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**BEST PLAYED IN FULL SCREEN** Created for the GameDev.tv GameJam 2025. The theme for this GameJam was 'tiny world' so I decided to take a tiny world and let you make it bigger. Controls: Press S to move close to the Sun Press W to move farther from the Sun Press A to increase speed clockwise Press D to increase speed counter clockwise Press Shift to BOOST your speed  Mouse Wheel to Zoom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orbital.

A simple puzzle game about exploring different perspectives and navigating through a perilous world.  The protagonist's perspective might vary slightly from what the reality is - click on other people to see the world through their eyes, and work out how to get through each level. Collect all the mushrooms before heading to the portal to finished each level. Game is controlled through WASD + Mou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trust Your Eyes.

Last Light in the Night: You have been challenged by your friends to visit an abandoned mansion. There, you find a mysterious mirror that sends you in a haunted version of this mansion. Use your torchlight to find a way out from the darkness.5+ minutes of gameplay.   The Team Last Light in the Night  is a Horror Game prototype made as a Game Design assignment during our 2nd Term in the Independent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light In The Night.

In this dark fantasy game, you play as a warrior striving to hold back the encroaching Darkness. Despite your best efforts, hope is fleeting, and the odds are stacked against you. Luckily, Goddes is helping you, but even then, is it even possible to beat Darkness?Update: Unfortunately, even though I said I would continue this project, I don't think I'll be able to create what I wanted with it. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkness is comming.

Congratulations! You're now the proud owner of a new home, and much more importantly, the latest in immersive virtual reality immersion technology- the Playonder Entertainment System! Brought to you by Funiro North America, this state of the art gaming device puts your body to sleep while your mind is uploaded into it's database. So you can rest easy while you play! Explore the PlayHub and enjoy a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures with Mariko.

Jayvin an unlikely hero, if every there was one, stumbles into a portal and finds himself in the land of Naturnum. Unbeknown to him, his arrival has been expected. Evil forces, commanded by the Dark Lord, Arachemon, are wreaking havoc across the Universe. Only Jayvin has the power to fight these forces and put an end to Arachemon's reign of terror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Jayvin.

NOTE TO PLAYER: This game may not work as intended in its current state, as certain gameplay elements are frame-rate dependent. A beefy machine is recommended in order for the game to function as intended.  Common issues that can occur: - Animals getting knocked back much further than intended when shot with an arrow. - Animals moving at extremely fast speeds. - Boss animal moving much faster, mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instinct.

In the mountains of Vogelkop, Western New Guinea, the Vogelkop Bowerbird can be found building its bower. It takes many years to build. In order to pass on its genes to the next generation it is essential that the bower is more seductive than that of its rivals, many of whom are building their own bowers nearby. You can collect mushrooms, charcoal and beetles to make your bower more seductive. On… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vogelkop Bowerbird.

Experience first-person horror and fight to survive in a chaotic landscape infested with bloodthirsty creatures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volunteer.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

52% User Score Based on 21 reviews

ByLo is a quick horror game experience in which you’re given no background story, and you soon realize things are not what they seem. You must explore the asylum to find fragments of a picture, giving clues on how to proceed and of a clearer picture. However, you must be careful not to go completely insane as each action and choice you make has its consequences. You must navigate through all obsta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ByLo.

This is my submission for the 'Loop' themed Game Jam 2025. This is also my first official game made in Godot 4. This was made entirely from scratch within the 4 day window, mostly using scripting and physics logic. I hope you get some amusement out of it. There are 2 modes: Versus mode against the computer (very simple, predictive AI, it's not very smart) Loop mode: Just a bit of fun really, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swing Ball Loop Mania!.

6th entry in "The 20 Games Challenge". A poor implementation. I enjoyed developing the random level generation (all 255 levels are generated at the start of the game and can then be navigated), but I got bored with the old-school platformer gameplay, which, between tutorials and experiments, I’ve already done a dozen times or more. In the end, I gave up on designing the pixel art myself and used a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitfall.

You have been abducted by aliens and are forced to complete their magnetism based course to obtain your freedom. There are seven puzzle rooms to get through to complete the game, you have the ability to push and pull crates around. The game takes about 10-20 minutes to playthrough. The game was made in unity with C#, blender and makehuman were also used. When I think opposites I think magnets … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnetism (Game Jam).

