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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).

Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know  If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.

Play as a cat that can record his actions and have a copy loop through them. Utilize both the player and the copy to make it through all 7 levels! Solo developed for the 2025 GMTK Jam with the theme "Loop" (And sorry for the janky physics, ran out of time to fix them ) Controls: Move: Left and right keys, or A and D keys Jump: Up key or W key Create Copy: Down key or S key Wait: Spacebar U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Copy (GMTK Jam 2025).

Legend foretold the cycle of our Kings. When they fell to darkness, the hero who would defeat the chaos shall be made the new King. Will you -- our young challenger -- fulfill the legend and bring peace back to our home? You will play as a young warrior adventuring the Ruins of the Kings. A fresh graduate of the Academy of Camphor, you can attune your swordmanship and magic to the legendary cryst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Reign.

Gastrocove is a game about scheduling robots to harvest, combine, and deliver food to ports before the food expires. It was created in 10 days for the JamCraft 5 game jam. Installing You can either download the Windows build below (standard Unity package) or you can run the WebGL build by clicking the Play button above. WebGL build has been tested all the way through but YMMV. Gameplay Each level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gastrocove.

Sugar and Sinew is a reverse-horror game where you play as an enormous, indescribable amalgamation of flesh and bone. You must hunt down unwary Trick or Treaters (who are all dressed as pirates for some reason) on Halloween night. It's set in a small town, brought to life by a dynamic artificial intelligence simulation. Controls KeyAbilityZLure - Capture the minds of nearby people and draw the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugar and Sinew.

About Hugmaster: Pixelles Edition A short platforming and hugging game made as part of the 2025 Pixelles Make Games Program: https://pixelles-make-games.itch.io/ I may make small edits, fixes, and updates, however if I continue full development it will be uploaded as a separate game to preserve what was completed during the Pixelles Make Games Program as my first solo game. Concept and Goal Pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hugmaster: Pixelles Edition.

Air, Water, Earth, Fire... Light? Phil O'Sopher has been busy. He's toiled at this task for years and he's finally had a breakthrough. His hypothesis will be proven true: light is the 5th basic element of matter! What he has created has the ability to bring matter into existence... or cast it back to nothing... Use alchemical concoctions to illuminate your surroundings or cast them into shadow t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Does Light Matter?.

A containment breach was declared in the Aegis Research Facility, caused by a Class 4 or above UT of unknown type. The Special Response Team is sent in as part of a contingency plan. You play as Specter 8 and must maintain radio contact at all time with Morpho, your operator. PLAY WITH HEADPHONES. THIS GAME REQUIRES STEREO OUTPUT. This is a short horror adventure where you role-play as a hardened … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10-103.

Threnodice (a pun on the word threnody (thrĕn′ə-dē) pl. thren·o·dies, a poem or song of mourning or lamentation) is a 3d isometric puzzle game, where you play as a former dice knight, Sir Dice-r who went into a coma for a millenia, and venture into a desolate world. The environment that was once magnificent is now nothing but rubbles and broken down paths. Explore the lore and backstory through en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Threnodice.

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

Last Light in the Night: You have been challenged by your friends to visit an abandoned mansion. There, you find a mysterious mirror that sends you in a haunted version of this mansion. Use your torchlight to find a way out from the darkness.5+ minutes of gameplay.   The Team Last Light in the Night  is a Horror Game prototype made as a Game Design assignment during our 2nd Term in the Independent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light In The Night.

Browser is an option, but downloading it is still recommended! Browser tends to break in full-screen, makes sounds too loud, sometimes making them never stop playing, boxes can get stuck if they get too low to the ground, and it can get pretty laggy. - Description - Break to Scale is a short and sweet puzzle game where you play as an intern, using a magic-imbued computer to manipulate blocks a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Break to Scale.

GitHub Repository: https://github.com/ventusCaclium/Ilumi-Mates A two player puzzle-platformer; coordinate your light abilities to outwit the encroaching darkness.Made for the Extra Credits Game Jam #4, which took place from May 31 2019 - June 3rd 2019. Some notes about the development: This game was developed by Ryan Wasil and Matthew Wojtechko. Ryan designed and implemented the unique platform … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Illumin-Mates.

