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  1. Take back your digital space Enter Defrag, where you must defend the neon-dripped ruins of cyberspace from hordes of invaders. Use your arsenal of 5 unique weapons and devastating EMP blast to clear waves of flocking enemies before being overrun. How long can you survive? Compete against other players on the global leaderboard and frag your way up the ranks. Thank you for playing! How to play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defrag.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    You were on the way to a recycling process when fortunately for you - and unfortunately for the environment - you accidentally ran off. Now your goal is to escape from the facility, which is an extremely difficult task due to the fact that you are a battery without legs. Equipped with a limited number of electric beams, you can connect to walls, move or destroy objects, turn switches, and charge … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volt.

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  3. Made in 48 hours for GMTK jam 2020. Solve puzzles as you help your software recover from a malware attack. Open gates using logic puzzles and ctrl hotkeys to reach the end. 18 levels to complete (or more???) Theme for the jam was "out of control". We applied this by having puzzles where you need to use common ctrl hotkeys (ctrl+V, ctrl+C, ctrl+X) to manipulate opening and closing doors. You gain m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WireWare.

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  4. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.

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  5. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 328 reviews

    "Calm down. This is all normal. Well, it’s a new normal. There was a malfunction that we can’t fix yet, but with your help I can make symptoms bearable. We’re all in the same boat here and should help each other." "I’m Shelly, a lead scientist in General Education research facility. The job title is longer, but it’s not important. Here’s what I know so far, though." "The experience-sharing program… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Reach.

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  6. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    54% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Anoxemia is a story-driven exploration game that puts you in control of the scientist Dr. Bailey and his operations drone, ATMA. Search the ocean floor as you discover and extract samples from the bowels of the underwater caves. Danger lurks in each passageway. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anoxemia.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    61% User Score Based on 1,039 reviews

    Minimalism - platformer with a lot of levels, made in minimalist style - which is a cube protogonist. The game is a kind of labyrinth consisting of levels, to go between them you need to open the doors with collected keys. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minimalism.

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  8. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Clock in to the Frig Factory where you make and deliver frigs! Create over 20 different little guys in this cute time management puzzle game where you complete orders by delivering the correct frigs to the correct tubes. The game includes a normal and hard mode with ten hand crafted levels, as well as an endless mode and tutorial.  A mouse or trackpad is required to play. The web version of the g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frig Factory.

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  9. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Content note This game contains themes of drone kink, as well as mind control and body control. It is very ethically dubious. People are mean to the player. Things are not always okay. There is some writing in here that I personally feel hasn't aged well.  I strongly recommend that you play Reset Day instead, which is something halfway between a sequel and a soft reboot. If you wish to continue… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transubstantiation Synthesis.

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  10. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    15% User Score Based on 107 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Vigil: Blood Bitterness plunges you into the dark and disturbing story of an ancient civilization where you must reveal the secrets of your past and exact revenge on the Evil destroying your universe. Ritualistic killings and blood lust blur the line between your own kind and the Evil you seek to annihilate. Your ultimate goal is to free yourself from this tormenting place and understand the origi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vigil: Blood Bitterness.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    It's a retro horror game featuring eerie black, white, and red visuals. Embark on an exciting adventure across 18 suspenseful levels while evading "The Shadow" and discovering five possible endings. Immerse yourself in a chilling atmosphere with haunting environments and unsettling sounds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.

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  12. 26%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    25% User Score Based on 126 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Sleeping Valley - a new arcade platformer game In Sleeping Valley you only have one life to live and it's your job to see how far you can take this cute character on his brutally hard journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleeping Valley.

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  13. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Teddy.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    “10/10. Digital elegance meets last-minute genius. I'd do it again. Actually, I did. Then I ported it to Android. You're welcome.” - Travis Blake “You made a whole mobile version?? With touch controls?? That’s insane. I mean… respect. But also: why?” - Ezra Deviano What the heck is R.U.L.U.? R.U.L.U. is not a robot. It’s a digital automaton. No brain, no soul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.U.L.U Mobile Edition.

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  15. Welcome to LoopBox: a puzzle platformer about looping boxes! To get the key that unlocks each chamber's door, you must pick-up and move some boxes. But beware: these boxes are equipped with strange recording devices. It seems that once a box is moved, they will repeat their movements in an endless loop. Welcome to LoopBox: a puzzle platformer about looping boxes! To get the key that Submission fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoopBox.

