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This is my entry for AdventureX Jam 2020 #AdvXJam  https://itch.io/jam/advxjam A game by Simon Mesnard  https://linktr.ee/simonmesnard About: "Francium at the Zoo is a comical adventure taking place in a world of robots, in a museum-city that can remind of beautiful villages of France in the old world, before mankind disapeared from the surface of the Earth. In this episode, foreign robots have i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 3: At the Zoo.

This is my entry for Yaz Jam 3 (2022) https://itch.io/jam/yazjam3 There were 3 themes in this Jam and I chose "Mystery of 6174". There were also obligations: good vibes only, home-made graphic assets only, mainly yellow-green colored. I didn't totally respect the 2nd one because some of the vegetation in my game come from external free plugins. A game created by Simon Mesnard  https://linktr.ee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 5: The Wheel of Life.

This is my entry for The Icehouse Jam 2021 #IcehouseJam2021 https://itch.io/jam/icehouse-jam-2021 The theme of this Jam was "An old game that you loved". I chose to make tribute to Final Fantasy 7 (PS1 version), the game that made me fall in love with J-RPG, japanese design and video games in general. You'll easily recognise a similitude with the Gold Saucer. A game created by Simon Mesnard  ht… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 4: At the Golden Saucer.

This is my entry for Yaz Jam 5 (2024) #YazJam5  https://itch.io/jam/yazjam5 The theme of this Jam was "Is this for real? Am I dreaming?". I didn't make it clear in the game if it is a dream or not: Roboto is having a "dream day" as he said, yet the end of the story is ambiguous (on purpose). A game created by Simon Mesnard in 2024  https://linktr.ee/simonmesnard Every new chapter of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 0 - Prologue.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Zly.ii The Hacked Station is a first person scifi adventure game with challenging puzzles, made for the 10th anniversary of the Black Cube series (ASA: A Space Adventure, Catyph, Myha, Kitrinos, Boinihi, all available on Steam), commonly compared to such games such as Myst or Rhem, or to escape games. Storyline "You are an astronaut from planet Terra who has been invited to the Table of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zly.ii: The Hacked Station.

Simon Says: Watch! Play! PORTFOLIO Hello! I’m Simon Mesnard, independent game developer  | The Black Cube series (ASA, Catyph, Myha...) | | The Endless Investigation (coming soon) | Hexpatria (in dev) | | Francium series | MVEM Mon Village est Magique |  http://linktr.ee/simonmesnard/ Co-creator and member of The Icehouse collective Contact Form About me I’m a freelance creator who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Simon Says: Watch! Play!.

## In Closed Alpha Version ## Where we are and who we are is a mystery in the narrative, but the biggest one is whether we will overcome the challenges to discover everything there is. Set in an ancient world where neither the place nor the time is known very well, there is a lot to explore and discover. We will have many challenges to achieve. Will we find everything we need? Come find out wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Of Saturn.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 173 reviews

A little robot digs to repair her world. Dig, build, discover and mend in a chill, stop-motion world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mashina.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 951 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

From Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, with art direction by Dave Gibbons, legendary comic book artist behind ‘Watchmen’, comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, the long awaited sequel to the cult classic ‘Beneath a Steel Sky’. ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’ is a dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller in which engaging puzzles drive a fast-paced narrative set in a dynamic gameworld that responds to –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond a Steel Sky.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

68% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Veneficium is a cute and magical 3D platformer in which you help Alice uncover the faith of her coven. Alice has to use her magic to interact with different objects within a vast and magical world to overcome puzzles and obstacles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veneficium: A witch's tale.

Icehouse Jam 2019 - Myths and Legends - Far away and Lost #IcehouseJam2019 A game by John Carvajal and Simon Mesnard "A 2d hd adventure game made of handpainted watercolor illustrations and inspired by Irish mythology" Main story Eoin takes his magical boat Scuabtuinne to search for a friend, Síomón who is trapped on a small Island in the Irish Sea. The Island is surrounded by mysteries, has p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eoin's Quest.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

92% User Score Based on 793 reviews

You return to your old apartment one last time, in search of a sickened raven. You must speak to him, and discover the cause behind the calamity that has spread across the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Friend is a Raven.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

94% User Score Based on 282 reviews

FoxTail is a classic point-and-click quest. Drawing inspiration from the old pixel adventure games of the middle 90's, we create an atmospheric and spectacular world without using sophisticated modern technologies. FoxTail is about a cute, young fox named Leah who goes on a journey to find a cure for her grandmother. Along her life changing trip she explores forests, swamps and caves, gets ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FoxTail.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

