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Hey folks, thanks for checking out my project! Helmet Head (working title) is my in development, 2D action roguelike project. This page is for me to upload test builds of the game in order to gather feeback. You can follow me on Bluesky and/or X/Twitter if you are interested in updates on this project :) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Current State of the pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helmet Head - Test.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

58% User Score Based on 109 reviews

Meifumado is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan. Features non-linear levels and a diverse combat system offering varied arsenal of weapons and fighting skills at the player's disposal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meifumado.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 14,565 reviews

A Waterworld themed survival game. Explore sunken cities, build your base, craft items, trade and fight pirates as you struggle to survive on an aquatic post-apocalypse world plagued by hunger and violence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunkenland.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 462 reviews

Primal Planet is a solo developed metroidvania that combines survival and crafting elements with a pixel-perfect aesthetic and an action-packed story, and it's all taking place on a lush planet filled with dinosaurs.Uncover the StoryEmbark on a thrilling journey as you follow the gripping tale of a cave dweller fighting to protect his family. Survive a brutal T-Rex attack and uncover a narrative b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Planet.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

42% User Score Based on 226 reviews

Yore VR is an open world sandbox game built from the ground up in VR. Starting in the forest, it's up to you to decide where your journey will take you. Perhaps you'll stumble upon forgotten ruins, practice archery skills at the range or hew a tree. At the end of the day, you might just want to lay down next to a lazy stream. Either way, the choice is yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yore VR.

Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

Dungeoneer (On hiatus cause graduation) Dungeoneer is a rouge-like, RPG, souls-like maybe future MMO game. Taking big inspiration from Dark Souls, Runescape, Hypixels Skyblock, Metin 2 and Enter The Gungeon. The game is split into 2 main parts. 1. The Town/Hub  Here the player can shop for items, accept quests, upgrade their gear and many other things. The town also has the entrance to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeoneer.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

75% User Score Based on 202 reviews

Last Pirates: Die Together is a cooperative pirate-themed horror game designed for up to 4 players. Join a loyal crew of scallywags on a high-stakes mission to scavenge mysterious islands and make your old captain rich. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Pirates: Die Together.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

This is a small (and free) sample of Wonder of Blue's content. Venture into the Labyrinth to defeat the White Rabbit who awaits you in the depths. Find Treasure Chests within the Labyrinth to grow stronger with passive effects as well as special Card based attacks.  The full version is available here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3712860/Wonder_of_Blue/ Z: Confirm / Attack X: Cancel /… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wonder of Blue.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Fishing Mega-Game is a fishing creature collector that's all about fighting fish to catch fish! You play as an angler who uses the fish they catch as bait for the next big one. Collect dozens of vibrant fish and unlock unique ability combinations to challenge the hordes of fish wishing to take the bait themselves. Fishing and SurvivingWhile fishing, send your bait into a fishing hole full of hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing Mega-Game.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 390 reviews

A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceport Hope.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

71% User Score Based on 425 reviews

You're on your own in the most advanced and complex survival game to date. Discover the cluster based endless world and face the most challenging weather system taken from the real Pacific! Master the realistic sailing and navigate using triangulation and a Sextant. Protect your fire. Fight for your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape The Pacific.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

58% User Score Based on 380 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Secrets of Rætikon is an action-focussed exploration game with an open world. Fly through the savage mountains of the Alps and collect parts of ancient machines. The world is rich in interactivity. Trees, rocks, plants and animals – everything is physics based and can be grabbed and dragged around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Rætikon.

Jump into the world of JellieShift, where you play as Jellie, an adventurous, hue-shifting blob trapped in a mysterious underwater land.  ~ Discover unique crystals and abilities ~ Explore and discover four different jelly crystals that grant you unique power-ups! ~ Shoot to manipulate the environment ~ Alter your environment by spitting empowered jelly blobs at blocks to change their physic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JellieShift.

Embark on an epic adventure and prepare to face the Legends of Mythology! Dive into a fantasy world drawing from the well of history, global mythology, legends and folklore.  Prepare yourself for a genre-bending action-adventure experience. This game breaks genre boundaries, infusing mechanics from metroidvanias, action-RPGs, and rogue-likes, all with an emphasis on methodical combat.  Battle myth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Mythology.

Have you ever wanted to run your own tea shop? The smell of fresh tea leaves, the hustle & bustle of a big city, serving tea is certainly supposed to be a cozy experience What about running your own tea shop... as a bull?  Since pouring your own cup of tea is easy enough, hooves should make that a slight challenge. Navigate your shop, chat with customers and make some cash serving… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BreakaBull.

