Games like Confused (Global Game Jam 2021)

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Prove that you are ready for the real challenges by solving this game first. You have been studying all night for a big test. When it is time to leave to take the test you find out that you are locked in the library. In this casual point-and-click adventure you need to find and solve a series of puzzles to find the key to escape the library. Expect enjoyment and challenging puzzles in which you ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prior Challenge.

It’s time to move across the country, and the only person with a car is your ex-partner. Suck up your pride and play through your trip and relationship’s road bumps, obstacles, and detours. Witty dialogue and moments of quiet, human connection are interspersed on a trip that reflect the oddities and struggles of Midwestern drives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detours.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

86% User Score Based on 780 reviews

A logic game. The character just want to leave the house. Sounds easy, isnt't? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That level again 2.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

88% User Score Based on 114 reviews

A game about walking/jumping between plane surfaces to collect all red squares If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzlement.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

49% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Metonymy follows the story of Colin, Enoch and Tracy as they travel across a dystopian version of limbo filled with a corrupt theocratic government known as the Choir and the unbreakable hordes of the disease that appose them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metonymy.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

92% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Play every character simultaneously and reunite them in mind boggling 100 level If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find You.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

69% User Score Based on 64 reviews

An eerie horror game set in a weird hotel plagued with bizarre beings and interesting characters. The game utilizes a never-used before environment alongside brand new horror mechanics, one of a kind graphics/art style, and an unnerving story with rich lore to create a unique experience for players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swallow The Blue: Remastered.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

82% User Score Based on 301 reviews

You find yourself in a room you know nothing of. As you examine the objects around you, your awareness rises and the room slowly comes into focus. Can you find your way out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awareness Rooms.

This is a demo version of a 2D puzzle-platformer with environmental puzzles. Commercial off-the-shelf rollerbots have excellent battery life but very limited autonomy. They need the player's help to understand the world, discover their abilities and accomplish their objectives. Maneuvering, experimentation and some reasoning are necessary to succeed. Explore the levels, figure out how things work … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roll and Back Again [DEMO].

There isn't a way out of this              The sound of dripping water echos around you, but you aren't alone in the dark. Caught in a recurring moment, you need to find a way to escape- or help Made for the Pirate Software game jam. Waw-sco-taw-NAWSH Move using arrow keys or WASD Interact using E Click on dialogue to select Space or enter to continue dialogue As this is a jam game, there will be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonscotonach.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

A short Snakevania about encarnating a formless critter delving into the bowels of a bleak complex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10mg: SNAAAK.

No story, no enemies, no fancy graphics – just achievements. There are 39 chaotic and unpredictable goals waiting to be unlocked! You might find yourself yelling into a microphone, solving strange puzzles, or teaming up with other players. Some achievements are obvious, while others require creativity. This game is for speedrunners and players who love getting 100%. A global leaderboard … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 39 RANDOM ACHIEVEMENTS.

️ Game Overview"Midnight Yammy" is a brand-new NES homebrew — an 8-bit action puzzle game that runs on real NES-compatible hardware. Rather than working around the original system's limitations, I embraced them—posing a simple question: how can I craft something truly compelling within those constraints? Clear blocks, phase through ceilings, and switch between red and blue platforms. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Yammy | 8-Bit Trickster Show.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Death Unphased is a challenging precision platformer where you phase through walls, spikes, and enemies with your dash. A short arcade-like experience with the goal of beating your fastest time in each level. Flex your puzzle-solving and speedrunning abilities as you forge the best path to the exit door. Death doesn't scare you. It energizes you. Phase through anything that would normally kill yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Unphased.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere

66% User Score Based on 44 reviews

This game is chapter based, this is the first chapter of this game!FeaturesJoy Land is a first-person horror game that contains puzzles, exploration, investigation and more!Joy is the one that you always need to count on while playing this game, with her help you canuncover the mysteries of Joy Land.You can communicate with her through your special Joy walkie talkie, or what we like to call, The J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joy Land.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

91% User Score Based on 1,510 reviews

Two-player co-op puzzle mystery; team up, solve puzzles, outwit the killer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unboxing The Cryptic Killer.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

89% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Violet Detector, like its predecessors Shoot the Bullet, Double Spoiler and Impossible Spell Card, is a collection of many individual danmaku patterns that the player can choose from at their leisure. In addition to the usual mechanic of taking photographs that clear enemy bullets, Sumireko has several psychic superpowers at her disposal, such as teleportation. The game features all of the charact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

Ruby & Majesty is a top-down, dual-joystick action game where the player must control both characters simultaneously to navigate puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruby & Majesty: Treasure Team.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

10mg is a collection of 10 minute long games.Always Down is about someone who goes on a journey. You solve easy puzzles and overcome light platforming challenges as you go Always Down.The deeper you dissapear into the cave, the more you change.You can do things you could have never thought to be possible! ... but is it really worth it? Always down is a ~10 minute long meditation on change that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10mg: Always Down.

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.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

85% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Video game adaption of the Ambrose Bierce short story of the same name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Cursed Mansion is a horror adventure RPG that focuses on nuances and eerie feelings which happens throughout the adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Mansion.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Murder Is Game Over is a pixel art point-and-click murder mystery involving the untimely death of a famous game designer. You and your trusty companion are on the case! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

91% User Score Based on 90 reviews

A minimalistic five-minute puzzle platformer, where you become a fly when you die. Immerse yourself in an abstract forest and use your ability to become a fly to solve puzzles. The game is carefully hand-drawn with pen and ink.    Playtime: five minutes  2D puzzle-platformer  Hand-drawn with pen and ink   Gamepad is supported  Free Steam key included If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lotte.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

89% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Skala is a puzzle game about changing the scale of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skala.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

74% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Hello there traveller. Are you going into that maze? I must warn you, it's an awfully dreadful place there. Full of monsters and the like. You won't find many torches in there, you'll be in the darkness. But if you insist, go right on ahead. Farewell traveler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Darkness.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 228 reviews

Now available on Steam! Every itch.io purchase comes with a Steam key.An indie platform game about keys, running, jumping, doors and nonsense. Another Perspective follows the adventure of someone who is looking for something that they can't remember. Then they work out they can warp themselves into other bodies and things get a bit confusing. Check out the official launch page and trailers! htt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Perspective.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 1,334 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARENT If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artful Escape.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

90% User Score Based on 189 reviews

Curated Sudoku puzzles from YouTube's most popular Sudoku channel, Cracking the Cryptic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cracking the Cryptic.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

83% User Score Based on 221 reviews

Explore the deepest secrets of the Tremendous Corporation and find out what happened to indie devs and save the gaming industry! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret of Tremendous Corporation.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

38% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Can you find the answers lost deep within your memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retaliation.

This is a first Person 3D Game created for the Transformation- Game-Jam 2025. My main source of inspiration are The Long Dark and Firewatch �� I personally suggest downloading the Windows-build of the Game as this has Volumetric Fog and better Shadows which I used a lot for enhancing the overall mood.  The Web-Version here is playable but has some graphical glitches that I have no idea how to so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Shapes - An Egosnooter Experience.

Waveforge is a 2D physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate water waves and emergent physical phenomena to guide a rubber duck to the goal. Set within a meticulously crafted pixel-art physics world reminiscent of Noita, it invites players to experience uniquely engaging physical interactions. Featuring over ten thoughtfully designed levels, the game delivers about 1 hour of delightfully c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveforge.

Movement: Arrow Keys Z: select/use itemX: open/close menu  A lone dwarf follows a peculiar white cricket through dark tunnels and stumbles upon the entrance to a long forgotten, ancient forge. Once sealed away by unknown magic, the outer barrier is weak enough to enter and explore. Fight strange creatures and discover the mystery of the Forged Curse in this Rogue-inspired game made in Pico-8 with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE FORGED CURSE.

Welcome to Meander land! In a world torn by war, it's up to cartographer Corylus Flint to chart out what remains. When he crash lands on a mysterious island, however, he finds himself smack-dab in the middle of mafia territory!  Along the way, Corylus meets a variety of strange characters, both friend and foe. Can he escape the island and continue his life's work? History! Back in 2013… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meander Land.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Story Sean and Belle are on their way to visit their son for his birthday but suddenly they wake up in a mysterious world. Lost and confused, the couple ventures out into the unknown to find out where they are and where their son is. Gameplay In The Lost Son is a puzzle platformer where you play as two characters that you can switch between. Each character has a unique interaction with color. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Son.

