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=== Project 2021? === Back in 2021, I gave myself a challenge, 12 games, 12 months, 1 story. While I successfully finished the challenge, the story still had a ways to go. This game is Cannon to the Project 2021 story. Play the rest of the games here: https://itch.io/c/2063306/12-games-12-months-1-story === About === This game was built for the Wowie Jam 4.0, I used the base of a looter-shooter ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Against All Odds.

A gangster armed with a magic gun and an unlikely ally has to take revenge on a cult leader. Shoot through walls, chain together kills, and take back your city! *Made for the AI in Games Jam 2021.* Please  Note: You need to collect 4 coins each time you want to fire the gun. Update (5/15/24): Added toggle FullscreenEdited game properties to make sure vsync doesn't cause the game to run extremely f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Man Standing [Project 2021-6].

A cursed Goblin by the name of Apollo (you) has snuck into the castle to carry out a personal vendetta against the King of Topaz. In the process, Apollo is cursed and his power is rewinding. Outnumbered, out armed and slowly regressing, it looks like you picked the wrong castle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Picked the Wrong Castle.

Can you claim 'Victory Royale' in this top-down shooter Rogue-Lite? Remastered: This can was remastered in 2023. You can play the new version of the game here: https://iangogo.itch.io/rogue-royale Tips: Full screen mode is recommended.Healing has a 5 second cool down.Not all weapons are equally good on the battlefield.Sometimes, running is a valid option. Controls: WASD keys to move.Q or scroll wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Royale [Project 2021-4].

After a cat steals your last piece of cheese, it's up to you and your newly acquired magic dice to get it back. Scale the inside of the kitchen wall and take back what it rightfully yours! Tips: In the settings there is a debug option for showing what dice power is currently in effect. If you get stuck, you can load the last checkpoint from the menu. All controls can be rebound in the settings men… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Walls.

Update 8/11/2023: Characters will no longer fall through the map. Camera animations have been smoothed out. Difficulty reduced in some levels. Description Take control of two robots and utilize their powers to do combat and solve puzzles across 8 levels. The robots have a limited amount of battery that can be shared when the robots connect with one another. One robot has a freeze gun that will fre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static Lifeline.

Contacted by a mysterious organization, Benetton must travel into a dungeon and clear out a horde of monsters using a magic sword.  Controls: WASD keys to move (Recommended). Arrow keys to move Space to slide (invincible while sliding). Click to attack Mouse to aim Description: This sword, known as the 'Beastial Rage', has the ability to deal huge damage if used with 10 seconds of killing an ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Name Is Earned [Project 2021-5].

Story: Your vision is failing you ... the curse has taken root and is slowly sapping away your life force. You can feel it, the end is growing near. In a last ditch effort, you travel to  the ruins of a long forgotten temple in search of a way, any way of prolonging your life.  What is Project 2021? Over the course of this year, I am trying to tell a story between all of my games. While you do no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of Time [Project 2021-1].

A rundown arcade on the corner of town holds the key to a mystery... The Challenge: I decided to give myself a challenge, 24 games in 24 hours. Rather than upload 24 small projects I decided to bundle them all together and set up a story within arcade. I also added a secret to link it with the ongoing "Project 2021".  Rules I Followed: No Generative Ai (code, art, or music)Can reuse art / code… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 16 Bit Arcade [24 Games in 24 Hours].

Merge and unmerge with allies to solve puzzles, platform and explore what lies beneath an ancient temple.  Are you clever enough to escape? Updates: (7/8/21) : Level Select Added. Bug Fixes. Controls: WASD to move.Tab to switch between characters."F" to merge/unmerge characters (unlocked level 2).Click to use elemental power. Tips: If you get stuck, you can restart the game from the settings menu.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joining Forces [Project 2021 - 7].

A goblin uprising has taken the entire island of Topaz. As the world falls apart and all hope seems lost, a Wizard long thought dead returns. Build your team and take on the goblin hordes! Features: 5 levels to explore3 playable charactersCombat and puzzles How to Play: WASD to moveSpace on the overworld to select a levelClick to use weaponE and Q to swap characters (if multiple members exist in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From the Ashes [Project 2021-12].

