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|||||||||| Developer's Note |||||||||| I've always learned to make games by making games, and love making small, solid arcade games with simple mechanics. Expect 'X-teroids' to be a small, replayable arcade high-scoring game whose sole goal is to survive the game for 10 minutes while accumulating scores and unlocking a few extra skins. I appreciate the feedback and will do everything I can to en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-teroids.

Ace Pilot Pacific is my 3rd game and I have been working on it for around a year and a half. The action takes place during World War 2 in the Pacific. You will fly one of the six different aircraft available against the Japanese. You will be dog fighting against Zeros, Ki43, Ki49, G4M, G4M2, Hk8K2, Nakajima Kikka, J8M Shusui, and Shinden. Choose between 5 missions: - Atoll - Pearl Harbor - Wake … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace Pilot Pacific.

Replaced king with Goblin name change in to Gobbo GO GO! Royal Run – MVP Credits SUPER ROOKIE DEV Started my game dev journey in May 2025 — just looking for something new to build. Started on YouTube. Now I’m working on the GameDev.TV Catalog. Enjoy, friends — hope it only gets better from here. Who This Game Is For This game was made for my kids, my friends, and anyone who just wants to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gobbo Go GO! (Royal Run Game Dev TV).

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

43% User Score Based on 123 reviews

Arcadia is a fun, casual little shooter. There are a variety of enemies that will hunt you down, and a few little tactics you can use to take them down. Try to get the best score and stay on top of the leaderboard. The game is played from a top-down perspective. All your enemies are in view 90% of the time so it's easy to see and, most importantly, blow them apart. Don't sit still for long, they'r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadia.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

82% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based, single screen shooter, with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack! Use the unique risk reward multiplier system to maximise power-ups, build your bomb and destroy EVERYTHING! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Shift.

Gobbo Go Go: Escape! – Prototype Build A fast, chaotic, potion-hurling endless runner made for kids, families, and anyone who loves goblins and mayhem. Gobbo Go Go: Escape! follows Gobbo — a scrappy little goblin sprinting through medieval streets while launching potions at anything in his way. Built as a fun, ad-free project for kids, this prototype shows the feel, flow, and direction of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gobbo GO GO ESCAPE!!!!!.

Chapatriste is an intense FPS that immerses you in an infernal world based on the Spanish Tercios of Flandes. Face hordes of skeleton soldiers in a dark and terrifying environment where survival depends as much on your aim as on your melee combat skills. Fight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chapatriste.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

86% User Score Based on 81 reviews

You have 30 minutes to loot this place and pay your debts before the planet is destroyed. Intense stealth-action with permadeath. An exploration of agency and hope. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under A Star Long Cold.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 215 reviews

JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator is an immersive 3D programming puzzle game about automating and controlling realistic machines, robots, drones and more using real Python code. Build actual coding skills while playing, solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges and progress to unlock new programming features and improved machinery. Prior programming knowledge recommended. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

93% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Fabric of Reality is a top-down rogue lite where you have to survive 100 waves of oncoming enemies. Collect attack cards throughout your run and upgrade them with modifiers and status effects. After each run, use your earned gold to unlock new content in the tech tree such as upgrades, characters, gamemodes, and more things to discover in future runs!Game Content:100+ Enemies - There's 25+ unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabric Of Reality.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

85% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O'Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a challenging, squad-based shoot-em-up/bullet hell rogueli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

60% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Discover this fantastic remake of the classic arcade game Asteroids! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Matter.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

56% User Score Based on 8 reviews

AST-Hero is a top-down space-shooter, with unique graphics and sounds. It is inspired by the 1979 hit Asteroids. It comes with a lot of new and interesting features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AST-Hero.

Dive into the heart-pounding action of Mageanoid. As a powerful mage, your task is to fend off relentless waves of undead skeletons with your magical powers. Each second counts as you unleash your spells and dodge the deadly strikes of their swords. How long can you survive in this epic twin-stick shooter? Source Code available on GitHub Features Pixel art graphics that bring the undead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mageanoid.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

In this colorful twin-stick shooter inspired by 2000's-era Flash games, survive several waves of uniquely deadly enemies with your wits and skill.  Choose wisely from a tree of upgrades after each wave to refine your strategy and bring down your foes.  Live to see what lies at the end of the horde. Fight Choose from two unique classes to take down your foes. Upgrade Collect upgrade points afte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GEOTRA.

Gominolo suddenly realized that the invading army had withdrawn. - "Perfect! I have won! I am an ace throwing stones!"  Happy and proud, he ran down the stairs of the tower to speak to the King and wait for his reward. Upon arrival, everything looked calm and the monarch on his throne, quiet, very still. He went to speak to him but did not receive an answer. He got closer, and when he tou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Gomilandia (ZX Spectrum).

My Game Dev Learning Journey Hi! I'm Çetin Boran Mesüm — a self-taught game developer and software engineer. I’ve been learning the Godot Engine by recreating classic games from scratch, focusing on gameplay logic, structure, and clean architecture. This page includes 7 small learning projects, each built as a clone of a well-known game. They’re not meant to be full-featured remakes — instead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Game Dev Journey.

