Made with Unity: 2022 in review

As we reflect on the past year, we can’t help but be proud of all that the Unity community accomplished. From award-winning masterpieces and cult hits to the pure, unadulterated joy that Trombone Champ has brought to all of our lives. Case in point…

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Before we move into a new year, full of new possibilities, let’s take a moment to celebrate some of your biggest achievements from the past 12 months. Thank you for being part of our story; here’s to an even better 2023!

Release highlights

To the best of our abilities, here’s a non-exhaustive list of Made with Unity games that you released in 2022, either into early access or full release. There have been so many great titles this year, so we’ve categorized them by genre to make this list a bit more digestible and hopefully inspire some of your future projects – though, of course, some titles defy easy genre categorization (*cough* Cult of the Lamb *cough*).

See any on the list that have already become favorites or know of any that we missed? Tell us about it in the forums.

Action

Rollerdrome, Roll7 (August 16)

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Rollerdrome is a third-person action shooter that seamlessly blends high-octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one challenging whole for an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other.

Other action titles we love include:

Sanabi, WONDER POTION (June 20) [Early Access]
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course, Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. (June 30)
Midnight Fight Express, Jacob Dzwinel (August 23)
Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef, Rogueside (October 20)
Outshine, Fishing Cactus (November 3)

Case StudyLearn how Roll7 optimized across platforms with Unity.

Horror

SIGNALIS, rose-engine (October 27)

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A classic survival-horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Other horror titles we love include:

The Mortuary Assistant, DarkStone Digital (August 2)
Hell is Others, Strelka Games, Yonder (October 20)
Bendy and the Dark Revival, Joey Drew Studios (November 15)

Puzzle Adventure

TUNIC, TUNIC team (March 16)

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Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Other puzzle adventure titles we love include:

FAR: Changing Tides, Okomotive (March 1)
Syberia: The World Before, Microids Studio Paris (March 18)
Lost in Play, Happy Juice Games (August 10)
The Spirit and the Mouse, Albune Games (September 26)
LEGO® Bricktales, ClockStone (October 12)
The Past Within, Rusty Lake (November 2)
How to Say Goodbye, Florian Veltman, Baptiste Portefaix, and ARTE France (November 3)
Somerville, Jumpship (November 14)

BlogLearn more behind the scenes from TUNIC developer Andrew Shouldice.

Metroidvania

Ghost Song, Old Moon (November 3)

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On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Other metroidvania titles we love include:

Infernax, Berzerk Studio (February 14)
Haiku, the Robot, Mister Morris Games (April 28)
HAAK, Blingame (August 24)
Moonscars, Black Mermaid (September 27)

FPS

Neon White, Angel Matrix (June 16)

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Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS, where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Other FPS titles we love include:

Gloomwood, Dillon Rogers and David Szymanski (September 5) [Early Access]
Isonzo, M2H and, Blackmill Games (September 13)
Metal: Hellsinger, The Outsiders (September 15)
Prodeus, Bounding Box Software Inc. (September 23)
BONELAB, Stress Level Zero (September 29)
CULTIC, Jasozz Games (October 13)

TwitchGo behind the scenes of Neon White with our stream at GDC 2022.

Roguelike/lite

Cult of the Lamb, Massive Monster (August 11)

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Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland followers and spread your word to become the one true cult.

Other roguelike titles we love include:

Have a Nice Death, Magic Design Studios (March 8) [Early Access]
Across the Obelisk, Dreamsite Games (April 8) [Early Access]
Rogue Legacy 2, Cellar Door Games (April 28)
20 Minutes Till Dawn, flanne (June 8) [Early Access]
Necrosmith, Alawar Premium (July 13)
ORX, johnbell (August 30)
Alina of the Arena, PINIX (October 13)
I See Red, Whiteboard Games (October 24)
Ship of Fools, Fika Productions (November 22)

BlogRead insights from Massive Monster on Cult of the Lamb’s game design.

Narrative and mystery

IMMORTALITY, Sam Barlow, Half Mermaid (August 30)

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Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies were ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. An interactive trilogy from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.

Other narrative-focused titles we love include:

NORCO, Geography of Robots (March 24)
A Memoir Blue, Cloisters Interactive (March 24)
As Dusk Falls, INTERIOR/NIGHT (July 19)
Hindsight, Team Hindsight (August 4)
Gerda: A Flame in Winter, PortaPlay (September 1)
Beacon Pines, Hiding Spot (September 22)
Pentiment, Obsidian Entertainment (November 15)

TwitchGain insights from the team behind As Dusk Falls in our Creator Spotlight from August.

City builder and strategy

Dortformantik, Toukana Interactive (April 28)

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Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles, and complete quests to fill your world with life.

