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  1. sunset is a short walking simulator, where you take a stroll around your city for the final time. Controls WASD - Move E - Interact Mouse - Look Inspiration and Intent sunset was created for my Approaches to Play 2 module during my Masters at Goldsmiths; the brief I chose was "The World in a Game" - to create a game inspired by another piece of media, focussing on capturing and recreating it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to sunset.

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  2. Fortress Fury Know your battleground, build your defenses, and fight for your survival against the relentless goblin invasion. Your planning and fighting skills are the key to make your Last Stand! -------------- This game was developed for the 2024 Gamedev.tv game jam, with the topic Last Stand. -------------- NEW VERSION! What's new in v1.1? Bug-crushing! Projectiles were sometimes not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress Fury.

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  3. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    From the creators of Anodyne comes a grand story about Aliph, a lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge City, who finds her world turned upside-down after a routine maintenance trip goes awry. Now, working directly with Whiteforge's Mayor Biggs to face an unknown menace, Aliph must navigate her newfound power and influence to save the city. Aliph's identities, environmental issues and the wor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Even the Ocean.

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  4. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Deep Into The Dream is an incremental game where dwarves mine gold inside a sleeping dragon’s dream. Dig deeper, grow the hoard, and keep the dragon asleep—because if it wakes up, the dream is over. The dream only lasts while the dragon believes it is still sleeping. Each descent represents a deeper dream layer and acts as the game’s prestige system: progress resets, but permanent bonuses carry o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Into The Dream.

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  5. Originally made for a game development class, Realmblazers is a short tactical role playing game in which you must battle monsters across different environments to rescue your friends, restore your party, and defeat the Demon King! Stage select allows direct selection of a level, but only Begin will start the opening cutscene. Full-screen for best experience, or download to get rid of the crappy s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realmblazers.

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  6. Twigbert the gnome lives in a stump in a big hole in the ground. He also lives near a creek. Help him find all his stuff after his home has flooded out! Press escape and go to options to see the game controls. The game has complete but somewhat wonky controller support. This game was made in 10 days as a submission to the GameDev.tv Game Jam 2025. Credits: Models/Asset Packs: Restaurant B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Place Like Gnome.

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  7. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    When Verity has her soul stolen by a fairy, she must embark on a three-part quest.  To enter the land of fairies and reclaim her soul she must follow Three Rules: Be Small Be Sparkly Be Sarcastic Full of magic, horrendous puns, and a surprising amount of dragon snot, this comedy adventure game is the opening chapter of a larger project. Completed in two weeks for AdventureX Jam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Crisis of Fae.

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  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    This is my entry for GMTK Game Jam 2020. The game will not be updated after the jam to preserve the state it was in when submitting. The plan was to join as a team, but unfortunately, my dog died doing the jam, and members of the team were not able to participate anyway. So halfway through the jam, I decided to join alone and make a game in memory of Sonni. DescriptionYou play as a dog that is out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dog Home Alone.

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  9. Made for  Jame Gam #26 https://itch.io/jam/jame-gam-26 Theme- You are the Monster Special Object- Cards Initial comments: This is my first game jam in over 5 years, and in true game jam style I started when the timer was already down to 2.5 days (yay me). So I dumped this out working after work, for maybe 20 hours. That being said the deadline quickly approached. I worked my best to implement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What's an Angel to Do?.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Join Official Discord About the GameStep into the treacherous yet alluring shoes of the Dark Lord, steering a realm filled with eccentric characters and convoluted plots. As you stretch your tendrils of darkness across new lands, exercise your cunning in balancing political intrigues and military might. Juggle advisors who are as likely to stab you in the back as they are to kneel in awe. Fortif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord.

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  11. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    54% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Sky to Fly: Faster Than Wind is a stunningly beautiful steampunk-themed runner about saving a sky-city from cruel pirates. Play on 20+ different levels, upgrade your ship and discover the mysteries of the malicious marauders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky To Fly: Faster Than Wind.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Sweet Pea is a challenging 2D platformer with beautiful environments, physics driven gameplay and a hand drawn art style. Help guide Sweet Pea through a vibrant but cruel world. Collect hidden power-ups to unlock new abilities, unlock secret zones and fly, blast or freeze your way through the world! Survive a vibrant but cruel world as danger lurks in every corner and hides in every shadow. With … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Pea.