Death is not the end in this fast-paced action platformer. Race your way to the top of a tower before time runs out. Death isn't enough to stop you, keep pushing forward in Ghost form until you reach the end. Can you shave enough seconds off to battle the final boss and save your home? Tips: You need to save 30 second of time cumulatively across all levels to face the final boss. Controls? R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Percent 2: On the Edge of Destruction [Project 2021-9].

This is a real time strategy game where each of your units is repeating your actions from a previous day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of the Past.

What do you get when you combine a rogue-like with a battle royale? You get a turn based, randomly generated arena that shrinks over time. Find weapons, armor, perk-cards, and do your best to survive for as long as possible! === Original Game === This game is a remaster of the original Project 2021 entry 'Rogue Royale'. You can play the classic version here: https://iangogo.itch.io/rogue-royale-cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Royale Reloaded.

A drunk kleptomaniac tries to go on a crime spree. Stealth in. Steal. Escape. Simple right, what could go wrong? Not on mobile?  Play the full web and windows version here: https://iangogo.itch.io/a-drunk-thief-returns Description:  Play as a drunk thief who breaks into houses to steal a target object ... and more alcohol to quench your thirst! The more alcohol you have, the harder and the more o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Drunk Thief Returns [Mobile].

Take control of Paul Bishop as he struggles to close a portal that is letting Demons into his town. In this faith-inspired turn-based RPG, gather the pieces of the Armor of God by revisiting places from Paul's past. Controls: Movement: WASD or Arrow Keys Combat: Click on the option to use it. Dodging / Attacking: Click anywhere on screen when the black bar is over the sword or the heart. Open inve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armor of God [Project 2021-2].

Made for the Trijam #171 - Watch your step After finding herself on the wrong side of the local crime family, Luna is given one last chance to prove her innocence by surviving a walk down a frozen river. Controls (Can be rebound) Up key - move upDown key - move downEsc - Full screen  This game is Cannon to the Project 2021 story. Play the rest of the games here: https://itch.io/c/2063306/12-games-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On Thin Ice.

You are a nightguard on a ship passing through supposedly cursed waters. Can you survive the night on this cargo ship? Gameplay: Five Nights At Freddy's Inspired, basically FNAF but on a boat. Story: An old friend reaches out to you over phone to call in a favor. A nightguard is desperately needed on his ship. It'll be a short trip, just 6 days. What could go wrong? Controls: Main Gameplay: Mouse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expedition of Extinction.

In this platformer, death is not the end. Levels can only be finished once your character has perished. Can you get the fasted time in all 12 levels in order to unlock the ending? Lore Update (3/17/21) Contains: Normal ending.Secret ending.Main Menu Animations Controls: Movement: WASD or Arrow Keys Jump (human only): W, up or space bar What is Project 2021? Over the course of this year, I am tryin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Percent [Project 2021-3].

29%Game Brain Score

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35% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Eo is a world created by roleplayers for roleplayers. Constantly changing depending on players actions and stories, this is the world roleplayers have been asking for. Eo is a world filled with Dungeon Masters playing as gods that may interfere depending on faith and sacrifices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eo.

69%Game Brain Score

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69% User Score Based on 758 reviews

Hardland is a world ruled by a dying king. It's also a world full of dangerous creatures and places worth discovering. We will not dictate your journey in this game -- all we do is set the stage so you can find your own. Our goal is to make Hardland one of the great open-world action RPGs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hardland.

78%Game Brain Score

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78% User Score Based on 706 reviews

Total Miner is an open world voxel sandbox game. It is primarily designed for creative RPG game builders, but also has two action/adventure style game modes where you can just jump in and play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Miner.

93%Game Brain Score

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93% User Score Based on 788 reviews

A tribute to the Legend of Zelda, with a shotgun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shotgun Legend.

88%Game Brain Score

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92% User Score Based on 3,624 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 1 reviews

At its core, Space Pirates and Zombies is an action based, skill oriented, top down space combat game. It's similar to the ones we knew and loved in years past, but now using full physics simulation and modern graphics for those oh so pretty explosions. But as you dig deeper, SPAZ becomes much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pirates and Zombies.

