Games like Escape - Game Design 1 Midterm

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.

**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.

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.

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.

Download at the bottom of the page Project Description Boo’s Bounty is a 4 player PVP flying party game where you are mischievous ghosts racing to snatch the most gold across chaotic haunted maps. Soar, steal, and sabotage your friends in a whirlwind of spooky competition where only the greediest ghost wins! How To Play Collect more coins than other players Blue boosts around the map ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boos Bounty.

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.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

59% User Score Based on 135 reviews

You don't have any abilities. The only thing you have is your brain. By using it you can get out of the most difficult situations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colortone.

Boat Master is a boat navigation and berthing (parking) simulation game where players have to berth different boats in varying conditions. It is designed to replicate the controls and conditions of berthing and navigating a real boat in a marina and coastal channels (rivers and bays) as closely as possible. Current Features - Drive and berth a motorboat or superyacht (see screenshots) with 2 eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boat Master.

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.

Welcome to Knockout! This is a simple multiplayer deathmatch game, where you get points by knocking opponents off the map into the blue abyss below. Your only weapon is the ability to launch red projectiles that, when hitting an opponent, launches them back: if you hit them in the head it will send them flying across the map to immanent peril. Controls This Game is Multiplayer, and best suit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knockout!.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability

63% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

First days at school are usually tough, but they can be even tougher if you’re helping a blind 8-year-old boy named Ian who doesn't know the terrifying dangers that lurk around in every hallway. You play as North, Ian’s lifelong canine companion. Can you help him escape alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ian's Eyes.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

85% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Boxlife is a tiny first person metroidvania, where you gain abilities, find secrets and escape from the box If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to boxlife.

⭐Enjoyed it? Drop a comment or rating. It really helps! ⭐ A place you were never meant to leave. You’re alone in the metro, but something is deeply wrong. The layout loops in impossible ways. Directions lead you nowhere. The signage speaks, but lies. And yet, there is a way out. Explore shifting corridors and liminal platforms where logic breaks down. The only constant: the metro doesn't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metroloop.

*** Game is actively in development, this release is not the final version. Summary Thief and Co. is a couch cooperative multiplayer game for 1-4 players where you play as a band of misfits trying to heist a valuable diamond from a museum. Description In Thief and Co., one to four players explore a fully procedural museum level and try to complete up to 4 different types of objectives to take dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF AND CO..

Controls and notes (Recommended to read if stuck) ActionRecommended KeyAlternate key(s)Roll leftLeftARoll rightRightDHopCW, Space'Dive' (Fall faster)XS, DownRestart from checkpointRToggle musicM Momentum is very important for scaling steep inclines! Trial and error will be your best friend due to the limited camera + quick reactions needed Going for the best time? The timer only resets on game loa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celestn't (Jam Version).

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.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

(Old) tilt frog tilt frog - get that Frog to the Top in this difficult rage game! Get the Game on Steam: tilt frog on Steam Wishlist: Add to Wishlist on Steam!Discord: Join the Community!Press kit: Press Kit for Creators Game Preview tilt frog is a hardcore precision game with only one goal: Get that Frog to the Top! Your ultimate goal is to reach the top of the game. On your way you will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to tilt frog.

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.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

97% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Oh no! Marble has lost all his marbles! It’s up to you to guide them back home. You’ll quickly find yourself immersed in a nostalgic love letter to the classic marble games of the past, reimagined with modern visuals and satisfying physics. Each world presents new challenges designed to test your reflexes, quick thinking, and problem solving. From crumbling platforms and moving machines to wild… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marble's Marbles.

Summary: The Long Night interprets the theme of "sustainable future" as sustaining oneself and sustaining your own future. In the context of the project, this theme is focused upon sustaining one's mental state in light of the lifestyle changes caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Description: Upon starting the game, the player finds themselves playing a nameless and faceless protagonist in the mids… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Night.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

50% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Dinocide is a classic NES inspired old-school single-player platformer in a prehistoric fantasy world. Dinocide tries to capture the drive and fun of that era and recreate it in a modern way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinocide.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

54% User Score Based on 166 reviews

Doomed is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOOMED.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Nightfall: Escape puts you in the shoes of a field journalist who is on a mission to investigate the mysterious disappearances in a remote area. Explore the place, search for leads and use your wits to survive the hidden terrors of the cursed place. Tread carefully, for curiosity may come at a price. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall: Escape.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

89% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Following the shared experience of three children for a day during ghost-month and the arrival of a young mysterious new neighbor. Things quickly take a dark turn as what was supposed to be an offer of friendship triggers a series of strange events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Short Creepy Tales: 7PM.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

83% User Score Based on 155 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 10 reviews

RetroMania Wrestling is a pick up and play arcade wrestling game with beautiful 2D sprites, incredible backgrounds and fast-paced arcade style game play. With 16 playable characters from legends up to today's superstars, RetroMania has something for everyone. There are 4 distinct game modes including Story Mode and over 50 possible match variations! Do you have what it takes to step into the Retr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroMania Wrestling.

