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55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A mining space station doesn't respond to communications. An investigator tries to find out what happened to the crew. Void Mine is a zero-gravity narrative action adventure full of danger and mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oculto.

Zimbler is the game that I have created for Mini-Jam 102. In the game, you start playing as a human and must shoot zombies that are spawning around the map. When your health reaches 0 however the player does but the game doesn't end. you turn into a zombie and can continue to play but instead of against zombies, you're against humans. Your primary objective is to see how many zombie heads (collect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombler X.

Pixel of Memory is a wholesome minimalist puzzle game about an amnesiac painter piecing himself back together through his childhood mementos If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel of Memory.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Obsolete is a short 2D platformer with a calm atmosphere in a very strange world where everything is deteriorating quickly. Cross the abandoned caves of this fallen world in search of an answer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsolete.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Moon Raider is a 2D action adventure platformer set in the diverse and dangerous underworld of the moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon Raider.

28%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

28% User Score Based on 87 reviews

Sector is a simple hardcore classic shooter game that you play the role of Dimitri, he and ​​another scientists made fail biological tests and the infected enemies took possession of technology evolution. Survive at this severe place, fighting against creatures and solving problems, now you need to place the order. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SECTOR.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

72% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Den is a one-eyed alien who is grounded after the terrible crash of a spaceship. On this planet, one can control the gravity around him to walk in space. Lucky Dan is also able to change the gravity on the ground. Help him to reach the lost ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Den.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

56% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

Zaki&Mia stole all the mails and spread them all over the worlds ! Help Maria to bring them back to their owners ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maria the Witch.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

70% User Score Based on 562 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Get ready to enter a new era of physics platforming. Polyball is a classic ball rolling game in the vein of Super Monkey Ball, Marble Madness, and Marble Blast - while taking cues from games such as the Sonic series, Trials, and Mario Kart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polyball.

I have a one-time per level invincibility. Honestly, I had a really hard time coming up with a concept to fit this theme and I never did figure out how to get it to disappear once you use it. Trust me, it's only once per level. I'm sure many teams came up with brilliant ideas. I wasn't one of them. I have been deving games for about 3 weeks nearly full-time. I decided to try out game jams and I've… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Effortless Insanity.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Help the Hero to collect all the trophys to be the master of the achievements! Trophy Chaser is a Rêtro platformer game where you have to collect the trophys to get the achievements, are you able to collect them all? Prove it in the gamer way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trophy Chaser.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 141 reviews

Dead Format is a survival horror game set in iconic film eras. It's 1990s Scotland, and your brother has gone missing after becoming obsessed with a mysterious new VHS format. Follow his trail through the tapes and uncover why the government wants to ban "Video Ghastlies". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Format.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

80% User Score Based on 467 reviews

Battle Ram is a thrilling and action-packed game that is sure to provide hours of entertainment for players of all skill levels. With its unique concept of a powerful lamb battling robots, the game offers a refreshing change from typical shooter or RPG games. The game's setting in a secret laboratory and military training ground provides an interesting backstory that adds to the overall excitemen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Ram.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

38% User Score Based on 69 reviews

19.06.2117, a Beautiful journey to another universe, but we are not alone, while the journey comes it to a small incident. Robot Aliens comes to conquer the Spaceship. The crew is dead, can you escape? - Find the way to the Rescue Capsule and save yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space of Darkness.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

36% User Score Based on 190 reviews

Space Beret is a top down sci-fi shooter set in a "Starship Troopers" and "Crimsonland" inspired setting. In it, mankind is forced to fight hordes of horrible monstrosities in a desperate struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Beret.

Venture into the cosmos in this unique, multi-genre space combat game. Take control of your own spaceship, shooting bricks to shatter asteroids and solve intricate puzzles. As you journey further from your home star system, the challenges grow, testing your reflexes, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Uncover the secrets of the universe, upgrade your ship, and uncover the legendary spaceship t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starwulf.