Space Pachinko is a cosmic twist on the classic Japanese arcade machine! Shoot your ball into a glowing board floating in space, watch it bounce across energy pins, and aim for the highest-scoring slots at the bottom. With each launch, protections and lights activate dynamically — keeping the pace exciting and unpredictable. The combination of sounds, physics, and colorful effects creates a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pachinko.

OUTL1NED is a manic One-Dimensional arcade shooter where you last as long as you can while enjoying a colourful lightshow in the background. Even though enemies can only come from 2 intense directions rather than 360 flaccid degrees, you will have to focus to keep the pressure at bay and manage which direction needs your attention. You will be challenged to manage your constantly-regenerati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OUTL1NED.

Description: This game is a horde-mode top down shooter where you and a friend must take down hordes of robots, aliens, zombies, and a giant UFO at the end.This first started off as a single-player platform shooter, but I had issues with platform collisions and I realized that it would have taken way too much time to make as this was a college project built within 2 weeks.This game was built enti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bitl Development Studio's MAYHEM.

The GameGet ready to dive into the valley and defend it from the mysterious threat in Hive Dive! This endless-running on-rails shooter is set in a futuristic 2050s Patagonia that invaders have taken over. Your mission is to restore Patagonia's freedom! Kill as many enemies as you can and get the highest score. This game/proof of concept was created by Breda University of Applied Sciences students If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive Dive.

Game objective: The player has to escape the blackhole through to the mothership and avoid other object in space. Controls (Xbox controller) Left Joystick: Rotate Player (Left / Right) Button A: Acceleration Controls (PC) A and D: Rotate Player (Left / Right) Spacebar: Acceleration  Development Tools Engine: Unity3d version 2019.2.17f1Programming Language: C#IDE: Visual Studio 2017GitWhat I made… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from blackhole.

About tranceWave NEO is a small game I made as a way to learn Godot.  It is heavily inspired by Geometry Wars and other games in the "trance shooter" genre; move, shoot, survive, and aim for a high score! Controls Move: WASD/arrow keys/Left stickAim: Mouse/Right stickShoot: Left click/Right triggerBomb: Right click/Left trigger Important Note Depending on your browser and configuration, the e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to tranceWave NEO.

ShroomMage As the Player, you are Mage Shroom, a powerful source of power summoned by the Mother Shroom (The Big Blue Mushroom).  As your sorcerer, you must protect Her at all costs or else, the forest will decay.  Prevent being touched by the waves of virus-blobs and kill them to prevent them from spreading. Their sole purpose is to kill Mother Shroom. Fortunately, To survive, explore the world, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ShroomMage.

!!!! CONTENT WARNING: This game contains graphic violence, if that does not pertain to your interests this game might not be suitable for you. !!!! PLEASE NOTE: There's a build uploaded now. "ODS_P4_Build_0_08_2.zip", This is literally just a build, not a release. But it will take a while until I can work on this game again, so I thought I would let people mess with what's there already, run arou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to "P4" (Untitled game).

Spice Invaderz for Spectrum Next Instructions:------------- Installation:-  On Real Hardware;  From inside the zip, extract the SNX file from root and the PAK file from the data folder and place into a directory of your choosing on your Next file system.   Run the SNX file. On CSpect; Unpack all the files and folder structure into a sub folder at the top level of the CSpect emulator, ie c:\cspect\… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spice Invaderz - Spectrum Next.

Game info:  This is an infinite top-down shooter arcade game where you can only shoot and dash.  This game was made by 4 people as a submission for Touhou Station Jam 2021 within under a week's deadline. Controls:  left click to shootright click to dash, you are invincible the first half of the dash but not the second halfPress R to restart if something is wrongPress esc to quit the game Rules a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Machine Bun.

Spin the Beat is a game designed to bring friends together for some good-old-fashioned couch-multiplayer fun. With simple controls and simple objectives, it's a game that anyone can pick up and play. You and up to three friends are dropped into a small environment which quickly comes to life in bright colors and intense sounds as simple but devious enemies do everything in their power to knock … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spin the Beat.

GUNS. LOTS OF GUNS. CONTROLS Gamepad: Left Stick to MoveRight Stick to RotateLB/RB to throw/pickup on Left/Right handLT/RT to shoot on Left/Right handL3/Button South for dash Keyboard&Mouse: WASD to MoveMouse to RotateQ left hand throw/pickupE right hand throw/pickupLeft Shift / Space for dash  FEATURES - Arcade-like score system with chain kill combo multiplier. Get the highest score in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MiaMatrix.

Heavy Destinies. 23 heroes, 23 stories of the survivor, one big storyline. All fates were interwoven into one tangle. Puzzle, which you have to untangle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Destinies.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 26 reviews

In My Mind. is a shooting game with metaphors about mind and feelings. Face 18 different negative emotions. Your goal is to overcome them without being defeated. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in My MIND..

