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  1. 6th entry in "The 20 Games Challenge". A poor implementation. I enjoyed developing the random level generation (all 255 levels are generated at the start of the game and can then be navigated), but I got bored with the old-school platformer gameplay, which, between tutorials and experiments, I’ve already done a dozen times or more. In the end, I gave up on designing the pixel art myself and used a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitfall.

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  2. -----------------------------GAMEPLAY----------------------- As the city electrician, it is your job to fix the electricity in the buildings of the city before time runs out in this retro inspired arcade-like game. The more houses you fix the more points you get. Everytime you play you have a chance to get one of 3 maps to play on. ----------------------------CONTROLS------------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackout!!!.

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  3. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This is our submission for the 2024 Pixel Game Jam, Liquidate! This is designed to be an extraction looter roguelike made in Godot 4.2.1 , with inspiration from games like Cuphead, and Escape from Tarkov. How to play: Shoot: Left Mouse button Move: W A S D Switch Guns: Q Reload: R Read the tutorial in game before playing a mission. About the game development: Programmer, cat gat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liquidate!.

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  4. "i am smiley" is a game project developed in two weeks as an entry for the International Game Concept Challenge (IGCC 2017) held in September 2017 at Trident College in Nagoya, Japan. The player controls a rogue AI on the run and  has to solve puzzles by possessing different kinds of robots with varying abilities, all the while avoiding being detected by the guards. The team behind the project con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i am smiley.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A Snapshot in Scarlet is an exploration-puzzle game set inside of a carnival.  You are a ghost detective and your goal is to solve an ancient missing persons case so that the ghosts involved can move onto the afterlife. It is believed that the person was murdered, but no body was found. You are aided by your special memory gloves. When the gloves make contact with a bare forehead, you are gifted w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Snapshot in Scarlet.

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  6. Hello there! Dive into a wobbly-chaotic server room where you need to fix server storage problems; grab the cables and plug them into the servers with red dots to avoid total internet MAYHEM! The internet needs you to sort out the server storage issues; how else are all those influencers supposed to make a living if they cannot store their video snippets on the servers? Download game for best expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trijam 181 - unplugged mayhem.

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  7. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 7 reviews

    An old-school themed platformer which is playable in seven different graphical styles emulating the computer systems of yore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Elena Temple.

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  8. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Here's the link to the original project:                  https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1076921250/ Heads up: This project may take up to a couple minutes to load due to its size. Hang on tight - it'll be ready soon! YOU are the last surviving task-force member whose team is lost from an ambush. Your objective is to reach the roof and call for help to flee the decrepit building. This game ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandoned Agent.

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  9. Developed for Jame Gam #36 Welcome to the world of Freaklandia, where people everywhere hunt the planet's wildlife and have them fight each other for sport! And for some reason, nobody thinks anything's wrong with that! Short guide: Use arrow keys to move, I to open the inventory, and K to talk to NPCs To win, you have to get your Candleman to a certain level and have all four of the available Poc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Freaks.

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  10. It's Santa's favorite time of the year again, it's Christmas! This year Santa has delivered present to good kids as he usually does, but it seems that nowadays kids many kids have stopped believing that he is real. So in order to remind them that he does really exist, he decided to bring presents to the unbelievers too this year! But that is no easy task, for these naughty kids had filled their ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas for the Unbelievers.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Toss dwarves into waves of orcs to earn Maggoty Bread. GOSH! Mouse Click or hold 'E' to grab a dwarf. Move your mouse and let go to yeet'em into those gosh darn orcs! Earn 3 Maggoty Breads for each level to unlock GOSH MODE to wreck havoc and discover hidden secrets! I made this game in 3 days with little sleep, so mind any bugs you run into. Enjoy, and be sure to eat your maggoty bread. Gosh! NO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobody Tosses a Dwarf.

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  12. A simple puzzle game about exploring different perspectives and navigating through a perilous world.  The protagonist's perspective might vary slightly from what the reality is - click on other people to see the world through their eyes, and work out how to get through each level. Collect all the mushrooms before heading to the portal to finished each level. Game is controlled through WASD + Mou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trust Your Eyes.

