Games like Flood Runner: A Game for Ludum Dare 50

About: This is a simple short 2D pixel-art platformer with a premise that fall damage now exists and in game it is explained by your character having glass-like fragile knees. Your goal is to get out of the cave you are in by traversing a number of levels you find. Each level was hand created and holds a special feature about it. What is that feature? Is it shortcuts, punishing routes or misdirect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Knees.

This game was the result of a private Game Jam in 2015. Story: You're running late to a meeting and need the most coffee possible to stay productive. Get through the turnstile as quickly as possible, but first unlock it by using the wallet in your back pocket. The security protocols are changing and getting more absurd every day, so it'll get more and more difficult to tap your wallet on the sen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Spill Your Coffee!.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

75% User Score Based on 275 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

Biped 2 is the sequel to the exciting game about two charming bipedal robots, Aku and Sila, who have each other’s backs and embark on incredible adventures side by side. Dive into this groovy co-op action-adventure game, full of puzzles, friendship, support, and fun! After our brave bipedal heroes had reactivated all the beacons on Earth, they received a strange signal from a faraway planet. It c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biped 2.

This is a tech demo of this game's "engine" and systems. The game's final name is to be revealed. Can you find the unique mechanics the final game will make use of? Everything seen and heard (as well as all code (except the third-party Unity engine's)) is our (The Shaggy39 Studio's) own, do NOT use ANY assets without permission. Controls Move with WASD or Arrow KeysAttack with Z or SpacebarLo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to "Man".

Dreams of Fire is a simple puzzle game with a twist: There is 2D world and a 3D world! Both worlds effect each other, and must be used to get through the puzzles. Can you make it through all 10 levels? Dreams of Fire was made for Godot Community Jam 2018! You can find the other entries to the jam here! The source code for Dreams of Fire can be found here on Github. I did not create the following a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams of Fire.

Pirate Jump 2 is a classic runner game and includes 3 gameplay modes for the entire family to enjoy. See you in Davie Jones' Locker! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirate Jump 2.

Tribulation is a game about making it out of a nightmare world while fighting back against varying levels of insanity. This is my fourth Ludum Dare entry!  It was a difficult one, and first time I have pivoted from my original game idea (4 hours in).   Theme With the theme being "unstable", you play as an unstable person fighting through a nightmare world. Use the insanity mechanic to your adva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tribulation.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

94% User Score Based on 606 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Nuclear Blaze is a 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, with all the devastating backdrafts, exploding walls and sprinklers you could expect. Fight your way through a mysterious facility and try to keep the blaze under control. As a trained firefighter, you're being air-dropped right in the middle of this hell blaze to investigate and look for survivors. But the unexpected presenc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Blaze.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

47% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Yon Paradox ​is a survival puzzle game where the hardest puzzle is yourself. Set in a cyber dimension, an antimatter-powered time machine broke, causing periodycal time rewinds. You will have to solve riddles to repair the time machine, while avoiding your past alter-egos to not create paradoxes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yon Paradox.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

55% User Score Based on 56 reviews

The Other 99 is a single player, first-person, action-survival game. Ripped from your ordinary life you awaken on a desolate island with nothing but a note that reads, "The only way of the island is through The Other 99". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Other 99.

NOTE: The Maze Game will scroll the web browser window.  It is best played in full screen mode(arrows in the bottom right of the game screen to switch to full screen mode).  Everything else should work just fine in full screen mode as well :) This game is simply titled "Breathing Exercises" for now Each game has some basic instructions before entering the game room for that practice and/or game. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathing Exercises.

Void Runner is a fast-paced arcade game where your reflexes are essential for survival. You control a character using the arrow keys and must avoid red obstacles that deal instant damage. With only three lives represented by hearts, every mistake can be fatal. To help you, different power-ups appear: Yellow items make you temporarily invincible, allowing you to touch red obstacles without losing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Runner.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

94% User Score Based on 87 reviews

a game about accessibility settings that's just a *bit* too hard for you to play effectively. 10-15 minutes in length with 30+ minutes of developer commentary! Controls MousePoint-and-ClickGamepad (Virtual Cursor)Either stick to move cursorBottom face button to click Note: you need to use the in-game controller to control the game on the in-game TV! A short game about the importance of ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to an unplayable game?!.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

※This game contains characters who are mentally unstable and expressions that may cause strong anxiety or discomfort. A tranquil summer island drifts on a calm sea, home to countless wandering cats! Beneath its peaceful surface lie gentle mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Drawn to the island’s strange allure, college student Makoto arrives from the outside world in pursuit of its secrets. You… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Island Petrichor.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 127 reviews

