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[11/06/2020 Update > 1.35] Protektor is a game originally created for the Ludum Dare #46 Jam (theme: "Keep it alive") In the game you must protect a VIP target and bring him alive to the end of each floor.You can also collect stars (3 for each level) to increase your self esteem.You have limited bullets and you must collect them around the level or from your enemies. Movement: Arrow keys  or WASDF… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protektor.

A pretty thoughtful game about saving The Greatest Country in The World from its most dangerous threat : mexican musicians and some fat luchadors. Incarnate some random redneck trying to do good for his country, with the help of his chinese slave to build the Greatest Wall Of All Time. You will have to protect you frontier by managing the ammunitions of the shooter you control, create a wall and l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patriot.

For better performance, download the game from below About Deviant is a reverse-horror game where you play as a robot that periodically becomes murderously unstable. Destroy the core and free yourself from the humans! This game was made for Ludum Dare 49 in 48 hours with the theme of "Unstable" Controls: WASD to move Left Mouse Click to attack How to play: The core is behind the purple door. To … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deviant.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Unusual chess rules - No prior knowledge needed!In this version of chess the units don't instantly take each other out which makes small mistakes less punishing. The chess pieces have health-bars that must be depleted by attacks before they're eliminated. You can heal your troops to keep them alive. You move the chess pieces - The rest is automated!You control where your units go and they will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Petrified Pawns.

My Little Planet is our entry for Ludum Dare #44. We were 2 working during the 72 hours ( Elie Paquiet &  Maxime Hanot ). My Little Planet  is an immersive third person game where you're controlling a tank on a little planet. We are not really inspired by game design so we decided to create a game from the idea that inspired us the most, and that would allow us to improve our skills. Control the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Little Planet.

Polyorbis was written in 3 days for the Ludum Dare 38 Jam, created by: Mattparks and Decaxon. The competitions theme is: A Small World. We used our own open-sourced Java OpenGL game engine: Flounder. Polyorbis is open-source and can be found here: https://github.com/Equilibrium-Games/Polyorbis Brief Features: Third person low poly art style. Procedurally generated music. Survival and action p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polyorbis.

This game was made for Miz Jam 1 in 48 hours. https://itch.io/jam/miz-jam-1 Welcome to SkyTD - a tower defense game with a creative design. Your parents have been killed by an evil wizard, who now realized all too late that they've left the protagonist alive. And, as any great villain would, they take their sweet time coming after you. A single mysterious old man warns you, that it is dangerous to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkyTD.

REVOLT DESCRIPTION AFTER THAWING FROM A CRYOPOD, YOU FIND THAT YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE REMAINING IN THE SPACE STATION AND HAVE BEEN LEFT TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST THE ONCE PROTECTIVE ROBOTS NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GENOCIDE OF YOUR PEOPLE. THE SPACE STATION NO LONGER HAS POWER; TO KEEP YOUR SPACE SUIT POWERED YOU MUST HARVEST ENERGY FROM DEFEATING THE REVOLTING ROBOTS. YOU MUST FIND THE K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVOLT.

This game was done during the Ludum Dare 43 with the theme : Sacrifice You play as a robot that can throw its own members to kill the enemies and control The main goal is to stay alive. To do this, you can shoot on the ennemis to kill them. But you are throwing your members on and you won't have any member to fight if you only have your head left. While you're a head, you can roll over a enne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Break a leg.

Originally created for Ludum Dare 52 (theme - "Harvest") Submission page here: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/52/harvest-soon Original game (with less features): https://rob6566.itch.io/harvest-soon-ludum-dare-52 High Scores The title screen shows high scores from all players. To support this, the game asks you for a display name at the start (apologies - this currently has to be entered ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvest Soon - Post jam edition.