Dark & FI       A dark age of destruction has begun, magic orbs have been stolen to control fire and ice and are being used to terrorize the villagers.  A young hero is on the hunt for the demon responsible for these atrocities with the use of magic from nature elements. Run, jump and slide to avoid danger and use fire, ice and nature magic to destroy as many magic orbs as you can to complete all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark & FI.

*PLAY IN FULL-SCREEN* Help a packager worker at a candy factory the day everyone bring their kids to work. This game was created for Beginners Circle Jam #2. The theme of the GameJam was CANDY, and it lasted 2 weeks. CONTROLS: MOVE: Arrow keys / WASD GRAB: Hold Left mouse click / RELEASE: Release Left mouse click GAME RULES: Distribute each candy to its box container within the time frame.If you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take Your Kids to Work Day.

!!! EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING !!! I use swear words. I reference drinking (duh!). I use rhymes that sometimes don't rhyme. About Dwarf Barf This is a small game I made for the #BeerNotJam game jam. It's about a Dwarf that tries to get back home from a pub. There is a problem though. He's drunk. So he cannot actually move in an orderly fashion. Oh, and there are drunk goblins that are less than hel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwarf Barf.

step into the world of dysto-wanderer, a captivating 3d puzzle adventure set in a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape. play as Pia, a young girl who wakes up in the toxic slums of a ruined city with no memory of what happened. feeling lost and disoriented, she embarks on a journey to find safety and, if there are any, other survivors. dysto-wanderer offers a unique blend of exploration, puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dysto-wanderer.

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.

I Am Etheric is a realistic first-person horror game with spiritual touches, visit an abandoned psychiatric hospital and solve the mystery with your special power, survive, solve puzzles, explore the place and get out of there alive . Play as Alex who is a person with spiritual power who is dedicated to banishing archons from haunted places, this time you will face a level 9 archon. Too strong fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I AM ETHERIC.

Kingdom of Ashes is an adventure pixel art game ambiented in a dark fantasy set made by Team Blink Twice. Submission for the SheJam 2025.  Theme: Start from Zero. Rebuild. Reimagine. Rise. Story: After the destruction of her home, and the loss of the king, her father, the princess is adamant on staying and building it back up, and taking revenge. She uses forbidden magic and necromancy.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Ashes.

"Make Money Playing Hockey!" Add shooting elements to the intuitive feel of air hockey! Every time you smack the puck, coins jingle into your stash; when the match ends, spend what you earned to power up your paddle! With neon × pixel retro-future flair, jump into white-hot, spark-flying matches again and again. PlaytimeAbout 1 hour. Perfect for a quick pick-up-and-play session! Stream… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get Rich with Air Hockey! — Earn more coins with each hit. —.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

You fell asleep studying for exams, but when you woke up the school was empty. Survive the night, identify what’s wrong, and escape the loop... or be stuck at school forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Study Time Anomaly.

**NOTE: There is a soft lock that was overlooked.  Please don't try and jump above the soda machine after fixing the laser, you WILL get stuck.**If you have ever tried to fix what seemed like a simple problem and ended up in the middle of 3, 4, or 5 different projects, then you will feel right at home playing Objective Optional. You are a part of a crew that is traveling through space when you rec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Objective Optional.

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.

If the HTML5 doesn't work for you, consider downloading the game below! Wallker Demolition Co. A game about exploding buildings while moving in unexpected ways Made for the Gotm.io Jam #1! Controls Function Control Scheme #1 Control Scheme #2 Moving  Arrow keys WASD keys Jumping or walking on wall Z or C K Deploying a bomb X J Pausing Enter or P Enter or P Muting M M Credits and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wallker Demolition Co..