Adrift is a game for people who are looking to calmly relax and explore a quiet forest and craft and collect items throughout it. Relax and enjoy the ambiance and music of the forest. Craft items to eventually map out hidden tunnels created by moles underneath the forest. Your overall objective is to find all the hiding moles throughout the forest. First Time Developer Steam Deck: Not yet supp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adrift.

BUG REPORT & DISCUSSIONIf you have any questions, you can leave us a message. Thank you. About the GameIntroduction to the game If you like to pursue the details of the game to explore the way to play, like the open world of high degree of freedom of the game, like to go out of their own plot line of the game, then I am waiting for you in the game. What can you play in the game? Play … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 琉隐.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

86% User Score Based on 1,780 reviews

Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt 2: Shores of Gold.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Backpack Boy is off on one of his treks when he discovers a peculiar flashlight that changes the world around him. Explore a seemingly abandoned structure in this puzzle platformer built around using light to shine into the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backpack Boy.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

99% User Score Based on 85 reviews

You’re trapped inside a haunted house, stalked by angry ghosts. To survive, you’ll have to run, hide, strategize, give gifts, chat, flirt… Wait, what kind of game is this? Oh right, it’s a point-and-click survival horror dating sim! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Mates.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

88% User Score Based on 378 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through the lands of Clesseia to become the unlikely hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knightling.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 1,569 reviews

Have you ever wondered what happens after completing a dungeon, how it is restarted or, better yet, who is in charge of doing it? In Goblin Cleanup, you assume the role of a professional cleaner hired by the dungeon manager to clean and prepare the dungeon for the next adventure. You can perform this task alone or with up to three companions, cooperatively or maybe not so cooperatively! Be careful… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Cleanup.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

64% User Score Based on 447 reviews

Cakey’s Twisted Bakery is a stealth survival horror where you must bake to survive. Trapped inside a deranged bakery crawling with sweet-toothed mascot monsters, you play as a lost child searching for your brother. Sneak through candy-colored corridors, gather bizarre ingredients, and craft color-coded pies that can stun and destroy your enemies. Hide under tables, time your moves, and uncover the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cakey's Twisted Bakery.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

70% User Score Based on 394 reviews

GUARDS! is a 1-4 player coop fantasy FPS that puts you in the underfunded and over-zealous steel boots of the City Watch. Kick down doors, bust criminals and cause excessive property damage as you fight to restore law and order to the corrupt city of New Alestead.NOTE: TO PLAY MULTIPLAYER, IF PLAYERS ARE NOT ON THE SAME NETWORK,  YOU WILL NEED TO USE A TOOL LIKE RADMIN.  This will be addressed in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUARDS!.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

79% User Score Based on 355 reviews

You are lost in the Bermuda Void, where the ocean is endless and dry land precious. Craft your Ship-in-a-Bottle, then experience survival on the high seas. Sail for new land, build camps, hunt for treasures, trade for goods - then defend your ship from dreaded pirates stalking this strange realm! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Seas.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Enter the Realm of Aarde: An ancient entity stirs in the darkness, casting a veil of shadows across the land and threatening all of humanity. This growing menace has escalated the already dire situation on the newly discovered continent of Andra, where tensions run high. As a fledgling on your first mission for the Heroes Guild, you will be unwittingly drawn into the heart of this unfolding crisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

56% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Embark on an epic journey as Brocula, a vampire awoken from a 500-year slumber in a world unrecognizable to him. Stripped of his wealth, he must navigate the daunting maze of capitalism, taking on part-time jobs at the local garage, coffee shop, and restaurant to earn a meager living. But that's not all—his ancestral castle, now in ruins, poses another challenge. Work tirelessly to repair the dila… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brocula.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

65% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

In The Watchmaker, a puzzle-adventure game, players take on the role of Alexander. In his steampunk world of giant clock mechanisms, Alexander's routine involves repairing his precious clock tower every day and for years, this is the only life he has known. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Watchmaker.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

66% User Score Based on 273 reviews

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Peak.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Explore the beautiful kingdom of Silverdale in this innovative new Match-3 adventure that pairs the classic matching mechanic with discovery, item collection, and even quests! Traverse huge environments, collect resources, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and upgrade the quaint village of Rivermoor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runefall.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

65% User Score Based on 455 reviews

Built exclusively for VR, Contagion VR: Outbreak will immerse you in the middle of a zombie apocalypse! Relive the stories of multiple survivors! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contagion VR: Outbreak.