97%Game Brain Score

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97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

A retro RPG wherein you assemble a party of 4 Heroes from 12 Classes and embark on a journey to rid the world of Tsufana from the titular tower's corruption. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venaitura.

47%Game Brain Score

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42% User Score Based on 336 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Create your own character or journey into the ever changing depths of the Caverns of Chaos as a legendary hero. Fight monsters, engage in creative necromancy or animate powerful creatures to do your bidding. How you approach the dangers is up to you, but choices have to be made. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate ADOM: Caverns of Chaos.

73%Game Brain Score

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73% User Score Based on 4,026 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

The interactive game of LEGO The Hobbit allows gamers to play along with their favorite scenes from the films, and follows the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins as he is recruited by the Wizard Gandalf to aid Thorin Oakenshield and his Company of Dwarves If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEGO The Hobbit.

79%Game Brain Score

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79% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Experience full freedom in this open world survival horror No forced quest, no hand holding, no telling you what to do. Jump right in and enjoy the freedom of your choices while trying to survive in this new harsh environment! Project: Mist's Features: Explore Enigmatic Island: Rusted mechs, flying whales and secrets behind the giant wall! Dive into the haunting depths of an enigmatic island where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: Mist.

92%Game Brain Score

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92% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Traveller's Hymn is a top-down, grid-based open-world adventure game. Explore a vast land, battle monsters, collect loot, help locals, and cook hearty meals while unraveling the mystery behind the land's curse. This is a free project made by the Aquatic Ranger Studio in ~4 months.  If you downloaded your game prior to v1.0.1.3 or don't know what your version is, then please download the newest v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Traveller's Hymn.

70%Game Brain Score

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70% User Score Based on 301 reviews

Explore the mysterious open world of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in this post-apocalyptic action RPG adventure. Craft your story by facing sinister hazards and monsters. Survive furious encounters with the help of your crafted weaponry, developed skills, gathered teammates, and supported factions If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone.

74%Game Brain Score

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78% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Join Our Discord About the GameConcept While exploring ancient ruins, Teflon accidentally releases a mysterious woman and her guardian from their cryosleep. When it's revealed that they are from a lost civilization that shaped the world as it is today, an adventure begins. Explore a vast world and fight your way through dungeons in a story of treasure, betrayal and friendship. Key Features … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halcyon Days.

65%Game Brain Score

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67% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Follow the real life events of the late Roman Emperor Caligula and his dear sweet sister Drusilla during his short reign. You will explore Rome and deal with the senate while living the life of an Emperor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Caligula.

54%Game Brain Score

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54% User Score Based on 206 reviews

In The Warhorn you will get to play as an adventurer, who decides to leave his homeland to start a life he dreamed of. The world is full of puzzles, stories, enemies and traps. You will learn how to fight, build, steal, hunt and use magic runes. You can build a village and develop it into a great kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Warhorn.

68%Game Brain Score

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68% User Score Based on 170 reviews

Frigore is a simple classic first-person indie survival horror game, made entirely by one person. Simple gameplay, beautiful graphics and a cold and chilling atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frigore.

89%Game Brain Score

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89% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Nox Archaist is a brand-new Ultima-style CRPG from 6502 Workshop, endorsed by Richard Garriott and Steve Wozniak. For Windows, MacOS, and original Apple II hardware, available as a Digital Download and Collector's Boxed Set. Within a deep and engaging story, you control one or more characters who travel Vali, visiting towns and castles, exploring dungeons, and fighting monsters. As your characters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nox Archaist.

85%Game Brain Score

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85% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Explore the island of Namok and its dungeon, both of them full of adventures, dangers and big bosses. Craft new armors, weapons, potions, etc... Meet the crazy townfolks and discover the secrets that lie beneath Namok. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath.