Build & design your own fantasy world using over 600+ items, in this relaxing sandbox game. No missions, no objectives, no timers. Just stress-free building, exploration, and good vibes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER BUILD.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

93% User Score Based on 230 reviews

Cat Burglar is a short, light-hearted, stealth, puzzle platformer with a pet charity awareness campaign. Help Kat find her way into the Dogo Corps base to discover Major Bulls' master plan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Burglar: A Tail of Purrsuit.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

58% User Score Based on 346 reviews

Play as a tiny sugar glider in your very own nature documentary!Glide among the trees, fight dangerous predators, and explore beautiful environments as you embark on a high-flying journey to save your family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AWAY: The Survival Series.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

A story that creates life in the dying world If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World for Two.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

77% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

The rhythm of nature is in danger! You are Áilu, a young Sámi whose ordinary reindeer herding day turns into an adventure. Learn the old ways of the Noaidis, Sámi Healers. Harness the powers of the Noaidi Drum and the Familiar Spirits to fight against a disorder spreading across the land! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skábma: Snowfall.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

76% User Score Based on 254 reviews

The critically acclaimed adventure of Uru: Ages Beyond Myst returns with this special collection that contains more Uru than ever before. Already the deepest Myst adventure to date, Uru is significantly expanded with the addition of To D'ni and The Path of the Shell, expansion packs that will take Uru beyond your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to URU: Complete Chronicles.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

96% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

In this game you must master the skill of rocket-jumping to traverse expansive, maze-like environments. Tinertia's platforming mechanics are entirely physics-based, giving you immense freedom of movement. There's no top speed and you can keep adding to your momentum. Launch yourself over deadly obstacles, take on bossy robots, and ultimately escape off the planet - Weldon's survival depends on it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tinertia.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

60% User Score Based on 3,205 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a fairytale journey which takes you on a quest with three heroes: Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief. Playable in singleplayer and online or local co-op - test your skills in combat and solve puzzles in the most creative ways! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

63% User Score Based on 99 reviews

The Dark Inside Me is a very unique 2.5D, 3rd person next-gen psychological horror adventure game based on a dynamic interactive scenario. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Inside Me.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Frisbros is a couch coop match of Ultimate Frisbee played inside a labyrinth of challenges, puzzles, and monsters. Team up with a friend and pass your disc to victory through eighteen courses, each with their own unique mechanics, unlockable characters, discs, and maybe even secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frisbros.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 598 reviews

Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meltdown.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

63% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

The sequel to the Heaven Forest series. While the first game was about the meaning of life, this new one is about its opposite: what is the meaning of death? Since we are sentient beings who know that sooner or later we will die, do our efforts in the everyday life have a meaning at all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Forest NIGHTS.

Neon Space Ball is a fast-paced, physics-based platformer set in a neon-lit futuristic world. Guide your ball through rotating platforms, avoid deadly obstacles, and navigate challenging levels to reach the goal. With intuitive controls, vibrant visuals, and exciting level mechanics, the game offers a mix of strategy, precision, and reflex-based gameplay. The game features a unique life system … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Space Ball.

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.

Waveforge is a 2D physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate water waves and emergent physical phenomena to guide a rubber duck to the goal. Set within a meticulously crafted pixel-art physics world reminiscent of Noita, it invites players to experience uniquely engaging physical interactions. Featuring over ten thoughtfully designed levels, the game delivers about 1 hour of delightfully c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveforge.

Submitted to the 2019 Jingle Jam Game Jam. Features: Frantic four player racing set in the Yogscast universe!Generation 5(N64) style graphics.A unique item system where you gain item boxes at random.Open item boxes to gain items, or throw the box to deprive an enemy of their item.Select from four different drivers.Local multiplayer support for up to four players.Keyboard and controller(PS4, XBox… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YogKart.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

91% User Score Based on 222 reviews

Croc’s back and he’s still got the moves! Croc Legend of the Gobbos is the heartwarming journey of an endearing, humble little crocodile equipped with only his iconic backpack and a wiggly butt as he platforms his way across a series of unique worlds by running, jumping, climbing, swimming and tail spinning on his quest to rescue his adopted family of Gobbos from the grasp of the evil sorcerer Bar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Croc Legend of the Gobbos.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

"Anomalous Crossing ~Shibuya~" is an escape game similar to 'The Exit 8' & 'Platform 8', with the theme of liminal space. A variety of abnormalities occur, from those that are horror, hard to find to those that affect the entire city, so carefully observe them and aim to escape. --- Suddenly, you find yourself standing at an empty ticket gate at Shibuya Station. Exit Shibuya Stati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Crossing ~Shibuya~.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

