Rhythm-Based Arcade Platformer Dashy Square Out Now On Steam

Toronto developer Kastriot Sulejmani had announced a Kickstarter for Dashy Square, and with the successful funding, the game is now out on Steam.

Dash, jump, fly and wave your way through epic levels with rhythm-based gameplay! Do you have what it takes? Follow the beat as you play levels or endless waves while staying in tune with the rhythm of each song. Join what could possibly be the impossible game to beat!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/461230/ The game is now on Steam omg omg omg!@#!@# XD Thank-you for everything guys - awesome feeling publishing on Steam. I am very grateful and will never take for granted how much this means to me. Thank-you for playing Dashy Square!

The game is only $3.29 on Steam, but can also be picked up on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.  Make sure to also follow the developer on Twitter, and let him know what you think of the game.

Woolly Walrus Releases Quick Drop On iOS and Android

Having just released Block Swop on mobile phones, indie developer Woolly Warlus is at it again with Quick Drop.  The new free to play game Quick Drop is an elevator simulator game where you drop off passengers on different floors.  You can check out the trailer and screenshots below!

OUT NOW Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woollywalrusgames.quickdrop&hl=en iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-drop/id1101002375?mt=8 Quick Drop, the elevator game you never knew you wanted. You control an elevator tasked to move as many passengers to their designated floors as possible before they grow impatient. Our stated goal was to create "A one tap mobile game with depth," and we believed we've succeeded.

You can download the game for free on Android here, and iOS devices here.  Make sure to check out the developer on Twitter as well, and let us know what you think in the comments.

Loud On Planet X Launching On This Month On PS4, Steam, iOS And Android

Last we heard of Loud on Planet X, they had just completed a successful Kickstarter, having raised over $50,000 dollars towards making their game.  And now, the game will be out in a couple of weeks!

Loud on Planet X will launch on PlayStation 4 and Steam on April 19th, and on iOS and Android April 21st. You can check out the trailer and some screenshots below:

LOUD on Planet X is releasing April 19 on console (PS4™/Steam) and April 21 on mobile (iOS/Android)! - Defend your stage with music! LOUD on Planet X is an arcade-style indie music game featuring Tegan and Sara, Purity Ring, METZ, Metric, Lights, July Talk, F*cked Up, Cadence Weapon, Austra and more.

Choose from a cross-section of top current indie music artists, then defend your stage from hordes of quirky aliens by tapping to the music and using a fun assortment of makeshift weapons like speakers, strobe lights, fog machines, amplifiers, bouncers and custom special attacks! LOUD on Planet X is an exciting new indie alternative to Rock Band or Guitar Hero with a splash of Plants vs Zombies – a new hybrid of rhythm game and classic shooter with tower defence elements.

Before the games launch, you can follow them on Twitter. They've also promised to announce "3 top international artists" the week of the games launch.

Toronto GameDev: Shiny Talisman

Every now and then I do like to highlight a local developer, and let readers know what kind of games are being work on in the GTA, even if there isn't a specific "news" thing to announce.  But I invite everyone to check out Shiny Talisman, creators of Caveman Cliff and Warp Looter, both free downloads on iOS.  I've included the trailers for both games below.

Caveman Cliff is Shiny Talisman's second release. It's just Cliff against the pterodactyls. Cliff needs to clear off the cliff so he can build his home. Available for iOS Mar. 31, 2016.

Warp Looter is a social, competitive, endless runner. Compete with your friends as you strive for distance and loot. You'd better get farther than they do. Otherwise they'll know, and get paid for it too. Check out the site at www.warplooter.com

Friends of the site thegeeko.com did an interview with Shiny Talisman back in the day as well you can read. You can download Caveman Cliff for free on iOS here, and Warp Looter also for free here. Make sure to follow the developer on Twitter and him know what you think!

Picnic Games Labs Launches Grumz On Mobile Devices

Toronto indie developer Picnic Game Labs have released Grumz on the iOS store and Android store.  Grumz introduces the world to the first infinite stopper: "constantly on the move, press anywhere to stop and navigate the incoming Grumz. Beware though, as Grumz come in different types checking your reflexes and play wit"

Grumz by Picnic Game Labs available on Apple's App Store and Google Play. iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/grumz/id1055818894?mt=8 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picnicgamelabs.grumz&hl=en Grumz official webpage: http://picnicgamelabs.com/game/grumz/ Picnic Game Labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/picnicgamelabs

Readers can download the game for free on the iOS, or Android but make sure to follow the developer on Twitter as well.

One More Story Games Announces They Are Working With #1 NYT Bestselling Author Charlaine Harris

Barrie developer One More Story Games made the announcement last week that they are working with New York Times Bestselling Author Charlaine Harris in creating an interactive story game based on her work.  Shakespeare’s Landlord will be adapted for One More Story Games' StoryStylus software, and is planned to be available for FaceBook, mobile, and web platforms next year.

