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Looking for games like Near Miss? Here are top casual shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pitfall, Cat King's Long Journey (GMTK Jam 2024) or Time Wingman.

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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. 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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  3. Made for the #KenneyJam 2018 https://itch.io/jam/kenney-jam-2018 Synopsis In Time Wingman, you are the last line of defence against an impossibly large armada of Alien Invaders in very round UFOs. Your secret weapon is Earth's recent mastery of time travel: every time you fly by the entire armada, a rift in space and time takes you back to when and where the epic battle began. This makes time a bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wingman.

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  4. Snap Pals! My submission for the 1st Lost Relic Games Game Jam (Theme: Connection)! Play as Blue and Pink and work together to defend yourself from the incoming horde of squares! Version 1.1.0 released! Light yellow squares will now appear, which can swoop down towards the ground. Be wary of putting Pink on top for too long...Variable jump height: each player now jumps depending on how long they h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snap Pals.

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  5. 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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  6. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it. Features A story campaign with at least 6 Different Levels (there's 11) An Endless mode for replayability with 6 different ships to unlo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Arcade Legacy.

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  7. Introduction Game Summary: Zufo is an endless hoard of enemies you must destroy, each kill increasing your score. The objective is to get the highest score you can. The first health pack will be released 60 seconds into the hoard, after this they become less and less frequent. The smaller fighter ships are killed in one shot and send their shots on a fixed trajectory. The large battle cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zufo.

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  8. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    So, for the fourth round of "The 20 Games Challenge," the options were Asteroids, Spacewar!, and Indy 500. I went with Spacewar because I already tried my hand at a not-so-great Asteroids clone a while back in a different engine, and Indy 500 just didn't grab me for some reason. And here it is, fourth game down in this challenge! Seriously, if you're diving into game development I can't stress eno… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to spacewar.

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  9. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    GET READY TO BLAST YOUR WAY INTO THE ENDLESS SPACE AND SURVIVE AS LONG AS YOU CAN AGAINST DANGEROUS ASTEROIDS AND DEADLY ENEMIES! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Asteroid Shooter.

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  10. CRATANO. **Fullscreen gets rid of the odd blue banners that appear when playing without** Fifty years have passed since the events of Devolus. Streets were safe, cities bloomed with new technology. A new era had begun, but the past soon grabs a hold of reality. One night, on the way back to the city of Cratano, a mysterious figure is returning home. They stumble upon an illegal street race where m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cratano.

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  11. Fire the frogs, defeat the anti-frogs and take back Frogkingdom once again. Defeat all the frogs in each level to continue. Controls: Select a frog with left click, drag and release to fire! Right click to duplicate frog when duplication ammo is loaded. Use the numeral keys to visit individual levels Press B to summon a boulder Press A to quick-restart level Press M to return to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Normal Game About Launching Frogs.

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  12. Pentad - Eons of TimeThe ultimate re-imagining of the classic falling-block puzzle. Epic cosmic lore. Endless depth. One of the most ambitious puzzle experiences ever created. About This GameBefore the stars burned and time began, the Auric Order forged the Caelus Engine — the machine that birthed universes. When their final experiment went cataclysmic, the Engine shattered into 33,333 fragments … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pentad - Eons of Time.

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  13. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    57% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Fast-paced, single-player FPS inspired by early 3-D shooters of the nineties. Become terrifying monster who tries to protect its lair from incoming waves of human enemies. Try to survive as long as possible using your fiery breath and super fluid movement system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathedral 3-D.

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

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  16. 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!.

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

    Made for Ludum Dare 39 This is the POST JAM version, to play the jam version go here https://mmason.itch.io/zone-slayer Finally, after 26 years of development, the totally awesome sequel to ZONE ENFORCER has arrived! See it here for the first time before its official cartridge release! Try this rad game out and have the 411 on it before all of your friends. Story: The year is 198X, it’s been two y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zone Slayer Post Jam.

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  18. DEVOLUS 2455; The year of remote housing, cool summer nights and empty streets. Humanity was at their worst peak; self righteous and lazy whilst roboticstook them wherever they desired. The life of a cyber hacker was hard in these easy times. That was... if you were human. most crime at these times were created by robotic beings, as they leave no traces behind at the scene. One such event was the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devolus.