70% User Score Based on 189 reviews

In Terrian Saga: KR-17 players take control of a lone Military Drone, #17, as it mysteriously gains sentience when activated for war. Players can use an assortment of upgradable weapons including their laser, flame thrower, grenades and KR's home-skillet and guided missile J1M. Gamers must fight their way through hordes of deadly drones while exploring intricate levels to find the path that uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrian Saga: KR-17.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

68% User Score Based on 485 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 15 reviews

In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

53% User Score Based on 425 reviews

Driven by community suggestion, 505 Games and EKO Software introduce you to a new single player 3rd person view experience that allows you to re-play the zombie crafting adventure "How to Survive" from a deeply immersive point of view. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How To Survive: Third Person Standalone.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

81% User Score Based on 420 reviews

A first-person puzzle game. Simply walk to the door. Create your own check point. 30 Levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disoriented.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

68% User Score Based on 105 reviews

A curse has befallen the Crescent Isle and it's up to you to save it. Luckily the curse has transformed your people into helpful monsters such as drills, blobs, icicles, and gravity flipping...things. With your monster subjects in hand you'll have to drill through rocks, maneuver through spiky terrain, freeze water to pass over the sea, and restore your kingdom to its former glory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of the Crescent Isle DX.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

48% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 3 reviews

Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distortions.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 172 reviews

"I need a Dustoff!" became an all-too-familiar call on the airwaves of jungle wars. Now take off with your rescue helicopter and search and save the life of the wounded soldiers in the field, often under fire. If you can't, nobody else can! Find the stolen cargo with your Chinook helicopter and transport them safely to the nearby friendly base, all the while fighting off hostile tanks and other e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dustoff Heli Rescue.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 736 reviews

JOIN OUR OFFICIAL DISCORD COMMUNITY About the GameCamera is ready. Lens are set! Batteries are full. So let the streaming begin! Deadly Broadcast team is always on the hunt for mysterious paranormal events and abandoned cursed places for you followers. Select your Character and Start your Career!There are 8 characters in the game and you can start your career by selecting any of them. Each stre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Broadcast.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 334 reviews

Run to the rhythm of your own music library! Melody is back, with vastly improved audio analysis algorithms! Each mp3 creates a unique obstacle course synchronized to the beat of the music. Melody's actions will match the energy and intensity of any music of your choice! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melody's Escape 2.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

A mysterious girl in the raincoat comes to the city submerged by rain.Subside the rain and save the city by illuminating the lamp and stone posts with her little light on hand.You’ll be the mysterious girl in the game.Reveal who she really is as the rain in the city subsides gradually. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flood of Light.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

34% User Score Based on 99 reviews

World of Castles is a medieval themed online action-strategy game, featuring unique combinations of modular castle construction, taking siege to other player castles, and commanding marshals who themselves lead armies that number in the hundreds. You can even take direct control of a marshal and actively participate in siege battles from first-person view. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Castles.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

81% User Score Based on 89 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

Lode Runner Legacy is the latest edition in the popular Lode Runner series. Players control “Runner” to recover stolen gold while avoiding enemies and minefields. Enjoy the ingenious balance of puzzle and action gameplay, an updated Voxel visual style and powerful game editors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lode Runner Legacy.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

52% User Score Based on 165 reviews

In this hard to master platformer you will slay zombies, avoid deadly traps and unleash your true potential through a variety of skills and abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Charlie's Adventure.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

65% User Score Based on 268 reviews

From the creator of the Gundemonium Collection comes a thrilling new 2D action-platformer! Help Bunny escape the Devils’ Labyrinth and defeat the 7 Devils in this hilariously over-the-top action-platformer game. Battle through a large, connected map filled with unique enemies, traps, and puzzles. Use magical items like the Sylph Shooter and the Hyper Heels to power up and defeat the 7 Devils. Mani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Must Die! Chelsea and the 7 Devils.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development

69% User Score Based on 98 reviews

Metagal is an 2D platformer action game. You will take the shoes of "Meta", a cyborg girl, in her quest to rescue her Creator "Dr Ray" from the hands of "General Creeper", the evil leader of a rogue army!! Also Metagal's sisters, were kidnapped by Creeper: he turned them in battle cyborgs, in order to use their powers to rule the world!! Meta must face her sisters, free them, and copy their abili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAGAL.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

81% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Welcome to the World of Dragons. Dragon Simulator Multiplayer is a 3D simulator game in which you fight in PVP battles against other dragons or finish off AI characters that shoot from the ground. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Simulator Multiplayer.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Battle relentless cyborg police in a grim 23rd century dystopia. Experience fast-paced, bloody combat in this retro-inspired beat-'em up, action platformer. Recruit comrades and collect upgrades as you traverse hazardous environs to reach KAPITAL and take down the oligarchs in charge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kop Killer 22XX.