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The text prompt for the Itch music jam was "1000 Pigeon Army" : this led to thinking of Liszt's "St. Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds" (composed 1862-1865) for piano. inspired by the saint’s legendary sermon to a flock of birds, which often included doves or pigeons in art and lore. The piece’s delicate, fluttering passages suggest a mass of pigeons taking flight. The slower passages are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pigeon General Staff.

The idea of the game jam's prompt was to evoke a cave. Doesn't specify what kind, could be spelunking alone but I went with a joke that it's a D&D thing where the the adventurer is in the one place that isn't deadly and stuff is closing in. Gelatinous cubes in all directions etc.A streaming link has been provided below:https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/rumbling-cave-submission-for-weekly-note-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rumbling Cave for WNCJ 3 hosted by emscottish.

The jam called for music involving the final fall of a hero like they are dying after losing a fight.  My treatment has kind of the minute or two before the fight begins and then a jump scare and then i went with a short battle sequence and an electric guitar solo reminiscent of when Flash Gordon in the 1980 film was being executed with the poison gas (unsuccessfully as it turned out) to close us … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hero's Fall - submission for Weekly Note Composing Jam 5 hosted by emscottish.

Playtalons the Uncommon Lover is in honor of Tarn Adams's original Guitar and Flamenco piece which servedas the background for the early versions of Dwarf Fortress prior to it going onto Steam. The name refers to an artifact forged in one of my sessions about nine years ago, an adamantite restraint of the topmost quality level possible in DF. (Usually restraints are used to hold animals to one sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playtalons The Uncommon Lover.

submission for Weekly Note Composing Jam 18 hosted by emscottish for Itch.IO May 2025 The prompt for the game jam was simply "Elevator Music" A streaming link has been provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/brass-button-blues-submission-for-weekly-n... The public-domain status of the track art is below: Year book of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brass Button Blues.

The text prompt for this game jam was "Underwater" A streaming link has been provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/gloomtide-abyssal the art square base graphic element URL for copyright is creative commons because it is JPL which is NASA which is US Government: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia23173-enceladus-organics-on-grains-of-ice-ill...main website: https://exedexes1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomtide Abyssal.

submission for Broken Telephone Jam #8 a streaming link is provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/lilypad-croak-canticle-submission-for-brok...Douglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/ exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZC…ub_confirmation=1 www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0BaYj4…ub_confirmation=1 itch.io profile link: exedexes1.it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lilypad Croak Canticle.

Two mp3's are provided the first is the acoustic draft with the piano. The second is of the same length and is the final layered version with synth voices. a streaming link to each is provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/moments-before-disaster-submission-for-wee... https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/moments-before-disaster-submission-for-wee... Douglas P Stoothoff main si… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moments Before Disaster - submission for Weekly Note Composing Jam 2 for Itch.IO hosted by emscottish January 2025.

The prompt for this game jam was "Quartic Harmony" A streaming link has been provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/el-que-no-transa-no-avanza-ii-weapons-grad... The "fourness" diagram in this music track's cover art is adapted from: Nikolsky, A. (2016). Evolution of Tonal Organization in Music Optimizes Neural Mechanisms in Symbolic Encoding of Perceptual Reality. Part-2: Ancie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to El Que No Transa No Avanza II + Weapons-Grade Irrationality II.

Submission to Impressions Mystery Jam #1 hosted by KaleOverlord for Itch.IO June 2025 Instrumental chronicling when Barozek was training with Krodar in Settlestone's Citadel area, before getting whisked away from Jord, later to return to Old Thalos. The loop end-point is simply the end of the piece, it is intended to cleanly loop to the piece's start. A streaming link has been provided below: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barozek Trains Under Krodar Thunderhammer.

Ballad of Midgaard's Finest Newbie, Edgar The Horrible! The jam called for more of a full album treatment but it was a hard week so I only have the one track. It's decent length though because implicitly it's going to be part of that French jam that has to do with tabletop RPGs which is due in about 12 days (and which also kind of has the concept of a multi-track submission).  Due to concurrency… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballad of Edgar The Horrible (Abridged).

Extended-play album version of my submission for Impressions Composing Jam : OST #2, hosted by KaleOverlord for Itch.IO for March 2025.  It comprises 5 tracks, each one of which corresponds to a painting by Cole in the 1830's-1840's chronicling each historical stage of Empire.   Usual caveat that the MuseScore PDF's have different instruments due to that app's limitations compared to instruments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palimpsest of Fallen Hegemony.

The prompt for this jam was simply "Rainy Weather" A streaming platform link is provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/quagmires-gnomic-rivulet Douglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/ exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZC…ub_confirmation=1 www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0BaYj4…ub_confirmation=1 itch.io profile link: exedexes1.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quagmire’s Gnomic Rivulet.

submission for Weekly Note Composing Jam 14 prompt was "Shop Music" went for a whimsical stop and start rhythm with gaps Probably the closest personal inspiration for this is Boltac's Trading Post in the 8-bit NES of Wizardry I : Proving Grounds Of The Mad Overlord YouTube of Boltac: a streaming link is provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/elysian-armament-bazaarDouglas … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysian Armament Bazaar.

submission for Weekly Note Composing Jam #16 hosted by emscottish for Itch.IO May 2025 art square provenance: the image is a Pixabay public domain royalty free image. a streaming link has been provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/sempiternal-skid-canticleDouglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/ exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sempiternal Skid Canticle.