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.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Let it consume is a short incremental game about running a dark cult and satisfying an ancient, hungry presence. Controls You can play entirely with your mouse. Credits Game by: Ibón Studios (aka Aidan Nieve) Music: "Bleeping Demo", "Mesmerizing Galaxy Loop", "Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let It Consume.

Odyssey is a simple turn-based strategy game. It was originally written in Visual Basic 2008 over the course of two weeks as a high school final project, but has recently been re-written in Godot as a learning project. I left the artwork untouched during the upgrade - graphics have never been my forte. Odyssey is a two person, turn-based strategy game with randomized maps and power-ups. Each of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odyssey.

[Introduction] Do you have what it takes to achieve the perfect dunk?Only unmatched precision, unshakable focus, and the spirit of a true master can lead you to biscuit-dipping greatness.Sharpen your timing, conquer ridiculous challenges, and rise to become a legendary Dunkin’ Master—because every biscuit deserves its destiny! [Controls] PC – Mouse left click / hold Mobile – Tap / hold [Deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunkin’ Biscuit.

Twinstick Tarantula This was my submission for an assignment in a programming commercial game engines college class. The assignment was to create the next big survival game. The art style, points, and feel were open but the core mechanics must be familiar to Vampire Survivor players. The player must control a character that is avoiding and shooting oncoming enemies. Each enemy that is elim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twinstick Tarantula.

64-BIT UNARMED HERO originally made to be a 64-bit Jam submission, i did not finish in time so i decided to finish the game as it is, add an ending, and post it so people can still enjoy it!  run through 6 Levels! Music, sound, ending and kill trigger under the map that i forgot  all added after the 64-bit Jam was over, the rest however i did within the Jam time.  all in game portraits of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 64 Bit Unarmed Hero.

This game was made in 4.5 hours for Trijam #275. "Simple but difficult" Try and get the highest score possible in this extremely simple bullet hell. Play with just the mouse. Controls: Move the mouse to look around.Hold Left Mouse Button to charge your attack.Release to fling yourself around, if you don't hold for long enough, the attack will fail.Click again for a dead stop. This click will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Sling.

BeamStalk is a puzzle platformer where you must save a falling platform by growing beanstalks to hold it in place! Plan and execute your path through each time-sensitive level to save your treasure from the vicious, inconveniently placed lava pool! Controls: ActionKeyboard & MouseRun Left/RightA/D JumpSpaceAim BeanMove MouseThrow BeanLeft ClickEquip next/previous bean (Left -> Right)Q/E Or Scroll … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BeamStalk.

BLOCKADE is our submission for the 42nd Ludum Dare, with the theme “Running out of space”. Ludum Dare entry: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/42/blockade We decided to go for a ‘match 3’ style game, with a platformer twist. In BLOCKADE, you (the player) control a little hooded character called Ortu. Your aim is not to run out of space. Blocks rise beneath your feet, trying to crush you again… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOCKADE.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a Pokémon (RPG) style game with Overcooked (Cooking), of course you haven't but we did it anyway. Prepare to see why these genres combined make a confusing game with far too many systems to build and Art to draw in 72 hours. Changelog (Post Jam Bug Fixes) V1.01 - Hotfix (WebGL build only): Fixed the Web Build requiring the F1 Key to work as t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culinary Creature Combat.

"i am smiley" is a game project developed in two weeks as an entry for the International Game Concept Challenge (IGCC 2017) held in September 2017 at Trident College in Nagoya, Japan. The player controls a rogue AI on the run and  has to solve puzzles by possessing different kinds of robots with varying abilities, all the while avoiding being detected by the guards. The team behind the project con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i am smiley.

The HookPushing Your Buttons is a single-player puzzle game, where the goal is to press a series of red and blue buttons to unlock a series of doors to reach the purple button at the end of the level. While the game's mechanics are very simple and elegant, I have been able to use them in complex ways to create interesting puzzles in the level design. I have taken some inspiration from the Portal g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pushing Your Buttons.