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Take role as a survivor in COLD CABLE: LIFESHIFT, a 3D First Person action-puzzle game, with survival elements, where you have to gather supplies, control radiation level and shoot monsters on your way to reach the next level. If you want to play this game, get ready for the chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Cable: Lifeshift.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

79% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Dive in Project Tower, a third-person shooter mixing intense bullet hell combat with a unique morphing ability. Imprisoned by the "Hiks", fight to the top of their deadly tower for freedom. Will you outsmart them and make your way out ? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Tower.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

98% User Score Based on 59 reviews

"BLOODSAINT is not a remaster of a 94's retro-hardcore minigame about a cleric performing a ritual for a ruthless synthetic deity, but pretty close." Fueled by saturated guitars in a punchy soundtrack, BLOODSAINT was created following a decade of players feedback on Walter Machado's topdown arcade titles, mainly UBERMOSH, and it happens 10.000 years after the events of the classic ser… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOODSAINT.

Immerse yourself in the future battlegrounds of "Silicon War:Blitz"，fighting shoulder to shoulder with your mech！ Feel the rush of speed and evasion, navigate through relentless bullet barrages, and make precise shots in fierce combat to carve out a chance for survival. Embrace strategy and choice, along with growth and upgrades. Every decision you make is a step toward your own legend.S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silicon War:Blitz.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Touhou Blooming Chaos is a shooting game, Reimu Hakurei and Marisa, fighting enemies with barrages and spell cards. Unlike general shooting games, the operation is more flexible and there are more areas to explore. A gorgeous game experience is irresistible! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou Blooming Chaos.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Clawface is an intense, arcade-styled twin stick shooter where you play as an adorable robot equipped with crazy weapons and a giant claw to fight an endless wave of alien monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clawface.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 335 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

Due to a sudden shortage of milk, cats around the world are forced to seek out new sources to get their fix. You and your team of milk mining kittens have overcome a fear of water to drill down under the ocean seabed and begin extracting vast reserves of what seems to be naturally forming full-fat milk. Get ready for fast paced submarine action, defending the kittens from disruptive mechanical sea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender.

Broken Sky is a fast paced dogfighting shooter featuring unlockable planes, explosive weapons, special abilities and Shoot 'em up madness. Responsive controls combined with super fast air combat will have you coming back for more in your bullet hell quest to defeat the alien takeover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sky.

26%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

26% User Score Based on 58 reviews

BoxesWithGuns is a 2D neon vertex endless shooter game. Try to survive as long as possible by avoiding collisions with the enemies that spawn. One game equals the length of the background music track playing. Collect dollars and customize your spaceship by adding new boxes and weapons. Upgrade existing weapons to increase your chances of survival. For temporary boosts, power ups spawn randomly. Ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BoxesWithGuns.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

87% User Score Based on 120 reviews

Scoregasm is an incredible, variety rich shooter with a non-linear, branching paths style galaxy to explore. It's pretty, accessible, fun and really rather good! Blast your way through the galaxy's many varied levels and use your skills to change your route, find new levels, new enemies, unlock bonus challenge stages and fight the bosses to discover multiple endings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scoregasm.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

61% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Brother Wings is a shoot up jet fighter game with vertical scrolling. In this game the player can choose between controlling Marko or Guida, brothers and pilots. The game has two forms, infinity and time attack, both with several ships and types of villains to face. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brother Wings.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

99% User Score Based on 172 reviews

A cosmic puzzle adventure about a young alien’s first day at a star factory. Explore thoughtful levels, code your own bots, and save the ever-expanding universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Stuff.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

77% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

NeonXSZ is a remarkably agile first-person spaceship combat and exploration game with RPG-like loot and leveling. Offering both openworld freeform gameplay and tightly structured combat arenas, it's a single-player sandbox where the only limit is your imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeonXSZ.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

92% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Complete tasks and survive the oncoming enemy waves for as long as possible! Are you good enough? Are you a frequent flyer? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frequent Flyer.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

56% User Score Based on 131 reviews

Fly and destroy is a hectic bullet hell shoot em up. Strap yourself into the cockpit of your fighter and get ready to blow up some asteroids! The onslaught of asteroids that awaits you would make anyone tremble in fear, but don’t worry – your trusty ship can suck up random power ups to help you get through. You just have to survive long enough to collect enough energy from the asteroids and escape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fly and Destroy.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

50% User Score Based on 36 reviews

In Defendoooooor!!!, it's your job to fight an alien invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defendoooooor!!.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

72% User Score Based on 64 reviews

99 Waves to Die is a twin stick arcade shooter, inspired by the arcade games, and 8-bit home consoles & computers of the 1980's. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99 Waves to Die.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

56% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incandescent.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

90% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Fast paced, bright and colourful arcade action. Bringing you modern renditions of arcade classics such as Wipeout, Descent, Geometry Wars and many more... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARENA 3D.