Online casino games with a difference

Nicola Davidson
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Nicola Davidson on 3/11/2025

What do you think of when online casino games come to mind? Perhaps the difference in slots. Or, the electrifying energy of slots or the multi-million jackpots of progressives? Maybe the classics like Blackjack and Roulette, still as popular today as they were when they were first created. Or potentially the challenge of skills-based games like Poker, where reading your opponents is every bit as important as reading your cards.

Did you know though – there’s more to online casino play than these gambling favourites. While traditional gaming is still as exhilarating as ever, new and innovative casino games are being launched every day – games that defy tradition, blend genres, and incorporate some truly unique mechanics. Intrigued yet? Then let’s take a look at some of them. Who knows – you might be inspired to start placing bets on them yourself!

1. Chicken Drop (Pragmatic Play) – Epitome of difference in slots

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Or in the case of Chicken Drop, the jackpot or the egg? Get ready for fun on the farm with this clucking exciting slot from Pragmatic Play, where chickens lay special eggs that explode into bonus rounds and potential winnings! Watch out as multipliers and free spins hatch, giving you ample opportunities to boost your bankroll. It doesn’t matter how you like your eggs done – with Chicken Drop if you’re lucky, they’ll come with a side of winnings!

2. Space Invaders Roulette (The Playtech difference)

If you like classic arcade games and Roulette too then you’re in luck. Because Space Invaders Roulette combines the difference, both in one exhilarating casino game! Get ready for a blend of European Roulette and the iconic 1978 arcade game Space Invaders, brought to you by Playtech. With an ingenious combination of standard Roulette and bonus rounds that give you the satisfaction of blasting alien invaders, Space Invaders Roulette is the perfect mix of nostalgia and gambling.

3. Beetle Bingo Difference (Rival Gaming)

You don’t have to be an insect lover to enjoy this game, but it helps! Putting a new spin on traditional bingo, Rival Gaming’s updated version of this gaming classic will keep you entertained for hours on end. Rather than using the bingo numbers you’re more familiar with, Beetle Bingo features colourful cartoon beetles racing against each other instead. With the first beetle to cross the finish line determining the winning bingo numbers. Beetle Bingo is part racing game, part bingo, and 100% exciting!

4. The Codfather (NextGen Gaming)

Why go up against mafia bosses when you can face off against fish bosses instead? That’s the premise of The Codfather, an innovative slots instalment from NextGen Gaming that sees organised crime take a dive with an underwater crime syndicate running the show. Look out for sharply dressed fish, a ‘Swim Up’ bonus with cash prizes, and an ocean of entertainment to enjoy. No swimming with the fishes here – just top quality gambling with a twist!

5. Holy Diver Megaways (Big Time Gaming)

Heard of the song ‘Holy Diver’ by the American heavy metal band Dio? More than just an iconic rock track. Now it’s been immortalized as a slots game too. Thanks to the innovative minds at Big Time Gaming. An enticing blend of hard rock and medieval fantasy, Holy Diver Megaways sees a knight on a quest to collect gems, with the Dio track playing in the background. It’s got everything you want in a slot. All the difference, with action, excitement, Megaways and a mega soundtrack too. Rock on!

6. DJ Wild (Elk Studios)

Hit the decks and get the dance floor jumping! Now you can play slots and live your dreams of being a DJ too, with the EDM-themed slot, DJ Wild, from Elk Studios. Giving players the chance to
mix beats while spinning the reels, DJ Wild features wild symbols (obviously) in the shape of turntables, along with neon lights, and a pumping electronic soundtrack too. No need to travel all the way to Ibiza for an electrifying club evening – wherever you and DJ Wild are, that’s where the party’s at!

7. Germinator (Rival Gaming)

We hope you’re not a hardcore germaphobe. Because if you are, you’re about to be seriously taken out of your comfort zone! Get ready for Germinator from Rival Gaming, a slot that replaces traditional symbols with fun cartoon bacteria instead. Don’t worry though, these bacteria aren’t harmful. They’re super cute and super fun too! Throwing in some innovative mechanics along with unique game symbols, Germinator sees the slot take the form of a match-three puzzle rather than the usual slot reels. Giving players the chance to eliminate germs in order to win cash prizes. Here’s hoping you clean up! The difference between the slot games here is unreal!

8. Kaiju Battle (ELK Studios)

A casino game inspired by Japanese monster movies? We are SO here for this energy! Taking its name from the Japanese word for ‘strange creature’ Kaiju Battle sees players going up against huge Godzilla-like monsters in the fight for survival. Developed by ELK Studios, the game ingeniously blends slot mechanics with an interactive battle feature, where you’ll need to match symbols in order to charge up a laser, defeat the Kaiju and win rewards. Forget popcorn – this is the only way to watch monster movies from now on!

9. Psycho (NextGen Gaming)

Sticking with the movie theme, Psycho from NextGen Gaming calls to mind the movie of the same name by Alfred Hitchcock. The difference between horror classic that introduced us to Norman Bates and the infamous Bates Motel. For an extra dose of realism, the slot incorporates scenes from the movie too. As well as an appropriately eerie soundtrack. Watch out for Norman hiding in the shadows ready to pounce. Will you fall prey to one of film’s original horror icons, or will you escape with your life and hopefully some winnings too? Put on a brave face. This one’s not for the faint-hearted!

10. Reactoonz (Play’n GO)

Finally, let’s take blast off into outer space for a close encounter with the Reactoonz! An adorable alien-themed slot from game developer Play’n GO, Reactoonz is filled with cute and quirky alien blobs that react to winning combos with goofy expressions and strange noises. So it’s not just a clever slots title – it’s literally the game in action. Get ready for game play that’s chaotic, colourful, and out of this world. Cosmic wins could soon be coming your way!

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Nicola Davidson

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Nicola Davidson is a content writer with a focus in online gaming. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, she has extensive expertise in casino games, sports betting as well as emerging trends that pop up in the iGaming sector. Content is more than just information. It’s about creating an engaging experience for players. Nicola perfects this by writing reviews of new slot releases, a guide to betting strategies or cutting-edge industry news.

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