#beginner#pixelgamejam2024Game created for Pixel Game Jam 2024.The earth was invaded by beings from another planet, they came to steal all the fish from the earth which can cause the extinction of all fish and humans, but a fisherman knowing the situation decided to fight the aliens.Defeat the aliens and save the Earth and its fish.note: A bug in the game in phase 2 unable to let the player move o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishman Vs Aliens.

Works on Mac & Windows Browsers!Theme:  It's Spreading Cat Food is a comfy Isometric 2D tuna delivery game. We play as Rhino the cat with a Backpack and Skateboard. Navigate the town and deliver everything on-time and avoid the day’s dangers. Inspiration Paper Boy -  A game about delivering the daily newspaper and causing chaos. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperboy_(video_game) Player Exper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Food.

Oubliette  Made for the ScoreJam #35 Game Jam. Brave the Oubliette! The game doesn't end when your HP reaches 0! Each time it does, the monster will send out an alert. When you get 3 alerts, the entire dungeon is awoken and it's game over! Be wary of the all-seeing eyes, they can send out alerts on their turn instead of attacking.  All assets excluding the below listed created by Ethan Penney.  As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oubliette - Game Jam.

Basic Controls and Goaltext Implemented Features Core Functionality (all levels) Ball Shooting When mouse button is pressed (1 mark), ball shoots towards mouse (2 marks). Ball aiming constraints Shooter can only be aimed within the 120 degree range pointing toward the bottom of the screen (2 marks). If the shooter is aimed outside of this range, it clamps to the edge of the range and shoots at the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peggle.

A hole opens in the side of your prison - it's time for you to escape. You've been in the dark for so long that the light only sees fit to hurt you now. Use the darkness to your advantage; end the light. Made for the JamDNA #13 within 96 hours Controls: Left click to  bounce the character towards your mouse cursor.(SPOILER) hold down right mouse button to slow down time.The escape key can be press… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey to the end of Light.

Recess Rabbit Rumble You play has either Hoppy or his brother Skippy, the two classroom pets of an unnamed school. However the students seem to be growing bored of the two and the school is looking to replace the two rabbit brothers! And it seems like the replacements aren't too keen on keeping our hero's around either... Controls:The controls may seem bizarre but this is because it has been desig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recess Rabbit Rumble.

This is a game I made in a semester at Butler Community College. It is a simple horror game where the plan is to escape whatever is in the forest that you have woken up in. Look out along the way for special collectables for an extra achievement.  UNITY ASSETS USED (all credit goes to respective owners) - FIRST-AID SET: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/props/first-aid-set-160073  - 12x70 R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted Forest.

The SIMIAN Institute is a first-person puzzle horror game in which the player finds themself trapped in a closed down museum. With only the help of a fellow unfortunate soul locked in the admissions booth, the player must explore environments inspired by ancient history, solve puzzles by manipulating maps, and evade a variety of creatures lurking among the exhibits… Developed by Prime Television:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The SIMIAN Institute.

Oubliette  Made for the ScoreJam #35 Game Jam. Brave the Oubliette! The game doesn't end when your HP reaches 0! Each time it does, the monster will send out an alert. When you get 3 alerts, the entire dungeon is awoken and it's game over! Be wary of the all-seeing eyes, they can send out alerts on their turn instead of attacking.  All assets excluding the below listed created by Ethan Penney.  As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oubliette.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Abyss Veil is a genre-bending first-person shooter / visual novel that retraces the lives of Ivy, Mel and many others in a war torn world. Ivy searches for her brother, the only person in her life who she could find solace in. They both shared a common dream with their friends... What was it? Anyway, she is now part of the Whitehounds, a fate perhaps worse than death itself. Mel ran away from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss Veil.

