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Games like Between a Clock and a Hard Place

Games like Between a Clock and a Hard Place

Games like Between a Clock and a Hard Place

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  1. Version 1.1Fixed a bug in hard mode where you spawn inside the walls. Living inside the walls is not recommended, so I made it impossible :pVERSION 1.0 is finally here!!!!!!!!! Fight as Amatsuka Uto together with Bao the whale agains an evil gloop monster that took the shape of Bao! Do this with your trusty shotgun and dashing around the obstacles by using it's recoil in this action platformer! A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenshi With A Shotgun.

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  2. Scroll to bottom of page for Windows and Mac downloads + download instructions. Sengoku is created by four Chapman Game Development students, Diego Avena, Kaylee Whitehead, Jon Kuntz, and Ellen Mowat.  Also, stay tuned to our facebook page for the most up to date information: Sengoku Page Or checkout our youtube channel: SengokuProductionsYoutube Thanks!! About The Creators Hi, I’m Jon Kuntz and I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sengoku.

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  3. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    69% User Score Based on 270 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    ‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Me and The Night.

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  4. Judy fell asleep beneath a tree having a delightful picnic when a mysterious hand stole her house key! Now she must go on an adventure to retrieve her key and get home! Judy's Adventure is back with brand new art, a new expanded story, extra levels, and more!  This game was made in GB Studio 3.2 About the game: Judy's Adventure DX is an enhanced version of, Judy's Adventure, a game for Game Boy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judy's Adventure DX.

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  5. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 8 reviews

    Tools Up! Ultimate Edition is a chaos-filled, local couch-coop extravaganza, all about renovating homes and the outdoors. It comes with all updates, content, and DLC in one package, supporting up to 4 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tools Up!.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    73% User Score Based on 291 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Glitchspace is about reprogramming the game to solve puzzles. Trapped in an abstract cyberspace world, your way forward uses visual programming to edit environmental geometry, whilst unlocking key programming concepts along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitchspace.

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    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.

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  9. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    DILEMMA OF A CANDLE: HAVE you ever thought about how HARD life must be for a candle? For its entire life, we—candles—lie in the darkness of your old toolbox, waiting for a SINGLE MOMENT for which we were born — to light up and quickly burn down. Sounds depressing? But not all candles are ready to accept this horrific fate, at least I'm NOT! You can call me Shine and I'm a candle. Please, help me t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Time To Shine.

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  10. A lonesome adventurer, awaken inside of an ancient labyrinthine-style dungeon. The only thing you remember is a monster that likely awaits you at its end. With nothing in your possession, you must navigate your way through enemy-filled rooms and corridors to find weapons and treasures to aid you in your escape. Luckily for you, some poor adventurers must have left their equipment behind in the che… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road To Survival.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    78% User Score Based on 20,604 reviews

    An exciting game, full of traps and mysteries to be solved in each of its 96 levels. In this hostile story you must put all your skills to the test to solve the hidden enigmas and lead Frank to the end of this compelling story in 2D. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DRAMA.

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 324 reviews

    A new chapter of charming 3D platformer about the little rusty robot C4N who unwittingly finds himself in the midst of momentous events in Robo Land. In order to solve the new riddle, Canny will once again need to run and jump a lot, solve puzzles, and fight against enemies who are much bigger and stronger than he is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrap Garden: The Day Before.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hocus Pocus.

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  14. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 858 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

    Suicide Guy is set in the incredibile and extraordinary dreams of its protagonist. What would you do in order to save the thing you love most? Immerse yourself into his weird dreams and help him to wake up before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suicide Guy.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Take control of Zeb in this puzzle/platformer. He is a small energy based life form from space, known as a Plazma Being. While journeying through space to his home, Zeb was surprised to find that he was being kidnapped by aliens. They took him back to their planet and unceremoniously threw him into captivity. During this time a series of earthquakes shook the planet and wreaked havoc upon the alie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plazma Being.

