Games like Astral Awakening

Hello everyone! This is my submission to the 6th Annual Driftwood Gaming Game Jam "Build Your Own Game Jam"! I picked the themes "Purple" and "Survival" for this entry. Hope you all enjoy! Story: In the Galaxy of Xerxes, Year 258 A.XW. (After Xerian War), a mysterious Erran Man named "Axephus" awakens in the New H.E.A.L Facility where he is being experimented on unethically due to his psychic abil…

In Other Waters is a narrative-driven game where you play as an AI guide to a xenobiologist, Ellery, who is searching for her missing partner on an alien planet with an oceanic landscape. As you explore the underwater world, you'll uncover the planet's unique life and dark history, while also forming a bond with Ellery. The game features a non-linear narrative that raises questions about the definition of "natural" and "artificial" life in the context of environmental destruction.

In "Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos," you play as a mediator tasked with resolving conflicts in complex, often chaotic societies. Though the game boasts a richly developed world, the gameplay primarily revolves around visual novel-style dialogue choices. The narrative tackles themes of social justice and societal inequality, but its impact is limited due to the game's simplistic mechanics.

"Galacticare is a single-player Comedy Platformer where you run an interstellar healthcare company, curing quirky alien conditions while managing doctors, consultants, and facilities. Design, furnish, and upgrade your hospital, meet unique consultants, and explore their mechanics and personalities to save the Galaxy and get paid. Discover, research, and cure various alien conditions, develop relationships with each species, and unlock new skills and playstyle options as you progress."

Zephon is a post-apocalyptic 4X strategy game built on Proxy’s unique tactical combat system. Guide survivors through a grimdark future, navigating unexpected disasters, eldritch horror and cyberpunk monstrosities. What will you do to survive?

"Hate Plus" is a visual novel sequel to "Analogue: A Hate Story" where you investigate a generation ship's regressive past with a spunky AI sidekick. Uncover the disturbing political program that caused the ship's Neo-Confucian society to revert to Joseon Dynasty social norms. This game explores themes of transhumanism, cosplay, and the loss of freedoms, allowing both new and returning players to dive in.

In Able Black, you play as a service android in a damaged space station who must repair the station and preserve human life. Use hacking abilities to restore systems and solve puzzles, while making decisions that could alter the story's outcome. Navigate a tense atmosphere while uncovering the truth behind the crew's disappearance.

In "VERSUS: The Elite Trials," players engage in a series of challenging trials, competing against other elite warriors in fast-paced combat. Each trial offers unique objectives and enemies, testing players' combat skills, tactical abilities, and adaptability. With a variety of playable characters, upgradeable skills, and intuitive controls, "VERSUS: The Elite Trials" delivers a thrilling and immersive action experience.

"Muv-Luv is a single-player Romance Visual Novel game, featuring an intriguing story that starts as a lighthearted comedy before transforming into an action-packed, emotional thriller in an alternate reality. Its splendid soundtrack and memorable characters create a captivating experience, tackling dark themes with a crushing emotional payoff in its final chapter, making it one of the most highly-revered visual novels."

Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.