Shakespeare’s Landlord is the first novel in a five-part series featuring Lily Bard, a tough and complicated woman who is determined to hide her nightmarish past from her small town neighbors. After stumbling across a body being dumped in a park late at night, Lily embarks on a journey to find the killer, as well as the reason they’re trying to frame her for the murder.

You can follow along the game by joining the mailing list on the official website, as well as sign up to be an early tester. Make sure to also follow One More Story Games on Twitter, as well as Charlaine Harris.

Alto's Adventure Out Now On Android

Developer Snowman had announced earlier this month Alto's Adventure was releasing on Android, and that day has come!  You can download the game for free on the Google Store here, or on the iOS right here.  The game is free on Android, while costing $3.99 on iOs, and the developer spoke about why:

After playing games such as Crossy Road and Threes! Free we began to understand that free-to-play can be done in a very tasteful and respectful manner. We also heard about the crazy levels of piracy on Android (thanks in part to Ustwo Games’ incredibly insightful Monument Valley infographic), and wanted to ensure that Alto’s Adventure could be as accessible as possible for everyone, while still being good for business.

Alto's Adventure is now available for Android and Kindle Fire devices (and iOS). Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.altosadventure Kindle Fire: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/dl/android?p=com.noodlecake.altosadventure App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/altos-adventure/id950812012?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lrPB&ct=web http://altosadventure.com http://www.twitter.com/altosadventure http://www.facebook.com/altosadventure

Give the game a shot, and let us know what you think in the comments below.  You can also follow the developer on Twitter and FaceBook.

Alto's Adventure Releases For Android February 11th

Developer Snowman announced today that Alto's Adventure, the infinite skier already on iOS, will be heading to Android on February 11th.  Most interestingly is that the game, which is available on the iOS right now for $2.99, will be made free on Android.

After playing games such as Crossy Road and Threes! Free we began to understand that free-to-play can be done in a very tasteful and respectful manner. We also heard about the crazy levels of piracy on Android (thanks in part to Ustwo Games’ incredibly insightful Monument Valley infographic), and wanted to ensure that Alto’s Adventure could be as accessible as possible for everyone, while still being good for business.

So, after careful consideration, we decided to take the plunge and launch Alto’s Adventure for free, adding a variety of opt-in bonuses for players who might need a little extra help, or otherwise want to show their support. The most important thing to say is that we’ve kept the core gameplay experience intact – it can be enjoyed start to finish, exactly as it can be on iOS.

Alto's Adventure is launching on Android and Kindle Fire devices on Thursday, February 11th, 2016. http://altosadventure.com http://www.twitter.com/altosadventure http://www.facebook.com/altosadventure

If you need some more Alto's Adventure reading before February 11th, make sure to check out this interview over at The Verge which dives into the game a bit more. Give them a follow on Twitter, and then we'll see you on the slopes February 11th!

Illumination Games Releases Ace Academy: Black Flight On Mobile

New local developer Illumination Games, in partnership with Seed Interactive and the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum have released Ace Academy: Black Flight on iOS and Android.  The flying combat game is based off of the dog fights from World War I.

Ace Academy: Black Flight will pin you to your seat as you experience First World War dogfighting like never before. You will fly with real squadrons, over actual historical locations, as you ascend the ranks to become a World War One Ace. Test your abilities as you go head to head with top German Jastas in Fokker and Albatross fighters. Discover the major battles and theatres that made First World War one of the most gruelling wars ever fought! Join the ranks of Black Flight, explore the world of 100 years ago, and earn your place in history.

Ace Academy: Black Flight will pin you to your seat as you experience First World War dogfighting like never before. You will fly with real squadrons, over actual historical locations, as you ascend the ranks to become a World War One Ace.

You can download the game for free on iOS and Android, and make sure to follow the gang over on Twitter.  Make sure to also check out SE3D Interactive, and let us know what you think in the comments!

Vote For Dashy Square On Steam Greenlight

Independent developer Kastriot Sulejmani has announced that he is trying to get Dashy Square greenlite on Steam.  Dashy Square, which can be downloaded on iPhone and Android, is a rhythm-based arcade platformer featuring 11 different levels, and 21 electronic soundtracks.

WILL BE POSTING ON GREENLIGHT NEXT WEEK! THIS IS JUST TO DISPLAY THE TRAILER + HYPE I need everybody to help vote the game if you want it to come on Steam! Update 1.2 is ready and has been uploaded for iOS (review - takes 7 days) and is currently active on Android!

The release date is planned for February if everything goes well, but make sure to hit up the games Steam page to vote for the game. You can also follow him on Twitter to keep up to date.