Discover the captivating world of Mind Keeper, where every element is a work of art, meticulously hand-drawn to create a visually stunning 2D shoot 'em up experience. Embark on a journey through a paper-crafted universe where you'll build and fortify the core of your mind, strategizing to fend off waves of menacing foes.Controls Control your character with 'A' and 'D' to move left and right, 'Spa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Keeper.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

52% User Score Based on 266 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 1 reviews

Fluffy Horde is a 2D side-scrolling hybrid between real-time strategy and tower defense. The game revolves around a magical hyper-breeding bunny horde created by a misunderstood Shaman wanderer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Horde.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 264 reviews

Into The Gloom is a first person puzzle solving horror game based on retro graphics.It features only the black, white and red colors. Explore 18 suspenseful levels to find the items and solve the puzzles. You will encounter terrifying events along your path, and must escape from "The Shadow".This is an atmospheric horror game; creepiness is not only about monsters but the environment, rich envelop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 7 reviews

A sci-fi action platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robonauts.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Envoy Made for summer flowjam 2023 Jam theme: The five elements Like the game's music? Listen to it on the internet for free without ads or a login: https://audio.com/logan-kinoshita/collections/envoy Play as a small, defenseless cargo ship, created as an envoy by a mysterious monolith. Do we have time to explain why? No. Do you need to complete your mission now? Yes. In Envoy, your goal is t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Envoy.

1981, man has fallen. As the day sets, the dead shall rise! #retro #horror #shooter #action #zombie #stealth #cinematic #singleplayer #scifi #survival #arcade If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Day of the Rising Dead.

4th game, this time for a full two weeks game jam! The theme were Alchemy and Shadows. And, oh boy, that was exhausting. Control an alchemist who, to use spells, first has to assign materials to his gauntlets and clap to cast them. Gather new resources to be able to create new formulas by killing enemies, destroying objects or just by finding them. --- Controls: Move using the "WASD" keys Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clapchemy.

READ BEFORE DOWNLOADING AND PLAYING! This game could only be exported for Windows platforms only! About the game: This game is for the BlackThornProd Game Jam! The second one, to be exact! The theme was "Mini Planets," and so, after a surprisingly short period of thinking, I came up with the idea to make a "Conquerer" game where an entire galaxy is entirely randomly generated; creating 50 planets,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Dream.

***Update***Post Jam Version is Live!! New Additions + Changes: Added 5th level with new weapon + music!Added new Enemy!Added a full tutorial!Added Audio Settings in the game menuAdded Escape Key as secondary way to pause gameAdded a pause menu closing animationBalanced Rewind ability by adding short cooldown periodLess downtime in all levels (Adjusting difficulty stars accordingly)Level completed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaset.

If the game doesn't load, try to disable third-party cookies. Also, we recommend you play the game in fullscreen mode. Story:  You just got yourself a brand new ship and now you have figured out how to get away with an insurance scam with no risk whatsoever: simply run out of fuel in enemy territory! Although you're smart enough to find loopholes in legal codes, unfortunately, you're not wise eno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Order.

This rocket is extremely unstable just cannot go straight! Try to balance the rocket as long as possible and be careful not to crash! Made for Ludum Dare 49. Controls: A & D or Left & Right arrows to steer tail of rocket Spacebar for Force Field Power Ups: - Orange: Speed increase for a certain duration - Green: Add a life point (capped at 3) - White: Walls become bouncy and do not destroy your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unstable Rocket.

Cthulhu waits dreaming... Until some bizarre cultists in the far north awaken him. Use your aircraft to put Cthulhu back into his icy slumber or die trying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CTHULHU: Frozen Nightmare.

Website | Twitter | Ludum Dare ABOUT Poppy vs the Night was made in 72 hours for the Ludum Dare game jam, and was originally released in August 2013. It's a game about a little girl fighting back against here nightmares while she sleeps. You can ride your robot, shoot water cannons and build defences from Lego and teddy bears. Defeat the dream beast to wake up and end the nightmare. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poppy vs the Night.

Link to LD post: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/43/blood-altar-1 ** We now added a post-jam version. we had more levels designed but ran out of time including them. so now you can play those too. ** Please don’t rate based on the post-jam version, it’s only there to show the potential of the game. Notes We managed to get almost all the mechanics, art, sounds, animations in. but we run out of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Altar - Post Jam.

