Games like GameJoy:Definitely Not a Gameboy

previously announced project, AoBOB in a control flow demo i created for fun. (3 new easter eggs available) PC CONTROLS:  A = Z B = X START = ENTER  SELECT = LSHIFT CONSOLE CONTROLS: XBOX:  A = B  B = A  START = RIGHT MENU BUTTON SELECT = LEFT MENU BUTTON PS4/5 A = O B = X START = RIGHT MENU BUTTON SELECT = LEFT MENU BUTTON **PATCH 5.0  SET TO RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 26TH 10:07AM** … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AoBOB 5.1.

DREAM FACTORYby Niki and Chris for the GMTK Game Jam 2020Dream Factory is a single - up to a massive multiplayer offline game about producing good dreams without letting things get out of control - because nobody likes nightmares, right? Your dream factory requires a lot of the right controls to keep producing good dreams. But staying in control is harder than it seems when you have to handle all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Factory.

The developers of this game couldn't finish their game in time for the game jam. In fact, the game is so unfinished that you’re forced to use the not-very-well-hidden debug mode to beat it! Now that the game is at least possible, let’s see what got finished. Confused? Read below for controls and tips! Controls:  A/D - Move left/right W/S - Navigate menu, cling to ladder Space - Jump Left-click (in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debug Mode.

Welcome Glassassin, to your doom! Play as the Glassassin, an elite mercenary that must survive 5 waves of golem enemies sent by his eternal nemesis the Termineralatore, in this game-jam entry inspired by Vampire Survivors! Prove to that rock-headed bad guy that glass may be brittle, but it's stronger than it looks - this assassin is not to be taken for granite! - - - - - Controls: Q - Prime your w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Glassassin: A Broken Tale.

You are obliged by a strange entity to take care of a creature in this game. The entity warns out about not letting this creature reach the power to communicate with the interdimensional zone of primordial life and death, but as soon as the entity is explaining this, they are sucked into a portal. Now you must take care of IT. This game was made in 16 days for Team Dogpit's Virtual Pet Jam. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Cute Destroyer of Worlds.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Glory Hunters is an innovative action-adventure RPG designed for the original GameBoy. It introduces a distinctive and original gameplay twist: progression is driven by earning achievements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glory Hunters.

18%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Racoon lives in a forest with his friends. He had a happy and a joyful life, until in the mountains appeared a portal.From the portal came out some strange creatures he never saw before. They are orcs. Your mission is to protect the forest and your friends from invaders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raccoon: The Orc Invasion.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

96% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Dash, jump, and fly at full speed through Wunderling DX: a non-stop puzzle platformer and the world's first "goomba simulator"! Race against the clock, beat tricky puzzles to uncover shiny secrets, and stomp the odds to please your evil overlord! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wunderling DX.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

80% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

The end of the world just started and everyone is gone. The machines took over and your only goal is to look for your missing sister in a retro wave atmosphere. Fight and find your way into the danger with your shield in this vibrant pixel art world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shieldmaiden.

You are BIPBIPBOY! A little robot on a mission to defend the galaxy from a terrifying invasion of weirdly smiling, spinning, and... boxing, alien forces. Fight 8 waves of deadly enemies with your powerful projectiles! Defeat enemies who drop pickups that allow you to switch weapons, from a simple bullet, to a wide reaching spread shot, or to a direct and powerful laser beam. Can you reach the fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BipBipBoy.

About Meme to Game. Istrit Payter (2025) — Web/Mobile Game Project Non Emulator, Non Mugen, Non Game Engine. Just in Pure Javascript Meme created by: Iji Developed by: Robert Andrei Bardoquillo Project Started: September 2025 Status: Under Development.  Latest Update: December 23, 2025 (Only Malupiton and Golem are available) I am a self-taught programmer. I just started learning codi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Istrit Payter 2025.

