Well, we’re all stuck indoors this St Patrick’s day and it’s looking like we’ll all need to work out a new way to celebrate. Why not grab a beer, relax and support Irish game developers by checking out some of these awesome games created by native Irish game companies:

If Found

If Found (Developed by Dreamfeel in Dublin, Ireland) is a visual novel about going home, coming out and erasing everything… literally. The events of If Found are set largely on Achill Island off the west coast of Ireland. The game has been critically lauded for its minimalist illustrations, ethereal sound design, sharp writing, personal themes and poignant story.

Great if you like: Beautiful visuals, powerful storytelling/themes, accessible mechanics

LINK: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1041920/If_Found/

Empire Of Sin

Empire of Sin (Developed by the team at Romero Games in Galway) is a strategy game that lets you experience all the ruthless dark debauchery of being a prohibition era gangster in 1920s Chicago. Empire of Sin has been praised for its atmospheric music, satisfying economic/combat mechanics, impressive visuals and character design.

Great if you like: Roleplay, Management, Turn-based combat, Strong themes/ambiance

LINK: https://www.empireofsingame.com/buy

Cardpocalypse

Cardpocalypse (Developed by Dublin based team, Gambrinous) is a single player digital collectible card game with a wonderful 90s themed narrative. You play as Jess, the new kid at school. On your very first day you accidentally get the most popular collectible card game, Mega Mutant Power Pets, banned. As the school takes it underground, you must try and master the game, make friends, and save the world!

Great if you like: Deckbuilding, Card games, RPGs, narrative games, the 90s

LINK: https://store.steampowered.com/app/904400/Cardpocalypse/

Guild of Dungeoneering

Guild of Dungeoneering (Another game developed by the team at Gambrinous) is a fantastic dungeon crawler roguelike with great comedic writing. Instead of controlling the hero you build the dungeon around them. Using cards drawn from your decks, you lay down rooms, monsters and of course loot! Meanwhile your Dungeoneer is making their own decisions on where to go and what to fight while the sarcastic Bard mocks them.

Great if you like: Deckbuilding, Card battling, fantasy games, strong comedy

LINK: https://store.steampowered.com/app/317820/Guild_of_Dungeoneering/

The Darkside Detective

The Darkside Detective is a point-and-click comedic mystery game (developed by Spooky Doorway in Galway and Dundalk). Take on the role of detective Francis McQueen and, along with his sidekick Patrick Dooley, solve 9 different cases.

Great if you like: Comedy games, puzzles, strong ambiance, short play sessions.

LINK: https://store.steampowered.com/app/368390/The_Darkside_Detective/

Demon Pit

Demon Pit (Developed by Psychic Software and Doomcube in Galway) is an intense arcade-style arena shooter. With a classic 90s FPS retro aesthetic you can take your grappling hook in hand and slay wave after wave of demon spawn in a constantly morphing arena.

Great if you like: Fast gameplay, FPS games, direct mechanics, replayable experiences

LINK: https://store.steampowered.com/app/548240/Demon_Pit/

So May It Be: A Witch Dating Simulator

So May It Be: A Witch Dating Simulator (Created by Planchette Games in Dublin) is a weird, magical and nostalgic visual novel set in early 2000s Ireland. Play as a witch hanging out with your witchy friends, ditch school, contact the dead and fall in love. You can relax, play some mini-games., decide who to ask out, what you say and who you love.

Great if you like: Narrative games, witchy media, dating simulators, chill experiences

LINK: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1274630/So_May_It_Be_A_Witch_Dating_Simulator/

Dicey Dungeons

Dicey Dungeons (Designed by Irish developer Terry Cavanagh with music by Chipzel from Belfast) is a fantastically fun, fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike with a wonderful setting. The game is not only clever, but looks phenomenal while paired with a soundtrack second to none.

Great if you like: Rougelike, Deckbuilding, Strategy

LINK: https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/Dicey_Dungeons/

Star Trek Fleet Command

Star Trek Fleet Command (Developed by Dublin based studio, DIGIT Game Studios) is a mobile free-to-play empire building MMO game based in the Star Trek universe. Build up your starbase and create starships from the iconic Star Trek universe. Full of missions from the Federation, Klingons, and Romulans alike, as well as battles to fight against raiders and other players. Collect a roster of crew to assign to your starships including iconic characters like Kirk, Spock, and Khan.

Great if you like: Mobile Free-to-play, Gacha, Empire Building, MMO, Roleplay, Star Trek

LINK: https://scopely.com/game/star-trek-fleet-command/

The Little Acre

The Little Acre (Created by Pewter Games Studios in Dublin) is a short, lovingly crafted point-and-click adventure game. With gorgeous hand drawn animation, you feel like you're playing through an animated movie. The game is set in 1950s Ireland and follows the story of Aiden and his daughter Lily as they set out to find the people they have lost.

Great if you like: stunning visuals, fully voice acted games, family friendly experiences

LINK: https://store.steampowered.com/app/423590/The_Little_Acre/

Haunted PS1 Demo Disc

Haunted PS1 Demo Disc is an entirely original concept; A collection of short lo-fi horror games built to evoke the feelings and aesthetic of late 90s games. While the game contains contributions from developers all over the world it is organised by Irish Developer Breogán Hackett.

Great if you like: Horror media, Short experiences, experimental games.

LINK: https://hauntedps1.itch.io/demodisc2020

If you like these games and want to support the Irish games industry you can buy these games and tell your friends. Also consider donating to IMIRT, the Irish Game Makers Association. We’re an organisation that represents game developers in the Republic of Ireland. We promote, mentor, and improve the game making environment for those developing games here.

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