Can you escape the Platformers Hell ? Legend says it's shaped like a never ending platformer level... Maybe you can bribe someone with the coins scattered around the level to escape ? Platformers Hell is a game created for the Potat0s Jam 4 (September 2020). The theme was "Enfer" ("Hell" in english), so I decided to create a frustrating platformer that take place in hell. Description You are a fam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platformers Hell.

Post Jam Mobile Version: “Dice with Kali” is dead. Long live “Dice Versa”! I’m happy to announce that the full version of “Dice with Kali”, is available now on iOS and Android under the new name “Dice Versa”: Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dice-versa/id1641360599 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.RagTagGames.DiceVersa Dice with Kali Made in 48 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice with Kali.

Exam Game Project Golf!KIT109 Exam game project; Student ID: 584774. Basic Controls: Click and hold to shoot.Turbo for (limited) speed boost with Space bar (Cooldown Added).Press Q to return to main menu/title screen at any time.Press R to retry/reset the level at any time.Use 1-9 keys to auto-switch between levels: Normal ControlsBlack HolesMaze and CinemachineBreakable DoorCheckpointsTripwire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Game Project Golf!.

#beginner#pixelgamejam2024Game created for Pixel Game Jam 2024.The earth was invaded by beings from another planet, they came to steal all the fish from the earth which can cause the extinction of all fish and humans, but a fisherman knowing the situation decided to fight the aliens.Defeat the aliens and save the Earth and its fish.note: A bug in the game in phase 2 unable to let the player move o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishman Vs Aliens.

Reverse (Civil) Engineering Made in 48 hours as a solo submission for the 2023 GMTK GameJam. The theme of the Jam is "Roles Reversed". Civil Engineer Bobbert Bobbington has dedicated his life to building beautiful structures, but now The SuitsTM want to scale back the budget... The only problem is, the buildings have already been built! There's only one solution... In a startling ROLE REVERSAL, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverse (Civil) Engineering.

Game Made For Mini Jam 101 within 3 days- TO PLAY AT FULLSCREEN. !!!UPDATES!!! Version 0.2 uploaded with some minor fixes and mechanic adjustments! You can still play the FIRST VERSION uploaded for the Mini101 Jam by downloading the Windows version at the bottom end of this page, under the "DOWNLOAD" box ! !!--!! You are a wizard in a castle with the power to control with magic power the crates n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizzy TicTac Boxes.

A free downloadable single-player action-puzzle game for Windows. As a wizard, well trained in the arts of wind and ice magic, you'll find yourself at a disadvantage in this old castle. The enemies here all wield a spear and shield which are very dangerous for you... But also, to each other! As your abilities are limited to freezing and pushing enemies away, it is very unlikely that you could d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The (Not So) All-Powerful Wizard.

Description: The game was created and submitted for the Metroidvania Month Jam. Dark Fantasy Requiem, originally named "Black and White Odyssey", is a game of the Metroidvania genre, action-adventure platforms, with a theme of dark fantasy and the dreamworld. Its beginning in the development comes from Black and White Odyssey and in each drastic change in game polish that is had in the update in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fantasy Requiem.

ONLY YOU LIVE ONCE (Attention! This game will drive you crazy.) (You can spam space if you think you couldn't reach someplace) Death?  Never heard of it, probably you either! Just another lie or gossip from the news. Can somebody even believe this?  So what, we won’t be able to freefall instead of elevators, hug with saws to itch our back or flare up the oven to get a tan? By the way, the thing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OYLO.

A ninja mouse fighting his way through rat hoards and cats to gather cheese. Will he be able to defeat the big rat boss and collect the ultimate prized cheese? The first game I created! I hope you guys enjoy playing it ;) All in game navigation are done by using keyboard only. In-game Navigation: Escape=> Pause/Unpause game & bring up menuUp & Down Arrows=> Navigate menu itemsEnter=> Select/toggl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dossier, the ninja mouse.

WARNING: It takes a moment to load the level Controls:WASD or Arrow Keys - MovementHold Space to shoot You play as "Ace" a Space Fighter Pilot in some Space Force (In Space?). Space Shoota is a Vertical SHMUP (Shoot 'em Up). Developed for the "VimJam: Collectables" "Boldly going somewhere... and Back again..." "Collectables" - are Weapon Powerups and Health Kits "There and Back" - well you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceShoota.