Dashosaur DX is a short precision platformer for the Gameboy. You play Roxy, one of the last living dashosaurus of this era. She is known for her powerful dash ability. Guide her through the valley to a safe place while a volcano suddenly awaken. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dashosaur DX.

A narrative game about geometry tests, vampire baristas, and going camping with your mom. Radio Ghosts was created in GB Studio and is playable on the original Nintendo Game Boy, but through super-spooky frequencies is brought here to modern gaming machines. Buy or wishlist now on Steam! Or check out the press kit! Features: High-quality pixel graphics that only an original 160 x 144 resol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Ghosts.

[READ BUG NOTES DOWN BELOW]A bite sized game about a young adventurer and a ghost pirate captain! Leaf just moved to a place with a big open space behind her house.  With her papa'socarina round her neck and her trusty stuffed darg, Barko, she's going out on her own towards adventure- "Imagination with all her heart".    ---CONTROLS--- Movement:     up: [W]      right: [D]      down: [S]      lef… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shelly's Ship.

You are a brave knight sent to save a young maiden!  You soon realize there are lies all around you. Can you survive this deceiving adventure? Made for Community Game Jam (1 week, ranked 71st out of 1058 entries) Theme: The Game is a Liar FINAL UPDATED VERSION IS OUT! I took comment suggestions and improved the game!When fighting the bosses there is a 2 second immunity frame after being hit.The c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Quest: Trapped in a Lie.

Cthulhu waits dreaming... Until some bizarre cultists in the far north awaken him. Use your aircraft to put Cthulhu back into his icy slumber or die trying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CTHULHU: Frozen Nightmare.

Action-packed pixel-art old-school dungeon crawler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I wanna build a robot.

"Thanks for trying out the latest dimension in Game Boy games!" For April Fools Day 2020, I took my GB Studio project, "Rulent Tower", the adventures of a bunch of parody furry characters in an apartment building together, and "converted" it to VR. I only had a few days to smash it together, so the scope had to be restrictive, and a lot of things were left on the table. After April Fools, I spent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rulent Tower VR.

Controls:  Directional Keys: WalkingA button on Gameboy (W or Z on PC apparently): Interact Let me tell you a tale of a gag that spun out of control. When GB Studio, an engine that let you create little games that can run on a real Game Boy, came out, I was immediately drawn to it. I have a history of making silly little things in RPG Maker, and the stricter limitations of GB Studio had an inh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danielle Gaiden.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Enter the mind of Pitcher vs. Batter, the sweet drama of Baseball! Battle the local teams to unlock pitches and achieve your Baseball Dream! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2D Baseball Duel.

Mahjong Challenge is the perfect game for the casual player looking for fun and extensive gameplay. The goal of this game is to match open pairs of identical tiles and remove them from the board. The game is finished when all pairs of tiles have been removed from the board. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahjong Challenge.

The Healing Tree by The Taywild is an artgame platformer prototype exploring themes of how communities can help foster therapy of grief and trauma. Developed in 14 weeks for Abertay University's 2023 DES310 module. Built for browser https://twitter.com/TheTaywild (send us your screenshots!) About The Great Dream Tree is covered with brambles and weeds, and you just so happen to have the power to c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Healing Tree.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

99% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is a 2D adventure game deeply rooted in Arabian mythology. Dive into Ma'een, a stunning underwater realm. Once a thriving ocean, Ma'een is now corrupted by dark entities. From vibrant, ecosystems of plants and coral, to decaying ruins of an ancient civilization, explore the vast expanse of the cosmic sea, Ma'een through smooth, seamless swimming. As you delve deeper int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree.