90% User Score Based on 5,215 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

Ahoy! A new adventure awaits! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Monkey Island.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Germany, 1582. Renowned artist Theobald Breitsam is found dead in his workshop, surrounded by occult symbols and hundreds of black feathers. His body is covered in wounds - but not by any blade. By something that should not be possible. The city council already has a suspect accused of witchcraft and wants a verdict before panic spreads.Conrad is the city's executioner. His job is to carry out the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silver Crow.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 210 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Our story begins with a letter, a phone call, and a break-in at Everhart Manor. Play the first part of Lovecraftian puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of the Elder Gods.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

88% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

Windy Meadow - A Roadwarden Tale is an interactive slice-of-life visual novel about choosing your own path. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. Featuring a multitude of hand-crafted characters and a richly detailed village set in the Roadwarden story world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windy Meadow: A Roadwarden Tale.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

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56% User Score Based on 400 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

This is the fourth chapter of the Monkey Island series. As normal, prepare to find lots of salty humor and engaging game play from this legendary series. Loaded with lusciously rendered backgrounds and more monkeys than you can handle, Escape from Monkey features an original cinematic story full of drama. The game is highlighted by hundreds of challenging puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Monkey Island.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

76% User Score Based on 148 reviews

You continue your journey in worlds of Abandoned. Welcome to the Forest, the sacral place in the Ordered. Solve puzzles, find items and a way to use them. Try to reach your brother and have fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through Abandoned: The Forest.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 260 reviews

Save a peaceful world from being annihilated by machines in this oldschool point&click tale, inspired by classic animated movies and adventure games of the 90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

86% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

Be a Bard! The challenge awaits!! Join Finn the bard as he undertakes "The King's Challenge" and see if he has what it takes to not only survive, but to write the greatest song in all of the land of Uir! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Order of the Thorne: The King's Challenge.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

74% User Score Based on 787 reviews

CAT Interstellar is a short story-driven science fiction game about humanity's attempt to terraform Mars. Pilot a DOG V4 unit on an alien world and uncover the past of a seemingly barren planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAT Interstellar.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 260 reviews

Mononino and the Treefruities fared well without you - until another disaster scattered the leaves of their home tree. Once more, take on the journey and challenging puzzles along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LEAVES: The Return.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Disappearing cows, strange visitors, talking trees... What is going on here...? Is the end of the world, the cowpocalypse really here? Discover the mysteries trough this puzzle filled, 2,5D, point & click style adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowpocalypse.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

99% User Score Based on 9,606 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 12 reviews

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of the Golden Idol.

ENG A game by Simon Mesnard https://linktr.ee/simonmesnard Francium: A Museum for Robots is a 3rd person adventure game where you play as cute little rusty robot, Roboto, desperately searching for its Creator. After a long journey around the world, he arrives in Francium, a museum city created by the King of Robots, in memory of the missing humans... The game is free, easy, with a life of 30 minu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Francium 1: A Museum for Robots.

Zly.ii is a first person scifi adventure game with challenging puzzles, made for the 10th anniversary of the Black Cube series (ASA: A Space Adventure, Catyph, Myha, Kitrinos, Boinihi), commonly compared to such games such as Myst. This new episode can be played without knowing the previous games, the necessary story elements being brought through various texts, but of course knowing the other epi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zly.II - The Hacked Station.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

96% User Score Based on 462 reviews

There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Is No Game: WD.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 249 reviews

The wait is finally over - True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 concludes the acclaimed thriller trilogy, bringing the complex story to an emotional end. Featuring gripping point-and-click gameplay, more cutscenes and puzzles than ever, and the series’ trademark haunting atmosphere. Try the free demo - face your first nightmare risk-free! Main Features: - The chilling finale to the True Fear trilog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 304 reviews

The Flayed Man is a short narrative-driven point and click horror game. Awaking without memories (or skin), you must uncover the sins of the past, pass judgement, and decide your fate in this macabre adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Flayed Man.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

93% User Score Based on 619 reviews

Kind Words 2 is a place to be yourself without worrying about fitting in. It's a social space with no followers, no likes, no subscribing. These are real people making each other feel seen, heard and less alone.Kind Words players have written each other over 5 million letters, expressing worries and comforting each other. It won a BAFTA and is one of the best reviewed games on Steam. Kind Words 2 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop).