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.

NOTE TO PLAYER: This game may not work as intended in its current state, as certain gameplay elements are frame-rate dependent. A beefy machine is recommended in order for the game to function as intended.  Common issues that can occur: - Animals getting knocked back much further than intended when shot with an arrow. - Animals moving at extremely fast speeds. - Boss animal moving much faster, mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instinct.

  The Game  Join this wacky caravan  of cultist sorcerers in a desperate attempt to convince an eldritch horror to NOT devour their world! The Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance is a jam game meant to be placed in the same world as another jam game of mine: "The Doomsday Cult". It's a 2D side-scroller platformer that requires you to perform sacrifices along the way to progress. Run, knock enemies out, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance.

Welcome to Dr Baggos Super Weapon! It's like Katamari Damacy... but with guns! You play as the creature developed in Dr Baggos laboratory. Your special ability? You can control weapons... with your mind! Aiding on your mission to bring the world to it's knees is your power to JOIN TOGETHER and become one with the gun (or as you will soon see... be one with dozens of firearms  at once!) Controls: W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr Baggos Super Weapon.

Now Updated!!! FOR A BETTER EXPERIENCE: Please download the game :P The HTML is playable but it is much nicer with the download! :D You are a wizard, who, for some reason, has jumped into a random dungeon. Following your unquenchable thirst for gold, you must explore deeper and deeper into the dungeon, until you invariably die.  Instructions- Both control methods available. Computer: WASD/Arrow Ke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dank Wizards Remastered.

Welcome to LETTER CAVE - Nationals Update. A game created by me, Hayden Sokolowski.  I thank you for looking at my game. This game is going to be presented at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.  I understand that the instructions can be a bit unclear, so here's a more detailed description. In LETTER CAVE, a man finds a mysterious purple cave and decides to explore it. Ins… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LETTER CAVE - Nationals Update.

Get it? Like, telepathic, but with jelly? You have a limited number of signals you can give to the jellies to get them to their destinations; the only trouble is, both jellies are listening to the same frequency. Complete each level while both characters move in tandem to the same input! A game made in 48 hours during the GMTK Game Jam, with the theme "Joined Together." A simple 2D puzzle game whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jelly-pathic.

Bouncy Snek was made in a few days using Godot 3. This game is my entry for Weekly Game Jam #269. About The Game In Bouncy Snek you play a very bouncy snake who is trying to get home after a long hike up a mountain. But be careful, because you're allergic to bees and scared of spiders! And also spikes for some reason. Bounce down the mountain while dodging hazards and collecting coins. Controls Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bouncy Snek.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

A colorful retro 2D platformer, open source and created by a solo developer. Includes a story mode with 36 carefully designed levels and a level editor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Bombinhas.

Hello There! BlueBox is a puzzle game, the main goal is to solve mysteries. This game is a game made for Beikoz Game Jam and it was made in a total of 48 hours. Does this game have a story? Trapped inside a box, the character tries to get out of the box by solving the mysterious details in the scrolls, unlocking the computers and moving forward.  Gameplay and Controls Con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BlueBox.

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.

Welcome to your local carnival dark ride.  It's a family-run business, so don't be surprised if it breaks down. Just stay in your vehicle. Whatever you do, don't get out and look for an exit.  This game is inspired by my irrational fear of having to walk out of a haunted house or ride during a breakdown. I love dark rides, but I've always been scared of those smaller establishments in the middle o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Head to the Exit.

GOLDEN LANE NOTE: in the jam panic, I forgot to make the UI actually scale. The game will likely not function properly on small monitors, and is best played with 1920x1080 resolution. Sorry about that!! Made for the GMTK  Jam 2021 in 48 hours (well, 40, really). You are Magdalena, a village witch on the outskirts of Prague near the turn of the 17th century. Rudely awakened by guards knocking down … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Lane.