Welcome to the galaxy of technology! It is very nice that she is getting closer and closer to ordinary people. This game shows a little bit about the future, in which everyone will be able to get a license to operate a spaceship. Perhaps this is the only way to get around, so it would be useful for you to attend a driving school. Are you ready to be among the first to get access to this innovation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceship Driver License.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Champy the Useless Vampire is a 2D hand-drawn point-and-click adventure game with a feel-good vibe and lots of crazy puzzles. Meet Champy, the unconventional vampire who doesn't drink blood and only has one power, the ability to turn into a bat. After living a couple of decades in Paris, he is suddenly called into service by his family. Champys grandfather, the once-mighty Dracula,is losing hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Champy the Useless Vampire.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

75% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Comics’ very first costumed hero has arrived on Steam with only his physical strength, skill with weapons and fearsome reputation to fight crime! The Phantom is an arcade-style beat-em-up coming to PC and consoles. Play as The Phantom or his partner, Diana Palmer, in this 14-level adventure. The feared pirates of the Singh Brotherhood are battling for power and threatening The Phantom’s legacy, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Phantom.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

How does one sparkle in the darkness? Drip, the little dew drop, needs your help! Lead him through the forest to find the perfect spot to shine at the first light of dawn. Little Dew Drop is a small, relaxing and slow-paced 2D platformer. Enjoy the original soundtrack while travelling through six increasingly challenging levels. Don't fall on dry ground or get lost in flowing water! Can you find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Dew Drop.

Animus Toil is an experimental puzzle-adventure video game built for Game Boy, Analogue Pocket, PC, and web browser. The Temple of the Herring was a legend to the people of Thera. Cursed by an evil wizard known only as Somnus, the temple strikes the curiosity of two explorers seeking answers. Who exactly is Somnus? Why is the temple cursed? What is the secret behind the mysterious artifacts? And … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animus Toil.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

90% User Score Based on 41 reviews

A lost kitty. A dangerous environment. It's snowing. Where Are My Mittens is a 2D pixelart platformer about trying to find Mittens, a kitty that has been separated from their owner. Play through 30 unseparated rooms of platforming and traversal using a unique dash ability constrained to dash crystals meticulously placed in rooms. Playtime: ~20 mins Desktop-Only, requires QWERTY keyboard and mouse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Are My Mittens.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

68% User Score Based on 352 reviews

Cook your way through the bustling solarpunk city of Helianthus as Nori Kaga, a food cart chef aspiring to make it big like her role model, the Culinary Queen herself, Chef Rhubarb. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cook Serve Forever.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

57% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

Avenger Bird is a platform side-scroller game with pixel-art graphics, but your hero isn't just a regular hero. You are playing a bird that can flap it's tiny wings to fly and glide for a limited distances. It's a retro inspired 16-bit era game with innovative and challenging fly/glide mechanic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avenger Bird.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Join the Union of Magical Girls, as they navigate the free market of Magical Girl heroics, in tactical, grid-based combat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Hours Contract 2: A Factory for Magical Girls.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

61% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Amaze Gears is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with traps, timer and calm soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to aMAZE Gears.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Magnus Failure is an isometric exploration and adventure game with logical elements. The protagonist of the game is a person who, for unknown reasons, finds himself in the isolation of other people and scans the radio in search of a signal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnus Failure.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Return from exile and restore the power balance of a secluded land. Play as an ancient warrior that has been tasked to light the sealed beacons of its millenary Order. Avoid the impending doom and complete 50 different puzzles as you aid the Jade Goddess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jade Order.

24%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

24% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Hack_It presents players with a fully immersive hacking experience, you’ll meet characters and find out things you never imagined. Including interactive apps that will give you the power to shutdown servers and retrieve passwords. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HACK_IT.

This unique fast-paced action-puzzle arcade-clipper will have you play as Astrid, mother of her child, as many mothers are. Joined by a talking lawnmower she journeys to find her lost husband, truth and some lawns to mow. (Scroll down for free download) Our bullet points 12 unique and individually decorated levels with 3 different themes (whereof only one is shown in the screenshots)3 types of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lawnmother.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Hentai Gyaru is a relaxing puzzle game. With the theme of gyaru and 24 unique sexy girls. Enjoy sexy girls pictures and relaxing music to complete the puzzle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hentai Gyaru.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay

58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Azure Sky is an action, puzzle and platform game. You need to take on the role of a young man, who will later gain power over his consciousness and learn to master magical abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azure_Sky.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

53% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

A Blast From the Portable-Gaming Past! Mr Tako will solve puzzles, explore mysterious dungeons and fight tenacious bosses on his mission to end the war between the octopus kingdom and the human world. Will you help this brave octopus to spread his message of tolerance and unity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San.

