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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].

Repository Assingment for the Videogames and Entertainment Software 20/21 subject of the University of Oviedo. This little project intends to be a very light version of The Binding of Isaac with the player control of Enter the Gungeon. That's it. The game will feature unlimited floors made with interconnected rooms filled with enemies. Killing those enemies and entering treasure rooms will gain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Parting of Sarah.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Synopsis: Meet Nate Hendricks, a Private Detective who's a bit down on his luck. Business has been slow and with the bills piling up Nate may have to soon close-up shop. He just needs a break. Perhaps one good case could help him turn things around. Then one evening, he gets a call from a Doctor Offenhauser who wants to hire him. The Doc doesn't give many details over the phone, but insists i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Lurks! A Noir Horror RPG..

Hello Flappy World Credits GMTK for the excellent tutorialSR Studios Kerala for the bird spritesmk.matheusklein for the music and SFX My first game What game dev looked like for me After watching GMTK’s tutorial, I decided to follow along using my weekends and evenings. On my first evening, I simply downloaded and set up Unity. I didn’t have a lot of time, so my intention was to reduce the fric… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Flappy World.

Big Burger Store is a 2D top down cooking game where you push around giant food items! Explore the busy world outside of work and participate in activities such as catching fish, playing sports, and so much more! Wishlist now on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3306170/Big_Burger_Store/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Burger Store.

Controls: Arrow Keys: MoveCtrl: ShootShift: Lock AimThis is a submission to Devtober 2022 When I joined Devtober, I only had one goal in mind, gain familiarity with the Godot game engine. Way back in 2002 I made many small video games using Mark Overmars' Game Maker(now known as GameMaker Studio). The hobby of developing games grew into a passion for software engineering in general which ultimate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devtober Dungeon.

Drums in the Deep,is a short, action top-down game, featuring gloomy environments and echoing gunshots with an emphasis on being shrouded from sight.  There's even an Android Apk for on the go playing! Obtain Cash by bringing people to the exit! Obtain Blud by Hurting the Hunters at anypoint! "Clear Save" in Options in order to get starting cash and blud! Controls : WASD - movement Mouse - A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drums in the Deep.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

73% User Score Based on 67 reviews

One fish, four lemurs. Online arcade battles between lemurs on dinghies. Grab your paddles, hop in a boat, and beat up anyone who tries to snatch your precious fish. And don’t miss the chance to fishslap a friend or three! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishermurs.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

77% User Score Based on 118 reviews

RPG Maker VX is a tool for Windows which allows you to design and play your own RPG. It requires no programming knowledge and allows the designer to create their own tilesets, character sprites, and scripts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker VX.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

83% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Droid Assault.

Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption Be the BOSS! Reverse the role of getting stomped on by the boss, and instead be the end dungeon BOSS to destroy heroes. Summon armies of minions, cast crazy spells, and defeat those pathetic heroes. Now you'll know what it's like to be a true Boss! Quick Summary: Top-Down Survival Shooter where you as an end Boss go up against single heroes. As a boss you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption.

As the sole engineer on a space ship with a angsty captain, your hands are normally pretty full. But now aliens are attacking the ship and turning off vital systems. Can you survive the onslaught while also keeping your job!?!? Helpful hints If you are running into a lot of trouble, make sure that your difficulty is set to what you would prefer. The default is 6.5, but it can range from 1.0-10.0,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contact Range.

Amara: The Unmaking The Crucible is gone. The land is breaking. And you’re running out of time. Amara: The Unmaking is a dark-fantasy, pixel-art, side-scrolling action platformer where tight movement, hazards, and enemies collide—and your Blink teleport turns survival into a skill you can master. About This Game For generations, the Order of the Crucible protected the Crucible of Creation—an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amara: The Unmaking.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

This is my first solo-developed adult game, and I hope everyone enjoys it.  這是我第一次單人開發的小黃遊，希望大家喜歡。 これは私が初めて一人で開発したエロゲームです。皆さんに楽しんでもらえたら嬉しいです。 This is the full version of Destroy! Mosaic! Since the game may not be available for purchase on Steam in some countries, I’ve released the full version on itch.io. If possible, I still recommend purchasing it on Steam. https://store.steampower… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroy! Mosaic!.