14%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

20% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Collect all candies during the game, avoid saws, spikes and falling to abyss - you will help main character come back home and Save the Halloween for his family! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save the Halloween.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

71% User Score Based on 376 reviews

Unknightly is a medieval VR stealth game designed from the ground up for virtual reality. You play the role of a former member of the "Knight's Order". You have been banished from the kingdom never to return again, on the charge of "Unknightly" behavior. Hungry for revenge and fortune you seek training with the local thieve's guild, with the plan of returning to rob the "Knight's Order" of all of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknightly.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

29% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Fluffy Creatures VS The World is a simple platforming indie game that puts the player in control of Fluffy McCuddleston, a member of a peaceful, intellectual race. Can you save yourself and the entire Fluffyland? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Creatures VS The World.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 722 reviews

"oO" is a hardcore minimal arcade game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to oO.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 1,450 reviews

Addictive one-touch arcade game! Stay in orbit, avoid obstacles & chase scores! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbt XL.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

80% User Score Based on 262 reviews

You will play a telepath named James. He has the ability to connect with the soul thus he can understand their past. He was hired to explore what happened in the previous 20 years in a haunted house This is the puzzle game! Gameplay uses the first person perspective, your mission searching for items and solve puzzles in order to connect with the souls of those who died in the house and listen t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Of Evil: The Tailor.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 132 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

A simple, accessible twitch platformer. Play as a tiny robot named Blitz, and escape the factory where it seems everything is trying to break you. The gameplay is as simple as it is satisfying. Blitz can only jump, and perform an air dash in one of 4 directions. Upon colliding with an object that doesn't break you, you are free to dash again. Use this to navigate the challenges ahead and reach th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blitz Breaker.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

59% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Action platformer heavily inspired by the Mega Man X series, focused on fast and fluid movement and combat. Jump, dash, shoot and swing to stop mergers with the GEC, a monopoly funding the mysterious "Happiness Project." Available on Steam! Or play the demo below! Liz must stop corporate mergers with the GEC, a monopoly funding the mysterious "Happiness Project." 9 companies to infiltrate. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGABUSTER.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

94% User Score Based on 469 reviews

1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1982.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

82% User Score Based on 251 reviews

Scan the environment to see. Try and escape The Voidness, but you are not alone... The Voidness is a SCI-FI psychological horror game where it takes place in the void filled with just gloom and darkness, with your only ability to see is by scanning the map with your range finder device. Roam freely, scan, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Something is also lur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game.

26%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

26% User Score Based on 174 reviews

Finally the day came when we found our GOD.Human Beings are an experiment done by them.The human beings are evolving and have become one of the greatest powers in the universe which is becoming a great problem for other colonies in the universe.So our god decides to end the experiment but now human beings will fight for their existence.This is an Action ,Sci-Fi 3D game with FPS/TPS switchable view… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The God's Chain.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 3 reviews

Two Parsecs From Earth gameplay is remarkable interactive and adaptive to you! Choose 3 abilities during the exploration and experience your adventure in 8 different ways according to your own decisions, accompanied by music that adapts to your abilities choices. Once the adventure is over, you have the opportunity to do it again differently in the unique "New game+" mode integrated into the story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Parsecs From Earth.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Ghoul Castle 3D is where the swords clash - it's a first person souls-like realtime dungeon crawler featuring some arcade mechanics. Explore and find a way out of the deep labyrinths of this forgotten place. Fight vampires, skeletons, giant spiders and other creatures of the underworld in close melee combat. Defeat the evil Duke, who’s possessed by the ancient curse. Clean the castle from this h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghoul Castle 3D: Gold Edition.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

73% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Jump into the life of Cubert, and help him reach his true love as you find your way through unique levels without being destroyed by your enemies as well as other obstacles, encounter new enemies and bosses as you climb the levels, collect cupcakes for your love along the way as you find hidden secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Box Maze.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

82% User Score Based on 104 reviews

From the Shadows is a cooperative puzzle platformer game where players have to work their way through a mysterious mansion by resolving puzzles that revolve around the mechanics of light and shadow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From the Shadows.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:humor

84% User Score Based on 218 reviews

A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Horizon.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

84% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

"The Superfluous" A cave-diving, sci-fi, rogue-lite, platformer with jet packs and lots of explosions. Help stop an apocalyptic asteroid on collision course with Earth. Lead a squad to the center of the asteroid and blast it into space dust. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Superfluous.

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.

Toebean Attack! — A Cozy Cat-Themed Arcade Shooter Created by Teharra Rose Toebean Attack! is my very first game made in GameMaker, and it became a cute little arcade-style shooter starring a floating cosmic cat paw. Blast incoming yarn-balls from space, rack up the highest score you can, and try to keep your HP from hitting zero! This project was a huge learning experience for me — from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toebean Attack!.

You found your new obsession in the back of a local arcade. You've never seen this arcade!  JOURNEY THROUGH THE NIGHTMARE REALM II You and your friends are certain: You MUST beat this arcade and score a spot on it's leader board. After your first run you get awarded a booster pack filled with different cards. On your next run you get to use them: Insert an ability card and use it IN-GAME!  Loca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Through The Nightmare Realm II.

