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    96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 244 reviews

    A Bitsy game about online friendships, the golden age of tumblr, closeness and closure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOPOGRAPHY.

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  2. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 791 reviews

    A sci-fi bitsy game about grieving, holding on to fading memories, and carrying the world on your shoulders, made for LIMINAL magazine's GLITCH series, released in June 2020 as part of the Emerging Writers' Festival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNDER A STAR CALLED SUN.

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  3. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    When a pudding goes missing, C.C. Crowe is on the case. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to crow crime: a murder mystery.

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  4. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A simple story about accepting change, both in yourself, and the places you are fond of. 6,206 Miles To Seoul tells a semi-accurate story of my own experiences with change. Like many immigrant families, visiting my ‘mother country’ is a rare occurrence, and the pressure to keep my language, family, and cultural identity ‘authentic’ feels like a duty many of us must bear, as we adapt to the influe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 6206 Miles To Seoul.

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  5. Game InstructionsPresenting a story in the form of the most well-known (short) visual novel since the 21st century! In the game, you will play as the protagonist to experience the daily love life with a beautiful girl and reach different endings through different choices. This is my debut work. Although it is not yet mature, I still hope it can bring you a wonderful experience. Game Introduction… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 我和妹妹的日常~.

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  6. 86%Game Brain Score
    86% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    content warnings: death of loved ones (feelings surrounding the deaths are discussed a bit, but the deaths themselves are not described at all), grief and mourning, floods, drought, food. some indication that Something has happened in the larger world that has changed the way of life some, but what that is is not discussed. controls: press space to begin the game. use WASD or arrow k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i will not survive you.

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  7. SPORELING Urban explorer breaks into an abandoned hospital. At the edge of town lays a hospital, long since abandoned. No one can remember the last time someone’s been inside, but some say you can still hear the wails of the patients. You go to check out these rumours for yourself… Created for "Stuck in the Jam" 2026 Gameplay Guide: Use WASD or the arrow keys to walk around and explore the su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sporeling.

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  8. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Make Your Own Adventure! Introduction This is a story creating game where you choose different travel and action segments to the story, then, fill in the blanks to the story by choosing certain words/phrases for what happens! There are tons of silly, funny, and over-the-top combinations of words to try! At the end you can download the final adventure story you have created. Game Description This g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make Your Own Adventure!.

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  9. Video playthrough with developer commentary: Background: This is a fun and interesting experience for players to try as they get to play in a post-apocalyptic world where they wander across a torn-down town, as you must do different tasks in order to stay and live in the town, either as a resident or just passing through. You have the chance to interact with characters, objects, and look around … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandstorm Fort.

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  10.  --- GO FULLSCREEN AND ENJOY ---in case of audio problems, exit and reenter fullscreen mode Wake up and drink the potion.A Bitsy atmospheric made for Ludum Dare 45. 26hours + 5hours of sleepmusic put together using Ableton Live's built in instrumentsone SFX borrowed from mikaelfernstromThis game was made possible thanks to these hacks and tools by these people:image-to-bitsy tool by ruin (backgro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PHILTER.

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  11. About the Game: Welcome to Magic Forest! This is a short platforming adventure where your goal is to make your way to the other side of the mystical woods. Our Journey: This is my second game, and this time I collaborated with my friend Adam, who helped bring the levels to life with his design skills. Finding an idea that fit the theme proved challenging, and we ended up restarting four times… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Forest.

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  12. Reverie - Instructions on How-To-Play START MENU - Click 'Start' to begin the game START ROOM - Click through the dialogue options to get information on the world. DREAMSCAPE - Use WASD or the arrow keys to move your character along the map. - Click character sprites to engage in dialogue with NPCs. NIGHTMARE TUTORIAL - Click the NPC to engage in dialogue. - Click the spider enemy on screen to kil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverie.

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  13. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    The purple hike is a Bitsy color 3D game, contemplative and dreamlike, without dialogue, that tells a personal story. This project was commissioned by PizzaPranks,  to download this game, you can to buy the 51th issue of Indiepocalypse.    Controls: - Use WASD or arrow keys to move and interact.- Click and drag the mouse to rotate the camera. Tip for pushing:The character must always be face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The purple hike.

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  14. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    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.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    64% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Français TraceS: Où se cache notre histoire est une série de jeux Bitsy, qui propose de partir à la recherche des traces et des archives de la lutte contre le Sida. Ce troisième épisode a été coréalisé avec des élèves de l’École de la Seconde Chance de Nîmes et des étudiant·e·s du Master Fiction, humanités et industries créatives à l’occasion du NOGA, Festival des arts numériques du Carré … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TraceS.

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  16. BABADUNGA is an intense, retro boss-rush game created with the authentic spirit of classic Game Boy titles. Armed with nothing but his blowgun, Babadunga must enter the jungle to defeat the three colossal beasts that terrorize his tribe. This is a game of pure skill: just you against them. Learn their patterns. Aim your darts true. Save your tribe. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BABADUNGA.