Controls wasd or arrow keys movementq/e or mouse thumb buttons turn 90 degrees (you move _much_ faster in the direction your ship is facing, you can only shoot forward)shift or right mouse buttonboost (has a cooldown when canceled or run out, has a maximum duration, auto cancels if you stop moving while using it). The boost can be a very important _offensive_ tool in this game, not only used for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godot Wild Jam 69.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

The world of stickmen has a zombie epidemic - you must kill all the stickmen zombies become the new stickman hero ( the last stickman hero saved the stick world from zombies 20 years ago - you see, this is pretty common in the stickman world). - Simple controls for running and killing: Supports gamepad as well as keyboard - 3D world with zombies - Ragdoll zombie deaths - Steam Achievem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stickman Killing Zombie.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Witching Hour is a horror-themed zombie wave shooter. You must survive with your AK until the clock stikes 12 Zombies will come at you from every angle. The game features a body cam perspective. In Witching Hour the player will be able to walk around and sprint, as well as shoot their rifle at different types of entities. Witching hour also gives the player a flashlight that can be turne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witching Hour.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:funny, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

94% User Score Based on 203 reviews

Discomfort Zone is a 2D pixel-art narrative game about depression, anxiety disorder, despair, and recovery. The game takes a realistic, un-filtered, and at times uncomfortably personal look at depression and anxiety disorder through the eyes of someone dealing with these conditions, promoting understanding and sharing the experience with a wider audience. The game deals with many themes related to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to discomfort zone.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

73% User Score Based on 62 reviews

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

An entry for the RocketbeansTV BeansJam Mobile game jam 2018. Developed by one person in 48 hours using mainly free software. DISCLAIMER: Please do not vote for this game in the game jam. It mainly consists of free assets from a unity tutorial. Other teams have put far more creative effort into their projects.At the moment the game is still almost identical to the one offered in the asset store fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All-Night Polka in the Bayou.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Defense: Abominations is a first person tower defense game where you try to survive the abominations stored in the laboratory, has long as you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defense: Abominations.

22%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

24% User Score Based on 42 reviews

"Silence in the Cabin" is an Open Map Survival Horror Game, where you must survive Dark linear story sections in order to unlock more areas of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silence In The Cabin.

Yoo! I am a solo developer and this is my first published project. Hope you will enjoy it. Game was made for GMTK Game Jam 2025 with theme LOOP. I bet you will quickly realize how given theme is implemented in the game. I am more of a programmer/level designer than an artist, so I based my game on resources that were not mine,  for which I am grateful to the artists. Credits for amazing c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redemption Path.

How to play: The goal of this project is a hidden object game without timers so that you can enjoy the spring-themed scenery at your own pace! To pan around the scene/To move camera: drag while holding middle mouse click or use WASD or arrow keys To zoom in and out: scroll mouse wheel up/down or use -/= keys Mouse Click on item to mark it off the list. Updates:  Version 3.0.1 (May 18) Mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spring Whimsy [DEMO].

Describe Are you a game developer seeking a high-quality, feature-packed source code to elevate your portfolio or create a new release? Submarine Adventure is the perfect solution. This engaging game blends fast-paced action with rewarding exploration, offering hours of entertainment for players. The source code is clean, customizable, and packed with exciting features, making it an excellent inv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submarine Adventure.

The Original Project "Seek The Light" is a labyrinth game made in Unity 3D, strongly inspired by classics like Pac-Man, originally developed for the Advanced Computer Graphics course in the Computer Science program at UFSM. In terms of academic activity, some topics addressed in the project were state machines for AI agents, two movement modes, one based on tiles and another with steering beha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seek The Light.

Game Overview Title: Psyche Quest Platform: Unity 2D Genre: 2D Platformer Asset Style: Pixel Art Made for the course Making Meaningful Games at American University in Fall 2023. Game Concept Psyche Quest is a 2D platformer that takes players on an emotional journey through the mind of someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). You play as the imaginary friend of the protagonist who must n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psyche Quest.

"Captive" is a horror game where you play as agent Sebastian sent by the goverment on a mission to find missing campers. You are sent with a police officer into the woods, but things take a dark turn when a dangerous cult ambushes you. The police officer is killed, and you are captured by the cult. Now, your mission is to escape from their clutches, navigate dangerous environments, and rescue the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captive.

Introducing my FPS Zombie Shooter game, a major project I developed during my final year of college. Built with Unity using C#, this game offers an immersive and thrilling experience. Key Features: FPS Zombie Shooter: Engage in intense first-person shooter gameplay as you battle hordes of terrifying zombies. Unity and C#: Utilized the Unity game engine and employed C# programming language to crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive The Dead - College Project.