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  13. This is a puzzle game where you stretch cats to get their king to the top of a mountain. Try to complete all 8 levels! This was solo developed by me for the 2024 GMTK jam with the theme "Built to Scale". Some minor fixes have been made to this game post-jam, the original jam version is available to download below. Note: There seems to be some minor visual issues with the cats in the windows buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat King's Long Journey (GMTK Jam 2024).

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  14. 43%Game Brain Score
    43% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Distinguished archaeologist Jack Logan has finally done it - after years of tireless searching, he has finally uncovered the tomb of the sun-god Ra. Unbeknownst to him, the tomb is an entrance to a much more sinister place: the Duat, the underworld of Ancient Egypt. To escape, he must venture through its twelve deadly chambers and defeat the enemies of Ra. But beware...only the most intrepid souls… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entombed: Curse of the Sun God.

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  15. Works on Mac & Windows Browsers!Theme:  It's Spreading Cat Food is a comfy Isometric 2D tuna delivery game. We play as Rhino the cat with a Backpack and Skateboard. Navigate the town and deliver everything on-time and avoid the day’s dangers. Inspiration Paper Boy -  A game about delivering the daily newspaper and causing chaos. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperboy_(video_game) Player Exper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Food.

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  16. Introduction: You are a cat and your owner is not home. As a hellish creature of chaos and destruction, you try to throw everything your owner has in their room on the floor. To avoid getting caught you have to find the spare key and get out of the room before your owner gets home to find the mess you made. Instruction: You control a cat in the first person view, and use WASD keys to move aroun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Kitty.

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  17. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The player is the Grandlandfather and must direct the Landfathers and the folk of the lands to take over new lands and unite the world into one big happy family. Controls Move camera with WASD or move cursor to window border. Zoom in and out with scroll wheel. Use Right mouse button to command units. Use Left mouse button to drag select units. Instruction The large characters in the big white ring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grandfatherland.

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  18. Jam entry for: https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2022 Jam Theme: DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING! Developement: 4 days; Engine: Unity;  All is wonderful in the world of Super Lario. Jumping around, picking shrooms, stomping on Boombas, all that good stuff. Except, what's this!? The Boombas have hired an assassin? Lario's in Purgatory? Infinite slide levels? Oh my!  Help Lario escape purgatory and retu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lario's Slide.

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  19. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Adventures of Mr Hedgehog is a single player game where you take control of a small hedgehog after a storm has blown through the forest. Go on an adventure to see if you can help his friends in need. Explore rich and detailed environments as you make your way through the woods. Complete puzzles for your friends and invite them to your birthday party! But beware, there might be something dark l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Mr. Hedgehog.

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  20. DungeonSpell Play as a young witch-in-training who has gotten trapped in a dungeon. Escape the dungeon and solve 5 unique puzzles by summoning your ghostly friends to help you out! FEATURES: ★ 4 cute ghost friends★ 1 witch-in-training★ 5 fun puzzles★ a handy-dandy tutorial★ you can fall in lava★ relaxing lo-fi and lo-fi adjacent music★ volume slider for your volume adjusting needs https://player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DungeonSpell.

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  21. Minesweeper meets Pac-Man! Controls WASD - Movement Arrow keys to choose the defusing direction R - Restart (lose a life) Space - Skip turn Escape - Main menu How To Play The goal of the game is to defuse all of the bombs on the field through a minigame, watch out for the enemies, numbers on the grids indicate both a bomb and an enemy.  Score keeps accumulating until you lose all of your lives… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Around The Corner.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Midway upon the journey of our life… In Canto I, you take control of Dante, the Sommo Poeta, in a small adventure that reimagines the first canto of the Divine Comedy as a videogame. Finding yourself in the Forest Dark, you’ll need to use all abilities at your disposal to traverse it!Features Spread your wings and overcome every obstacle, bounce on magical books, dash through spike traps and defe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canto I.

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  23. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    74% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Explore 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting necessary artifacts in Castle of No Escape 2, a fantasy themed strategy RPG. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards - the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of no Escape 2.

