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  1. This is my 2D platformer Project! My modifications are the following: I Replaced the sound effects in the game to update the sound design of the game. I Added custom music to my game, what I created in the garage band application. I modified the main menu designe. I created the level 3 with and powerful enemies (you can try it, it's a bit hard to complete). Credits Credited by Norbert Juh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Platformer game.

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  2. This is my 2D Shooter project for the Game Design and Development Course.Modifications:  Created more levels including a Tutorial, Boss level, and Endless Mode for score chasers.Created Mission Briefing scenes to give the player some backstory.Modified the Main Menu to look a lot more in theme with the game as well as much more pleasing to look at.Created fully working power-ups with assets that I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Fighter X.

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  3. This is my 3D First Person Shooter game assignment for Michigan State University's CAS 117 Games and Interactivity class.  It was rated one of the Top Three 3D FPS assignments by the professor, and was shown at the Spring 2025 Student Showcase. CONTROLS: Keyboard and Mouse: Move:WASD, arrow keys Aim:Mouse Jump:Space Shoot:Left-click Cycle Weapons:1 or 2, Mouse Wheel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Blasting.

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  4. Description: Cosmo had the ability to jump incredible heights with QUANTUM LEAP, manipulate the electromagnetic field with VOLT SURGE, withstand any attack with a PLASMA BARRIER, and even manipulate gravity with ANTI-G. That is, until he was captured by the tyrannical captain of The Cardinal, a massive cross-shaped labyrinth of a vessel known throughout the galaxy for wreaking havoc on any plan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardinal Escape.

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  5. A simple game developed in Unity simulating a 2D Space War where we only have 1 spaceship to shoot enemies and save the galaxy!  This game consists of 5 levels where, each level has an alarmingly increasing number of enemies! Moreover, on the upper left screen there is a score and high score count! Lastly, you can pause or un-pause the game at any time (press Esc). Enjoy! Credits Created by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Shooter Game.

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  6. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    (Rated M for Mature, this game features violence) This version of Ronin Shogun is in Beta and only has local versus (Player vs Player & Player vs CPU. Story mode is coming soon. I would like to add rollback netcode but I would either need an experienced dev or pay to upgrade UFE2 to Pro /Source. It currently has 6 playable characters each with their own fighting style, intro/outro animations. Cur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rōnin Shōgun BETA 1.7F (DUKE add-on).

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  7. This is a top-down shooter I made this week in Unity with the gracious free assets made by many listed below.  It's a post apocalypse setting where human kind is wiped out, and only the robots survive, and they are at war.  Game Credits:  Main Menu Background: dklon https://opengameart.org/content/grungy-title-screen-background Level 1 Background:  posted by Dick Abanto Lou on pinterest.com https:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoboGunner.

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  8. 2D Shooter Project Details Created for Educational Purposes (MSU CAS 117)First ever time making a 2D game with Unity! This was an invaluable lesson for learning how to design UI, Scenes, and character assets!It took around 2 days from the tutorial to the final release to finishReleased a day one patch adding in a 4th level, new music, new cutscene, UI tweaks, and a new enemy design! (2/13/2024) Mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smiling Scrolls 2D (Formerly Spacegame 2D the Demo).

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  9. 26%Game Brain Score
    26% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    that satyr game Controls WASD or Arrow Keys to control menus and move your character. E or Enter to select menu items, talk to NPCs, use items, and use doors. Escape to open the in-game menu. Certain abilities require specific uses of your powers. Talk to NPCs to learn more when you pick up your new abilities. W/Up is used for all Jumping related abilities.S/Down is used to activate/deactivate Fla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to that satyr game.

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  10. (Scroll down to the bottom for the download versions) Update: Due to playability issues with the WebGL build I have decided to take that version down. The other two versions work perfectly fine and it would be much appreciated if you left some feedback! minor issue: The player character movement seems to jitter around slightly when first starting the game. It goes away after about 4-5 seconds and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown Invader (2D Shooter project).

