AvatarCalum Fraser

Founder of Alpha Beta Gamer and all round video game enthusiast, especially quirky indies. Been playing games since the zx spectrum days, and aware that we're now in the golden days of video gaming. Part human, part wookie, far hairier than any human should be. Favorite game of all time has to be Super Mario World, closely followed by Super Mario Bros (still got a soft spot for Nintendo). Catch me at @hairycodemonkey

Snail’s Nightmare – Game Jam Build Download

Snail’s Nightmare is a challenging and fast paced arcade action game where you collect upgrades and collectibles while dodging laser beams in a snail’s neon nightmare.

Created for the Wowie Jam 2.0, Snail’s Nightmare sees you taking on the role of a snail who normally lives in a 2D world, but who is currently having a 3D nightmare that’s hosted by an evil AI. This … Read More

VSYNC: OFF – Game Jam Build Download

VSYNC: OFF is a clever little puzzle platforming adventure where you use screen tearing glitches to shift the top half of the screen, break walls and solve puzzles.

Created for the Wowie Jam 2.0, in VSYNC: OFF you control a simple looking square as it attempts to break free from a mysterious testing facility. You can move and jump as in a traditional platformer, but … Read More

lil’ Sherman – Alpha Download

lil’ Sherman features a challenging fusion of tower defense and third person tank combat as you blow up tanks, scavenge resources and build defenses to protect your base from enemy attacks.

Previously featured on Alpha Beta Gamer during the Alpha Sign Up, lil’ Sherman sees you taking control of a Sherman tank and leading a counter-offensive against the Nazi forces during WWII. Your tank … Read More

1 bit, 2 bit, 3 bit, Four – Game Jam Build Download

1 bit, 2 bit, 3 bit, Four is a charming and strange little glitchy puzzle platformer where you use a very unique jump mechanic to help you access areas of the game you shouldn’t be in.

Created for the Wowie Jam 2.0, in 1 bit, 2 bit, 3 bit, Four you control a cute little cube as it attempts to ascend to the top of … Read More

Heptagon – Alpha Demo

Heptagon is an incredibly tough, eye-melting arcade game that could best be described as Super Hexagon on steroids, with it using a variety of perspective distortion mechanics while you try to dodge oncoming obstacles and survive for as long as possible.

Drawing inspiration from Terry Cavanagh’s Super Hexagon, Heptagon initially looks like a cheap imitation, but if you survive for more than a few … Read More