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  13. For best performance try downloading and playing locally! Story It's another beautiful day in the small town of Gladeville. Your family has always wanted you to continue the family business as a baker, but you've always dreamed of being a Herbologist. After school, under the guise of "finding new ingredients", you often find yourself sneaking into the forest, going on adventures and trying to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime-pocalypse.

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  14. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    (Loading takes about 1 min) (Recommended to be played in Full Screen mode) Joc Realizat pentru ROG Challenge 2024 Omni: Project Alpha is a 3D third-person mini action RPG made in Unity. It combines exciting melee combat with clever 2D puzzles. The game begins with a linear, story focused tutorial that teaches players the basics of combat and puzzles. After that, players are put to the final tes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omni: Project Alpha.

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  15. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Notice: Web build is outdated at the moment, it is the 1.1 version, it still plays fine but I made a few bug fixes in version 1.2. If the web build did not work for you, try using firefox. If all fails you can download the files and play locally. I highly suggest downloading the 1.2 version of the game as I fixed some annoying bugs. Controls: - press left and right to move in that direction, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Sky.

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  16. About: Entry for the Second Jam Generation jam which theme was survive. A 2D  top down view game with survival elements. Keep the energy bar replenished by eating apples found on some of the trees after destroying them. Gather materials from around the dark forest, remeber that some things will be harder to destroy. Search the final spot, where the ladder could be built. And escape! Know more abou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive The Night.

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  17. Build a plant colony in this real-time strategy game. Evolve your plants and ward off invading species... but be sure to avoid undesirable mutations. Read the description for controls and tips. There are objectives to complete levels but the game is primarily intended as a casual sandbox. Gameplay [WASD] or [RMB+Drag] Let's you move the camera around. Select a tile with [LMB]. Slow down Time wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viridis Infaction.

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  18. Click valves to release pressure and blast all objects to the ground. Knock objects onto pumps to keep the pressure up. If the pressure rises too much the pipes will explode, and if the pressure gets too low, you will run out of steam! Complete all five levels to win. A few notes: the goal is to destroy all the physics objects - this can be done by knocking them onto the ground, or onto a pump. Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pressure Balance.

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  19. "MEOW!" ("HOWDY, Y'ALL!") WHAT IS COWBOY COOTS? ☆ Cowboy Coots is an action-adventure rhythm game designed for and within the time frame for Ludwig Jam 2023, built on the theme: "Coots". In this game, Coots and Ludwig travel to their local museum for reasons unknown. A bit of mischief ensues, and Coots finds herself trapped in an alternate version of the Wild West controlled by cowboy...doggos*?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowboy Coots (Ludwig Game Jam 2023).

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  20. Attention: For Mac users, the Web version may take minutes to load, but eventually it does. It works better with Firefox. If no luck, try the downloadable version with Wine. Alternative downloadable version, if the itch.io one is not working: The Forest Monster and the Cards Championship.zip ---- The Forest Monster and the Cards Championship You are the Forest Monsters, you just want Cards to part… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest Monster and the Cards Championship.

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  21. A project that I made for my english class in around 6 days.  Please leave a comment if you enjoyed, what you liked, what you didn't like, and any suggestions! Written Explantion of my game                My game, “The Balance Sheet” is a game that focuses on the theme of moral decline. My goal with this project was to demonstrate how humans make immoral decisions and step on others in attempts … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Balance Sheet.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    # Florence Memories Was created with infinite love during Ludum Dare 58 => see https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/florence-memories ## A Love Letter to my Baby Girl (from MrBamboo) This game was made with all the love in my heart for Florence, my beautiful 4-month-old daughter. Every cloud, every memory, every gentle moment is for her — a gift from her papa to celebrate the joy she brings t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Florence Memories.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Build a cozy cabin that feels like home. Travel to peaceful Retreats in changing seasons and weather, decorate at your own pace, and collect Keepsakes with gentle backstories. No grind. No pressure. Just nature, animals, and time to breathe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Log Away.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 468 reviews
    Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

    Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herdling.