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  16. Overview Blind Box.Co is a puzzle simulation game. You work at a postage service that has a strict no-package opening policy. Consequently, you must use your wits and various detectors to determine if customers are attempting to smuggle contraband. The game was created for the Godot Wild Jam 82 with the following restrictions: - Theme: Unseen - Wildcard: Grade something the player does Control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blind Box.Co.

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  17. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game was made for Miz Jam 1 in 48 hours. https://itch.io/jam/miz-jam-1 Welcome to SkyTD - a tower defense game with a creative design. Your parents have been killed by an evil wizard, who now realized all too late that they've left the protagonist alive. And, as any great villain would, they take their sweet time coming after you. A single mysterious old man warns you, that it is dangerous to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkyTD.

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  18. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This is my entry for Yaz Jam 3 (2022) https://itch.io/jam/yazjam3 There were 3 themes in this Jam and I chose "Mystery of 6174". There were also obligations: good vibes only, home-made graphic assets only, mainly yellow-green colored. I didn't totally respect the 2nd one because some of the vegetation in my game come from external free plugins. A game created by Simon Mesnard  https://linktr.ee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 5: The Wheel of Life.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A Snapshot in Scarlet is an exploration-puzzle game set inside of a carnival.  You are a ghost detective and your goal is to solve an ancient missing persons case so that the ghosts involved can move onto the afterlife. It is believed that the person was murdered, but no body was found. You are aided by your special memory gloves. When the gloves make contact with a bare forehead, you are gifted w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Snapshot in Scarlet.

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  20.   The Game  Join this wacky caravan  of cultist sorcerers in a desperate attempt to convince an eldritch horror to NOT devour their world! The Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance is a jam game meant to be placed in the same world as another jam game of mine: "The Doomsday Cult". It's a 2D side-scroller platformer that requires you to perform sacrifices along the way to progress. Run, knock enemies out, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance.

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  21. About In the year 2306 the patrol starship Copernica is in the midst of completing it's mission when its engines fail, leaving it with no way to return to Earth. It's up to you to harness the powers of the cosmos and manipulate gravity to save the crew. Copernica is a short puzzle game submitted to the 2023 GMTK Game Jam with the theme of "Role Reversal." In this game, rather than using the power … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Copernica (Game Jam Version).

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  22. An oddly familiar new virus is in town. And you know it, because it is you! Your gene commands you to infect the town to the best of your ability. Maybe you will also get  to see one of the two hospitals before you perish? Controls and UI (please use a mouse!): Click to move to a new host. Your current host is marked by a fixed red arrow.q to pause.Refresh to start a new game. Sorry!Your distance … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A conscious virus.

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  23. Made in 3 hours for Trijam 79 Play as a rebel ship taking its last stand against the imperial armada. Destroy as many of those imperial goons as you can by harnessing the power of stars to fuel your death ray. This game uses both jam themes of Anti-Gravity and If you play with fire you get burned. The idea for the game just popped into my head before I even read that only one theme is required. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Chase.

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  24. The Zombie Dice is a 2D top-down shooter. You play as a soldier in a post-apocalyptic world in which you need to battle zombies and survive as long as possible. His only weapon is a pistol. However, he can temporarily add attachments to it which heavily increases his fighting chances. He can find the attachments and other buffs in boxes that are spawned in the world. Shooting into the box changes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZombieDice.

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  25. Overview For the AI & Games Game Jam 2021 our Team created the game aligning with the Theme "Breaking The Rules".  Unfortunatley, our AI and some other game bits broke 3 hours before deadline in a way we did not want it to break. We were able to patch it up, but had to disable the AI, so imagine the guards searching and hunting you when they see you. We will continue to work on the issue and updat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hack 'n' Go.

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  26. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    78% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    You may also like About the GameYou'll have to think a lot to be able to bathe your cat.To wet the cat you'll have draw the path so that the water reaches it. After that, use bombs to the destroy the blocks that holds the water. The same to perfume the cat, but be aware, this time the fluid floats Make sure that the lava don't touch the cat and use it to destroy some blocks that the bombs can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How To Bathe Your Cat: Drawing.