Pacifist Fortress Game Description Introduction In "Pacifist Fortress," players face the challenge of surviving a series of increasingly difficult enemy waves. The core gameplay focuses on strategic decision-making and resource management as players navigate through these escalating encounters. Objective The primary objective is for players to withstand 10 consecutive waves of enemies to ach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pacific fortress : Elemental survival.

So, for the fourth round of "The 20 Games Challenge," the options were Asteroids, Spacewar!, and Indy 500. I went with Spacewar because I already tried my hand at a not-so-great Asteroids clone a while back in a different engine, and Indy 500 just didn't grab me for some reason. And here it is, fourth game down in this challenge! Seriously, if you're diving into game development I can't stress eno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to spacewar.

This game is a work in progress! It was made by me, Dominic Villa (programming) and my partner, Ariana Lazich (art), as a final project in our intro game design course. We only had a couple of weeks to work on it.  Take Flight was made in the Construct 3 engine, with limitations of the free version. I plan on remaking this game in GameMaker: Studio or Unity to allow for additional content, bug fix… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take Flight.

Woeful Love is a Puzzle/Horror game made in about a week and a half by a group of 4 students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.  Developers: Dylan Oelke - Programmer/DesignerAdam Weber - Programmer/Designer/ArtistJacob Sefranek - ArtistLance Pearson - Programmer/Designer/Artist Story  Long ago, a man by the name of Nathan found the love of his life, Claire. The couple built their own hou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woeful Love.

Summary Can a hedgehog lost in an ancient ruin stay safe long enough to find a warm nest, a way out, and - perhaps hardest of all - a chance to be alone with her thoughts? A short, turn-based, dungeon crawler that tries to play around with in-combat movement. The web build is functional, but some players may experience audio corruption or poor performance on it. If you have problems with the web… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Recluse and the Relic.

When the holiest relic of a race of bureaucratic snails is stolen, it is up to you to reclaim it. In such desperate times you must disregard your people's law that the stamp must approve everything and embody the most dangerous ancient Snail-ese fighting technique, the SNAILANX. Use WASD or arrow keys to move. We struggled a bit in terms of getting consistent visuals and sounds, with the fact th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snailanx.

A small roguelike inspired by "Slay the Spire". Help an adventurer explore a perilous dungeon, but since the Dungeon Master is too lazy to do its job, you are the one in control of the monsters and creatures that roam in this evil place. Make sure to keep your friend alive by choosing disadvantageous combinations of action for the enemies. Made for the GMTK Game Jam 2020.  I got inspired by this q… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Slacker.

A Snapshot in Scarlet is an exploration-puzzle game set inside of a carnival.  You are a ghost detective and your goal is to solve an ancient missing persons case so that the ghosts involved can move onto the afterlife. It is believed that the person was murdered, but no body was found. You are aided by your special memory gloves. When the gloves make contact with a bare forehead, you are gifted w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Snapshot in Scarlet.

Video playthrough with developer commentary: Background: This is a fun and interesting experience for players to try as they get to play in a post-apocalyptic world where they wander across a torn-down town, as you must do different tasks in order to stay and live in the town, either as a resident or just passing through. You have the chance to interact with characters, objects, and look around … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandstorm Fort.

Overview "They Dance With Asteroids" is my first entry into Ludum Dare38 which was a great experience which I learned a lot doing! It's a small god/puzzle game where you must create a planet which can sustain life by blocking unwanted asteroids and letting others crash into your planet adding their element which they carry. How-To-Play Controls: Grab your mouse because that's all you're going to n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Dance With Asteroids.

A puzzle-platforming Metroidvania made for the MvM20 jam! Explore the mysterious ruins, gaining new movement and destruction abilities to further your progress. This is a chill, relatively low-stress game with no enemies or player death. Just explore, enjoy the atmosphere, and smash things! Controls are the arrow keys or WASD. Sound Effects: https://www.kenney.nl/ Music Credits: "Ossuary 5 - Res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of the Round Wrecker.

Shadow Tetris Game details Shadow Tetris is playable but it is unfinished: the tiles are missing colors, the menu offers no configuration, the music is silly and repeating, and most importantly, the game is not a fun challenge, because the mechanics are broken and you won't last more than a few seconds before losing in the game. Feel free (as you should be!) to fork this game to modify it and lear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Tetris.