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  25. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 125 reviews

    Creo God Simulator is a game of building, decision-making, survival, and a ton of peasant smiting. As a newly-assigned lesser god, it's your job to build a society bit by bit, while convincing your new population to believe in you as their one true god. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creo God Simulator.

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  26. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 624 reviews

    The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a narrative-driven text-based RPG set in a ruthless medieval realm that comes to life on the pages of the protagonist's journal. Though every man's life is predetermined by the Lot they received at birth, it is you who decides whether your character will challenge fate and alter his destiny, rewriting the established laws of the universe. The free version o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2.

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  27. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Robothorium is a futuristic turn-based RPG combining rogue like gameplay and turn-based combat. Lead a robotic uprising by playing the AI, choose your allies by taking decisions and manage your team of robots to free them from the Human domination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robothorium.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Care for a miniature ecosystem in a strange world, exert limited influence to encourage the growth of different fungi and bugs and try to maintain the balance of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthtongue.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    80% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Build up a world piece-by-piece using the power of the god-like Fates, while keeping them happy enough to avoid world-shattering temper tantrums! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate Tectonics.

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  31. Rage Against Scutch After years of savings, finally you bought a small field to start your dream job: become a strawberry farmer! Yay! But a farmer life isn't easy: you have to work tirelessly to achieve results... you have to plant seeds, to harvest strawberries and to eradicate scutch before it kills your beloved strawberries. Plant seeds and fight scutch on your small plot of land to make mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rage Against Scutch.

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  32. Your townsfolk have been cursed by an evil wizard, who shrank them to 25% of their normal size.   You must recruit a band of brave warriors to mount an assault on the wizard and break this curse. Your units start out tiny, but with each wave they complete, they slowly return to full size.  You gain training points for each tower you destroy.  You can  use these points to upgrade your units betwee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Town Tower Defense.

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  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Known bug: If you can't upload your score send us a screenshot of your victory screen and we will upload your score manually. Thanks! The First Bloom is a 2D idle clicker game based on a short gameplay experience with serene atmosphere and tranquil aesthetics. It was made within 4 days for the Godot Wild Jam #79 - Theme "Grow" Once a flourishing paradise of flora and fauna, Nyhilus was conside… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The First Bloom.

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  34. An anti-roguelike made for the UChicago 2025 Winter Game Jam! In this game you play as an adventurer, recently returned from your travels. Explore your home, return to any friends or partners awaiting you, and kiss and hug absolutely everything. Z to kiss and X to hug, use the arrow keys to move and select the direction for an action For this project, I wanted to test whether the essence of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homebody.

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  35. 31%Game Brain Score
    31% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Control two characters.  Avoid each other's light.  Find your balance. A minimalist 2D puzzle game with light mechanics. Features: Control 2 characters at once independently with space-like, high mass physics.Unique 2D gameplay based on light mechanics and challenging controls.Solve 20 unique puzzles, each one adding a new level of difficulty.Use the environment to your advantage, from walls to st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yin & Yang.

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  36. ***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!.

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  37. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Beat Squares is game based on the popular VR-game BEAT SABER. But in 2d and with some changes, like random spawning of "the squares" (but still somewhat on the beat). Switch color and swing your cursor around the screen to destroy the squares on the beat of some great music from Nihilore (not made during the jam)! Made for Mix and Game Jam 2019 with the theme Dimension Change. Using Unity and C#. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Squares.

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  38. My submission to the https://itch.io/jam/trijam-268 with the theme: Acid rain. Save the ground from the acid rain, use left/right or A/D keys to move your bucket and catch the acid raindrops. Note: This game is music-based, turn on your speakers and check the volume before playing. The original development recording of the 2 hours and 58 minutes development is available here:  Credits: Clouds and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Acid rain in the bucket: Dual wielding edition.

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  39. This is a top-down shooter I made this week in Unity with the gracious free assets made by many listed below.  It's a post apocalypse setting where human kind is wiped out, and only the robots survive, and they are at war.  Game Credits:  Main Menu Background: dklon https://opengameart.org/content/grungy-title-screen-background Level 1 Background:  posted by Dick Abanto Lou on pinterest.com https:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoboGunner.

