock-hole of the chest.

Real player with 25.4 hrs in game

Since i see no really usefull reviewers, I decided to give you guys one.

This is actually a really good party game, but ONLY a party game! This game is probably one of the best Local games out there. I don’t know how the heck the others managed to rate this game after playing for like 20 minutes, but think i tried it enough to give it a rating.

There are three modes: Race, Arena and Challenge mode.

The race mode is 2-4 player. This the mode that makes the game shine. You have to get through 9 stages before the others, and in every round, the chosen one has to go as far as possible within 60 seconds. While the chosen ones struggles to get through the stage, he have to escape from monsters which is controlled by 1-3 local opponents. (NO BOTS. ONLY THE OTHER LOCAL PLAYERS) On their way to comleting each stage, he/she have to escape the opponents either by avoiding them or beating them to move on. Every character gets a chance every round to be the chosen one, who has to go through the stages. If you are lucky and good then you might go through 3 stages within 60 seconds. And if you are unlucky then you might stay in the same stage until the next round. After every round the first chosen one is being chosen by a battle between friends (works like smash bros). The one who is finishing and beating the stage 9 boss the first will win the game.

Real player with 13.8 hrs in game

ABRACA - Imagic Games on Steam

Aloof

Aloof

Aloof has a lovely unique atmosphere and simple to pick up gameplay but with insane depth. And I think I only started scratching the surface. It also has many multiplayer modes! Start for the vibe and stay for the combo’s.

Real player with 10.5 hrs in game

Cool puzzle game

Real player with 7.4 hrs in game

Aloof on Steam

OddBallers

OddBallers

OddBallers is a local and online party game that will put both skills and friendships to the test with fast and frantic dodgeball action for up to 6 players.

Slam your opponents with wrecking balls, lawn mowers, trumpets, sheep and countless unfair tactics in quirky tournaments where each round is a zany new type of dodgeball.

WILDLY UNPREDICTABLE

Be prepared for anything when outrageous game modes, wily mutators and treacherous arenas form crazy types of dodgeball.

FEISTY PHYSICS

Experiment with object and environment interactions to discover sly synergies and creative new ways to bamboozle your opponents.

FUN FOR EVERYONE

Simple gameplay and controls make OddBallers easy to learn and fun to master for both players with little or extensive gaming experience.

MARVELOUS MULTIPLAYER TECH

OddBallers is powered by cutting edge deterministic physics simulation that ensures top-level network performance… Which means: “No effing host advantage!”

COOL CUSTOMIZATION

Unlock new content and ostentatious cosmetic accessories as you play. Show your true colors with a magnificent moustache, a precious peg leg or a captivating cowboy hat.

OPEN DEVELOPMENT

Help us make multiplayer more friendly and inclusive! Join our community and participate in playtests, get to know the developers, find games and make new friends.

ALWAYS EVOLVING

Ongoing seasonal updates, exclusive events, new environments, game modes and secrets… We have so many ideas but so little time.

MULTIPLAYER WITHOUT BULLSH*T

Simple controls, fast gameplay, small downloads and a friendly business model. Spend your time on the good stuff – besting your friends.

Hopefully, this gave you an idea of what to expect from OddBallers. If you have any questions, please let us know in the forum or on our Discord server .

If you like OddBallers and want to show your support, consider adding it to your wishlist – it’s basically like & subscribe for game developers. :)

xoxo,

-The developers

OddBallers on Steam