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  1. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    64% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Welcome to Learn Programming: Python - Remake! The goal of this game (more of an interactive course) is to introduce beginners to the wonders of the world of Computer Science! The game has have two core components: Lessons: An interactive course to teach you how to think computationally, how to write programs in Python, and how to design classes using the principles of Object-Oriented Programmin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Learn Programming: Python - Remake.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Code Trainer is a coding practice tool for people that already know how to code. Solve problems, complete quizzes, and refresh your understanding about common computer science topics. THIS GAME WILL NOT TEACH YOU HOW TO CODE Code 100 problems of varying difficulty Supports C#, Java, JavaScript, and Python No Internet connection required Note: There is no auto-complete or error highlighting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Trainer.

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  3. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 215 reviews

    JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is an immersive 3D programming puzzle game about automating and controlling realistic machines, robots, drones and more using real Python code. Build actual coding skills while playing, solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges and progress to unlock new programming features and improved machinery. Prior programming knowledge recommended. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator.

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  4. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 380 reviews

    Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Conquest of Go.

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  5. # **helloworld-arseniikyrychenko** - ReadMe File #### Author: *Arsenii Kyrychenko* ##### Modified: *2024-09-03* **0. Link to Itch io:**   >   > mission-demolition >   **1. What are the controls to your game? How do we play?**   >   >Player can be shoot the ball using the mouse   >   **2. What creative additions did you make? How can we find them?**   >   >I redid graphics.     >… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission Demolition.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    85% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Welcome to Gamer To Game Developer Series 1, a Unity 2017 multiplayer tutorial for game developers. This training course is of intermediate difficulty so you should first be familiar with the basics of coding in Unity. This tutorial will teach you the key elements of the Unity 2017 multiplayer system (sometimes called UNET). The new S1 is only available on Steam, and only the first two videos are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamer To Game Developer Series 1: More Than a Gamer.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 1,101 reviews

    GameMaker has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With a fresh user interface and many new exciting features including; Real-Time Animation Editing, a new innovative workflow and seamless path from Drag and Drop to actual code, developing top quality games has never been easier! Featuring a powerful programming language for professionals, and a drag-and-drop no-co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GameMaker.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    77% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    FEATURES & CHANGES This Steam license is a single user version of articy:draft 3. Find a complete feature list here: About the SoftwarePlease note: articy:draft 3 is no longer the latest version of articy:draft, therefore active development has ceased. It will only be supported with critical bug fixes but it will not receive new feature updates. This also extends to the articy:draft 3 Impor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to articy:draft 3.

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  9. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    "Smart Moves" is a puzzle with a strong roguelike feel. Different worlds with levels of increasing difficulty, sneaky monsters, unexpected obstacles and great treasures await you. Smart moves are the key to survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smart Moves.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A game about building emulators!In the year 32767, the world suffered a massive cyber attack which destroyed the entire Internet. Since then, you and an online friend are trying to understand the sparse pieces of documentation about the NEEES, an ancient game console released in 1983. With your programming skills, you'll have to build an emulator that runs those old games, helping preserve video g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EmuDevz.

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  11. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode Pixel Art Academy is an educational game for learning how to draw. In Learn Mode, you jump straight into the game's interactive tutorials for the fastest way of becoming a pixel artist. After you learn how to use the basic drawing tools, you put theory into practice by first copying an existing pixel art sprite. When you've shown you got the hang of the tools, you ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode.

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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    87% User Score Based on 1,311 reviews

    “Screeps” is a wordplay for “scripts” and “creeps.” It is an MMO RTS game for programmers in an open persistent shared world. Each player uses JavaScript (or compilers of other languages into JavaScript) to write AI of his or her colony of units (“creeps”) which live and operate in real time even while the player is offline. The game world is generated procedurally and consists of rooms. Players c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Screeps: World.

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  13. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    97% User Score Based on 3,518 reviews

    Program and optimize a drone to automate a farm and watch it do the work for you. Collect resources to unlock better technology and become the most efficient farmer in the world. Improve your problem solving and coding skills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Farmer Was Replaced.

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  14. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    44% User Score Based on 312 reviews

    Hardware Engineering is a simplified digital circuit design (currently online) game presenting an opportunity to dive into digital engineering with ease. Learn with tutorials and enjoy yourself with challenging designs, sandbox or competitive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardware Engineering.

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  15. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    About this book Are you trying to make a game with PICO-8, the Playdate, LÖVE, Roblox, or any other game environment that uses the Lua programming language? Are you an absolute beginner with no programming experience who is overwhelmed at the prospect of learning how to code? Have you tried following tutorials and guides, but get lost as it’s already assumed that you know how to code? Looking f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Welcome to WonderLang, where mastering a new language transforms into an engaging RPG journey. Immerse yourself in captivating quests, interactive dialogues, and fun puzzles designed to make language learning seamless and enjoyable. Whether you're a beginner or looking to start your language journey, WonderLang offers an adventure that teaches while you play. This version includes ALL AVAILABLE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WonderLang Polyglot.

