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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.

BITS at Night✈ BITS at Night✈Prelude Horror - Top Down Game?Dev flow1. Basic topdown movement systemRandom cheap map with walls and a playerCollision Control SytemCameraResult2.Menu to enter gameResult3. Updating Coordinates on NodeSetting Up node js serverSetting up GMS2Ask server to create a playerUpdating player infoSending updates to the serverResult - Server Updating this4. Make other players… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BITS at Night.

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.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The king is tired of being protected so now he is shooting the enemies down! King Bullseye is a shoot-the-target game in which the enemies are chess pieces on the board! Can you think quickly to predict who you need to destroy first? Headshots eliminate faster and earn more points! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King Bullseye: The Chess Strike.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Into Death and Beyond is a gripping first-person survival horror game set on the hostile planet XB32-ENT. As bounty hunter Mark Helkins, scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and confront terrifying mutants. Unravel dark secrets and capture a rogue alien before it hunts you down. Will you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Death and Beyond.

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.

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.

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.

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.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

71% User Score Based on 162 reviews

A genre-twisting tactical runner where you maneuver, fight, think, sacrifice and evolve – all on the run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribal Pass.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Fast-paced, single-player FPS inspired by early 3-D shooters of the nineties. Become terrifying monster who tries to protect its lair from incoming waves of human enemies. Try to survive as long as possible using your fiery breath and super fluid movement system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathedral 3-D.

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.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

70% User Score Based on 50 reviews

The Anointed: David Saves Keilah is a single player, 3rd person action/adventure game. As David, the player can run, climb, scale walls, swing from ropes and ride a horse on the journey through ancient Judah - using Stealth, Combat and Strategy to fulfill God's plan and save the people of Keilah from the Philistines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Anointed: David Saves Keilah.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

77% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Post Human W.A.R is a turn-based tactical and psychological strategy game in an absurd and original post-apocalyptic background. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Post Human W.A.R.

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.

Fast paced, action packed, non-stop hordes of the infected that wont cease their murderous rampage until all non-infected humans are dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get To A Gun.

^^^^ 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.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

68% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Burning Skies About the Game Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay! Blast through waves of enemies, improving your jet and equiping it with on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burning Skies Arcade.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

81% User Score Based on 86 reviews

JOIN UP NOW! Just click and smash those nasty bugs that limit your freedom and developers from making deep and interesting games instead of clickers. You've been trained to click on bananas, eggs, burgers, and all sorts of stuff. Now, use your skills to DO YOUR PART! Support your brothers and sisters in bug extermination NOW! Meet TACTOMANDS! Use special tactical commands of your battlecru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUG.

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.

After tens of thousands of years, the ancient weapon Holly awakens, starting her revenge against humanity. Experience the strategy of creating pitfalls to trap enemies and the exhilaration of burying them alive. Dive into intense combat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Weapon Holly.

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.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

85% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

What does a Shoot’Em Up look like if you remove the shooting? It looks like Swordship: an intense dodging game where placement is everything. Sharpen your skills because this is the Dodge'em Up you are looking for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordship.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 156 reviews

Become a customizable giant monster If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gigapocalypse.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

66% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Sentinel is an interactive audio tower defense game. It mixes strategic game play with a dynamic music system. The game takes place on a sequencer-like grid. As you add defenses, collect resources and destroy enemies, musical elements are triggered in time to the music. Fight through 31 levels to clear the virus from the system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sentinel.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

89% User Score Based on 1,090 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

Catlateral Damage is a first-person destructive cat simulator where you play as a cat on a rampage, knocking as much stuff onto the ground as possible. See the world through the eyes of a cat! Like other first-person games, you can walk and look around, jump, and crouch. Unlike other first-person games, your primary weapons are your two cat paws, which you can use to swipe at and knock objects ont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catlateral Damage.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

58% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Octave is a point 'n click horror-adventure game with elements of action. Dark woods, monsters, paranormal activity, nice puzzles - all this is present in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octave.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

58% User Score Based on 69 reviews

To achieve domination of the galaxy, you will immerse yourself in action-packed space battles, define your space strategy, forge alliances among other players, and use a space base & spaceship builder to develop your space station and dominate the universe. Find out why this is one of the most thrilling and exciting sci fi spaceship games! Challenge other players worldwide in epic Interst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Empire.