Other city builder and strategy titles we love include:

Diplomacy is Not an Option, Door 407 (February 9) [Early Access]
Farthest Frontier, Crate Entertainment (August 9) [Early Access]
The Wandering Village, Stray Fawn Studio (September 14) [Early Access]
Terra Invicta, Pavonis Interactive (September 26) [Early Access]
Moonbreaker, Unknown Worlds Entertainment (September 29) [Early Access]
Stardeus, Kodo Linija, (October 12) [Early Access]
Against the Storm, Eremite Games (November 1) [Early Access]
IXION, Bulwark Studios (December 7)

YouTubeLearn how IXION uses ECS to power heavy NPC simulation.

RPG

Citizen Sleeper, Jump Over The Age (May 2)

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Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism: Live the life of an escaped worker, washed up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past, and change your future.

Other RPG titles we love include:

Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer’s Legacy, Ludomotion (May 27)
Dungeon Munchies, maJAja (July 27)
Backpack Hero, Jaspel (August 22) [Early Access]
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, Northway Games (August 25)
Temtem, Crema (September 6)
Lost Eidolons, Ocean Drive Studio (September 13)
Gedonia, Kazakov Oleg (October 14)
Chained Echoes, Matthias Linda (December 8)

Survival

V Rising, Stunlock Studios (May 17) [Early Access]

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Awaken as a vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength, and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

Other survival titles we love include:

Arctico, Claudio Norori, Antonio Vargas (February 15)
Core Keeper, Pugstorm (March 8) [Early Access]
The Planet Crafter, Miju Games (May 24)
Raft: The Final Chapter, Redbeet Interactive (June 20)

TwitchStunlock Studios walks through V Rising gameplay and tools like DOTS and Vivox.

Management

Flat Eye, Monkey Moon (November 14)

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Flat Eye is a resource management sim with an emphasis on story and narrative choices. Oversee the world’s leading technological hub while you explore stories linked to discoverable technology and interact with your most loyal customers.

Other management titles we love include:

Bear and Breakfast, Gummy Cat (July 28)
PlateUp!, It’s happening (August 4)
Two Point Campus, Two Point Studios (August 9)
Arcade Paradise, Nosebleed Interactive (August 11)
Dave the Diver, MINTROCKET (October 27) [Early Access]

Case StudyInsights from Two Point Studios on optimizing Two Point Campus across platforms.

Simulation

Aka, Cosmo Gatto (December 14)

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Find inner peace in a small, open world game. On these carefully handcrafted islands, you can take a nap on a giant monster, feed baby dragons, take care of the fauna and flora... but demons from your past might come back to remind you what you want to forget.

Other simulation titles we love include:

Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Blackbird Interactive (May 24)
Dinkum, James Bendon (July 14) [Early Access]
PowerWash Simulator, FuturLab (July 14)
CTRL ALT EGO, MindThunk (July 22)
Disney Dreamlight Valley, Gameloft (September 6)
Construction Simulator, weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH (September 20)
Slime Rancher 2, Monomi Park (September 22) [Early Access]

BlogRead the story of Aka’s development and how it won the Indie CommUnity Choice Award at gamescom.

Sports and driving

Turbo Golf Racing, Hugecalf Studios (August 4) [Early Access]

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Turbo Golf Racing is an arcade-style sports racing game for up to eight players online. Slam into oversized golf balls and race your friends in an explosive dash to the finish flag.

Other sports or driving titles we love include:

Olli Olli World, Roll7 (February 7)
Shredders, FoamPunch (March 16)
Blacktop Hoops, Vinci Games (April 19) [Early Access]
Hot Lap League: Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Studio (August 23)
You Suck at Parking, Happy Volcano (September 14)

TwitchWatch behind the scenes with the Hugecalf Studios team’s Turbo Golf Racing.

Comedy

Trombone Champ, Holy Wow (September 15)

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Honk, blow, and toot your way through over 20 songs, collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the true Trombone Champ?

Other funny titles we love include:

Tentacular, Firepunchd Games UG (March 24)
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, Crows Crows Crows (April 27)
Cosmonious High, Owlchemy Labs (May 31)
The Looker, Subcreation Studio (July 17)
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, Over The Moon (October 19)

TwitchHear from the Owlchemy Labs team about Cosmonious High’s development and accessibility tools.

Card Games

MARVEL SNAP, Second Dinner (October 18)

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Assemble your MARVEL dream team from a super roster of your favorite heroes and villains. MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping, strategic card battler that puts you in control of it all – make your move.

Other card titles we love include:

Stacklands, Sokpop Collective (April 8)
Card Shark, Nerial (June 2)
Card Crawl Adventure, Tinytouchtales (August 3)

Case StudyLearn how Nerial cut build size and narrative production time in Card Shark.

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