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  17. # **helloworld-arseniikyrychenko** - ReadMe File #### Author: *Arsenii Kyrychenko* ##### Modified: *2024-09-03* **0. Link to itch io?**   >  https://arseniikyrychen-class.itch.io/apple-picker >Player can be moved using the mouse   >   **1. What are the controls to your game? How do we play?**   >   >Player can be moved using the mouse   >   **2. What creative additions did you make? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apple Picker.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Unleash your creativity and bring your card game vision to fruition with Card Engine. KEY FEATURES Design: The intuitive editor interface prioritizes user-friendliness, allowing you to start designing your first card in seconds. Asset Browser: The software includes a library with hundreds of built-in images. Collection: Organize and manage your decks and cards with drag-and-drop … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Engine.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,694 reviews

    Grey Hack is a massively multiplayer hacking simulator game. You're a hacker with full freedom to act as you want on a vast network of computers procedurally created. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grey Hack.

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  20. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    84% User Score Based on 520 reviews

    Easily and quickly make your own multi-platform visual novels with TyranoBuilder, even if you know nothing about game programming or scripting! Bring your creativity to reality with our suite of drag-and-drop tools, plus scripting language for advanced users. Games made with TyranoBuilder can be easily exported to Windows, Mac, browsers, or converted* for iOS and Android smart devices, then sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TyranoBuilder Visual Novel Studio.

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  21. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 376 reviews

    Virtual Circuit Board, or VCB, is a sandbox-only drawing-based logic simulator featuring an assembler and a powerful simulation engine. All of it designed to give you the freedom to build and experiment with logic circuits to your heart’s content. Set your own goalsIn VCB you will set your own goals of what and how you want to build, it does not come with tutorials, levels, or challenges, and it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtual Circuit Board.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 467 reviews

    Complete your character design, plot manipulation, and worldbuilding all in one place. Designed to be a revolutionary tool for writers to plan out their stories, Campfire Pro is the writing software novelists and screenwriters need to go from the seed of an idea to a detailed plan that’s ready to be executed. Character Development: Add characters with essential information like name, age, and per… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Campfire Pro.

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  23. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    65% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    CopperCube is a full-featured 3D game engine. No programming needed! Create 3D games, apps and even 3D websites quickly. Includes terrain editor, low poly modelling tools, 3D models, precreated game AI, effects and more. There are also plenty of features for advanced users, like JavaScript scripting and shader support. Create your own 3D worlds and 3D models, set camera controllers, materials, be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CopperCube 5 Game Engine.

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  24. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 1,638 reviews

    GameMaker Studio 2GameMaker has moved!This is a legacy version of GameMaker and does not receive any updates. To make sure you are on the latest version and able to get updates, search for "GameMaker" in the Steam Store. Any previous licence purchase is still valid for the new version. About the SoftwareGameMaker has moved!This is a legacy version of GameMaker and does not receive any … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Unsupported] GameMaker Studio 2 Desktop.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 202 reviews

    Ready to build your next great adventure? RPG Architect is a next-generation game maker with all of the limitations removed. It is designed to be simple enough for a newcomer and advanced enough for a veteran of game making engines. Take your vision and rapidly build it into something playable! Design without limitations. One of the guiding principles of RPG Architect is to remove arbitrary lim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Architect.

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  27. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Introduction Discover a universe where creativity has no limits! Build, experiment and discover the endless possibilities in this beautiful Sandbox game. About the Game Stardust Sandbox is a sandbox game inspired by the classic "Falling-Sand" style games. Offering an interactive and creative environment, explore, build and test your most incredible ideas in a world that you are in control of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Sandbox.

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  28. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    98% User Score Based on 479 reviews

    Replicube is an open-ended programming puzzle game/toy about writing code to replicate 3D voxel-based objects. Solve puzzles, pursue leaderboard glory, or just make art to share with the in-game community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Replicube.

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  29. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    51% User Score Based on 760 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Hack ‘n’ Slash is a puzzle action game about hacking — reprogram object properties, hijack global variables, hack creature behavior, and even rewrite the game’s code. The only way to win is not to play... by the rules! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hack n Slash.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    GAMES POWERED BY S2ENGINE ON STEAM IMPORTANT FOR DUAL GRAPHICS SYSTEMSIf you have a PC equiped with an Integrated Intel graphics and a discrete NVIDIA or AMD graphics it is probably that S2Engine will not start. This is due to the fact that Operating System (Windows) automatically set the preferred graphics processor the integrated one, so all applications that aren't in the list of recognized … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S2ENGINE HD.

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  31. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    58% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Your opinion matters !Please let us know what you thought of Visual Novel Maker. Survey here : About the SoftwareVisualize, Create, Share. Degica is pleased to announce their latest installment to the 'Maker' series of game development tools, Visual Novel Maker. A revolutionary new tool for Visual Novel Creation aimed towards aspiring artists and writers to bring their stories to life. Visual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual Novel Maker.

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  32. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    63% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    A unique combination of a business management game and detective novel with elegant graphics in a noir comic-book art style. Experience an advanced business management simulation along with intriguing story set in alternative future of Neo-London. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game.