## Introduction RetroArcade is a highly portable collection of ASCII arcade games with sound that run in a commandline terminal on Windows, OS-X and Gnu/Linux. Includes SpaceInvaders, Pacman & Frogger. Includes full source code. ----------------------------------------------------------- Featuring     * no installation     * no dependencies (Ncurses not needed)     * simply unzip in your Downloads… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroArcade.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 288 reviews

Shipwreck is a top down adventure game in which you must travel the land, explore dungeons, and defeat monsters to earn safe passage off the island on which you are stranded. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shipwreck.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Azalea is a short, cute-yet-spooky puzzle adventure that takes the player through the deadly Forbidden Forest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azalea.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

55% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Find the objects that are hidden on the map. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Build Top-Down 3D.

A daring wanderer wields his weapons in real-time battles through his quest into the unknown. Game Features: Explore a abandoned mega structure where mutant creatures have taken over. Survive by collecting energy from your enemies and plundering chests. Solve a series of puzzles as you progress on your journey. Minimalist retro look in stylized pixel art graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fang.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

82% User Score Based on 170 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

The game is set in a dark pixel fantasy world. Destroy hordes of monsters ruling over what once was a prosperous land. 10 levels filled with various enemies await, you, each requiring a different approach to defeat. Like in any RPG, leveling up is the core element of the game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diabolic.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

44% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Unique RPG that covers what happens after the Big Bad is defeated and the Heroes disband. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After All.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 297 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 7 reviews

The Spirit of 1980's home computer RPGs revived for contemporary audiences and platforms. Dig your way through 100 handcrafted levels into the ancient depths of Dreadrock Mountain. Relive memories of oldschool dungeon crawlers, like Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder. Play short sessions on your mobile phone or tablet, and fight and puzzle over hours of playtime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Dreadrock.

You play as a character trying to save their beloved from certain death. One day, a mysterious shaman shows up at your door, promising you a cure for your beloved using a certain ritual. You must collect all the necessary items from the abandoned church in town while going through some minigames. Try to discover what the background story of the church is while you're at it. Talk to NPCs until… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ritual.

A simple real-time strategy game optimized for gamepads and hot seat battles against other players. Connect up to 4 gamepads and play with your friends using a single computer! This game can be played in browser, but it's recommended that you use a desktop build, since browser version has poor performance. The browser version also can't work with gamepads properly. How to play: a quick guide Send… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Autotanks.

So me and my roommate decided for our Computer Science capstone to create a video game. Both of us had little to no experience before this game but afterward we feel like we both learned a lot and had a lot of fun creating it. We hope you enjoy it! Goal of Game: Walk around and explore the map talk to NPC's and go into building. Exploring the map you will find potions, power ups and weapons scatte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knights Of Valor.

A Short, Quirky, Eccentric Top-Down RPG Shooter with an insanely cool fighting mechanic that involves time. Controls: Use WASD or the Arrow Keys for movement, and Z or Enter Key for Shoot. Toggle fullscreen using F4. Bob the Blob tried to learn a new skill this Quarantine but instead got bored and dozed off. Now he found himself in the Dangerous Dungeons of the Hot Heads! Help Bob, the Blob, to r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bob's Bizzare Adventure.

Frostburn is a 2D action platformer featuring a fire-and-ice theme with Viking aesthetics. The protagonist, Vidar, is the sole survivor of his village and is determined to get revenge against two evil gods. In Frostburn, the player must jump, dash, climb, and fight their way through various obstacles and enemies. With two unique environments and two formidable boss arenas, Frostburn is the perfect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FrostBurn.

Controls: WASD to move Mouse 1 to shoot, hold to rapid fire The further you click away from the player the faster the bottles shoot. Pickup bananas for health Game Screens: This is the main game screen, in this picture you can see the health bar(top centre) and the score (top left). Each enemy provide a different score once killed (Harder enemies provide more points). Each enemy type also deals … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matts Maze.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 1,126 reviews

Get ready for an electrifying mix between a bullet game and a typing hell! Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of Ray Bibbia! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Textorcist.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

38% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Collect power up that help you reach all placed in order to collect mushrooms. Avoid dinosaurs that will steal them from you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost with Dinosaurs.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

69% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Doug and Lily go to rescue the child from wizard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doug and Lily.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

86% User Score Based on 126 reviews

# The game engine for high-performance cross-platform games Defold is a completely free to use game engine for development of desktop, mobile and web games. There are no up-front costs, no licensing fees and no royalties. The source code is made available on GitHub with a developer-friendly license. The Defold editor runs on Windows, Linux and macOS and includes a code editor, debugger, profiler … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defold.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

43% User Score Based on 95 reviews

Experience an immersive sci-fi adventure. 