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  16. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    79% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Red Ronin is a Tactical Turn Based Dash 'n' Slash game where a bloodthirsty ronin and her companion bot searches for revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Ronin.

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  17. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 429 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 33 reviews

    Transference is a psychological thriller. Meet a troubled family and solve their riddle through a multi-branching narrative by experiencing the limits of techno-psychology and escaping a maze-like puzzle concealing a corrupted truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transference.

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  18. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    96% User Score Based on 121 reviews

    Explore an archeological site long lost to the ages. Use your time-reversing equipment to reveal the past and discover the secrets amidst the frozen wasteland. Breaking news: a new archeological site has been found that will change the future of mankind. A temple frozen in its own time-bubble and long lost to the ages has been discovered amidst a frozen wasteland. Use your equipment and your wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aztlan Uncovered.

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  19. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    66% User Score Based on 247 reviews

    Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice, the title says it all! You get thrown into a dark room, with no light to be found anywhere! Are you willing to end your life to light the way for the next generation to proceed further? Play it today and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 647 reviews

    The crisp winter air fills your lungs, but you can feel the earth underneath calling for you. The warmth from the sun melts the snow away and flowers bloom. Spring is here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinoko.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    SHMUP Creator allows you to create and build your own shoot 'em up. This tool is easy to use and powerful enough for more experienced users. Thanks to the included assets you can start right away to have fun! Test your game anytime with the simple press of a button Create 2D and 3D games Vertical, horizontal, or multi-directional levels Free assets included: 3D models, sprites, sounds, m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHMUP Creator.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Find Out - this is an adventure game in which you will have to escape from an unknown location, surrounded by a large maze. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Out.

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  23. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    A modern and stylish take on a classic logic puzzle game. Play the classic minesweeper levels, beat unique level layouts and challenges, or create and share your own level designs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minesweeper Classy.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 436 reviews

    The Dweller is a puzzle game where you play as the MONSTER! It's time to get rid of all those pesky archaeologists snooping around in your lair. SCARE them, CRUSH them, DEVOUR them! ELIMINATE THE INTRUDERS! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dweller.

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  25. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    85% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    Unleash your inner hacker skills and code your way to victory in a game where complex algorithms and intuitive gameplay collide. Attention: The browser version will not be updated anymore. Download the attached file or check out the demo page on steam for the latest release. If you experience any problems or want to participate in the devolopment, join our Discord. https://store.steampowere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Net.Attack().

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  26. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 428 reviews

    One year after the events of Episode I, Captain Pilgrim is once again carrying a shipload of passengers between star systems. This time her guests include a mysterious priestess, a wayward youth and a robotics genius. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pilgrim Episode II: Epsilon Indi.

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  27. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned. Welcome to the Forest, the sacral place in the Ordered. Solve puzzles, find items and a way to use them. Try to reach your brother and have fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned: The Forest.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    81% User Score Based on 420 reviews

    A first-person puzzle game. Simply walk to the door. Create your own check point. 30 Levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disoriented.

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  29. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 718 reviews

    "Kaku: Ancient Seal" is a cartoon ARPG game with ancient themes. Players play a primitive man named Kaku in the game. They explore the open ancient world together with pet, search for lost temples scattered in the world, acquire the power of ancient elements, unlock the truth of... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAKU: Ancient Seal.

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  30. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 620 reviews

    Unsung Warriors - Prologue is a 2D action-adventure game set in Iron Age inspired Europe. Fight your way past enemies and traps, while exploring the secrets of an ancient crypt. DESIGNED FOR SOLO AND COUCH CO-OP This game can be played solo or with a friend in couch co-op mode. Help each other out of difficult situations, fighting side by side. FEATURES Single Player & Couch Co-op Mode Explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsung Warriors - Prologue.

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  31. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 162 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Unique couch co-op experience in (and outside) VR. Master platforming to avoid dangers, solve puzzles and build your way through the Underworld in this cooperative multiplayer game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld.