Made for the #KenneyJam 2018 https://itch.io/jam/kenney-jam-2018 Synopsis In Time Wingman, you are the last line of defence against an impossibly large armada of Alien Invaders in very round UFOs. Your secret weapon is Earth's recent mastery of time travel: every time you fly by the entire armada, a rift in space and time takes you back to when and where the epic battle began. This makes time a bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wingman.

The Ordeal of Soggy Foot Man Soggy Foot Man has found himself deep within an enchanted forest. Out of the hedge pops a sentient seed who proceeds to heckle Soggy Foot Man. There is only one way to silence this menace; but it is likely to start a brawl to end all brawls. How long he survives is up to you! Best played outside of a browser (Webgl screws with sfx and FPS will be much better). Control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ordeal of Soggy Foot Man.

Use Space (or 'Y' on gamepad) to flip your plane around and dodge bullets.Use Ctrl, or 'A' to continue past dialog.2015-08-06 - Tied dodge to power so abuse it and you start doing less damage. Play skilfully to build your power. Replace health with a bar, and power as well. Power slowly regenerates to a max level which you don't lose on death - Everyone Must Win! Fixes timer bug and issue which st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Werewolves of War.

One of my final projects for university and first time building a game in Unity where we essentially had free reign on whatever we wanted to create. Here is the backstory that I wrote in my original design brief: Set in the near future, society has continued to progress with its use of technology and how it is incorporated in everyday life. Cities are becoming plus and plus populated than ever and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to violet chill.

Controls  WASD - Move Shoot - Space Esc - Exit interaction Retry – Space E – interact  Game Description  This game in an interactive horror themed puzzle solver that tests the players ability to figure out and find ties between hints while moving and sometimes even avoiding enemies.  Story  You are kidnaped and put into a medium sized dark room by people unknown to you. The room doe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tele Vision.

Help the hoopers shoot their basketballs into the hoop ... by controlling the hoop. WASD or Arrow Keys to Move. Swishes are 2 points instead of 1. This is my submission to the GMTK Game Jam 2023 and my very first game jam! I tried to go for a more retro-style game. I'd appreciate any comments and suggestions! Note: I've been told that the game doesn't work in incognito mode. If it doesn't work for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hoop.

Controls Space - interact with computer and bedEscape - exit menur - reset position Inspiration This game was created for the the 24 hour BeeLikeCoders 2.0 Hackathon with the theme of Health.  I have struggled with work-life balance and mental health in the past.  I wanted to make a game where the player needed to balance work, energy levels, and relaxation levels.  I focused the game on exploring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindful Outdoors.

Jam entry for: https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2022 Jam Theme: DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING! Developement: 4 days; Engine: Unity;  All is wonderful in the world of Super Lario. Jumping around, picking shrooms, stomping on Boombas, all that good stuff. Except, what's this!? The Boombas have hired an assassin? Lario's in Purgatory? Infinite slide levels? Oh my!  Help Lario escape purgatory and retu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lario's Slide.

Blanche is a puzzle-solving adventure. The player responsibly washes Blanche, a child's plush squirrel doll, in the washing machine. This proves disastrous for Blanche, who vows revenge. Unique Features:+ Written in Rust using the ggez game library. To display video, it uses mpv (and the mpv Rust library).+ Utilizes video and photography to tell a story as the player explores and solves puzzles o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to blanche.

This is a simple, retro-style game where the objective is to kill all of the evil plants. The main player (blue) is protecting its land from the plants that are trying to invade. So every time the player successfully hits a plant, it gains or maintains its health. However, if a plant makes its way to the land, the player will lose health. I was inspired by games like Plant vs Zombie, except here t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plant Attack.

Warning: This project is incomplete / not fully playable. Currently you can use the "Hammer" Icon to select and place various types of buildings, the "Population" icon to purchase population for Food (if you have enough capacity), and the "End Turn" button to advance the days. All of the art is intended as a placeholder. All of the music and sounds are from free Creative Commons sources, listed be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OtherRise.

Hello there! Dive into a wobbly-chaotic server room where you need to fix server storage problems; grab the cables and plug them into the servers with red dots to avoid total internet MAYHEM! The internet needs you to sort out the server storage issues; how else are all those influencers supposed to make a living if they cannot store their video snippets on the servers? Download game for best expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trijam 181 - unplugged mayhem.