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Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

This is a submission for the GameDev.tv October Jam 2025 and was developed as a solo project from October 10th 2025 to October 20th 2025. You are Skele-Tom, a mythological creature that comes to life on Halloween to steal candy. Steal all the candy you can, go as fast as you can, and watch out for trick candies! Can you 3-Pumpkin all six levels? Controls Action Keyboard/Mouse X-Box Controller… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skele-Tom.

93%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

93% User Score Based on 230 reviews

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

73%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

71% User Score Based on 504 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

Scrap Garden is a charming puzzle platformer about the adventures of Canny, a lonely robot, who awakens in a post-apocalyptic world to find all other robots shut down and seized up. What happened to the City? Why did all robots stop moving? Did anyone survive except him? Little rusty Canny has to do all he can to find answers to these questions... and try to fix it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrap Garden.

Objectives: 1 - Collect enough coins to rebuild your home2 - Rescue your friends3 - Find the boss and beat them Come check out my 3D modeling and game development stream on Twitch if you want to watch me develop the full version of this game! Left Stick to Move Right Stick for Camera Control South (A on xbox) to Jump West (X on xbox) to Dive after a jump Press Start to toggle the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER CURDLE JUMP.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

73% User Score Based on 62 reviews

"Where They Cremate The Roadkill" is a psychedelic and surreal game where your opponent is your future self whose rogue ego desires to possess the essence of all creation. Explore this twisting, dream like state to who only knows where... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where They Cremate The Roadkill.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

93% User Score Based on 278 reviews

Add full game to your wishlist About the Game[/url] [imgvid poster.avif="" mp4="" webm="" width="720" height="280"][/imgvid] Akatori: Сhapter One is an intense metroidvania with action platformer elements and a compelling introduction to the grand adventure awaiting you in Akatori. Take on the role of the young monk, Mako, as you learn where the game’s story begins and encounter the inhabitant… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akatori: Сhapter One.

93%Game Brain Score

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93% User Score Based on 283 reviews

"SkyIsland" is made by a group of students in a college, quarter-view action-adventure game. Enjoy the wonderful world and beautiful environments as you help the protagonist, Pino, fix his broken plane and defeat monsters to return home safely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkyIsland.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Fifo's Night is a 3D puzzle-platform videogame that takes place around an enchanted mansion. A gameplay with different combat skills and a lot of jumps, makes Fifo's Night an entertaining game for all audiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fifo's Night.

71%Game Brain Score

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100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Obsolete is a short 2D platformer with a calm atmosphere in a very strange world where everything is deteriorating quickly. Cross the abandoned caves of this fallen world in search of an answer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsolete.

71%Game Brain Score

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76% User Score Based on 1,120 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Forward to the Sky is a third person action adventure game in the sky tower ruin. You are going to collect all the crystal pieces to connect the story and everything will be revealed once Princess reaches the top level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forward to the Sky.

82%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

88% User Score Based on 1,393 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 13 reviews

Explore an open sea and the decaying archipelago of Strandville in Wavetale, a story-driven action-adventure game introducing you to fed-up fishermen, secretive hermits – and maybe a pirate or two. Traverse calm waters and surging waves as Sigrid, a young girl who befriends a mysterious shadow that provides her with the power to walk on water. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wavetale.

Tragedy strikes when Shadow accidentally becomes entombed while playing fetch. Now it's up to Geist to find four skeleton keys to free his best friend! Playing with a controller is highly recommended. About Made in one week for Scream Jam 2025. All models and all but a few textures and code snippets were made solo by me during the jam. The music and most SFX were licensed from others though I d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Specterrier.

Gilbert the Intergalactic Gourd is on a mission to rescue a stranded agent from Earth's scary trick-or-treaters. Use your state of the art Candy Corn gun and Crownado (not implemented in v1 )  to get to the end of the level. This game was made for the Kindred Games Community Jam #8, a 7 day jam with the traditional theme "You are the monster" and a visual theme that was a picture of a crow. The or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission: Monster.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

64% User Score Based on 2,433 reviews

An old school plat-form game with a catchy and unique art style! You will find all the clas-si-cal ele-ments from the 90’s games and new inter-est-ing ideas. Explore a total of 6 worlds and save the lands bring-ing back peace and bal-ance and finally becom-ing the new hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodle Tree Adventures.

40%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

40% User Score Based on 141 reviews

The story of Mace, a young scavenger recently promoted to the Resource Collection Department for the Narvas Colonies. He is ordered to infiltrate and discover resources on distant planets in search of materials to ensure the survival of his people. Supplies are hemorrhaging, scarce, and unaccounted for. Times are bleak for Narvas. The scavenger feels the weight of an entire population on his s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narvas.

