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Revenge of the Quadra is my tribute to a classic Vic 20 game from around 1984. Like some of my other Vic remakes, I loved playing this one as a teenager, and i've tried to make a game closely resembling the original, while taking advantage of modern development skills to improve on it. Important information for Mac users.  If you are running OSX:Catalina or above then the game may report an issu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Revenge of the Quadra.

*** Updated to version 0.12! *** If you've played before, make sure you delete your save file and start a new game. When you start a new game, just click  on "Delete Save" and then click "Continue". You can also manually delete the file by going into \userprofile\AppData\LocalLow\GenericGames\Dream Child. If the game crashes when you exit from any of the menus, please let me know! Please see … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Child.

Welcome to Fig's First Flight! A short narrative-driven video game with adaptive music and pixel art graphics. For macOS & Windows (average time is currently 17 minutes and 25 seconds). Fig and his family are oppressed by authoritarian rule and find themselves in danger of losing their freedom.  You play as Fig, a small boy who dreams of becoming a pilot as he tries to keep his family together… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fig's First Flight.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

What The Hack! Is a humoristic, story puzzle game, where you, a computer program, tries to avoid getting destroyed by escaping a facility. Doing so by hacking and hijacking devices in your surroundings. You play as Boolian, a facility worker whose consciousness is unexpectedly zapped into a computer. Before you can even process what’s happened, a security drone begins checking for malware. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What The Hack!.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

94% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Guildford Castle is a free roaming, narrative VR experience with light interactivity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guildford Castle VR.

Welcome to East Geauga High School, where the bullies are brutal, the teachers are bizarre, and the principal can sniff out a missing hall pass from across the building. You’re Anthony—a wisecracking, closeted teen just trying to survive puberty, prom, and the creeping suspicion that something isn’t human among the faculty. When your best friend Erik vanishes without a trace, you’re plunged int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to School Quest.

Bah, Humbug has now been updated to fix a few naughty bugs that I've spotted recently while tidying up some of the games code and recompiling with the more modern compiler. Mac version is online and I will update the Windows version in the next few days. About the game: It's the day after your school Xmas party and your parents are away for the weekend. It's a great idea to see if you can find you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bah, Humbug!.

Mac users please see the note at the bottom of this description to prevent the game not working for you !! Gridrunner is a modern hybrid of Jeff Minters two classic Vic 20 games, Gridrunner and Matrix. I've attempted to keep a similar kind of compact play area that the Vic 20 forced you to have, and thus keep the same playability of both games.  The crazy Vic 20 sound effects have been used where … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gridrunner.

Bat Egg is a small, cute avoid-the-obstacles game, with several game modes and unlockable skins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bat Egg.

Welcome to Validius - a fun and furious shooter written for the Syntax Bomb "Reboot" competition. I'm very proud that this game was the winner of that event. Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need to make sure you drag the app into the applications folder before running it else sometimes you get a "game not found" error message when launching it. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Validius.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

85% User Score Based on 811 reviews

It’s the day of your big interview! The position? ‘Moral Dilemma Judge’—whatever that means. But something about this office feels... off. Maybe it’s the talking printer. Or the anomaly corridor that changes every time you enter. Or the narrator who keeps throwing you into ridiculous life-or-death situations. No, no—it’s probably just your imagination. Must be pre-interview nerves. Good luck ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moral Dilemma: The Interview.

Try our Playtest Demo! v0.2.3-Alpha (Updated: Dec 28th, 2024) Download the game here Note: Browser version is experimental (more info below) Enable Cookies for persistent save data and configs Follow us for more updates! Synopsis Interscape is a 2D dungeon-crawling RPG about a little boy lost in a magical world that puts him up against his demons. Harness the power of his emot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interscape.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Fear of the Light is a stealth-based survival horror game where light is scarier than darkness and where surveying monsters keep you on edge. You’re the lone survivor on a spaceship infested by moths and other dangerous creatures. Explore the ship, override quarantine lockdowns, and find a way to escape. Use your radar and other tools to avoid enemies, keep out of the light, sneak around da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear of the Light.

Introduction Woe is you! You've wagged school and spent all day at the carnival and you've run out of money. You were wandering around a quiet area behind all the main rides when you came across a sign over an entrance that said 'Administration'. The sign had been crossed out and replaced with 'Troll's Cave - Admission Free'. What a great gimmick! You couldn't resist the temptation of a free ride,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Troll's Cave.

Damnation Alley is a tribute to the all time classic C64 game, Spy Hunter and is available for both Mac and PC's. Also featured is the InvadeAload space invaders game that used to be playable while the main game loaded from tape. Esc can be pressed at any time in that game to jump straight to the main game. Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damnation Alley.