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  11. Tick Tock Time Machine is a 2D platforming adventure for everyone! Play as Charlie Parker, a feline adventurer whose only limit is his weight. Use a mysterious pocket watch to bend time to your will & apply its powers to reach your goals. Actual modifications that I've made to the game: I created 4 new levels, one of them being a tutorial, with the other three being complete, coherent levels. Each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tick Tock Time Machine.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Abyss Veil is a genre-bending first-person shooter / visual novel that retraces the lives of Ivy, Mel and many others in a war torn world. Ivy searches for her brother, the only person in her life who she could find solace in. They both shared a common dream with their friends... What was it? Anyway, she is now part of the Whitehounds, a fate perhaps worse than death itself. Mel ran away from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss Veil.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 792 reviews

    Gear up for a battle through hell in this next-gen autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, roguelite mechanics, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arms of God.

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  14. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    In Mononeko, players seamlessly weave button presses into the game’s musical beat, creating an immersive dance of attack and movement. With rhythmic precision, players hone their aim to vanquish foes and chain together an endless sequence of commands, but a single misstep can unravel your progress. Along your journey, you’ll revive fallen kittens to bolster your ranks and gain boons for increas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mononeko: A Rhythm Adventure.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 424 reviews

    Your mission is not just to survive, but to face yourself, your past and prepare for "a world full of darkness and monsters". A stylized pixel painted FPS roguelike game, that combines the feel of early action-adventure games, with innovative mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moros Protocol.

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  16. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,827 reviews

    VOID/BREAKER is an Adrenaline-Fueled Roguelite FPS. Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through environmental destruction/BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK THE SEQUENCE /BREAK FREE If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOID/BREAKER.

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  17. Try our Playtest Demo! v0.2.3-Alpha (Updated: Dec 28th, 2024) Download the game here Note: Browser version is experimental (more info below) Enable Cookies for persistent save data and configs Follow us for more updates! Synopsis Interscape is a 2D dungeon-crawling RPG about a little boy lost in a magical world that puts him up against his demons. Harness the power of his emot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interscape.

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  18. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    97% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    Auto-Attack to the Beat of the Music and Hit Rhythm Inputs to boost your Damage! Build up your Solo Meter to trigger beautiful animations and cascading effects to mow down hordes of enemies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Music.

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  19. Dino is in trouble! His favourite pillow has been stolen by his most hated enemy, the evil red cat. Without the pillow, Dino cannot sleep. Desperate for a good night sleep, Dino sets out to navigate the various caves, find the red cat and reclaim his most precious pillow. Super Mini Jumper is a short, but considerable Metroidvania-style game filled with enemies, powerups and hazards to keep a pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mini Jumper.

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  20. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,917 reviews

    Species: Unknown is a first-person survival horror game, playable in co-op with up to 4 players (private or public servers) or solo. You play as a mercenary sent aboard an abandoned spaceship. Your job? Execute high-risk contracts, make it out alive, and claim your reward. But keep in mind that you’re not alone. Something is hunting you… Form a squad of up to 4 players to take on different con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Species: Unknown.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 414 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging 2D hand-drawn action platformer, a Metroidvania with thrilling combat that will keep you on the edge of your seat and heart-stopping platform sections that will put your skills to the test. Become the King of Darkness in an epic journey through 16 connected areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summum Aeterna.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    92% User Score Based on 98 reviews

    This game is an arena shooter where you have a gun, and you must fend off hordes of börds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Börd Killer.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 1,190 reviews

    Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomad Survival.

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  24. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 213 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

    Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drifting Lands.

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  25. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    Darker Purpose is a top-down, rogue-like action RPG that combines the ingenuity of genre-defining classics with the expansiveness and accessibility of modern day action adventure games. The gameplay is steeped in a variety of influences ranging from A Link to the Past to The Binding of Isaac to Diablo. We love games with great mechanics and awesome, bizarre storylines, and that’s what we’re creati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Darker Purpose.