Dragon of Legends Hit Kickstarter - Let's Get This Game Funded

As announced last week, Dragon of Legends from Thrive Games has hit Kickstarter with a goal of $60,000 dollars, the lowest tier to guarantee a copy of the game is only $10 dollars.  We've written about Dragon of Legends quite a bit, but you can check out further details and trailer below:

Dragon of Legends is an online action RPG for PC, Mac, Linux, and Mobile devices, that is heavily influenced by Gaelic and Norse mythology. Enter the ever-evolving lands of Hávámal, where the lights of faeries border the realms of darkness. Two alliances have emerged across the world, both struggling for supremacy over the land and as these great powers battle one another for control of Hávamál – darker forces gather to destroy them. Players from around the world can assume the roles of customizable heroic fantasy characters, and explore a lush 2D world full of mystery, danger, and countless adventure.

After creating your own custom character and selecting a faction, you will set out on an epic quest to conquer evil and save the lands of Hávamál from impending doom, or succumb to the darkness and act as an agent of destruction. You will have your own background, racial history, and character specific storyline that will provide direction, and motivation behind all of your actions. Along your adventures you will acquire new equipment and learn powerful skills to aid you on your path, and you will be constantly interacting with other players from around the world. In order to defeat the most complicated and challenging dungeons, you must strategically coordinate your efforts and work effectively as a team to reap the rewards. You can band together with like-minded players in clans and guilds and wage war against other rival factions - or even turn on your own:

Currently the game is planned for PC, Mac, Linux, and mobile but console versions may be possible as well...

Stay tuned for our stretch goals ;) https://t.co/on1j77BYhH

— Thrive Games (@Thrive905) January 19, 2016

You can check out the full Kickstarter here, and follow Thrive Games on Twitter. 

One More Story Games Releases 'Hard Vacuum Lullaby'

We're only a few days into 2016, but we've already had a couple of releases.  Cally's Cave 3 is coming out on Tuesday for PC, and Barrie developer One More Story Games had released a new story to their catalogue of games.

After a savage battle in deep space, the 2nd Yagoshan Expeditionary Fleet Battlecruiser #6 retreats to the orbit of a gas giant with other damaged vessels to undergo repairs by the fleet’s logistics and repair corvettes. Maintaining radio silence and far from the front lines, the crew of the fleet’s warships try to get some much needed rest, leaving you in charge and responsible for anything that goes wrong...

You can play the game for free on Facebook, or on Android.  You can check out the rest of the story driven games here.  If you're interested in bringing your stories to an interactive gaming platform, check out One More Story Games, and follow them on Twitter.

Game Hive Releases Beat the Boss 4 on iOS and Android

Toronto developer Game Hive, the creators behind Tap Titans, have released Beat the Boss 4 on iOS and Android for free.

Many of you may have wonder, why is Joe “The Boss” so annoying? Looking at him just make you want to beat the living daylight out of him. Well, in this BEST sequel of the HOTTEST franchise BEAT THE BOSS, you will finally know where he is from and why you need to take vengeance on him and his ignorant friends.

You can download the game right now on iOS here, or Android here for free.  Make sure to also follow the developer on Twitter.

Download This Game: ROTA - A Minimalist Puzzle Game

Dani Kogan reached out to me by email to bring to my attention ROTA - A Minimalist Puzzle Game. Him and a couple of friends made the free puzzle games, which is out now on iOS, and Android. No ads either!

ROTA is a minimalist puzzle game featuring 40 levels, each containing various geometric objects interacting causing chain reactions. Discover the correct timing to activate spinning diamonds. Launch diamonds on the path to destroy twisting orbs and complete levels when all orbs are destroyed.

Available Now On Android and iOS http://www.rotapuzzlegame.com/ ROTA by Erich Kohlweg, Hugo Moraleida, & Dani Kogan

You can download the game for free on iOS here, and Android here.  This is a solid reminder that if you want something featured on TorontoGameDevs.com, all you have to do is ask! Let us know in the comments what you think of ROTA.

Dash Quest Now Out On Android, Plus Big 1.2 Patch

Apologies, as I'm a little late on this one, but I wanted to let post about Dash Quest, the RPG Endless Runner from Tiny Titan Studios, is now out on Android, as well as getting a free update with new features.  Version 1.2 contains:

• NEW FEATURE: Epic Shop, spend your epic coins here!
• NEW FEATURE: Hero Mode, unlock a new game mode where you can earn Epic Coins to buy special items and gear!
• NEW FEATURE: Pet System, you can acquire pets that can be leveled up and accessorized to help you in battle!

There are more items, and fixes which you can read here.  You can download the game for free on Android, or iOS.