32%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

32% User Score Based on 161 reviews

Two Brothers is an Action Adventure game that features a classic Gameboy aesthetic. You play the role of Roy and Bivare guarder, two scientists who are researching the origins of life. While researching, Roy is met with a terrible fate, and has a near death experience. While Roy is on the other side of death, he visits an afterlife filled with beautiful 16 bit colors. Now that he has experienced … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Brothers.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 127 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

Ministry of Broadcast is a pixelart cinematic platformer which takes place in the dark dystopian TV reality show. The story is set in a country which has been divided by THE WALL. In order to cross to the other side of the border, the player must win in this TV show organized by the regime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ministry of Broadcast.

Feathered Run is a 4-button precision platformer-runner with 2D graphics. Embark on an exciting escape through Antarctica. Playing as one of the seemingly helpless penguins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEATHERED RUN.

ICED HEIST In this 2D top-down action platformer, you're a penguin, you're on ice skates, and you must steal the package. This is gonna be a heist, but not a stealthy one: Time to show off your moves! It's almost christmas time, and a certain greedy megacorporation has been keeping all the packages to themselves. Cracking the security codes to get in was the easy part, but the facility is filled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iced Heist [WGJ25].

BABADUNGA is an intense, retro boss-rush game created with the authentic spirit of classic Game Boy titles. Armed with nothing but his blowgun, Babadunga must enter the jungle to defeat the three colossal beasts that terrorize his tribe. This is a game of pure skill: just you against them. Learn their patterns. Aim your darts true. Save your tribe. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BABADUNGA.

This game was made in 10 days for a local game jam where the theme was 'Uh oh--Retro!' I don't really think the game fits the theme perfectly, but I tried my best! Controls: WASD/arrow keys to move E to interact Click to progress dialogue and select choices The game takes about 20-30 minutes to play and is story-based. Enjoy! This game includes some themes of grief and loss. Extra Info: F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowed.

Big O's Loop Lab [DEMO] Big O's Loop Lab is a programming-simulator puzzle game where you create programs with loops, recursive algorithms,  The game was created as entry to GMTK Game Jam 2025 for the theme "LOOP" in less than 50 hours but due to critical last-minute bugs, was unable to be submitted. The demo showed here is the jam version but development is continuing and additional features/l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big O's Loop Lab [DEMO].

Judy fell asleep beneath a tree having a delightful picnic when a mysterious hand stole her house key! Now she must go on an adventure to retrieve her key and get home! Judy's Adventure is back with brand new art, a new expanded story, extra levels, and more!  This game was made in GB Studio 3.2 About the game: Judy's Adventure DX is an enhanced version of, Judy's Adventure, a game for Game Boy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judy's Adventure DX.

Never Left Behind is a remake of the 2022 game Left Behind. After the tragic loss of your sister, you discover a box filled with her personal belongings. Overwhelmed by grief and guilt, you decide to revisit the game you both cherished so much—just one last time. But you don’t realize... you're about to play with her one last time. This game it's in an incomplete state, many things will be p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Left Behind (Demo Ver.).

Harmonic Heights Harmonic Heights is a rhythm game centered around building a new music academy using chord progressions, scales, and simple song arrangements. The game was an entry to GMTK Game Jam 2024 for the theme "BUILT TO SCALE" with the concept, art, and code being developed in less than 96 hours. Please leave a rating on the game's Jam page!: https://itch.io/jam/gmtk-2024/rate/2903045 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harmonic Heights.