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    38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Sugar Tanks is an intense, fast-paced, and super-sweet tank shooter game. Defend your sweet home world from evil grey tanks, trying to sap all the color from it. Unlock more heroes with their own sweet perks and upgrade your tank. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugar Tanks.

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  27. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    37% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    After 256 years of peace in the lands of Antoria the Roselian army of Batrathum has risen up once more to attempt to reclaim the land of Antoria that they lost in the 43rd War of Darkness. Threatening to start War of Darkness 44, King Lancelot Bartholomew Rosell of the Roselian Empire sends his beasts through the lands, corrupting and destroying everything in their path. Refusing to hide from the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight.

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  29. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    37% User Score Based on 195 reviews

    Dungeons & Robots is an Online Action Shooter RPG, where players team up to battle various enemies, collect resources and dominate territories. Features include, fast-paced combat; elaborate crafting and inventory system; customizable characters, weapons, armour, powers and skills; procedurally generated environments and items; solo missions, 1-4 player co-op, and guilds. Explore these futuristic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Robots.

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  30. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 81 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    In this twin-stick roguelite shooter. You play as one of the galactic mercenaries, exploring a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project. In the role of one of the mercenaries, you will have to fight against hordes of crazed robots and ectoplasmic monsters, while your boss calmly drinks beer in a safe compartment nearby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPLIKATOR.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    You are the last hope of a ruined world, capable of restoring the severed Ley Lines. Throughout the ruined temple of Miria's Heart, attune to and master five unique powers, allowing you to alter gravity, slow time, shift space, and much more. Unique puzzles scattered throughout the temple's remains can be overcome in a variety of ways by using and combining your world-bending abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ley Lines.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    91% User Score Based on 77 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Cross Renovation.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scrappers.

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  34. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    48% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Top-down 2.5D action that combines old-school shooters like Star Control, action-RPGs like Diablo, with a system that evolves unique weapons to player preferences. Single-player and 32-player online coop and PVP. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Arms Race.

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  35. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    89% User Score Based on 45 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Wings Of Bluestar is a 2D horizontal shmup (shoot'em up) that offers singe and local multiplayer. It's sci-fi themed and has an anime art style. The game offers a lot of features to unlock using ingame earned points, these features are like more credits, boss challenge, gallery etc. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings Of Bluestar.

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  36. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 151 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Developed by lone designer Rich Edwards with music created by legendary chiptune artist Syphus, Pineapple Smash Crew is a fast paced tactical blast-em-up! PSC features tight squad formation shooting, aliens, robots, zombies and grenades- loads and loads of grenades! Level up and choose wisely from an assortment of devastating grenade-launched weaponry... PSC's unique modern-retro flavour will take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineapple Smash Crew.

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  37. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    78% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    You are one of the most dangerous people in the world. Our timeline has collapsed hundreds of years ago. Since then, Ancient Gods have emerged through the cracks of reality, shaping it into a twisted realm of chaos. You are the only one who can stop them. Get ready. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Drifter.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    The denizens of Touhou Project in a Dungeon Crawling RPG! Gensoukyou is connected to 'a certain world' and a huge dungeon by the name of 'Mazes of the Week' appears. Create your own Touhou Characters, step up to the dungeon's challenges! An 'Authentic Style' RPG inspired by Touhou Project. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remyadry.

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  39. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Chronicle: Unit Eight is a high-action arcade bullethell roguelike where you can destroy the enemies' bullets. Become a mercenary hired to take down a gluttonous space pirate and his fleet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicle: Unit Eight.

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  40. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Original post: https://shc.zone/entries/contest2024/1041 This is a port of Sonic The Hedgehog (1991) to Sonic Clean Engine (S.C.E.), our heavily modified and improved Sonic 3 & Knuckles engine, which we have been using for a long time for our MD projects (such as Hellfire Saga and Sonic 3 & Knuckles: Epilogue). I had an idea for this project back in 2017, when we were working on Sonic Virtual A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic 1 in Sonic 3 (SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis).