42%Game Brain Score

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42% User Score Based on 163 reviews

GIVEAWAY!Subscribe and get chance to win the free game key! More details on About the GameA Storm is brewing in the North Sea... With Odin by your side, sail your Viking Longships, explore the world, hear the blades slashing through skulls. Trade and acquire treasures to strengthen your heathen army, and discover the great mystery of the North Sea.Features Sailing and Exploration Be prepared f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Viking Way.

69%Game Brain Score

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100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Embark on an epic odyssey through prehistory, set at the age of the dawn of man, to reclaim a land conquered by beasts... and die trying. Explore the primitive wilds and ancient wonders of a multi-layered, interconnected world. Outfit yourself to do battle against primeval terrors with exacting combat certain to test your resolve. "Fire in the Beastlands" is a 2D sidescrolling action-RPG inspired … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire in the Beastlands.

82%Game Brain Score

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82% User Score Based on 15,952 reviews

Exanima is a prelude to, and standalone dungeon crawler set in the underworld of, Sui Generis. It is a RPG with a realistic physics-based combat system that makes you consider every action. Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exanima.

34%Game Brain Score

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44% User Score Based on 27 reviews

AETERNITAS! The RPG game where you get to be a student at an academy in a parallel world, where everyone can control the 4 elements. Brimming with humanity, new spells to learn, and stories beyond renown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AETERNITAS.

76%Game Brain Score

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76% User Score Based on 364 reviews

A comet is hurtling toward the planet! Sneak, scavenge and blast your way through an immersive prehistoric world filled with Humans, Dinosaurs, Droids and Mother Nature’s fury! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Collision Course.

Turn cavemen into consumers with the discovery that shaped an age -- sugar. Farm crops, discover new recipes, and sell baked goods in this back-to-the-land agricultural business simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cave Confectioner.

88%Game Brain Score

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88% User Score Based on 324 reviews

Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transcendence.

89%Game Brain Score

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89% User Score Based on 1,670 reviews

Create your own marble races, runs & machines! Decorate tracks & environments to your likings and fabricate unique experiences and share them with the world. Marble World is a 3D physics simulator sandbox with marbles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marble World.

70%Game Brain Score

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70% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Deep Despair is a Minecraft-style survival sandbox. Travel, collect resources, craft items, dig, build, grow crops and survive. Freedom of action is limited only by your imagination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Despair.

69%Game Brain Score

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69% User Score Based on 535 reviews

Cleveland Mark Blakemore's Magnum Opus! The ultimate classic style turn-based roleplaying game in the tradition of Wizardry, Might&Magic, Lands Of Lore and Eye of the Beholder! A game that took over 20 years to produce! As much as 600 hours of play with hand-painted graphics and old skool goodness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grimoire: Heralds of the Winged Exemplar.

31%Game Brain Score

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31% User Score Based on 3,136 reviews

A game about the end of the world, and not enough space in space. Race against an unstoppable supernova and face countless enemies in this retro arcade shump created for the Ludum Dare 42 Features 5 weapons, tons of enemies, and retro monochrome pixel graphics that were good for the 80s. Made with 48h with Gamemaker Studio 2, LSDJ (music) and FL Studio (FX and mix). Thanks to my friends at Don… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Space.

54%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

54% User Score Based on 795 reviews

Anima Gate of Memories is a third person action RPG that tells the story of two beings bound by an unwilling pact, an ancient monster and a girl who lost her past... Anima is mostly focused on combat and exploration, but it also has deep roleplaying elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Krater.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 69,198 reviews

Includes: Conan Exiles - Conan’s Atlantean Sword Conan Exiles - Conan’s Royal Armor An online multiplayer survival game, now with sorcery, set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian. Survive in a vast open world sandbox, build your home into a kingdom, and dominate your enemies in single or multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conan Exiles.

79%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

81% User Score Based on 341 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

DuneCrawl is an open world action-adventure game where you and up to three friends explore the sandy seas atop a gigantic Crab Crawler. Battle against the jar-headed Vassals, survive hordes of wild bugs, explore oasis islands and delve devious dungeons all to help your fellow Polloi pilgrims win their war against the Ceramicist’s invasion! Key Feature COOP AND SOLO PLAY: Adventure in local or onli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DuneCrawl.