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  40. This is my submission for the VimJam2 Game Jam hosted by 8 Bits to Infinity and Vimlark.[Note: The game was not submitted to the game jam because the project was started long before the time period of VimJam2.] *** If you are an ANDROID user, an .apk build is available for download. It is better optimized for a mobile experience. Scroll down to the bottom of the description to find the download bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VimJam2.

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  41. I drew on the theme of motion and stillness by expressing it in the gameplay and main menu by incorporating various elements. In the main menu, a sense of stillness and serenity was created through slow music, variation and repetition of visuals, and slower movements. On the other hand, in the gameplay, the hand of the character remained still, but the scrolling background and movement of the fing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Life of A.

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  42. Submission to  GMTK Game Jam 2023 with the theme "Roles Reversed" Introduction Hello, I'm Leonard! I've been learning Unity recently and, I decided to enter this Game Jam to put what I've learned so far to the test! The Game  It's basically Flappy Bird, but you control the Pipe and you need to avoid all kinds of birds that come at you. Thanks to GMTK's beginner tutorial, I'm an expert at making F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feather Frenzy.

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  43. FYI: I STRONGLY RECOMMEND DOWNLOADING THE DESKTOP VERSION as it's less laggy and has fullscreen support. Killing robots is extremely laggy and there's basically nothing I can do about it. Just another beautiful day/night in Neon City... A four-person crew of Aldehyde (you), Ruck, Professor Zmierzchalski and Biggins has just discovered how to safely inject Neon into a person's body. The noble gase… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Grand Heist of Neon City.

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  44. Two little cute ballies in love are lost on a planet. Your goal is to reunite them. You just can control the planet’s rotation and take advantage of the environment in each level you will play. Arrow Keys to moveEsc for menu This game was made by three students in the 48 hours United Game Jam with Godot Engine. Even though that was tough as it was our first game jam experience, it was quite much f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just the two of us.

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  45. Planety Manatee - a game of cycles You are a peaceful baby space manatee cycling in orbit around your planetary mother. Eat plants, asteroids, and moons to grow up. Avoid crashing into mother, you'll never be able to take off again! Become big enough to become a planet and have a baby of your very own - continue the cycle of life. Controls: As a planety manatee, your only way to maneuver is by exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planety Manatee.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Game Maker's Toolkit Game Jam Submission Title:Lost in the Woods Description:You awake in the middle of a Medieval forest. The sky is darkening quickly and there is a chill in the air. Luckily, you have a torch with you that will keep you warm. But as you light it, you here a monstrous sound in the distance that reminds you of the beasts you've seen in manuscripts. What else will your torch illumi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in the Woods: Illuminated Manuscript.

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  47. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    My Chicken Farm Welcome to My Chicken Farm! As the name suggests, you can raise your own chickens. Use your left mousekey for picking up items or navigating the buttons. You start out with one chicken which will lay one egg per day. You also start with two plots of land, one of them is already filled with a corn plant. Sell your eggs and corn to earn some money and experience, then buy some spec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Chicken Farm.

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    20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Collect shells to the beat! Made for the Weekly Game Jam week 162, theme: CrabsWanted to make an Audiosurf-style game with an island theme to match the jam brief, had some fun learning about audio processing to generate the song notes. Should be able to extract zip and run! Credits: Developed by Maxwell Koo (mjkoo) Assets: UE4 Community Ocean ProjectUsed under MIT Licensehttps://github.com/UE4-Oc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crab Wave.

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  49. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    THE OCCULTIST : OLD GROWTH Part one of The ESPER Files STORY: You are Dr. Ian James McDermott, paranormal investigator, private detective, and practitioner of the forbidden arts. As lead investigator of the E.S.P.E.R. Society, you have been summoned to find Kathleen O'Neill and her young daughter Anna, last seen in the Willamette National Forest outside Salem, Oregon. This phenomenon is not restri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Occultist: Old Growth.

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  50. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    About this Game You are the Full Self-Driving AI on a brand-new Tesla automobile. Your Daddy, Elon Musk, recently agreed to buy a large social media platform so that he could get cyberbullied, but it turns out he doesn't have the money for it. Collect 10 Emeralds to earn a Horse and power up your engine, and collect 10 Horses to get Master Musk the funds he needs! Features Fun, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Are A Tesla.

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