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  41. Where did all these slimes come from?! Something must be done about these icky sticky oozes! These ooey gooey sludges! Hmmm. That sounds like a job for you! It's quite simple all you have to do is the following. Take control of the slime drone. Squelch all of the mutinous marauder mucks. Pick perks and which enemies you'll see next in between rounds. Repeat the last two steps eight more… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maelslime.

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  42. Level Design Jam 11: You are a prisoner aboard an alien spaceship and someone opened your cell. Fight your way through the ship to the exit elevator. Important! Note for some players: Map does feature gravity shifting sections which may cause motion sickness for some players. Apologies if it does occur. Jam Information: Click to show: The theme was Escape or Illusion so I chose to ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Stowaway - Slipgate Crisis (LD Jam11).

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  43. Cosmolon is a top-down space shooter where waves upon waves of enemies move towards you as time goes on. As a frigate ship, you are not well equipped to fight off enemy factions...which is why you need to gain enough experience to level up. Each enemy faction contains different ships designed to attack you by shooting projectiles, ramping up their movement speed, and even spawning other ships.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmolon.

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  44. 2D space shooter game created in Unity for Coursera course https://www.coursera.org/learn/game-design-and-development-1 Following modifications were done to the tutorial version: Player ship control: Replaced WASD control of the ship with a more challenging and realistic controls. Ship now has forward and backward thrust only (Up and Down arrow keys). Ship will now rotate with a max rotation rat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Shooter project.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Windows 7 or Edge browser note: if the webGL build above does not run in-browser please scroll to the bottom of this page where you can find our Windows Download. You'll still be able to play it that way. Developed Jan 7 - Apr 8, 2018 by members of Gamkedo Club Project lead, Robo Warrior model, pilot sprite, win state, goal UI, mech collision code, weapon slot icons, health code, mech stealing f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Cavalry.

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  46. Cinder Battle: Rekindled is a complete makeover of my very first game,  Cinder Battle: Kingslayer. It  takes all the good aspects of Kingslayer and adds more content (yes, H content as well!), irons out bugs and garnishes it  all with some additional features to finally turn this game into what it always should've been. Since some people wish for nothing more than to annoy the hell out of people … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinder Battle: Rekindled.

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  47. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Created by: Rob Wheatley This is a course project where we were tasked with modifying a game we worked on in the course. Modifications: - Music tracks, UI sounds and sound effects were created by me and used to replace the stock audio - Added enemy spawners level 1 and asteroid spawners in level 2 - created an animated background for the menu screen - created a new backdrop for menu screens … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Wars!.

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  48. Future Fronts (working title) is a custom-mecha action game built in the Godot Engine, in this early playtest copy you can build your mech from a selection of playtest parts and weapons and play through five missions as well as three challenge arena fights. Your part choice effects your stats and the handling of your mech. Here's a gameplay video recorded by a playtester of one of the missions of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Future Fronts (EARLY PLAYTEST COPY).

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  49. DISCLAIMERS! This mod (or at least the reissue) is not associated with The Individual Who The Title Character's Named After™, and was created for the sole intention of preservation. By extension, I do not want this mod or anything related to it 'revived' or ported to any other versions of Baldi's Basics. Please do not bother asking me if you can, as you'll be met with a resounding no. No sup… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zayden's Basics in Streaming and Memes.

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  50. Do you have what it takes to protect your cottage from the army of the undead? Marceline And The Magic Staff is a combination of a Collectathon, Tower Defence and Third Person Shooter. Collect Resources, Build Defences using those resources before the time runs out and then fend off the hordes of enemies! This game originally began life as a VERY overscoped project for a one week game j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marceline And The Magic Staff (Beta Demo).

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