Games like Escape from Io
Looking for games like Escape from Io? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Vera x Rosa Refresh, Elowen's Light or Enigmoon.
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A remake of a failed project submitted to Brackeys Game Jam 2021.1 now being submitted to: Bring Out Your Ghosts A jam for abandoned or forgotten WIPs I wouldn't say what's on this page is a WIP, it's as finished as I plan on making it. But if you would like to experience the original, crummy version that certainly fits the theme of this jam you can play it with this secret url: https://fava-beans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vera x Rosa Refresh.
- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability84% User Score 50 reviews
A heartwarming story in a world full of discovery Join Elowen in her journey to restore her companion, and help quirky characters and delicate creatures along the way in this relaxing and accessible game set in a procedurally generated world with beautiful pixel art and calming soundtrack coordinated with the day/night cycle.Story The main story has about 1 hour of content, where you help your lov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elowen's Light.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story69% User Score 192 reviews
This is a platform game that challenges you with puzzles, upgrades and action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmoon.
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Objectives: 1 - Collect enough coins to rebuild your home2 - Rescue your friends3 - Find the boss and beat them Come check out my 3D modeling and game development stream on Twitch if you want to watch me develop the full version of this game! Left Stick to Move Right Stick for Camera Control South (A on xbox) to Jump West (X on xbox) to Dive after a jump Press Start to toggle the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER CURDLE JUMP.
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What is PlantPlanet? PlantPlanet is a homemade gamejam project made in 2 weeks. It is a mini-game with up to an hour of playtime. According to the story, the protagonist is an earth-boring dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius) who just woke up from his winter sleep. He sees that his little planet was trashed/littered by humans who took off with their spaceships after completely worn it out/depleted… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlantPlanet.
- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding70% User Score 108 reviewsCritic Score 70%7 reviews
The whole city has been plunged into darkness. After an accident at the power station, a living electric spark must restore electricity to the city and give citizens back their safe and carefree lives. TurnOn tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms. Featuring a charmin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TurnOn.
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- 41%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics67% User Score 12 reviews
It's man versus machine in this action roguelite from Snare Games. Explore procedural worlds, collect power-ups, and use McRogue's devastating robot fists to destroy all that stand in his way. But don't take too long about it - the robots only get stronger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to McRogue.
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- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability59% User Score 352 reviewsCritic Score 48%28 reviews
The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deer God.
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Loople is a Knowledge-Gated Puzzle/Action/Adventure game created by a single person in less than 4 days for the GMTK 2025 Game Jam.Inspired by games such as Tunic, Outer Wilds, Antichamber, Animal Well, Rain World and Chroma Zero, deep knowledge-gated puzzles permeate the world under the guise of a cutesy action-platformer. You take control of a small cat warrior, stuck in a world where a haunting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loople.
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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.
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Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.
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Notice: Web build is outdated at the moment, it is the 1.1 version, it still plays fine but I made a few bug fixes in version 1.2. If the web build did not work for you, try using firefox. If all fails you can download the files and play locally. I highly suggest downloading the 1.2 version of the game as I fixed some annoying bugs. Controls: - press left and right to move in that direction, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Sky.
DEMO Editing and sharing levels is easy with intuitive drag and drop logic and with a full procedural approach to generating levels and challenges, the gameplay is fresh and challenging each time. Players can race each other in PvP challenges, try to beat level completion times and unlock skins, levels and NPCs with their speed racing and level building skills. Players can create their own char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lokko.
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How to play The aim of the game is to see how far you can run through the cave, whilst avoiding various hazards and jumping over many gaps. When the game starts, you will start running automatically and build up speed running on the ground. As you travel further into the cave, the challenge will increase. The game ends when you run out of health, or fall into a pit. This game can played in brows… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cave Runner DX.
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-OVERVIEW Kyle Oliver was unknowingly working for a mad scientist named Dr. Archive. Miles Acceller warned Kyle about Dr. Archive. Kyle was at first naive towards Dr. Archive's goal of world domination. However, when working on a chip, he saw the potential for destruction with the chip. Kyle confronted Archive and tried to shut down his project. However, he was fired and Archive attempted roboti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue The Lost One.
- View Game89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding88% User Score 7,248 reviewsCritic Score 91%9 reviews
Kill. Die. Learn. Repeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Cells.
- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story68% User Score 68 reviewsCritic Score 56%7 reviews
Collapsed is a post-apocalyptic roguelike action-platformer. Hunt your prey through vast procedurally-generated levels filled with tough enemies, useful loot and experience points. Fight alone or with a friend – either way, it won’t be easy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COLLAPSED.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization89% User Score 458 reviews
Dawn is an atmospheric 3D platformer in which players guide a druidic creature named Ash through a beautiful environment to bring life and light back to a dead tree at the center of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story90% User Score 80 reviews
Riptale is a 2D action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riptale.