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  24. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    It is the year 198X. Big hair is hot, and the war with the Soviets is colder than a refreshing glass of New Coke. RAD RAYGUN must travel the world fighting communist robots, and save the 1980′s by shooting his way through the decade in a totally fresh, expanded version of the original XBLIG game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Rad Raygun.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 1,697 reviews

    Boat Master is a boat navigation and berthing (parking) simulation game where players have to berth different boats in varying conditions. It is designed to replicate the controls and conditions of berthing and navigating a real boat in a marina and coastal channels (rivers and bays) as closely as possible. Current Features - Drive and berth a motorboat or superyacht (see screenshots) with 2 eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boat Master.

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  26. *** Game is actively in development, this release is not the final version. Summary Thief and Co. is a couch cooperative multiplayer game for 1-4 players where you play as a band of misfits trying to heist a valuable diamond from a museum. Description In Thief and Co., one to four players explore a fully procedural museum level and try to complete up to 4 different types of objectives to take dow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF AND CO..

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  27. Pyro Purge is a 2D top down shooter where your objective is to clear out a biological terrorist group associated with hellish deals. And what is the best weapon to deal with terrorists? A freakin' flamethrower of course! Burn your way through swarms of gunmen and pests as fast as possible. But remember, always keep moving. Your flamethrower recharges only when you are on the move and not shooti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyro Purge.

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  28. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    ALIGNER A game where you need to use one bullet to kill multiple enemies Inspired from the Tank Chase scene in Indiana Jones, the game aims to challenge players to use as few ammo as possible while trying shoot their way out from the enemies. It currently includes 19 levels. CONTROLS: WASD or Arrow Keys to control main character, Mouse to Aim, Left Click to shoot.'R' to fast restart a level, if yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aligner.

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  29. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Recess Rabbit Rumble You play has either Hoppy or his brother Skippy, the two classroom pets of an unnamed school. However the students seem to be growing bored of the two and the school is looking to replace the two rabbit brothers! And it seems like the replacements aren't too keen on keeping our hero's around either... Controls:The controls may seem bizarre but this is because it has been desig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recess Rabbit Rumble.

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  30. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Made in Godot in ~2 hours 40 minutes for Trijam #242. In one reality, attempt to slay a dragon as a warrior. In another reality, try to keep a warrior (and yourself) alive as a healer. Their actions are linked; be careful that you don't neglect one battle when focusing on the other!Controls: Click on an action on either side (the corresponding action on the other side will also be selected) I'm ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dual Combat.

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    UpMove is a 1-bit-style typing game x cave flyer mashup about leaving behind the daily grind, pushing your limits in pursuit of an ambition, and maybe going a little too far. Pilot your ship through meteor showers, giant factories, and more, as you reach for your dreams in a dangerous universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UpMove.

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  32. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Concept Meet ControlU, the sweetest office manager in CPU office~ You will assign tasks to four coworker-processors in ControlU's stead. Processors will execute the tasks they are assigned to, but each time they execute an instruction, their heat meter goes up!  Pay attention to each processor's heat meter and prevent them from overheating. You can lower the processor's heat levels by giving them … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Processors at Work!!.

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  33. Description You wake up and find yourself trapped in a room inside a ruined structure.  The ceiling is closing, and you have no way to climb out.  You're a slime after all, how can you climb.  Once the ceiling has closed in, it will fall, squishing you like it has done to so may before.  You're only hope is to find some way to stop the ceiling from completely closing in on you.  Are you only goin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo.

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  34. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A competitive multiplayer running game with up to 4 players (either via LAN or online). Use traps and projectiles in order to make life difficult for your competitors. Slow down the enemy to get ahead and be careful getting hit or you risk losing the race! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runner Party.

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  35. I decided to do a game based on the recent controversy with the investment app Robinhood. Basically, one of the hedge funds that supports Robinhood was shorting Gamestop's stocks to make money. A Reddit group called Wallstreetbets saw this and decided to buy a bunch of Gamestop stock to make the hedge fund lose billions of dollars. Robinhood (and other investment brokers) stepped in and prevented … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robbin' (the) Hood.