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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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  33. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 868 reviews

    Captain Gail Pilgrim has been flying starships since she was a kid, ferrying passengers between planets and space stations across the galaxy. She has no reason to expect that this latest trip to Alpha Centauri will be anything special, even if her passengers are a little more diverse than usual.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pilgrim Episode I: Alpha Centauri.

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  34. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    "Where They Cremate The Roadkill" is a psychedelic and surreal game where your opponent is your future self whose rogue ego desires to possess the essence of all creation. Explore this twisting, dream like state to who only knows where... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where They Cremate The Roadkill.

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  35. View Game
    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    The Earth's looking a bit Grim, but so would you after 5000 years and countless alien invasions! Grab your spacesuit (the air's not so great any more) and go for an adventure in what is still a beautiful world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Earth.

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  36. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    'PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker' is the fastest, easiest way to make platform games. Suitable for all ages, PlataGO! is a versatile yet simple drag and drop tool, that can be enjoyed by creative game-makers of all ages. The only limit is your imagination! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker.

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  37. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A sci-fi VR exploratory puzzle game, The Callisto pushes the boundaries of VR with stunning visuals, dynamic puzzles, and a rich storyline that unfolds piece-by-piece through your own exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Callisto.

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  38. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    Bright Paw is a premium narrative puzzle game in which you play as Theo, the cat of a supervillain who has just been murdered. Bright Paw features fully voiced narration, and a custom soundtrack composed by Will Bedford If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bright Paw.

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  39. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 246 reviews

    Labyrinthine Dreams is a short puzzle game about Beth, a young woman who is standing at Death’s Door. After a traumatic childhood and a tough entry into the world of adulthood, she was just starting to take control of her life. However, she is now up against an insidious enemy who threatens to take everything away from her. During what may be her final hours, Beth wanders through important moments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinthine Dreams.

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  40. 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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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    67% User Score Based on 258 reviews
    Critic Score 22%Based on 5 reviews

    Apply for asylum in a city filled with strange creatures. WASD or Arrows to move / Mouse click to interact #other If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NORTH.

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  42. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    68% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Mya of the Desert is a 3D Action/Adventure game where you use earth manipulating powers, or Geomancy, to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat foes. Elevate pillars of earth and bend rocks to your will as Mya, a desert wanderer, as she returns life to the world around her! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mya of the Desert.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 123 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Parallax is a first-person puzzle game with two overlapping worlds. Weave back and forth between black and white as you try to be in the right place, in the right dimension, at the right time. Use switches, boosters and gravity to help you reach the exit. Can you conquer every mind-bending level? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parallax.

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  44. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    65% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    Tic-Toc-Tower is an action packed puzzle platforming game in which players have only ten seconds to complete a room! You will be pushed to the limit to reach the end of every level, which also features an additional challenge. Players can choose to pursue the extra watch item in every level, picking up the clock will grant two extra seconds for the next level but can cost you the game... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tic-Toc-Tower.

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  45. Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

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  46. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    I can assure you this game is NOT a virus; it is a false positive. Created for the Bullet Hell Game Jam.  A reboot of the SEGMENTS series. Criticism is greatly appreciated as I plan to release a non-game-jam improved version of this game and possibly a sequel of some kind may be coming eventually. This game is based off of characters created by Vanouper. About: Play as Kimwaskiteawastery (aka K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEGMENTS: Kimwaskiteawastery.

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  47. 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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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A retro 2D platformer with an emphasis on variety and accessibility. Play solo, or invite a friend to lend a helping hand with a time-freezing Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worlds Within Worlds.

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    Explore the ruins of an ancient castle and solve puzzles to guide a little deer kin through the areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memoir.

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  50. Era's Time Delivery Service is a turn-based battle game made for Magical Girl Game Jam 6 on the theme "Service". Era is a time magical girl who works in a delivery service, boasting she can bring any package to its destination in due time. Today, she must deliver comic pages to a publisher before the deadline, but it is pretty far. Will she be able to make it in time? Beat the clock! In this gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Era's Time Delivery Service (prototype).

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