Games like Away Back (CDG Jam Fall 23 - Community Vote & 1st Place Winner)

"Built by geniuses, buried by idiots." The mummy needs your help. He was entombed without easy access to his possessions. Search the tomb, recover his cherished belongings, and free him from his endless limbo by restoring the sacred loop between life and death. Tinker with levers, buttons, and dials to reach the treasures in this lighthearted, loop-filled adventure narrated by your dry, undead c…

In Meg's Monster, a JRPG with a twist, players guide Roy, a powerful monster, and his friend Golan to help Meg, a little girl whose tears can trigger the apocalypse. With Meg's safety being paramount, players must find her mother and return her home. Roy has immense strength and high HP, but the game ends if Meg panics and cries.

In "Hello Goodboy," play as Iko, a boy navigating the afterlife with the help of a dog named Coco. Solve mysteries, befriend other souls, and craft a personal fairy tale atmosphere in this heartwarming, wholesome adventure. Give bellyrubs to Coco, unravel secrets, and manage your time wisely in this intriguing land beyond.

In "Obsidian Prince," a turn-based strategy game, engage in tactical combat where every move matters and outsmart enemies in increasingly challenging dungeons. Craft a deck of inspirations to enhance abilities and explore a vast, handcrafted world, unlocking new areas to build and expand your base. The roguelike mode offers additional challenges as you push back against the threat of the Obsidian Prince.

Power Sink invites you to explore a submerged underwater colony as the Diver, tasked with restoring power and reconnecting your community. Navigate decaying structures and solve intricate logic-based circuitry puzzles to uncover the mysterious collapse of the world above. Combining precise platforming with challenging puzzles, the deeper you go, the more the station’s hidden past reveals itself.

Descend into the Depths of the UnknownA man gasps for air as he surfaces from water—only to find himself trapped in a room of white tiles and endless pools. This is Level 37, the Poolrooms, a place where the familiar dissolves into the unknown. In this surreal journey, you will explore spaces that exist between worlds—hauntingly empty, disturbingly quiet, and yet strangely familiar. As you traver…

In "The Silent Swan" , players assume the role of Mirov, who awakens 17 years in the future and enters a mysterious land to uncover the truth about his past. This first-person narrative experience features open levels and walking simulator mechanics, with exploration taking place across sprawling urban areas connected by landbridges. Uncover the tale of two cities, Urzhum and Sernur, and the intertwining fates of Mirov and Selene in this intriguing title.

"Rememoried" is a single-player simulation game with impressive visuals and a stellar soundtrack, creating a dense and surreal atmosphere. The unique gameplay mechanic of forgetting allows for a novel exploration experience, as the environment changes when you look away, creating new paths to higher levels. However, be prepared for repetition and grinding.

"Sorry We’re Open" is a visual novel game where players manage a small café while forming relationships with a diverse cast of characterful employees. Balance customer needs, café maintenance, and personal relationships to build a thriving business and discover heartwarming stories. With rich narrative choices and multiple endings, each playthrough offers a unique, cozy experience.

In "The Eternal Castle: Remastered," players experience a challenging action-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world where extra-terrestrial human colonization units attempt to construct survival facilities. After numerous terrorist attacks and global wars, systems shut down, leading to the extinction of most humans. The remaining colonization units in space survived for several years before vanishing. This game is an ambitious attempt to modernize a classic while maintaining its original essence.