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  19. MAL is a top down shoot-em up game where you control an abberant program moving through the perilous conduits of a computer network (10 levels in all). Your goal is to make it all the way through the network and reach the wider internet and delicious digital freedom. You are opposed by numerous defensive programs that will seek out and destroy you, make sure you get them first! Harvest binary frag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAL.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Radio Viscera is a fast-paced top down shooter without bullets. Hurl enemies into brutal traps and blast your way through walls with your air cannon, in this bloody, arcade action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Viscera.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    60% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Brother Wings is a shoot up jet fighter game with vertical scrolling. In this game the player can choose between controlling Marko or Guida, brothers and pilots. The game has two forms, infinity and time attack, both with several ships and types of villains to face. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brother Wings.

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  22. Brief Description: For my Unity Project 4 I combine all my projects into one here and apply updates based on the comments and notes that address any issues. Here are all the features in my range based shooter:  Place your own targets using the right mouse button and the left mouse button to create projectiles that shoot towards a target. There is also a feature for a button that enables or disa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joel Collado - IT201-450 - Project-4.

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  23. Prepare for an electrifying experience in CyberPigeon, a dual-stick shooter set within a dynamic battle arena. Take control of CyberPigeon, the ultimate cybernetic avian warrior, as you engage in intense battles against swarming drones and formidable bosses. Adapt to the ever-changing environment, collect power-ups and weapons, and rise to the top of the leaderboard in this thrilling aerial showdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CyberPigeon.

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  24. Examgry Birds 1.0 The aim of the game is to use your slingshot to launch projectiles at the enemies hiding in their towers! The more efficient you are with your shots and the more damage you casue, the higher the score. Controls: Click and drag the projectile in the slingshot to aim. Release the mouse button to fire. Some projectiles have special abilities that can be activated by pressing the spa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Examgry Birds.

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  25. 44%Game Brain Score
    44% User Score Based on 8 reviews

    A slightly naughty GBC-style SHMUP (STG)! Select a Grimoire that contains the power of a magical beast, and wear its power to advance through the stage and defeat the deepest bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAGE and the Grimoire of BEAST.

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  26. Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vectro Blast.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Dance to the rhythm with your mouse! Dash through various obstacles and glide across the screen using smooth mouse controls, fine-tuned for the perfect flow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Flex.

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  28. Controls wasd or arrow keys movementq/e or mouse thumb buttons turn 90 degrees (you move _much_ faster in the direction your ship is facing, you can only shoot forward)shift or right mouse buttonboost (has a cooldown when canceled or run out, has a maximum duration, auto cancels if you stop moving while using it). The boost can be a very important _offensive_ tool in this game, not only used for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godot Wild Jam 69.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Procedurally Generated StagesVariety of ObjectivesIncreasing DifficultyDifferent BiomesMany Dangerous EncountersMany Ships to Unlock Average Session : 10 - 15+ minutes *Game footage not final; graphics and features subject to change. *This game uses procedural generation to build levels, errors may occurred. If so, please pause the game and click "restart" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Use Turbo To.

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  30. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Nonogram 3D: Mega puzzle is a logic game where the goal is to uncover the hidden shape in each puzzle. To assist you, color hints will indicate the number of cubes to paint in each row. It's up to you to deduce which color to paint them, or whether to destroy them. Inspired by nonograms (or picross), this 3D variant adds depth to the game while remaining accessible. Features 200+ handcrafted puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nonogram 3D : Mega Puzzle.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zolg.

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  32. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    42% User Score Based on 753 reviews

    An ambitious MMO game in steam Early Access. It is planed to be Buy-to-Play through Early Access and on full release. "Sci-fi mmorpg Project Genom will let you participate in the battle for the survival of humankind. Having destroyed their own planet, humans have found a new home and a seemingly happy life on Avalon. But people are not the only ones who liked the place. What attracted to this pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Genom.

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  33. 64%Game Brain Score
    64% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Build, manage, and automate an industrial village. Exploit various resources with optimized production chains. Peons will harvest, collect, and deliver items to and between production buildings and markets. Collect enough resources to upgrade buildings and improve the happiness of your workers which will ensure that your industry chug along smoothly. Build roads, conveyor belts and other systems… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to infindustry.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 605 reviews

    ARMA: Gold is pack of ARMA: Armed Assault and an expansion pack ARMA: Queen's Gambit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arma.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    "Sound Shift is a VJ style music visualiser mixed with a simple arcade shooter. Shoot targets to earn credits which can be spent to unlock new videos and FX. Music is streamed directly from your computer's audio output, so you can use sound from any source including on-line streaming services." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sound Shift.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    93% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Pivot XL is the second of three games in my minimalist arcade series that share aesthetics while having different control and game play. It is an addictive 'just-one-more-round' score chaser, perfect for playing while waiting in queue for another game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pivot XL.