The jam called for "controlled chaos" as its text prompting, so one could think of this as a sequel to Waiting For The Righting of the Gomboc (Release CCCLXIII) with some differences.  And probably also related to Upon Crepuscular Epiphany (CCCLXI) since in both prior cases things called for chaos. A streaming link is provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/octadic-rumpus-scherzoDo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octadic Rumpus Scherzo.

Out in the wider world beyond itch this (release CCCLXXIX) is the first track of SebēšEšrā album that is not an Alpha Remix of an earlier piece from an earlier album.  In the sense of having a lead-synth contrapuntally darting around (and doing so effectively, and on-the-beat for the most part with very little flaws) this track could be said to be a remote spiritual successor to Fat Bard Contortio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crystal Castle - submission for Weekly Note Composing Jam 4 hosted by emscottish.

My first breakcore piece, created for the Amen Breakcore Music Jam hosted by Ray Nexus for Itch.IO April 2025 I am just a newbie at this but since the genre itself is very freeform I may get away with what I made being basically in the bounds of breakcores rules(?) You be the judge! a streaming link has been provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/0978_doug-stoothoff_wombatDougl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wombat Glitch.

The eighteenth logo-era album division, where we leave the world of polygons for Akkadian cuneiform for the album logos. Ranges through the time of July 22, 2024 to September 4, 2024  In the same way that Ešrā overlapped with Life of Rixlor, during Ištešrā I participated in the Thai Game Jam in Itch while waiting for the big pile of concurrent game jams that went through Halloween and Thanksgivin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ištešrā.

The twentieth logo-era album division. Ranges through the time of October 13, 2024 to November 12, 2024  Douglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/ exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZC…ub_confirmation=1 www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0BaYj4…ub_confirmation=1 itch.io profile link: exedexes1.itch.io/ MuseScore sheet music page: https://musesc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ŠalāšEšrā.

The twenty-second logo-era album division. Ranges through the time of December 8, 2024 to New Year's of 2025. Douglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/ exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZC…ub_confirmation=1 www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0BaYj4…ub_confirmation=1 itch.io profile link: exedexes1.itch.io/ MuseScore sheet music page: https://m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ḫamišešrā.

The twenty-third logo-era album division. Ranges through the time of January 1, 2025 to February 2, 2025 Douglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/  exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZC…ub_confirmation=1 www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0BaYj4…ub_confirmation=1 itch.io profile link: exedexes1.itch.io/ Feature.fm overall Artist Bio link: ff… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ŠeššEšrā.

The twenty-first logo-era album division. Ranges through the time of November 13, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Douglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/ exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZC…ub_confirmation=1 www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0BaYj4…ub_confirmation=1 itch.io profile link: exedexes1.itch.io/ MuseScore sheet music page: https://musesc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ErbEšrā.

The nineteenth logo-era album division. Ranges through the time of September 10, 2024 to October 12, 2024. my main website:  Douglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/ exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZC…ub_confirmation=1 www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0BaYj4…ub_confirmation=1 itch.io profile link: exedexes1.itch.io/ MuseScore sheet music… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ŠinEšrā.

The twenty-sixth logo-era album division. Ranges through the time of April 1, 2025 to May 4, 2025 Repost Exchange link repostexchange.com/users/doug-stoothoff DistroKid Slaps forum page slaps.com/dougstoothoff itch.io profile page: exedexes1.itch.io/ Douglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/ exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZC…ub_… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tišēešrā.

This is the third of my electronica albums using the Roland FA-08 synthesizer, ranging from early to late summer 2023.   I continued to get better at instrumental pieces.Douglas P Stoothoff main site: exedexes1.com/ exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZC…ub_confirmation=1 www.youtube.com/channel/UCL0BaYj4…ub_confirmation=1 itch.io profile link:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexa.

A submission for Crunchtime 04 hosted by LoneRabbit for Itch.IO The bulk of the game is conceived as a strategy game preparing to assault Morgoth in Angband between Mereth Aderthad and the Dagor Bragollach (the test of how well the player has prepared their forces).  The prologue has Annael talking to Tuor about how the Long Peace unfolded, and also what happened to Tuor's mother, Rían, after the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Rule There A Realm At Their Own Will.

The game jam's prompt was "Stepping on a Lego" a streaming link has been provided below: https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/neon-brick-scream-submission-for-wncj-13-h... Douglas P Stoothoff main site: https://exedexes1.com/ https://exedexes1.godaddysites.com/ Youtube subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WSgBZCySWQ-wAQ0GMtXag?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Brick Scream.

my profile-level rosebud AI page is here:https://rosebud.ai/profile/06ba9fde-faa2-410f-9a22-ebbb975fad2fI initially wanted this to be a variant like Karian Cross or Monster Sliders like late 90's tetris variant the kind with the shapes where you initially have polygon variant things but you have to 'melt' them to get the secondary combos. Then i got into a trouble and had to get it to run. It is i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xuberance Of Frozen Tetris.