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  33. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Included Base Games Action-RPG Template 3D Action-RPG Template Platformer Template Online Peer-to-Peer Fighting Game Online Tic-Tac-Toe 3D Mystery Adventure Tower Defense Role-Playing Game Demo Space Shooter Go Fish! Card Game Educational VersionWe have an educational version available! To learn more, please visit our website. SuggestionsGot a suggestion for a new feature, resource … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 001 Game Creator: 2025 Edition.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Chaqs is an instructive CTF (Capture The Flag) game that performs the basic functions of an operating system. While it meets your expectations from an operating system to a certain extent with the applications it contains, Chaqs progresses in the direction of more challenges in terms of gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHAQS.

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  35. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 410 reviews

    Leadwerks Game Engine is the easiest way to make 3D games and VR experiences. Learn everything you need with our comprehensve tutorials. Build games with the world's most intuitive game development system. Sell your games with a royalty-free license or share them with the world for free.Key FeaturesLearn to Make Your Own Royalty-Free Games We provide tons of documentation and video tutorials wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leadwerks Game Engine.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,378 reviews

    About the Software Game and software creation has never been easier or quicker than with Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Discover the tool used by so many multimedia professionals, game creators, and creative people from all walks of life. With CF2.5's amazing event editor system you are able to quickly generate games or apps without mastering a traditional programming language. Within your first hour … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clickteam Fusion 2.5.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    85% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    One of the most popular entries in ASCII's RPG Maker series, RPG Maker 2000 was largely responsible for popularizing the use of RPG creation software outside of Japan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker 2000.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Welcome to the second generation of the Programming Without Coding Technology (PWCT) software. A novice programmer can use PWCT as a tool to apply programming concepts and develop applications and 2D games. This is a free open-source software (MIT License) powered by the new Ring programming language and provide professional Ring developers with a powerful and productive self-hosting visual progr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Programming Without Coding Technology 2.0.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 474 reviews

    Retro Gadgets is a gadget creation station where you invent, build, solder, code and customise your own electrifying gadgets then share them with the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Gadgets.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Animancer is a Unity plugin which allows you to play animations on-demand and control all their details without any additional setup steps. It solves the major problems with Animator Controllers and can either replace them entirely or work alongside them. This makes animations much easier to work with in all stages of development from basic prototyping through to maintaining and debugging complex … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animancer Pro.

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  41. Animancer is a Unity plugin which allows you to play animations on-demand and control all their details without any additional setup steps. It solves the major problems with Animator Controllers and can either replace them entirely or work alongside them. This makes animations much easier to work with in all stages of development from basic prototyping through to maintaining and debugging complex … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animancer Lite.

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  42. Game Dev Marketing Adventure! Your Super Fun Map to Sharing Your Awesome Games with the World! Made a game all by yourself? Awesome! Now learn how to show it off and let everyone play! This guide is made for kid creators, explained so simply that even a 5-year-old can understand marketing and selling! Welcome, Awesome Game Creator! Hello, f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Dev Marketing Adventure!.

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  43. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Godot Engine Course: Data Driven Inventory System and Complex UIs In this game development course with 98 byte sized videos, with a total of 10 hours of video content, you'll learn how to use the Godot Engine and Editor to create an Inventory System and Inventory UI (User Interface) that is fully dynamic, with scriptable object items and a central database of items (using Godot's Resources). The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godot Engine Course: Data Driven Inventory System and Complex UIs.

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  45. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Crytek's groundbreaking development technology is now more accessible than ever! For just 9.90 USD/EUR per month, developers everywhere can subscribe and gain total access to the industry-leading feature set of CRYENGINE without ever having to pay licensing fees or royalties! About CRYENGINE CRYENGINE (previously known as CryENGINE 3) is the first all-in-one development solution with truly scala… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRYENGINE.

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  46. # **shump-arseniikyrychenko** - ReadMe File #### Author: *Arsenii Kyrychenko* ##### Modified: *2024-09-18* **0. Link to Itch.io:**   >   >https://arseniikyrychen-class.itch.io/shump   >   **1. What are the controls to your game? How do we play?**   >   >W—forward, L Shift—boost, A—rotation to the left, D—rotation to the right; mouse distance and direction from the screen change the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHUMP.

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  47. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    71% User Score Based on 243 reviews

    Leadwerks is the easiest way to make games that look amazing. With a rapid development pipeline, Lua script integration, plenty of learning materials, and a royalty-free license, Leadwerks is the perfect platform for your next project or your first game. Get started today making your own 3D games for Steam. Now with Steam Workshop support, you can choose from tons of free content to build games wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leadwerks Game Engine:.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Squally is a 2D puzzle RPG game that teaches video game hacking -- WITHOUT boring lessons, lectures, nor the need for prior experience. Instead, Squally teaches hacking through fun engaging puzzles where learning is a by-product. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squally.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    96% User Score Based on 8,848 reviews

    Shapez is a game about building factories to automate the creation and combination of increasingly complex shapes within an infinite map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to shapez.

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