Creepy Crawlies is my entry into the Syntax Bomb Mix-It-Up game coding competition. Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need to make sure you drag the app into the applications folder before running it else you may get a "game not found" error message when launching it. If you are running OSX:Catalina then this game may report an issue stating that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Crawlies.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 459 reviews

Experience gaming freedom like never before with XBPlay — effortlessly stream your console to your device and immerse yourself in your favorite titles anytime, anywhere. Features: - 1080p and 720p Stream Quality. - Multiple Clarity Boost Algorithms. - Simulated and Direct Mouse and Keyboard Support. - Connected Controllers and Touch Input. - Many Customizable Settings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XBPlay.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Solve your own murder in this horror text adventure with choice dependent endings. Explore an isolated desert town to figure out who murdered you - and why. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert of Vice.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 378 reviews

An immersive first-person horror adventure where you play the role of LIANA - a young girl who arrives home after major surgery and is met with a strange mannequin claiming to be her mother. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mothered.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

91% User Score Based on 1,923 reviews

Welcome to the Museum! Machinika Museum is a mystery game where you discover beautiful and mysterious machines of extra-terrestrial origins in an atmospheric galaxy-spanning 3D puzzle game. Will you be able to understand their stories and discover what happened to their previous owner? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Machinika Museum.

A short, surrealistic puzzle game / escape-room style experience in which you must find the perspective to uncover a way forward. Dissect a familiar world of witches, queens, cogs and dreams... and a very ordinary wordsearch. A game made entirely by me, Jonny Haynes, in 8 weeks for a university project. For more of my work, check me out on Instagram and YouTube @planetjonbo. GETTING AN ERROR … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WordSearch.

This project was developed for the GameDevTV Game Jam 2023. The theme was "Life in 2 Dimensions" Description: We all have our inner demons with that we struggle with from time to time, but the message here is that it is okay to reach out and seek help when you are struggling. Please help Jacob on his emotional journey by fighting his powerful inner demons! (3 different cutscenes and 2 playable lev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Struggles Within.

A video game that can help you learn to read musical notes ! "NoteCaptor" helps you memorize most common notes on both treble clef and bass clef. It's a great tool for people who want to learn music, especially beneficial for those learning to play the piano. You don't need any prior knowledge or experience; it's beginner-friendly! For more info: If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NoteCaptor.

Game created In Creanavarra. Dungeon Crawler with Platforming, Action, and Bullet Hell elements with a Gear-Like Hability System. The player must escape from a large tower after having stolen the hourglass. You must go down the different floors that make up the tower, avoiding its traps, fighting with its guardians and solving the necessary puzzles to escape alive. The character will acquire n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gears Of Time.

Boulderdash - a remake of the classic C64 game written in Gamemaker Studio 2Windows: There are two Windows versions available. INT is played through the Gamemaker 2 interpreter whereas YYC is fully compiled and may run better for some people. Either will probably just work fine, so take you pick.Mac:Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need to make s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boulderdash.

- Version 1.3 now live! - A speed typing game inspired by the 1999 classic "The Typing of the Dead" - based on the concept of using the typing mechanic to advance the narrative.  Made in <72 hours for Mini Jam 100: Overload, with the limitation "Chaos is Everything". The vast majority of assets were made within the jam timeframe, although the intro theme and victory fanfare were taken from an ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TYPE:CAST.

Important notice for Mac players who are using O/S Catalina or greater: You will need to pass the app from being quarantined before you can play the game.  Unpack the Tommy Gunn zip file.Use finder to move "Tommy Gunn.app" to your Applications folder.Do NOT start the game yet, or it will be quarantined!Open terminal and copy/paste the line below then press enter:sudo xattr -r -d com.apple.quaranti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tommy Gunn.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

A first-person, PSX-style horror game about living with a monster. Do as you're told... or don't. Just be ready for the consequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEED IT.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 54 reviews

You are a corporate flesh object with no way to speak on your own trying to pose as a human by mimicking what other people say. Serve the corporation that owns you, complete your assignment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Kill a Fly.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

MAWGATEMawgate is a short narrative-driven survival horror game set in the 19th century. Maria Moore, a young woman deemed “hysterical” under mysterious circumstances, awakens inside Mawgate Asylum, alone, disoriented, and abandoned. Her husband, William, is nowhere to be found. Something has gone terribly wrong. The asylum is no longer a place of treatment, but of terror. Twisted creatures roa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mawgate.

The age of black magic has arrived in the human world. People have learned to summon demons to serve them and curse others. You and your comrades work for an organization that deals with such matters. But this time, you're in trouble. The curse in this apartment is stronger than you imagined. You've already lost each other. You're the best curse breaker in this city. Can you save your friends … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Red Curse.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

The current release is Chapter 0, a free standalone demo. Repair your ship Your ship has suffered a catastrophic impact on its way to investigate a mysterious signal in deep space. You will have to repurpose some of the alien technology you crashed with to fix and fuel your ship. Converse with your PAI You are not alone out in the dark. A Personal Artificial Intelligence will help you proble… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECH8.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

In this action-roguelike, enter a post-apocalyptic world run by AI. While trying to get her TV repaired, Amy finds herself in a strange location where everything is trying to kill her, even the toasters. Team up with the mischievous and mysterious Hazel, some guy named Scott, and many more robots as you gain equipment and battle your way through an ever-shifting corporate tower. Helping you a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amy Hates Robots.