This is my first game in Phaser Launcher using Javascript and Phaser.js.  It is inspired by 80's arcades like Xevious and Slap Fight and Terra Cresta. Command reference:  ESC - leaves the game space = fire button X = air to ground missile button, also in the splash screens advances to the next screen The theme music is the 71st SoundCloud release by me back in 2023: https://soundcloud.com/… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to March Of The Seventy-Two Demons : A Scrolling Shooter by DPS.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

89% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Rosetta dreams of becoming a magician, but she isn't cut out for it. Fate brings her together with a mysterious witch, who is pursued by the princess herself. The witch promises to make Rosetta a magician in return for her help. But Rose falls in love with a witch who is clearly hiding something. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Princess.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Explore the amazing magical tree of life, finding cute cats and paint black - white locations with colored paints. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Cats 5: Magic Tree.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

91% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Vinty is back as she travels to Melbourne in hopes of meeting her calligraphy idol. Excelia. Determined to study and mimic the star's every move, will Vinty end up losing her identity? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without Within 2.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

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100% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bear: A Story from the World of Gra.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

79% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 2 reviews

VED is a story-driven, hand-drawn RPG with a unique turn-based combat system and roguelite elements. Set in two different worlds, VED tells the story of Cyrus, a young hero who sets out on a quest to become a master of sword and magic, and save everything he knows from destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VED.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 194 reviews

Lilim, a lazy cupid exiled from Heaven, accidentally makes a human girl fall in love with her while trying to steal a free cup of coffee. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sakura Cupid.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Stray Cat Crossing is an indie pixel horror game about an encounter with a mysterious little girl named Cat. Explore a surreal world filled with colorful characters, challenging riddles, and dark secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Cat Crossing.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 2,773 reviews

In the near future, androids have become the way of the norm. Emotionless husks of metal have become a part of human society, much to the dismay of the boy. The robot he found at the dumpsite though, this one was different. It laughed, it cried, it smiled, it has dreams, just like a human… Lucy The eternity she wished for is a Visual Novel, about a boy and an android. You play as the boy, who fac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For.

A confident policewoman, a tough military woman, a flirtatious tennis player, or a gentle artist? Or maybe someone else? Who do you want to date? Easy win: Keyboard Сtrl+D - Complete Level In the game, your goal is to collect the puzzle in order to restore the pictures. (◕‿◕)♡Special Features Animation scenes ‍♀️ CG Gallery Mode Relaxing music ‍⚕️ Puzzle game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who do you want to date? professional girls сollection.

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.

72%Game Brain Score

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90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

What Happened Here is a short adventure horror game: around 30-45 minutes, exploring the classic horror trope of being locked inside a house and exploring it in order to go out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Happened Here?.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

99% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Have you ever felt like a rabbit with a telephone? Ana is a wartime telephone operator learning how to navigate the world without her dear sister. The beloved game-jam sweetheart is back in remastered form, featuring an overhauled script, new CGs, updated sprites, sounds & music. Incoming callThe job title of switchboard operator used to be respectable, but in this world of progress the ol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Girl.

64%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

70% User Score Based on 297 reviews

Critic Score 54%Based on 15 reviews

Explore the inner workings of deserted factories in search of data cassettes that contain boundless virtual worlds. Collect more tapes and explore more worlds and you'll soon discover new methods of traversal and control that will take you farther than you'd ever expect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Radios Big Televisions.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Get to know all the foxes, because each of them deserves attention. Dreamy, aggressive, funny, sweet - you will find a fox you like! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foxy Tales.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

96% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Aliens are among us! Can you find traces of them on Earth, the moon, and the edges of the galaxy? Find all the clues to prove the existence of alien civilizations and discover how making fried eggs can end up in a monster attack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Looking for Aliens.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

91% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Your name is Adrian Clarke and you've been given the opportunity to live the rest of your life on a distant planet under the watchful eyes of benevolent robots. Help shape society on T-3R4, build relationships with the other settlers, and keep Earth updated through your blog! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace In Space.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

A medieval fantasy visual novel with an otome twist. Rhea works as a nurse in a village hospital and lives a peaceful life - until one of her patients contracts a mysterious illness. Go on an exciting adventure, meet a varied cast, and see if true love conquers all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This World Unknown.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 210 reviews

Moonlight is a short game, about a little character named Kinubo and his quest to the moon! Kinubo finds himself in a new village while looking for help on his quest, but most don't accept his presence. The characters here are a very tight bunch, and they don't take kindly to strangers! You must earn their acceptance, and the only way you'll ever make it to the moon, is to win them over one by one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 3,010 reviews

Critic Score 91%Based on 5 reviews

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. The House in Fata Morgana is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House in Fata Morgana.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

Pavilion, a fourth-person puzzling adventure, throws you directly into its mysterious world without any text tutorials or beginning explanations. A puzzle game portrayed through exploration and audio-visual imagery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pavilion.