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  37. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Mad Bullets, the wackiest shooter is here to put your reflexes and laughing muscles to an intensive test. You can forget about boring stories, complicated controls and irritating tutorials, and jump right into a mind blowing, high-speed action. Now is the time to become the hero of the Wild West and shoot your way up to the top of the leaderboards! Do you think you have what it takes to face a rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Bullets.

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  38. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Be immersed into Purgatory Island of undead and dying. Solve mysteries to escape while trying to survive. The undead are rising, zombie skags are swarming the land, and your end is fast approaching! Arm yourself, uncover what you need to survive, and escape the inescapable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VRZ Torment.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    97% User Score Based on 562 reviews

    Open Hexagon is a free open-source clone of the game "Super Hexagon by Terry Cavanagh". Gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master. You control a triangle that rotates around the center of the screen. Your goal is to stay alive as long as possible by avoiding the walls that go towards the center. Features JSON and LUA scripting for complete customization and level sharing. Compete online for th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Open Hexagon.

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  40. MANCALA++ A modern twist on a (multi) thousand year old classic Mancala++ is a hybrid of Mancala and a deck builder. Play against a simple computer, and go for a high score! ### INTRODUCTION ### Mancala++ is a hybrid traditional game and deckbuilding game In Mancala, players take turns picking up and sequentially distributing stones (marbles) on the board A player will pick a pit wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mancala++.

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  41. About Bonnie the bee's morning pollinating sesh has been interrupted by an invasion of genetically modified insects spreading pesticides and herbicides. But Bonnie is an American bee and she's got a dang gun and she's gonna make those poisonous bugs wish they never crossed her path! Buckle up and enjoy a few minutes of intense bullet heck action! This game was made in 10 days for the Autumn Lisp G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonnie Bee and the Pesticidal Tendencies.

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  42. 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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  43. FEGGLE (Fake Peggle) (KIT109 Exam Game) HOW TO PLAY: - Point your mouse to where you want the ball to go, and click to release. - Try to hit all the panels before you run out of balls! Additional Controls: - Press L to activate "Lindslay Mode" and teleport your active ball to your cursor position! - Press Q or the on-screen  "Back" button to return to the title screen - Use the number row to jump… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feggle (KIT109 Exam Game 2023).

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  44. Blip Blop With a flip flopped sand nipping paddle whack you hit the ball across - and the opponent does - they do the same.  But who will blip the last blop? Blip blop is the first game project I've ever made.  I am a solo indie developer, and am taking on the 20 games challenge as given here:  The 20 Games Challenge (20_games_challenge.gitlab.io).  I have opted for my own design while still fol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blip Blop.

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  45. Nesting Times v2.0 - Release Notes 03/05/2021 Oh No!  Those Barbarbous Beaky Birds have stolen the solutions to the Baby Owlets Times Tables! Now it's up the Outrageous Owls to recover the stolen digits and feed the Owlets the Times Tables knowledge they desperately need! Practice your times tables by yourself of with up to 3 friends in this fun time arcade action edutainment spectacular! Made for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nesting Times.

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  46. In the mountains of Vogelkop, Western New Guinea, the Vogelkop Bowerbird can be found building its bower. It takes many years to build. In order to pass on its genes to the next generation it is essential that the bower is more seductive than that of its rivals, many of whom are building their own bowers nearby. You can collect mushrooms, charcoal and beetles to make your bower more seductive. On… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vogelkop Bowerbird.

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  47. Small bullet-hell game about an apprentice witch protecting magic by absorbing the magic of the Arcane Master. In Mana Drought, you play as an apprentice witch, who finds out about her masters plans to drain all magic from the entire world. He is also draining your magic! You have to siphon off the magic from his projectiles, to be able to fight back! Instructions: Credits: Made with ❤️ by Kinam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mana Drought.

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  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    19/08/2020: There's a bug in the browser version where, for certain browsers, the game will freeze if you try to enabled/disable sound effects or after you die. This is something to do with the app trying to save data to local storage in the browser (it's saving your score and preferences).  This is a small game I started working on for fun two years ago. I've learned a lot in this time, and figu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Arcade.

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  49. “Beat Blitz” is a hardcore rhythm-platforming experience. Jump and Roll your way through a gauntlet of platforming challenges, all while collecting beats to create dope music! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beat Blitz.

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  50. On his way to work one day Gary gets hit by a car! Suddenly, he wakes up in a strange place with a cannon strapped to his hand... * Controls * Shoot: Left Mouse Movement: W A S D Jump: Space Bar | You can jump up to 5 times. Have fun! *This is for the GameDev.tv Game Jam 2022* This is my first solo jam and this was an awesome experience. It was a great way to help me understand all the pieces th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghastly Gary.

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