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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.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

No one remembers what the world looked like before, except for a team of brave rangers. Now chaos and unpredictability reign everywhere - harmless creatures in the past bring destruction, and the world around is constantly changing, over and over again nullifying the familiar environment around If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty Rangers.

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.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Pixel world. Hand Painted combat.Navigate a challenging pixel-art overworld, then clash in hand-drawn, visually striking battles that bring your cultivation techniques to life. No bland animations—just raw, aesthetic power. Time is your most precious resource.Every step ages you. Will you burn bright and fast, or live long enough to ascend? Hundreds of cards, relics, and upgrades—just the be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cultivation Story: Infinite Sword Realm.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

94% User Score Based on 600 reviews

When they built the floating cities, they had no idea an insidious threat lurked deep below... Feed the Deep is a compulsive lovecraftian roguelike inspired by the likes of Dome Keeper and Spelunky. Dive into an ever-changing system of undersea caves. Collect resources that can be traded for upgrades and items. Explore ever deeper, managing dark spaces, limited oxygen, and hostile wildlife, and c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feed the Deep.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 14,565 reviews

Sunkenland is an exciting post-apocalyptic survival and exploration game set in the near future when water covered most of the Earth. Explore sunken cities, scavenge resources and valuable technologies, build your base, trade, fight and survive. Features DivingExplore the sunken skyscrapers, nuclear powerplants and subway tunnel. Gather resources, seek out lost technologies, and collect rare pre-a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunkenland.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 385 reviews

PERFECT FOR STEAM DECK! About the GamePrimal 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 b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Planet.

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.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

53% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Enter the enigmatic world of Ascendance and experience an enchanting and peaceful journey to the sky and beyond. Ascendance is a calming, relaxing and minimalist first person 3D Platformer. Shape your way with mysterious abilities and rise with the enchanted wind platforms beyond the skies within a world which evolves and transforms around you. A journey which leads through different ages of our… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascendance.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

77% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Svrvive: The Deus Helix is a mystery game in which you are abducted from your earthly life to join an alien agent workforce. You must unearth clues to save the universe, as well as yourself. It’s up to you to explore the great variety of galaxies and dimensions in the Svrvive universe. Throughout your quest, remember to interact with all parts of your environment – you can never be sure what myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SVRVIVE: The Deus Helix.

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.

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.

A FREE 3D platformer-collectathon with dynamic movement controls. Explore and jump your way across different worlds as you master the controls to perform different movement combos and collect all the cores and coins! Inspired by Super Mario Odyssey's movement, you have 3 different movement action buttons: jump, dash, and force. Then by combing those together, you can perform 6 other different … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Ricko’s Islands.

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.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Hirogami is a 3D action platformer inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding). Everything you encounter has been crafted to convey the physical, often fragile, natural world of paper, amidst a story interwoven with threads of wistful intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hirogami.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

74% User Score Based on 228 reviews

                Moving Houses is a silly little physics-based game about moving on... or is it? Be neat, be careful, or be a chaos goblin. The choice is yours. But be warned, not all is as it seems in this quiet little house. "It's time to leave my house," is something everyone says at some time in their life. Now it's your time, whether you want to leave or not. Enjoy this silly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moving Houses.

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.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 383 reviews

Heat Death is a sci-fi survival game where you can build, upgrade, and customize your battle train to explore and survive a frozen world! This train is not only your shelter and vehicle, but also your weapon and ally to face hostile drones, deadly storms, and hidden mysteries of an unknown world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heat Death: Survival Train.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

88% User Score Based on 197 reviews

Take on the role of a skilled hunter in Faeland, an adventure RPG set in a beautiful world inspired by 8-bit classics. Traverse through the expansive world of Faeland, making your way through forests, caves, dungeons and castles. As you unlock new abilities, revisit old haunts to explore previously inaccessible areas hiding deep secrets. Along the way, you will create enemies and make friends. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faeland.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 606 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky forest, an abandoned carnival, and the strange, surreal realm that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Closure.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

72% User Score Based on 324 reviews

A new chapter of charming 3D platformer about the little rusty robot C4N who unwittingly finds himself in the midst of momentous events in Robo Land. In order to solve the new riddle, Canny will once again need to run and jump a lot, solve puzzles, and fight against enemies who are much bigger and stronger than he is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrap Garden: The Day Before.

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.

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.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

63% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Orpheus’s Dream is an 3D isometric-inspired puzzle game with storytelling elements. Explore an amnesiac’s family house and recover lost memories of him and his cat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orpheus's Dream.

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.

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.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

82% User Score Based on 199 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Treasure Adventure World is a metroidvania platform game set in a fantasy world of islands, magic, pirates and secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Adventure World.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

67% User Score Based on 484 reviews

Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gensokyo Night Festival.