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  36. SUMMARY  Weirland is a single-player roguelike, with integrates basic platforming and hack and slash mechanics into the genre. The dungeon uses a number of template rooms to construct itself as you continue to explore. Absolutely loved making this and will likely continue to work on it in the coming future. Controls MOVEMENT - "WASD or Arrow Keys" SPRINT - "Shift" JUMP/CLIMB WALL -  "Spacebar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weirland.

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  37. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 49 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Created by the team behind Alwa’s Legacy and A Void Hope, The Prisoning invites players to step into the fractured mind of Fletcher Howie Jr., a developer on the brink of a mental breakdown at the final stages of a massive project. During a post-crunch therapy session, Fletcher becomes trapped in his subconscious and is forced to confront his fears and anxieties in a comedic Metroidvania adventure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest.

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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    85% User Score Based on 272 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 4 reviews

    Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of the Wolf.

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  39. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    This collection is a living library that continues to grow. In addition to the core titles—Commando 2, Commando X, and Commando 3, we are dedicated to progressively restoring the extensive Macrojoy back catalog. Every game joining the collection undergoes a comprehensive remaster, including: HD Visual Enhancements: Giving classic graphics a crisp, modern look. Difficulty Rebalancing: Adjusted… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commando Collection.

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  40. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 609 reviews

    The Elephant Collection remasters ten of jmtb02’s classic blue elephant games into one mammoth-sized package! From puzzle platformers to rapid-fire arcade games, this collection of ten Armor Games classics is tied together by a new overarching metanarrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elephant Collection.

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  41. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    71% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 17 reviews

    Witness the rebirth of a genre in Lumo – a classic isometric adventure with a modern twist for gamers young and old alike! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumo.

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  43. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    92% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of almost 1000 planets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z-Exemplar.

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  44. Begin your adventure with your new friends! Explore the amazing world of box, from the wilderness, desert, to super duper cold snowy mountains! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Babol the Walking Box.

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  45. Bumbleline is a 2D platformer inspired by games like Sonic 2, Just Shapes and Beats, and Cuphead. The story follows a bee named Bumbleline as she sets out to find her insect friends, who were stolen by a human. Omnidirectional Movement! In Bumbleline, you can move left and right, you can jump and double jump, and you can dive straight down with the    key, making you race downwards extremely f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bumbleline.

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  46. Deeply Tactical ASCII RoguelikeMonster Lily, a darkly comic, deeply tactical dungeon crawler: A traditional roguelike packed with unique, often surprising mechanics. Built around tactical combat, item synergy, and positioning. Procedural dungeons that feel hand-crafted. Enemies defined by their distinctive abilities. Animations & soundtrack that push ASCII to its limits. Tactical Su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Lily.

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  47. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ⭐Enjoyed it? Drop a comment or rating. It really helps! ⭐ A place you were never meant to leave. You’re alone in the metro, but something is deeply wrong. The layout loops in impossible ways. Directions lead you nowhere. The signage speaks, but lies. And yet, there is a way out. Explore shifting corridors and liminal platforms where logic breaks down. The only constant: the metro doesn't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metroloop.

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  48. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    PURGATION SWORDSTORM is a single-stage bullet hell game about playing dangerously. You are BONE ACE, pilot of the B1000 BONE, an experimental fighter that SHOOTS SWORDS. Your mission is to ERADICATE GHOULS and RESCUE LOST SOULS. This project was developed in 6 days for the TWG Discord's 3rd game jam. The prompt was “hold your ghouls close”, which inspired a slightly spooky shmup with an emphasis … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgation Swordstorm.

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  49. Story Step into the Wild West City "Pistolsummit" and take the "Kingpin Challenge". Shot your way through Pistolsummit and defeat the current Kingpin to become the new one.  This will be no easy task because this city is filled with scoundrels and ne'erdowell, who for one reason or another have pledged loyalty to the Kingpin and are hellbent on stopping you. A challenging task but one you wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One In The Chamber.

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  50. Waking up in a maze being hunted by hatsune miku wasnt on my 2024 bingo card. Gotta find a way to escape and survive. This games lowkey inspired by that one scene in mouthwashing. Youll know what I mean if you know it, but I also wanted to incorporate prolly my favorite thing in horror games its that realization of "those arent my footsteps" I just love that creep factor every time. Dev note!1.1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HatsuneFreaku.

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