73%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

73% User Score Based on 270 reviews

Angel's Gear is a challenging horror-flavored Metroidvania set in a world tainted by a mechanical disease. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel's Gear.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

82% User Score Based on 199 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

Treasure Adventure World is a metroidvania platform game set in a fantasy world of islands, magic, pirates and secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Adventure World.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

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86% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Gnomes vs. Fairies is a PS1/N64 style Hack 'n' slash-Action RPG platformer. Upgrade your gnome's abilities with dozens of items and master the 5 elements of sword magic, it's a totally unique retro fantasy platformer blending all the best elements of classic 3D titles such as Mario 64, Zelda OoT, Spyro the Dragon, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnomes Vs. Fairies.

[A note on performance : Make sure you choose an appropriate quality setting before launching the game as it will have a major effect on how the game preforms, due to the time constraints full optimisations were not made :) P.S Hope you enjoy ] - Play as Bob a business man who is clearly late for his meeting but he's stuck in the middle of the forest and these pesky zombies have stolen all the par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play 2 Survive.

Description My second game for BUAS is very similar to my first game in BUAS. We were essentially asked to recreate our first block's project (Metal Gear), but in 3D using OpenGL. Where some students opted to try and recreate Metal Gear Solid, I instead tried to stay accurate to the original Metal Gear MSX game, and simply extend it into the third dimension. As such, the tile map and rooms are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear 3D Ultra Deluxe (School Project).

78%Game Brain Score

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84% User Score Based on 335 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Playing as Twinsen, you are a model citizen who overnight becomes a fugitive pursued by Dr. Funfrock’s henchmen. Throughout your journey from island to island, you must tirelessly search for the other rebels and form an underground network to end the clone occupation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest.

77%Game Brain Score

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82% User Score Based on 4,288 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 28 reviews

Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

60%Game Brain Score

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60% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Mona, a young butterfly, is disguised in the hood of a moth’s design for her own protection. But from what, Mona does not yet know. There are many things about the world Mona has been purposefully kept from knowing. Holed up in her nestroom, she looks out of her window and gazes upon the distant, glittering, twinkling lights of an alluring place which lies near the heart of this unknown world of b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sect-Machina.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

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69% User Score Based on 67 reviews

This game has been moved to Steam. Please visit  https://store.steampowered.com/app/942510/Scamp_High_Hat_Havoc/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scamp: High Hat Havoc.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

Unique couch co-op experience in (and outside) VR. Master platforming to avoid dangers, solve puzzles and build your way through the Underworld in this cooperative multiplayer game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld.

85%Game Brain Score

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83% User Score Based on 2,140 reviews

Critic Score 93%Based on 1 reviews

Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Raider.

83%Game Brain Score

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92% User Score Based on 1,297 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Rally Oddworld's wacked-out inhabitants to stick it to the evil Industrialists. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee.

85%Game Brain Score

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85% User Score Based on 647 reviews

The crisp winter air fills your lungs, but you can feel the earth underneath calling for you. The warmth from the sun melts the snow away and flowers bloom. Spring is here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinoko.

59%Game Brain Score

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64% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 5 reviews

Demon Skin - is a brutal hack’n’slash set in a rough dark fantasy world, which combines unique combat mechanics, RPG and fighting game elements, and even some platformer features. With its versatile combat system you can fight enemies in both hardcore mode, changing battle stances and weapons in time, and in casual mode, slashing monsters left and right. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Skin.

60%Game Brain Score

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61% User Score Based on 280 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 8 reviews

Rogue Stormers is a run'n'gun game with roguelike elements for up to four players in local and online multiplayer mode. Dying in a mission will allow you to keep earned perks which allow your character to grow stronger with each new raid. You'll delve further and further with each session until you finally defeat the final boss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Stormers.

64%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 294 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

A challenging puzzle platformer inspired by games like Limbo and Badland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toby: The Secret Mine.

74%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

79% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

Explore a seemingly safe and woven world where stuffed animals live. Continuously re-knit & customize your character to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woven.

Hexed Haven - Early Preview Hexed Haven is a 3D turn-based tactics game inspired by the classic Hoplite. My goal is to expand on the core mechanics of Hoplite by bringing these ideas into a rich 3D world filled with a variety of abilities, enemies, locations, and the addition of challenging boss battles. Current Status This is a very early preview of a work in progress, primarily intended to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexed Haven Preview.