31%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

35% User Score Based on 40 reviews

You embody a fox in captivity in a cyberpunk world. A mysterious divinity sets you free and asks you to join her on a quest to find the last humans in this world. During this adventure you must protect your cub from various threats: irradiated rats, random behaving drones, and dangerous cyborgs. But you must also be smart and memorize your way around the city and solves puzzles to avoid exposing y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End: Inari's Quest.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

68% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Explore into the magical fantastic worlds. You will find yourself in the ruins of old cities (i.e. temples,skycities, canyons, and dark underground cities where the world is upside down) controlled by new rulers now. This game created exclusively for VR. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Naau: The Lost Eye.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

57% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Run your own creature hunting company, catch creatures to tame them, once they are trained, your beasts can fight with you on your next contracts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creatures Inc.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Embark on a challenging quest with the great huntress of Un’Amak! Hunter’s Legacy is a 2D single-player platform action game inspired by classics that we grew up playing and it's designed to challenge gamers of any kind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Legacy.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

37% User Score Based on 52 reviews

The Shore VR is a first-person story-driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations. You will play the role of a man who ends up on a mysterious island. Strong elements of Lovecraftian horror, struggle to survive in an unknown world.Presented with a Lovecraftian style, As players dive deeper and deeper into the mystery, they’ll face overwhelming odds. It’s only by mastering the artifac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shore VR.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

67% User Score Based on 993 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

And Yet It Moves is a puzzle-platformer, set in a unique world, made of ripped paper. Within the paper-collage you can jump, run and last but certainly not least: rotate the world. Learn how to apply the physical consequences of rotation to master the many tricky situations you may encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to And Yet It Moves.

32%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

32% User Score Based on 1,124 reviews

Stranded in a hostile alien world, you must fight to survive. Hunt, harvest, craft, advance skills, and build using local resources along with technology from your voyage. Join others online or play offline in the world of Fragmented. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

57% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Welcome to Gravulse, an innovative space curvature laboratory that tries to turn the laws of physics around, literally. Here you have to go through many test levels using various new technologies! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravulse Experimental.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

91% User Score Based on 234 reviews

Become the part of the legend and save the stolen princess! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAZE LORD.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Crystal Towers 2 XL is an adventure platform game inspired by the shareware of the 90s. Join Bernard the monk as he makes his way through the hostile reaches of the kingdom on a quest to recover the sacred instruments that hold the world's music together. This XL edition is a partially remade version of the original game from 2011, adapting the game for widescreen as well as improving a host of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Towers 2.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

56% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piko Piko.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

64% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Play as a special ops combat unit sent to investigate why the stars around Solar System are going dark in MegaSphere — a story-based post-cyberpunk action platformer adventure game of supermassive scale set in early 22nd century: smart guns, robots, self-reconstructing environments, and vast AIs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MegaSphere.

Rabidja's Revenge is a retro handheld platformer in Pixel Art. Play as Rabidja, the rabbit ninja seller from the Aron franchise, published on Xbox 360 by Meruvia. Travel through 20 levels including forests, seashores, underwater depths, gloomy caves, fly in the sky and explores the dark castle of the sinister Professor to get back the golden pieces he stole from you.       A new modern / … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabidja's Revenge.

A live combat fantasy 2D rpg where you hunt monsters to level up your character. Use a close combat battle style, bows, or wands. There is always a new challenge around the corner as you grow stronger and can take on stronger monsters. You can also compete on the level highscore list. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunera.

Inspired by the harrowing true accounts of lethal caving accidents. In the dark, your greatest enemy isn't a monster—it's your own body, your stamina, and the unforgiving laws of physics. The Mechanics of Claustrophobia Most games treat movement as a given. Here, movement is the challenge. By utilizing a full procedural ragdoll system, every inch of progress through the cave must be earned.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Caver's Paradox.

Classic 2D jump'n'run sidescroller featuring Tux the penguin. Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping on them, bumping them from below or tossing objects at them, grabbing power-ups and other stuff on the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuperTux.

A retro 2D platformer with an emphasis on variety and accessibility. Play solo, or invite a friend to lend a helping hand with a time-freezing Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worlds Within Worlds.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

There is a house. In the house is a man. You must kill this man. But be careful, he is surrounded by guards. After you kill the man, escape back to your car. Successfully escape and you win. . . . A game by https://twitter.com/no1garfieldfan and https://twitter.com/_ericfreeman . . . Controls: WASD to move mouse to look L - click to shoot 1 - select pistol 2 - select uzi 3 - select sho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill the Man in the House.