A game created in 4 days for: Pizza Jam (✨Pizza Prize!✨) Based on the film title: Sweating Bullets You will be playing as a blockheaded water mage named Ella who, while dense, is very resourceful. Finding herself trapped inside a volcano faced against a molten eidolon, a manifestation of heat itself, she uses the only source of water she has to fight it... her sweat. For this game jam, the theme … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat the Heat bsb.

Lazy letters don't want to be posted ! Let's POST'HIT ! Play a gentle and kind Mailbox which just want to sort and deliver those letters ! Each letter have it own truck except evil packages. Those guys fit in every truck but be careful, their will strike you back ! Controls :Movement : WASD / Left JoystickPickup / Throw : Left click / TriggersAim : Mouse / Right Joystick This game was created f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POST'HIT.

United Parcel Force(Disclaimer: Any similarity to actual logos is purely intentional due to this being a parody, which is protected by something called a "Constitution" or whatever, maybe.) Theme: The More You Have, The Worse It IsDeveloped by Beard or Die for Ludum Dare 40, December 1-4, 2017 Special Thanks to Youtube Channels teaching Unity game development, including but not limited to: Derek B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to United Parcel Force.

^^^^ PostJamVersion 1.2 ^^^^Please rate and comment the jam version (1.1.1) here: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/51/deep-dive-1 Story In the Great Black Out of 20XX all digital data known to mankind got destroyed or corrupted. Ayla lost all her childhood memories she stored in a cloud. On accident she finds a hint on where her lost data might be. Finally her hacking skills come to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEEP DIVE.

Link to LD post: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/43/blood-altar-1 ** We now added a post-jam version. we had more levels designed but ran out of time including them. so now you can play those too. ** Please don’t rate based on the post-jam version, it’s only there to show the potential of the game. Notes We managed to get almost all the mechanics, art, sounds, animations in. but we run out of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Altar.

Space Station Sprint is a fast paced sci-fi first person shooter. Infiltrate each space station and complete your objective before your escape ship is spotted by the enemy space station. Find permanent upgrades, secondary objectives, and secrets in each level! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Station Sprint.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Become Ghunter, a gnome chef that will create dishes by cooking creatures... ALIVE!! Use your various cooking based weapons to cook your prey alive and brutally finish them off with your multi-purpose melee weapon! Ghunter has the responsability to save the King by providing dishes to his servants and other characters to heal him. FEATURESUnlike other games, GHUNTER fuses the process of hunting a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GHUNTER.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

96% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Dungeons of Dreadrock - The Dead King's Secret is Part 2 of the (yet unfinished) Dreadrock Trilogy. In this episode you'll puzzle and fight your way through the ancient cavern parts of Dreadrock Mountain. The game features 100 levels, 5 bosses, two different endings and tons of adorable pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 57 reviews

A relaxing puzzle game inspired by chess. Master the board, change your form and create your path to dethrone the opponent King! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gambit Shifter.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 854 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

Darwinia+ is the version of Darwinia for the Xbox 360, released on the Xbox Live Arcade on 10 February 2010. It includes updated versions of both Darwinia and Multiwinia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darwinia.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,748 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

Anomaly Warzone Earth is an extraordinary mixture of action and strategy in a reversed tower defense formula. The game tasks you with saving a near-future Earth from an alien onslaught. The invaders have captured several of the world’s major cities, building huge turrets that destroy everything in their path. It’s up to you to lead an armor squad through the streets of cities like Baghdad and Toky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly: Warzone Earth.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 736 reviews

JOIN OUR OFFICIAL DISCORD COMMUNITY About the GameCamera is ready. Lens are set! Batteries are full. So let the streaming begin! Deadly Broadcast team is always on the hunt for mysterious paranormal events and abandoned cursed places for you followers. Select your Character and Start your Career!There are 8 characters in the game and you can start your career by selecting any of them. Each stre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Broadcast.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

68% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Abyss of Neptune is a survival horror game set in the deep seas of the Bermuda Triangle. You are sent to investigate a mysterious underwater signal, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Do you have what it takes to survive the abyss? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss of Neptune.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

It’s Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastleStorm.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

81% User Score Based on 1,368 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 4 reviews

Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter -- and the most popular lethal sport of the future! It blends intense combat, finishing moves, and game show-like challenges and rewards to produce an action experience unlike any other. Why fight for "honor" or "duty" when you can fight for the real American dream: cash, fame and endorsements? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monday Night Combat.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 390 reviews

The game is described as an RPG where you are the captain of a single ship traveling around a galaxy, populated by alien races and factions that are playing a 4X game. Factions will declare war on each other, sign treaties, and territories will constantly shift and change as the galaxy goes about their business, regardless- or because of- your intervention. Accept quests, negotiate with the vario… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drox Operative 2.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 594 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelike with RPG elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lovecraft's Untold Stories.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

48% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Mido is an alien kid having nightmares about zombie aliens. One night he draws a creature, Di, and it comes alive to teach Mido how to fight zombies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mido and Di.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Dont forget: About the Game"To make U.S. pilots work harder during World War II, it was common among pilots to use amphetamine, which encouraged them to fight longer. The drugs worsened pilots' health and drove them crazy, but was ignored. Some goverments still encourage drug use to make their soldiers fight better". Features: +5 utterly different rooms; +The maximum level you can re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gospel of Abaddon.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

46% User Score Based on 102 reviews

The king is deceitful, the queen is wicked, and the bishop unholy. In every land it’s the same. Corrupted knights and power hungry pawns. It’s time for change. You've waited long enough. Be brave. Be daring. Be the last one standing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urja.

Chessboard Kingdoms is a multiplayer, turn-based strategy game inspired by the chess mechanics. Employ warriors and engineers, build siege machines, construct walls and towers, consult your court wizard - all while exploring vast landscapes of the realm and satisfying your puzzle-solving appetite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chessboard Kingdoms.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 124 reviews

Voidship: The Long Journey is a 2D top-down space combat/strategy game. You are the captain of a modular spaceship entrusted with a mission which might take centuries to complete. Gather resources, crew and technology to build your spaceship into a titan warship to fulfill your objective. If you love exploring and battling through unknown quadrants of space with a fully customizable warship… Voi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidship: The Long Journey.

(HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED, FULLSCREEN RECOMMENDED SUMMARY You are an electrician trapped in a collapsing facility, trying to fix the fusebox before something in the dark finds you. CONTROLS E — Interact (pick up fuse, flashlight, locker, fusebox) Left Mouse — Interact inside fusebox (remove/insert fuses)P — Settings FEATURES (Click to Expand) Finite State Machine – Sound-Reactive Enemy AI … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fusebox.

SteelBreak is a modern reimagining of the classic 2D top-down tank combat game "Battle City" experience with intense, fast-paced combat and roguelike elements. Pilot your tank in a destructible battlefield, featuring free aiming control, procedurally generated maps, and permadeath – one wrong move or the destruction of your base, and all your upgrades are gone. Each level delivers a quick 1–3 minu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 14_AlphardZero Studios_Student_SteelBreak.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Take control of Berith, a demon priestess ready to shoot her way through an angel-infested Hell, in her crusade to hunt three powerful demons that have been corrupted by the angelic forces. Unleash your arsenal of four powerful guns and weave between them in order to string together stylish combos Use all the weapons given to you! Earn COMBO RANKS by shooting with different weapons. Switching… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavenstrafer.

The deeper you go, the more of yourself you lose. A genre-shifting tower defense rogue-lite, where your population is both your currency and your health. Descent Into the 'Depths' Genre: Rogue-lite, Tower Defense, PlatformerLudum Dare: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/57/you-are-the-end This game was made during the Ludum Dare 57 game jam, with the theme “DEPTHS.” Not really wanting to ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Are the End.