Hi there! Oliver Gumthrow here! I'm looking for anyone and everyone capable enough to use a monitor and a mouse! If this sounds like you then you are 100% qualified to be our new expert tech person at Gumthrow Industries! This very important button needs to be clicked, and you'll be paid for it! That's right money in your pocket, and a secure and stable job! Earn pay raises, customize your w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All You Have to Do Is Click the Button.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

42% User Score Based on 24 reviews

After a long day you just want to get home, so you head to the parking garage, but something doesn't feel right. Something lurks in the dark, something that stalks you, something that wants to sell you overpriced insurance. To make things worse, you have lost your parking card and are out of cash. Your task is to find the parking card and find some money to pay for your stay at one of the Park … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warranty Man.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

RP7 is a slot-managing roguelike. Instead of character control, you can roll seven random encounter slots to create your character's journey. Roll and re-roll each step of your journey as you plan ahead. With one simple mechanic, you'll experience infinite RPG gameplay. Fight monsters, gather golds, be more strong, and find your missing pet frog! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RP7.

DISCLAIMERG.E.A.R is a Free to Play demo version that is missing many features like progress saving, optimizations and QoL improvements. The game will not be updated or receive any bug fixes.About the gameSave the resort! After receiving a distress call from a wildlife resort, you and you rat companion Gustavo embark on a mission to fix the surrounding wind turbines. For years, the park had been… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to G.E.A.R: Great Engineers Are Rats.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

76% User Score Based on 46 reviews

PLOT A young and promising boy goes for an interview at a major AAA game development company. He is offered a position with a probationary period on night shifts. While performing his tasks in the office, he becomes the subject of a series of events that could lead to no good. What would you do if you were in his place? Will your actions lead you to salvation, or will you become a tragic victim of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

99% User Score Based on 87 reviews

Gorble is a short marble-based dungeon crawl. You are a marble and you explore a dungeon and fight enemies. Estimated play time 10-20 minutes.GameplayUse the mouse to aim and flick the marble. You can charge the flick to make it stronger, and you can aim in any direction.TipsYou can charge your flick ability while in the air. While charging in the air you fall slower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gorble.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

They wish to summon an Egregore,to shape reality as they see fit.Egregore is a first-person adventure where you uncover an occult conspiracy in modern Cairo. Using a unique graphing mechanic, you’re empowered to connect the dots and discover a web of intrigue and possibility. Egregore questions what constitutes “truth”, immersing you in a deep and uncertain world.What would you do to uncover the t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egregore.

Introduction On 24 January 1848, James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, Coloma. When news spread, thousands flocked to the area and the great Californian gold rush began. Mining camps popped up all over the place and some of these developed into townships. When the gold rush died down, some of these towns were abandoned just as quickly as they had appeared. You're a grizzled old prospect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hangman's Gulch.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

95% User Score Based on 133 reviews

The definitive Kafka videogame There are things that often fail on nothing but themselves. Is there even a way out? Playing Kafka is a narrative adventure full of impenetrable schemes, insidious plot twists and conversations that slip out of hand. Based on Kafka’s life and his work, developed with Kafka experts. Can you manage to win an unfair trial? Is the job even real? Can you escape your f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playing Kafka.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

From Nava is now on Steam. Wishlist/download today! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2721750/From_Nava/In From Nava, you are equipped with only a seemingly ordinary pen, but it possesses the extraordinary ability to unleash magic attacks by drawing specific patterns. You must escape from this abandoned research laboratory by gathering all the keys and polaroids left behind in the aftermath of an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From Nava.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

99% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Ridelle.

27%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

SOLVE RIDDLESPrepare yourself to face challenging riddles scattered throughout the hospital. Solve these intriguing puzzles to progress further, uncovering new secrets and seeking an escape from this grim trap. EXPLORE THE DARK HALLWAYS OF THE HOSPITALImmerse yourself in the eerie depths of the abandoned hospital and explore its dark corridors. Surrounded by an ominous atmosphere, where silence i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Day.

Relight The Dark is a chilling and emotionally charged short horror experience that tells a story about a girl living with her abusive mother. In this gripping narrative-driven game, you step into the shoes of a young girl who must confront the horrifying truth about her abusive mother while trying to find a way to escape.  The game's core mechanic revolves around exploration, where the player na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relight The Dark.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

92% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Embark on a heartwarming journey with your little light friend to solve puzzles and bring light to the mystical realm of Illum. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to illum.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

65% User Score Based on 432 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

Examine the dioramas of your life, and uncover the truth about your death If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Almost Gone.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

71% User Score Based on 214 reviews

Wounded is a nerve racking first person horror game that is one step closer to the world of fear, anxiety and all round terror! As you progress through the old and abandoned world of “Wounded”, you uncover the deep, dark secrets that the place has buried in its walls and ground. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WOUNDED.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Escape the London Ripper while you work as a night girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to London Ripper.