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  17. 62%Game Brain Score
    62% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Chance your way through hallways of rats, slimes, and goblins, relying on the gods of fate to guide your spells to their targets. Will you roll sky-high damage values, and break the max integer value, or get really unlucky and roll only ones, therefore perishing in a most unfortunate way? In Chancemancer, you play as the archmage Themis, who is unfortunately in severe debt due to some gambling m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chancemancer.

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  18. Before starting ! ENG: Please turn the sound volume down on your computer or mute browser sounds. Game crash after endings is SUPPOSED to happen! Refresh the page to play again. FR: Veuillez baisser le son ou mute votre navigateur avant de lancer le jeu. Le crash après avoir fini le jeu est NORMAL. Recharger la page pour rejouer. How to play ? ENG: Use the arrow keys to move and interract.  F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only have one chance to escape - Trijam 257.

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  19. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    ⚠️ This game is a tribute: It’s based on true events — a heartbreaking story of a dear friend who is no longer with us.  ☠️ Attention Players ☠️ A huge update has just been released! We've added new areas, enemies, weapons, a reworked interface, and improved performance across the board. Thank you so much for your patience and support during this time!! The Midnight Town Stories: Adam’s Forgot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 177 reviews

    The game is about a hero that goes from game to the real world. Levels are generated by the music which is provided by Czech band Zrní. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HRDINA.

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  21. This boy is not alone. Because you are with him! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Koikoi.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    a game about going to the getty museum and getting INSPIRED. my partner set up a date at the getty to spark inspiration for each of our upcoming games! and although a little on the nose... this is the result of that date! what can i say: getting to see all sorts of art from different periods in one place -- and sharing interpretations and colorful commentary with my partner -- sparked joy and i w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to let's go to the getty.

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  23. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A lightly-narrative platformer made with Pocket Platformer. A bit of a downer. ESTIMATED PLAYTIME:  10-20 minutes (or a 5-ish  speedrun). CONTROLS: Move with left/right arrows. Jump with C or up arrow. WASD is also OK I think. Made for both the Pretentious Jam and the Pocket Platformer Jam #3. TOOLS USED: Pocket Platformer (by the_l0bster) is responsible for the much of the cor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrrhos.

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  24. Made for the Historically Accurate Game Jam 9 Historical Context This game takes place during the beginning of the American Civil War. It was a brutal war with some of the bloodiest battles in American history. Its cause: slavery. While many history lessons delve deep into the causes and the course of the war, rarely* do they discuss the intelligence operations that had the power to change the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not So Civil Spies.

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  25. Welcome to the dark A dudgeon crawl. Trek from your dropped in location to the exit and onto the next level. You will encounter dungeon crawly things along your way. Hack your way through the mindless worms; dodge and fend off the aggressive fireflies; and fight, fight or flee from the larger dwellers of the deep. You have only your headlamp as a trusted light source. The occasional torch or the g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shaffs!.

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  26. Grindavik is a fishing town in the southern coast of Iceland, 42km from Reykjavik. Volcanic activity in the area started in 2021 with some sporadic eruptions. In the evening of December 18th 2023, lava started spewing from fissures in the ground north of Grindavik. On January 14th 2024, a second fissure erupted near town with most of its lava steered away by newly constructed protective barriers.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save Grindavik.

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  27. Description A small robot reboots in a bleak world with a corrupted memory file. It travels the desolate lands in search for its lost memory drives. Where did it come from? Why was the city destroyed? As little robot regains its memory, it will begin to recollect and change. In Depth Game Summary Buddy the robot reboots with no knowledge of himself, his past, or his surroundings. He begins the gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recollect.

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  28. 80%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    searching the internet for traces of a long gone tumblr blog a short bitsy game about holding on to deleted memories, the ephemeral nature of the digital landscape (and tumblr’s golden era) controls: pc - wasd or arrow keys mobile - swipe to move ✧・゚⁺⋆*✧・゚ made for bitsy jam #76 – lost media had many more scenes but they had to be removed because bitsy is being glitchy made using bitsy & pixsy ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i miss when the internet was chronological.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 1,196 reviews

    everyone knows the ocean listens to you and grants wishes. one must ask the ocean for nine days. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to novena.

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  30. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Crashlanded on an alien planet, you have nothing but the power of scavenged spaceship wreckage to make it through an onslaught of extraterrestrial bugs - it's just a shame that all that cool tech keeps getting in the way. Will you remain blissfully ignorant of all the pointless information beamed straight into your visor, or will you perish by walking into a worm you couldn't see behind all the sm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACEPUNK.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    made for dino as part of the Bitsy Secret Santa Jam  the prompts i incorporated were "bread baking" and "cozy" -x- how to play: use wasd or arrow keys (or on mobile, swipe) to move and interact notes on development: made in bitsy for me, a version of bitsy (by Adam Le Doux) that i hacked together to better suit my needsi need to give a big thanks to my teammates on team green for their feedback… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to home.