#Decypress Intro and Info This game was created for CCT382H5 at the University of Toronto Mississauga in late 2021. The assignment was focused on world-building, and narrative. And although gameplay was not a part of it, I felt like adding a souls-like flare for the fun of it. FromSoftware Inspirations Decypress takes heavy inspiration from the Dark Souls and Bloodborne games by FromSoftware, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decypress (Short Souls-Like Narrative Game).

DESCRIPTION A short prototype demo showcasing the gameplay of NekoSuki!Somewhat inspired by Sonic Frontiers. (> ω <) Help Natsuki find the 3 stars in the level to open the exit! More features will be added during the game's development.(gameplay actions, NPCs, dialogue, quests, local multiplayer, etc.) OBS.: Most assets from this version are placeholder assets.(enemies, textures, VFX, audio, terr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NekoSuki! Frontiers (prototype).

This game was initially submitted to Craftpix jam 2025-2 jam with the theme "Cute but dangerous". I fixed and tweaked it afterwards for the Game Off 2025 jam with the theme "waves". Both jams overlapped and the game versions submitted to each jam were fully developed within the jam period. Spoilers There are two sections of the game after you go through the "Prologue" you will enable the secon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Turtle.

Shoot - LeftClick. MeleeAttack - RightClick ChangeWeapon - Scroll Dash - LeftShift Movement - WASD or Arrows Q - Throw Bomb A Rogue Like game concept I made during my High Technician in Multi-platform Application Development course. This project include so many concepts of a Rogue Like as: - A spawner Game Object who include : 1.  A script that generates the different rooms. The method of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RogueLike_CarlosRoig.

Essentially: Groundhog Day meets a first-person shooter (FPS) game with a Lovecraftian Horror theme. Eldritch Echoes is my final year project for my degree and first major project as a solo developer! Game Controls:  ‘WASD’ to move around. ‘Mouse look’ to look around. ‘Mouse 1’ (left-click) to attack. ‘Space’ to jump and press it again while in the air to double jump. ‘Ctrl’ to crouch. Hold it whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Echoes.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 514 reviews

Eternity Egg is a 3D platformer with action-adventure elements. ★ KINEMATIC MOVEMENTBounce, wall-run, wall-flip, dash, slide, and ground-pound around a grotesque world with responsive, fast-paced kinematic movement. ★ GARBAGE MECHPilot an upgradeable municipal waste disposal unit and navigate the overworld. ★ THERMODYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUMWield the entropic staff, gather &amp; harness displac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternity Egg.

91%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

91% User Score Based on 222 reviews

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

75%Game Brain Score

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75% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived. Develop powerful spells using a visual scripting language. Hundreds of meaningfully unique spell combinations let you express yourself and your creativity th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Assembly.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 1,756 reviews

VoiceAttack is the premier voice control and macro creation system for your Windows games and applications. Take a look at just a few elements from VoiceAttack's substantial set of features:Control Your Games and simulators With Your VoiceAdd your voice as an extra controller with voice commands that YOU create. Give specific instructions to your space freighter, your race pit crew, your 'mech o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VoiceAttack.

80%Game Brain Score

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80% User Score Based on 140 reviews

“It’s simple enough to make the puppets move–that’s not what makes them special. You see, when children watch our shows, they believe what they’re seeing is real. To them, the puppets are alive.” Journey through a distorted puppet theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. Take the stage as Viviette—a music box ballerina who's mysteriously free from the puppet master's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasmagorie.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 678 reviews

Explore the twisting passages and alleys of the Halls, a liminal manifestation of the subconscious of many. After clicking a shady looking hyperlink and filling out a survey, you find yourself in a non-sensical place where gravity implies no &quot;up&quot; or &quot;down.&quot; The unfortunate residents encourage you to find your way out by facing your regrets and getting stronger. Gain ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Gravity.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

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54% User Score Based on 39 reviews

"Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chamber of Darkness.

72%Game Brain Score

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72% User Score Based on 324 reviews

A new chapter of charming 3D platformer about the little rusty robot C4N who unwittingly finds himself in the midst of momentous events in Robo Land. In order to solve the new riddle, Canny will once again need to run and jump a lot, solve puzzles, and fight against enemies who are much bigger and stronger than he is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrap Garden: The Day Before.

73%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

73% User Score Based on 246 reviews

Muffin Knight is an arena based action-packed platformer with stunning visuals and a myriad of fairytale characters, each with their own unique abilities, which gain strength as you advance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muffin Knight.

61%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 3 reviews

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seed of Life.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

94% User Score Based on 606 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

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