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

79% User Score Based on 222 reviews

100 hidden frogs 2 is a hidden object game in the magic medieval setting. Colorful 3D graphics. A level that can be viewed from all sides. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 hidden frogs 2.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 574 reviews

Wardwell House is an innovative and realistic horror game with outstanding atmosphere. You must find hidden clues and objects of interest that slowly reveal the haunting story. Feel the build-up of fear as you traverse the forest and make your way through Wardwell House. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wardwell House.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 253 reviews

It's hard to be a kitten if you have such a clumsy owner! Yesterday she lost a lot of things in the park and now it's up to you to find them! Memories of that day can be helpful – you should remember where have you seen that thing last and search there. And finally you can climb up a tree and ask a big cat for a hint – you will see all the events of that day again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitten Adventures in City Park.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

100% User Score Based on 35 reviews

A battle accountant storms the castle to rescue a princess, but accidentally rescues a lonely dragoness instead. 3D adventure inspired by classic point & clicks -- mixing comedy, light puzzle solving, and a heartfelt story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Audit.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

77% User Score Based on 212 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Erin Myers was a cop. Now she's dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out, as you step back in time, and play through some of the most important moments of her life. Uncover her fears, her desires, and her darkest secrets. In the end, you can't save her. But maybe, just maybe, you can understand her. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Death of Erin Myers.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

74% User Score Based on 854 reviews

New supplies for adventurers incoming: About the Game »Trüberbrook« is a thrilling mystery-sci-fi adventure game. Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960's parallel universe! A Sci-Fi-Mystery Adventure Game with handmade scenery. Imagine yourself on a vacation to Europe in the late sixties. Now, picture yourself as a young American scientist; Hans Tannhauser. Yes, that's your name in this s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truberbrook / Trüberbrook.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

82% User Score Based on 305 reviews

An immersive and twisted adventure created before the official development of the Doorways saga If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doorways: Old Prototype.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

93% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

This is a restaurant in heaven. Please ask the bear and cat for your last meal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear's Restaurant.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

48% User Score Based on 2,525 reviews

STATUS OF EARLY ACCESS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF THE GAMEPlease know that in the release version of the Early Access version, the game only has the first 6 chapters of the Story Mode, the early version of the roguelike Challenge Mode, and Home Mode which are only a fairly small part of the complete game. We'd recommend you consider the status quo of the game before purchasing. The complete … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirror 2: Project X.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Our Secret Below is an escape room puzzle game. Play as Nia Davis to solve various puzzles, find clues, and help her escape to freedom. However, there is more to this story to this encounter than the surface implies. Dig deep, be resourceful, and learn what your captor’s intentions really are. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Secret Below.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

In the vast desert, you discover a tiny fish sealed inside a small bottle. It seems to want something. Solve the puzzles to collect the items the fish desires. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 瓶の中のサカナのために.

The Fall of Zorata is a free, single-player, first-person 3D narrative puzzle game. One complete playthrough takes about 20–30 minutes. The story is linear with a single ending. There is no combat and no multiplayer. Story & Your GoalIn the 18th-century fictional desert town of Zorata, locals built an underground palace to house a golden relic called the Golden Sea Hoard. You have been thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Zorata.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

99% User Score Based on 5,616 reviews

Detective Larsen has received an odd request: Bring someone from the afterlife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Shadows.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 159 reviews

Antenna Dilemma is a short and witty point&click in which you'll follow the story of C432632, a finicky grey cube that sure doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antenna Dilemma: Prologue.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 678 reviews

The Lightkeeper is a psychological horror game set in the atmospheric and heavy ambiance of the 1920s. Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightkeeper.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

93% User Score Based on 210 reviews

Locked away in the most secure prison in the galaxy, with little hope of escape, Gail Pilgrim faces the most difficult ordeals of her life. Her only hope lies in trusting those who she has come to regard as her friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pilgrim Episode IV: Sol.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

86% User Score Based on 190 reviews

Neyyah is a first-person point-and-click adventure game from solo developer, Aaron Gwynaire. You are thrown into a strange secretive world called Neyyah. Use careful observation and logic to uncover the mysteries entwined within Neyyah's peculiar landscapes and bizarre cultures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neyyah.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

56% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

Highwater is a story-driven 3D adventure game with isometric turn-based combat set in a flooded post-apocalyptic urban environment. Navigate the world by boat, discover islands, and find new allies to help battle foes in turn-based combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Highwater.

52%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

58% User Score Based on 389 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 9 reviews

The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Uncertain: Light At The End.