Walk in the footsteps of the ill-fated crew members of the Miranda station. Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger, solve clever puzzles to help discover the questions that... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALONE IN SPACE.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

47% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Find Out - this is an adventure game in which you will have to escape from an unknown location, surrounded by a large maze. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Out.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

38% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 4 reviews

2D top-down arena fighter. Combine and customize your spells to increase their power to defeat waves of mobs and bosses in the arena. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gift of Parthax.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

89% User Score Based on 93 reviews

You have to collect all the PHONK mixtapes straight from hell so people hear how good sounds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drift Phonk 666.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

92% User Score Based on 66 reviews

A sword and sorcery adventure where your magic shapes the world. A Classical rogue-like with a modern feel. A challenging game with clear goals and important tactical decisions. A deep experience that's easy to use. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse Of Yendor.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

74% User Score Based on 169 reviews

BossConstructor is a game about building and flying your own spaceship!Building your Ship. The core feature of the game is its ship editor which allows you to freely assemble your own spaceships using a vast variety of modules (currently more than 60). The way you build your ships determines how they behave and what they are capable of doing. Since every module costs money, weight and energy, desi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BossConstructor.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

78% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Critic Score 8%Based on 1 reviews

Algo Bot is a coding-based puzzle game that takes place deep inside the Europa, a pan-galactic colonisation ship, where a recycling mission goes horribly wrong. Use your algorithm special skills to command Algo Bot, a service droid, and help PAL, a cantankerous line manager, to contain the crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Algo Bot.

Heltons Haunted Hotel is a 2D Top Down Survival Horror game based on the story of a Haunted hotel, located in the Helton City, which has witnessed the various tragic incidents occurred during the early 2000s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heltons Haunted Hotel.

How to Exorcise Your Husband Bernard, Josette's late husband, still very attached to the hold he has over his wife, cannot leave her alone, even in the afterlife. Desperate, she calls on her loyal friends, Halima and Dorothy. The three widows then embark together on a quest where each will have to face her past and exorcise their respective husbands. "How to exorcise your husband" is a short puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Exorcise Your Husband.

Take on the quest to light the flame at the peak of the mountain to bring light and joy to the Moth Kingdom. Face a variety of foes in turn-based battles, interact with NPCs along the way and level up as you journey ever forward. References abcmaxofficial. (2022, June 6). Knife Stab Sound Effect [Sound]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/knife-stab-sound-effect-36354/ Abyssmal. (2022, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light the Summit.

Build towers, grow crops, and defend your farm against a mad scientist’s undead army. Play as Chiki, a tiny but fearless chicken tasked with defending the barn while the farmer is away. Build Towers Build a variety of towers, some shoot fast, other pierce armor, while some deal AOE damage or freeze enemies. Each tower has a unique role. Upgrade and combine their effects to create pow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardian Chicken.

Era's Time Delivery Service is a turn-based battle game made for Magical Girl Game Jam 6 on the theme "Service". Era is a time magical girl who works in a delivery service, boasting she can bring any package to its destination in due time. Today, she must deliver comic pages to a publisher before the deadline, but it is pretty far. Will she be able to make it in time? Beat the clock! In this gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Era's Time Delivery Service (prototype).

***This game was created by in 37 days by Team 5 for the Game Dev Field Guide 2024 Team Jam. Use WASD to move, and mouse to point and click when using a power-up.*** Power-Up Key:  Dash - click in the direction you want to dash. Stun - click another player to stun them. Pull - click a chair to pull it closer to you. Swap - click a chair to swap places with it and keep it away from another pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chair Champions!.

WASD or Arrow Keys for movement! For the 2024 7DRL challenge I decided to build my own vanilla JavaScript Roguelike Engine that is immediately cross-platform, light-weight, pure ASCII, and can be played online easily.  The engine currently meets many of the baseline requirements of a Roguelike: Procedurally generated levelsTurn based gameplayGrid based movementPermadeathASCIIDungeon CrawlerHack an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanilla JavaScript Roguelike Engine.

Run Like Hell is a side-scrolling rhythm game that seamlessly combines rhythm and action mechanics to make an interactive, satisfying player experience Your core objective is simple - blast your way through the underworld armies and prevent them from completing the hole they are attempting to rip through to attack the human race. You play as Uriel, an archangel of vengeance who works as a vigilant… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Like Hell.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Pulsor is a fast paced shoot em' up space arcade game where you orbit a black hole. Use your quick reactions and aim to blast the obstacles in your way ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PULSOR.

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.

A game that I made for Quantron. This was a failed Ludum Dare 53 entry, now finally finished. You can still visit the Ludum Dare page if you want to see the original version. Please read this post for why it took so long and is still broken. WARNING: This game is hard. And contains flashing screen effects. Press "F" on the title screen to toggle them. How to play Player 1 WASD = Move/Jump Space … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantron's Game.