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- 38%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay38% User Score 123 reviews
Indie Game Battle is a multiplayer fighting game for up to 8 players inspired by the Super Smash Bros series. However, IGB features indie characters instead! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indie Game Battle.
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- 36%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story58% User Score 12 reviews
In this chilling match3 adventure, the Snow Dragon's icy breath is ready to destroy all it touches in the Mountain Lands. Only the magic of the Snow Jewels can stop the ruthless monster. Collect chains of gems and help bring back peace and tranquility to the Mountain Lands! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snow Jewels.
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FLASH-BLIP A fast-paced 2D game built with the LOVE framework. Dodge obstacles, survive as long as you can, and get the highest score. The game is primarily oriented toward endless mode, where players aim for the highest possible score in an infinite survival challenge. Structured levels are a work-in-progress, with future plans to implement procedural generation for creating diverse, dynamic le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLASH-BLIP.
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My Weapon, My Wooer: In this card game, you will play as a cute mimic girl who has made an alliance with an adventurer she had become enamored with after she had intruded on her dungeon chamber looking all cute. As the situation calls for it, the mimic will transform into various weapons to assist her beloved adventurer in felling her fellow dungeon dwellers. What that weapon will be, will be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Weapon, My Wooer.
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There's a bug in a certain room in the Audience Engagement Update that can lead to a game softlock. 1.1.1 fixes the problem and is now active on browser builds and being uploaded to downloadable builds as we speak. Sorry for the inconvenience! Presenting Friday Night Death Slot, the only TV game show where our participants die for realsies! Play through six-second platforming challenges, while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night Death Slot.
Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.
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(Click the "How to Play" link for additional information, important snippets have been provided below) 1 How to start the game Click the play button on the home screen next to your desired image. Next click the play button on the card page. 2 Gameplay The gameplay works like blackout color bingo, with a few new twists (see 3). The current color will be displayed with a mini image showing the locat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonshot Bingo.
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Project Drake This is a small platform game starring our little pixel hero, Drake. This version is the full game. Purchasing the game will give you a downloadable version that you can keep forever. The downloadable version comes in two flavors. A Windows executable for all modern flavors of windows, and a flash version that should work in any browser running flash. PLEASE NOTE: The flash version … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drake.
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IF YOU WANT TO BUY THE CASSETTE: http://www.matranet.net/boutique/zx/being/being.php Are you good at videogames? enough to play two of them at the same time? Dare to beat a platform and a "shoot'em up" at once (or look for a friend if you can't do it) ==== HOW TO PLAY ==== Pick up your favourite Spectrum emulator, open a 128k session and insert the file named "BeingLeftIsNotRight.tap". Use Tap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Being Left is not Right.
- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability80% User Score 55 reviewsCritic Score 74%3 reviews
Elsie is an indie action-platformer filled with rogue-like mechanics such as perma-death, procedurally generated levels, and a wide scope of items and weaponry to make each run as unique as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elsie.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding73% User Score 308 reviewsCritic Score 83%22 reviews
Set out on a epic journey to the west and let's kung-fu-them-all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unruly Heroes.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding79% User Score 98 reviews
Mago: The Villain's Burger is a retro 2D platformer that puts us in the boots of a sorcerer, who was unfortunate enough to eat evil overlord's food. Now he has to rescue his beloved princess from the dinner menu of the evil Gourmet! Nostalgia awaits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mago: The Villain's Burger.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability77% User Score 212 reviews
The Adventures of Tree takes you on an open ended adventure to save your fellow species from the evil invaders! Explore the vast open world to discover it's many secrets! With over 30+ hours of gameplay, The Adventures of Tree, is not something you'll want to miss out on! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Tree.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding82% User Score 133 reviews
Terexin, leader of the Council of Wizards, is sending the young sorcerer, Hocus, on a special mission to prove his worthiness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hocus Pocus.
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- View Game86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability86% User Score 114 reviews
Mr. Bree+ is a sidescroller adventure game about a householder family pig captured by wild boars and sent to work as a captive. Tired of that, Mr. Bree decides to run away! During his escape, Mr. Bree had a trauma and forgot about his family, the way home and also his movement skills. Now he needs to remember all that, return home and find out what happened to his wife and son. Along his journey… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Bree+.
- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding86% User Score 142 reviews
"Taking up arms solo or with a friend, you must dance with death in a brutal and addictive arcade platformer shooter inspired by Super Crate Box and stuffed to the brim with unlockables. Fight through rapid fire single screen levels each with a random combination of platform layout, objective, vending machines and enemies. Dodge and weave amongst the aliens to stay alive but don’t leave them stan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mutant Alien Assault.
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- 41%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story41% User Score 68 reviews
In Metaverse you will dig, discover, design, deploy, and defend. Explore, build upon, or tear apart your own procedurally generated voxel planet. And now in the early stages of our multiplayer implementation, help conquer or build the planets of others. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metaverse.