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  27. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    In this puzzle platform adventure, Timmy tries to use his abilities to influence gravity, escape from the gruesome castle, save his friends and defeat evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Escape.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A cryptic puzzle game where you embody a skeletal sorcerer. Use tile-creation powers to free minions from their predestined paths. Groove to the beat, solve puzzles efficiently for better ratings, and uncover mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grooveyard.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Gravitee is the platformer with a twist! Rotate your character in order to change the direction of gravity. Navigate your way through each level in order to reach the goal. Solve puzzles, face off against deadly spikes and bombs, and more. Contains: 40 fun and unique levels 30+ different types of obstacles 100+ golden marbles to collect as optional challenges 12 unlockable costumes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravitee.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    A narrative puzzle game about love and choices. Dive into a world where every small decision changes lives. See how choices link together and shape the stories of two people. Embark on a journey through time and discover how your actions make a big difference in their lives.Welcome to follow our X: @CottonStudio  SYMPHONY OF TWO SOULS Reviver presents a series of emotionally rich scenes, foll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reviver.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Dive into Liquidum, an aquatic picross puzzle game that challenges your strategic thinking and puzzle-solving skills. Progress through six distinct sections, each introducing new challenges and mechanics to keep you on your toes.Diverse Challenges and Mechanics:Experience a unique twist on the classic picross puzzle, where you strategically fill interconnected aquariums with flowing water. Encount… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liquidum.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    54% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Dynamic is an indie Platformer game. The goal is to try to avoid obstacles and dangerous enemies who want to kill you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynamic.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 433 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 2 reviews

    "The Guest" is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guest.

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  34. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    67% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Clockwork, set in the great mechanical city of Watchtower, is a story about unlikely friends coming together to try to fix an imperfect world. The city’s mysterious past is questioned when Atto’s trusty pocket watch suddenly wakes up and introduces itself as Milli. Renewed with a sense of purpose, Atto and Milli must explore the city, control time and confront terrifying bosses, before it’s too la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clockwork.

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  35. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 367 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Silence of the Sleep is psychological horror adventure game for PC. You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before. You will travel through the abstract world of Silence of the Sleep to find the very reason for your journey... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silence of the Sleep.

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  36. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    The Impossible is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the Impossible world and remember: nothing is Impossible If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,912 reviews

    It's time to unleash your inner Pug! [Media 2083981] Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turbo Pug.

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  39. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    53% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Evil mists have corrupted the people. Chaos is everywhere. Can you make it in time to the source of the chaos before everything gets consumed by evil? On your way there will be many obstacles and rogue ninja's. Dodge these obstacles and get to the source of evil so that it can be stopped! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Ignite your imagination with a whimsical 2D liquid physics-based puzzle game by Studio 2SD! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloop.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 417 reviews

    The first chapter of an unforgettable survival horror experience. Solve puzzles and work your way through this terrifying place. You may be more familiar with it than you initially think. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Designer's Curse.

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  42. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    51% User Score Based on 381 reviews

    The Sandbox is a unique world building & crafting game featuring over 200+ physics elements presented in 2D pixel blocks that can interact with each others. Players can craft amazing worlds, create pixel art, chain reactions, chiptune music, advanced contraptions, electric circuits or just play with physics. Play with basic elements ranging from simple water, stone, sand, wood, glass, lava, fire,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sandbox.

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  43. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    52% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    It’s the third game of Through Abandoned series, classical point and click game. You try to find your twin-brother who disappeared in a huge and mysterious place called Abandoned. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned: The Refuge.

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  44. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    71% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    A genre-twisting tactical runner where you maneuver, fight, think, sacrifice and evolve – all on the run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribal Pass.

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  46. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 262 reviews

    Elisa, a young reporter, is sent to investigate the abandoned mansion of Renowned author Jaime Salazar, who disappeared, along with his entire family, in May 1986. Setting out to find the truth of what happened in that house, she gets a lot more than she bargained for when she realizes the house of Salazar is not totally empty!Will you solve the mystery of the Salazar manor or will you become anot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror Of Salazar House.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    A thrilling combination of violence, extreme gore, amazing graphics, simple controls, fun and humor. When you find yourself trapped in a mysterious house being overrun by the dead you do what anyone would. Slaughter them, collect their organs, build some guns and kill some bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to room13.

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  48. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Use space and arrow keys to control each of the microgames. The WebGL build may take some time to load on the first go. In 2021, GDA unveiled... the Microgame Jam! We got together for 24 hours and made a bunch of small and fast games. Now we've compiled them all together into one big super-game, all made of 20+ smaller games! This version of the build also includes some games from a test run of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speed and Size - GDA's Microgame Jam.

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  49. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    83% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Is a hidden object game in which you need to find all the mushrooms in a large location. Mushrooms will be located in a variety of places, from the most prominent to barely noticeable places If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Search All: Mushrooms.

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