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  32. 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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  33. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    CONTROLS: ENTER = Start from menu, skip cutsceneA / LEFT ARROW = Walk leftD / RIGHT ARROW = Walk rightW / UP ARROW = JumpD / DOWN ARROW = CrouchSPACE = Main attack (chain whip)Z = Handlebar attack (once picked up)X = Wheel attack (once picked up)M = MuteP = Pause+/- = Adjust volume GAMEPAD is supported CHEATS: 1 = level 12 = level 23 = level 3type: w-h-e-e-l = give wheel weapontype: h-a-n-d-l-e = … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeno Jackers.

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  34. Victoria and Beatrix are back at the School of Magic just in time to celebrate the best time of the year, Halloween! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Magic 5: Back to School.

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    Nogalious is a retro-style action platformer that pays homage to the era of classic 2D platforming on 8-bit personal computers. Explore 5 different worlds and go through cozy dungeons in the first title of a trilogy that tells the story of Nogalious, his daughter Mariet, and the evil Darama. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nogalious.

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  36. This game was developed as part of the Metroidvania Month 10 Game Jam (https://itch.io/jam/metroidvania-month-10).  We are excited to release this as our 2nd Game Jam game, and our 2nd game period.  Development of this game took place over 30 days from November 15th, 2020 thru December 15th, 2020.  While we were only able to finish one level, we do feel that we were able to incorporate several ele… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Wizard.

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  37. A strategy game blending "tactical driving + real-time defense," where you'll become a defense commander. By assembling combat squads and utilizing stardust to adjust tactics, you'll repel external enemies. The placement of each defensive line and the combination of stardust are crucial to humanity's last remaining energy source. When energy depletion sweeps the globe, "stardust&qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stardust Bulwark.

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  38. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    “Plastic Trick” is a choice-driven, visual novel where you play as a shopaholic named Serena - who's having a delulu romance with plastic mannequins that have come to life and are fighting for your kiss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plastic Trick.

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  39. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Play as Shido and unravel the secrets of the mysterious spirit Ren in the visual novel follow-up to Date A Live: Rio Reincarnation, based on the acclaimed light novel and anime series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Date A Live: Ren Dystopia.

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  40. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    OVERVIEW Spanning over 45-years, Stay Alive My Son (SAMS) is a groundbreaking virtual reality odyssey where you are transported into the life of Yathay Pin, a survivor of the Cambodian genocide to witness the world through his eyes, where every decision you make unfolds his poignant story of family separation, survival, and resilience. This narrative is based on the true events described in Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAY ALIVE MY SON (VR): A True Story About A Father's Relentless Search For His Son.

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  42. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 164 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 7 reviews

    A sudden Titan attack prompts massive evacuation efforts-but not everyone makes it to safety before the devastation ensues. Caught in the crossfire between battling monsters, many residents become trapped in the collapsing city—your only daughter among them! Kong: Survivor Instinct is a 2.5D action-adventure game that combines realistic platforming, challenging combat, and metroidvania-style expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kong: Survivor Instinct.

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  43. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    100 hidden Cats: Pirates is a hidden objects/clicker game. There are 100 pirate crew cats on the map, Your task is to point out all of them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Hidden Cats: Pirates.

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  44. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Carry Onward is a narrative gameplay short that follows a grieving man as he packs up his home. Immerse yourself in his thoughts and emotions by interacting with items, which shape his internal state. Experience the transformative power of memories and the hope that arises from embracing change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carry Onward.

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  45. Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure is a retro platformer set in the world of Dog and Spider Private Investigations. Never read the books? No big deal! How many of us even care about the back story behind Mega Man or Castlevania? Be a cop out to rescue her family! Swing your baton at the jerks, shoot them, learn to be a spider that inexplicably cannot stick to walls, who knows what's ahe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure.

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  47. Outpost Delta is a single player, 2-D side-scrolling sci-fi shooter for PC. Take on the role of Delta, the outpost’s emergency defense, who along with her AI companion must defend the space station against alien intruders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outpost Delta.

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  48. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Wish on shooting stars while you enjoy a weekend getaway at the beach! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight Shores.

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  49. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    "Feed me, or I'll reap your soul!"And with those ridiculous words, my whole life was turned upside down. Sakuraba Rie, aged nine, is a cynical and grumpy girl who cares little for her fellow classmates, and does not have a single friend.That is, until a self-proclaimed demon from the deepest, darkest pits of Hell suddenly appears in Rie's kitchen and steals a tray of cookies.What will happen betwe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strawberry Vinegar.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    93% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Bass Monkey is a musical album set to a cartoony, hack n' slash arcade game! Assemble your band (up to 4 players) and play as a bass swingin' monkey or guitar swingin' panda! Collect bananas, smack away your fans, and top the (high score) charts before the album ends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bass Monkey.

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