Blurb The Oui-folk are in trouble! They are a strange race of people, who absolutely always agree with each other on what to do. If one takes a step, they all do! And for years, they never, EVER disagreed. It's as if they're all the same person! But one morning, they woke up, split into twos, threes, and fours. The only way they can return home is to activate all the teleporters at the same time. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omnipresent.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

A Not Troll Game, a pakour jump and run game where you are constantly being trolled. But, I warn you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A NOT Troll Game.

A short horror experience taking place in a dream or a memory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where's Oswald.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

A retro styled Len'en Project fangame featuring characters belonging to Trick Nostalgie. Features two full length extra boss fights against Tsurubami Senri with 54 unique spells and nonspells and three difficulty levels for new and experienced players. Save replays and practice spells as you discover them to go for high scores. The difficulty is uncompromising, but if you're having trouble you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 連縁无現里 ~ Misremembered Memories.

Version 0.1.3 OUT NOW! Release date for next version: Unknown. The project is indefinitely postponed. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ ; The game is split into 2 versions, the web and the downloadable. -Browser version: ONLY contain core systems and gameplay. You just choose a map and go shoot some enemies right away without having to watch long cutscenes. Enabling  'Always dash' in the option menu is high… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 魔法猫ミッカ~! Magical Cat Mikka and The Fallen Star Kingdom.

20%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Get to know your keyboard with this unique, physics-based puzzle game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On Key Up: A Game for Keyboards.

“It’s like a haven for those who get easily lost in the crowd.” Play as Sangha, a lonely runaway who follows a compassionate stranger named Joon, in hopes of finding a place to call home. Yet, the place she arrived at is not what she expected… and she must find a way out before it consumes her. A 2D HORROR EXPLORATION GAMESet in an eerie, grotesque cult called ‘Icarus,’ a twisted world of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to May Angels fall down.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

93% User Score Based on 6,199 reviews

Escape from the laboratory before being part of a macabre experiment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwanted Experiment.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

When she comes to, she finds herself on a rain-soaked highway. A literary horror adventure where you explore a land of endless rain, wander through a lonely world, and progress through fleeting encounters with ghosts. Rain-drenched landscapes and quiet conversations shape a desolate, melancholic journey. Features Story progression through map exploration Dialogue events with ghosts A short… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land of Ghosts.

Cryptigma is a top-down innovative puzzle game where you can move your own respawn point. Most levels have a respawn point, which can be pushed around to maneuver your way around obstacles. With only a few mechanics, the puzzles get surprisingly complicated. Push, die, respawn, and solve over 100 levels in this great puzzle game! As you progress, you'll be introduced to new ways to die such as: p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryptigma.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

78% User Score Based on 607 reviews

A 1-3 co-op horror game. Play as ordinary shoppers trapped in an accursed megastore. Find the exit together at all costs before the employees catch you. Find your way through a shopping complex that was never meant for you. During opening hours, lights flicker across deserted halls, inviting exploration. When closing time comes, employees roam the aisles looking to "assist" you. Silence, teamwork,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storebound.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Sausage Cat is a relaxing puzzle game for cat lovers! This game is cozy, yet provides challenge for all ages. Help your sausage kittens get to their milk pots while filling all the room! Enjoy diverse levels full of challenge and fun! Features: 30 Levels Cozy and Pixelated Art-style Steam Achievements for your account If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sausage Cat.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Explore a vast interconnected world. Master fluid movement. Become one with Maseylia. Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is a true 3D Metroidvania built around freedom of movement, deep exploration, and atmospheric discovery. In a fully interconnected three-dimensional world, every new ability dramatically transforms how you traverse the environment — opening hidden paths, enabling sequence breaking, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maseylia : Echoes of the Past.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

77% User Score Based on 1,169 reviews

Solve jams, relax with puzzles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Traffic Frenzy: Road Jam.