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- 37%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, story37% User Score 136 reviews
After 256 years of peace in the lands of Antoria the Roselian army of Batrathum has risen up once more to attempt to reclaim the land of Antoria that they lost in the 43rd War of Darkness. Threatening to start War of Darkness 44, King Lancelot Bartholomew Rosell of the Roselian Empire sends his beasts through the lands, corrupting and destroying everything in their path. Refusing to hide from the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability84% User Score 76 reviewsCritic Score 73%1 reviews
Visit a wonderfully peculiar dog's dream in a heroic attempt to save your owner in this beautiful pixel art puzzle platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balthazar's Dream.
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- View Game66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay100% User Score 17 reviews
STEAM KEY PURCHASE: Please note that you're purchasing a STEAM KEY. The key will unlock the FULL GAME (for Win/Mac/Linux) using a registered Steam Account. More info can be found here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/577150/ICEBOX_Speedgunner ICEBOX: Speedgunner is a competitive Run-and-Gun 3D Platforming FPS. THE CLOCK IS TICKING… Carve an ice-cool path through the Icebox, cutting corners,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICEBOX: Speedgunner.
- 35%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music35% User Score 60 reviews
Bayla Bunny has discovered a book full of maps to magical treasures and loot, and sets out on an exciting adventure to discover them all. Energized and ready to explore, she takes off running and once she gets going, she rarely stops! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bayla Bunny.
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- 50%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability50% User Score 259 reviews
We take the colony sim genre into the near future, onto a lush planet where humans are making their first foothold. Characters and alien wildlife are brought to life through a rigorous simulation and the game plays out as a tug-of-war between humans and nature on a planet full of opportunities and dangers. Understanding the alien environment is crucial - discovered resources and crafting options e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unclaimed World.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability60% User Score 62 reviewsCritic Score 79%2 reviews
Play as Miyamoto Musasho in this beautiful 2D platformer and travel through a 17th century fantasy Japan, from north to the island of Ganryu-jima where everything happened between Musashi and Kojiro. The game is inspired by the story of Takezo Musashi from the famous novel "The Stone And The Sword". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ganryu 2.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability66% User Score 122 reviewsCritic Score 68%4 reviews
The Flat Kingdom is a beautiful and peaceful 2D land, but now it’s threatened by an evil thief and becoming 3D! The only who can stop the chaos is Flat, a little hero able to change into a circle, triangle or square in order to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and defeat giant bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flat Kingdom.
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- 52%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability69% User Score 26 reviews
Join the forces of the Ato as they set off on a journey across the universe to save their planet from a slow death. Find out how far one species is willing to go to save itself in this gorgeous hand drawn action adventure from Bonfire Entertainment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Original Journey.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding83% User Score 777 reviewsCritic Score 63%4 reviews
Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet. You must navigate through the perilous environment and fight off blood-thirsty creatures to save your crewmates and escape with your lives! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capsized.
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- 81%Game Brain Score81% User Score 34 reviews
6th June 2182, Mars The Space Station Factory orbiting the planet is undergoing an unprecedented mutiny. The main computer of the space station UNSS ASAMI has gone rougue during decommissioning and gained control of the guardian droids. After winning a short battle with the UN army dislocated on Mars, the rebellious mainframe is now pointing the station towards earth with its load of uncontained … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lester (C64).
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Introducing Teppo and The Secret Ancient City ! Teppo and The Secret Ancient City is a throwback to 90s platformers where you collected jewels, flicked switches to open up new paths and backtracked to the new area before finally finding the exit. The soundtrack has a classic early 90s platformer vibe, as do the in-game sound effects. A retro, 8-bit style fast paced platformer action inspired by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teppo And The Secret Ancient City.
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- 52%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding69% User Score 26 reviews
Incarnation is a mouse-only roguelike with reverse progressionExperience a divine entity's descent from the heavens through a series of procedurally generated levels. After each level, you must lose one of your celestial powers until you are completely transformed into a human.Will you be able to reach mortality?The game was developed as a graduation project in the Visual Communication department … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incarnation.
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Take SyRec the plucky little robot and navigate puzzles of logic, timing and physics to advance to the next level. Controls Right/left - move right or left Up - jump Down - activate switch or terminal r - restart level q - quit to menu Progress is saved after completing each level. Why this project? After my last project CASE snowballed into something huge, I wanted to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SyRec.
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Exam Game Project Golf!KIT109 Exam game project; Student ID: 584774. Basic Controls: Click and hold to shoot.Turbo for (limited) speed boost with Space bar (Cooldown Added).Press Q to return to main menu/title screen at any time.Press R to retry/reset the level at any time.Use 1-9 keys to auto-switch between levels: Normal ControlsBlack HolesMaze and CinemachineBreakable DoorCheckpointsTripwire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Game Project Golf!.

















