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.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

78% User Score Based on 590 reviews

How long would you survive in this unrealistic representation of the zombie apocalypse? Scavenge for supplies, find a base, and construct your defenses. Break down furniture and board up your home. Set bear traps, nail your axe to a gun, or find your own ways to fight off the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead Development.

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.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Little Hero Adventure, where thrilling adventures await. Traverse levels of varying difficulty, battle cunning enemies, overcome traps and obstacles, discover hidden secrets, and gather berries to aid your village. Players will explore diverse biomes: mysterious forests, snowy plains, and deep caves. Each biome presents its own challenges and dan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Hero Adventure.

SuperTux is a jump'n'run game with strong inspiration from the Super Mario Bros. games for the various Nintendo platforms. 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. Story: Penny gets captured! Tux and Penny were out having a nice picnic on the ice fields of … 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.

Too Much Water is a top-down castaway simulator with an exquisite "splash" of humour, and a captivating story. After a solar flare hits the Earth, the oceans flood, destroying cities and killing millions. Learn crafting recipes and discover new islands in order to survive the aquacalypse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Much Water.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

46% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Early Access Roadmap About the GameKingdom Building, Villager Management & RPG Adventuring Dungeons & Kingdoms is a medieval fantasy strategy and RPG hybrid. Take control as leader of a small group of refugees fleeing from an unlivable homeland. Make landfall in a new world and start a new life. Build everything yourself. Or lay down blueprints and give orders to your loyal coloni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Kingdoms.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 514 reviews

Eternity Egg is a 3D platformer with action-adventure elements. ★ KINEMATIC MOVEMENTBounce, wall-run, wall-flip, dash, slide, and ground-pound around a grotesque world with responsive, fast-paced kinematic movement. ★ GARBAGE MECHPilot an upgradeable municipal waste disposal unit and navigate the overworld. ★ THERMODYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUMWield the entropic staff, gather & harness displac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternity Egg.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

86% User Score Based on 474 reviews

In this online horror co-op, you play as a scrappy goblin, scavenging dungeons, dodging traps, and fleeing monsters to feed the Goblin King. Team up with goblin pals, or go rogue, as you dive deep and cause chaos! Fail to feed him, and you might be the next meal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PIT OF GOBLIN.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

88% User Score Based on 324 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.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere

84% User Score Based on 215 reviews

Sodaman, he's a space agent. He must stop the hostile aliens trying to destroy the universe and save the carbonated drinks they destroyed. Maybe you should help him out? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sodaman.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 1,160 reviews

An isometric co-op PvE multiplayer survival horror game. It's 1998, and an ancient curse has been unleashed, trapping everyone on Mt. Bisik. When a mysterious fog appeared, people started hearing whispers and seeing monsters. Fight, explore, solve puzzles, and figure out a way to escape... together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper Mountain Outbreak.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

84% User Score Based on 655 reviews

Roadmap About the Game Wild Woods is a couch co-op game full of action, teamwork and woodland critters. One to four players take on the role of brave little cats defending their wooden wagon on its way through a dangerous forest. Clever cooperation is key as their way is full of obstacles. While daytime is all about collecting resources and improving your trusty wagon, things get risky during … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Woods.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 403 reviews

Wild Indigo Ranch is a cozy cowboy-life RPG for 1-4 players. Start a new life on the prairie, explore the frontier, build the finest ranch in the West, and ride into the sunset. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Indigo Ranch.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

68% User Score Based on 972 reviews

Gather your friends and come to Tinkertown, a refreshing new multiplayer sandbox experience! Explore magical places filled with loot, danger, and creativity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tinkertown.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 15,154 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Shadows of Doubt is a detective stealth game set in a fully-simulated neo-noir metropolis. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and it’s up to you to catch them by any means necessary, with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Doubt.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

68% User Score Based on 399 reviews

Note: The game currently does not support controller operation.This is an open-world zombie survival sandbox game set in a city quarantined due to an unknown virus. You will play as a student in the city who failed to catch the evacuation convoy to escape the disaster and was forced to stay. As a modern metropolis, the city is fully equipped with public facilities including hospitals, subway stati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Dawn.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 1,410 reviews

Early Access Roadmap About the Game 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 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Cleanup.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

84% User Score Based on 2,731 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

Phantom Abyss is a massive asynchronous multiplayer game that casts players into procedurally-generated temples and tasks them with retrieving the sacred relics hidden within deadly chambers. Intrepid adventurers will dodge scores of hidden traps, leap treacherous chasms, and flee relentless guardians through branching paths until one of the relics are claimed or the devices of death overwhelm the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Abyss.