Lesser-known games that deserve attention?

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  1. sammysin

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    Voodoo!
     
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    #42 SkyMuffin, Aug 17, 2010
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    I ran out of space in the first post!

    mountainmohawk: CDomino's Adventure is a platformer similar to Rolando. It features a physics system, unlockable skins, and lots of different obstacles and traps. There are some gameplay videos on the official website.

    rich_952000 Arachnophilia is an arcade game which simulates the life of a spider. You weave webs, trap insects, and survive other creatures. There's an online leaderboard and a free-form mode where you can make webs however you want. You can play the original flash version here.

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    PushPixPull is a Sudoku/Sokoban mashup which is deceptively challenging. It has cute, elegant graphics and a variety of different worlds. You can see it in action here.

    SJohnson064: Block Dude Evolved is a port of the classic TI-83/84 calculator puzzle game, with all of the original levels. It has multiple different color/graphic schemes. Some reviews have taken issue with the controls, but otherwise it seems fine.

    ninjackid: Alien Escape is an arcade-style action game where you control a stationary spaceship and try to fend off enemies with different weapons and environments. The graphics are smooth and cartoony, although the controls are a little awkward.

    Infect Them All is very similar to the Infectonator flash game series, except you only control one zombie who spreads the infection instead of "setting off" a virus. You can purchase upgrades to make you zombies stronger, more lethal, quicker, etc. There is also an unlimited survival mode.
     
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    Block Dude Evolved is a great port of the original TI-83/84 Calculator game! It features The original art along with an option to change the art to newer graphics. It also features all 11 levels!
     
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    There's also Alien escape and Infect Them All. I don't think they're extremely popular but they're really good.
     
  5. SkyMuffin

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    I love Infect Them All! It reminds me a lot of the Infectonator games. http://www.kongregate.com/accounts/TogeProductions
     
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    Word Ace - Free game, great concept, great social system.

    Critical Wave - Awesome graphics, tight controls, and ridiculous boss battles to go with some surprising tactical depth makes it one of my favorite Geometry Wars style shooters.

    iNethack - Classic Roguelike, free, and very funny.

    Slash 'Em - I think it's an improvement over iNethack regarding the interface.

    Smiles - A cute and fun take on the match 3 genre that has a ton of game modes and customization options.
     
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    Oh, I forgot to mention Vector Tanks Extreme. Awesome retro arcade game, 'nuff said.
     
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    #48 exgamer, Aug 20, 2010
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    less know games

    WoBong....its 99 cent Funny wierd looking hero my favorite game now and feel will blow up in the future like mario. Its currently 2 games in 1 but the developer said he will add more games witch means the value will be higher in the future.
     
  9. tblrsa

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    Yeah, the price is one of the things which has put me off of purchasing Canabalt to be honest. This game would be okay at 99 cents, but it´s not really my cup of tea either way.
     
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    Canabalt is like...one of the most popular games on the appstore. :\
     
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    Canabalt, lesser known? RIGHT!
     
  12. ColeDaddy

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    I'd have to say the recently released "Quell" which is offered free for a limited time is one of the best hidden secrets. Quality app all around. I bought it within a couple of days of its release after listening the soundtrack alone.
     
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    Kiwitiki - personally the best platformer to me

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  14. sammysin

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    They are both awesome, and underrated.
     

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