PURGATION SWORDSTORM is a single-stage bullet hell game about playing dangerously. You are BONE ACE, pilot of the B1000 BONE, an experimental fighter that SHOOTS SWORDS. Your mission is to ERADICATE GHOULS and RESCUE LOST SOULS. This project was developed in 6 days for the TWG Discord's 3rd game jam. The prompt was “hold your ghouls close”, which inspired a slightly spooky shmup with an emphasis … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgation Swordstorm.

A Two-dimensional being is told how to access the third dimension through successful acquisition of pairs of ancient hieroglyphs. Once enough are acquired, the third dimension is unlocked and glyphs must now be sought on the surface of a 3D object... Will Bob reach the third dimension? This game is mobile and keyboard friendly! Controls:Arrow keys or WASD keys to rotate the 3D cube.Left mouse b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memory 2D Or Not 2D.

***This game was created by in 37 days by Team 5 for the Game Dev Field Guide 2024 Team Jam. Use WASD to move, and mouse to point and click when using a power-up.*** Power-Up Key:  Dash - click in the direction you want to dash. Stun - click another player to stun them. Pull - click a chair to pull it closer to you. Swap - click a chair to swap places with it and keep it away from another pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chair Champions!.

OBS: CHECK THE VOLUME IN "Options". About the Game Your mission is very simple: protect the base from the enemies and keep yourself alive.  You have three guns with you and a landmine and you can change your character. Be careful because there are several types of enemies, but don't worry because on the map there are some power lives to recover you. Controls W, A, S, D to move  E to interact. 1,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4Defenses.

https://github.com/Kai16Quantum/TheFaintSunParadoxJam FULLSCREEN THE GAME TO FIX ANY MOUSE OFFSET ISSUES. Gameplay showcase. In case you want to follow a simple walkthrough, or watch the scenes play out. [Move character / Mover personaje] [Shoot / Disparar][Interact / Interactuar] This game was a submission for the #2 Student Game Jam, made in less than 48 hours. I participated by myself… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faint Sun Paradox.

Dark & FI       A dark age of destruction has begun, magic orbs have been stolen to control fire and ice and are being used to terrorize the villagers.  A young hero is on the hunt for the demon responsible for these atrocities with the use of magic from nature elements. Run, jump and slide to avoid danger and use fire, ice and nature magic to destroy as many magic orbs as you can to complete all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark & FI.

Little mouse, you've fallen down the well. Fortunately a kind stranger has bandaged you up and placed you in bed. Grab your trusty fishing pole and gather all the power ups you need to escape. Waiting for a bite is a smash up of a Stardew valley style fishing game and a Metroidvania. Collect powerups through fishing to escape the well. This game was written for the 2023 Fall Lisp Game Jam. The so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waiting for a Bite.

Rhythm game or rhythm action is a genre of music-themed action video game that challenges a player's sense of rhythm. Games in the genre typically focus on dance or the simulated performance of musical instruments, and require players to press buttons in a sequence dictated on the screen. Many rhythm games include multiplayer modes in which players compete for the highest score or cooperate as a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You You N Music.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Create, share and download unlimited new Stages for this new arcade remix with integrated Stage editor! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARK BOX Unlimited.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

55% User Score Based on 42 reviews

In Nether Nightmare you will be immersed in the void. Each cycle, each step taken will lead you to ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nether Nightmare.

[WAVE INVADERS] --------------------------------------------------------------- BY LUIS PIERI [COMPO] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CATEGORY  : PUR-120 LINK      : https://lupoman.itch.io/Wave_Invaders           DATE      : 04-FEB-2025 TO 25-MAR-2025 COMPO     : BASIC 10 LINER CONTEST             https://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/rules2025 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wave Invaders (Sinclair ZX Spectrum) by lupoman.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Think in 360 degrees in Alien Escape to solve challenges a dark tower offers. You are a group of aliens that were kidnapped and jailed. To escape you have to solve puzzles where you have to do more than just jumping and running! Change your gravity and manipulate different objects in each room. Gravity, fire, water and a lot more will challenge you so much, you have to think around the corner! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Escape.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Embark on a journey across the nine realms that branch from Yggdrasill. From magnificent worlds to shadowy depths, each realm is filled with its own atmosphere, dangers, and unique traits. Battle giants, survive in icy labyrinths, cleanse enchanted forests. Every realm flows with its own rhythm. Each time you set out, overcome new paths. Discover mysterious dungeons. Use shortcuts. Customize yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ragnar.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Radio Viscera is a fast-paced top down shooter without bullets. Hurl enemies into brutal traps and blast your way through walls with your air cannon, in this bloody, arcade action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Viscera.