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Looking for games like NightLight? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with PFA: Parasite Freak Accident - Starring Tomatie, Me, My Fears, and I (Remastered) or Light&Dark.

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  1. Ranked #1 overall and in Aesthetics in the New Year SkillUp Game Jam.Main Story The world has fallen. A parasite freak accident has corrupted the Fruit Chute Facility — and from there, the entire world. Mutated organisms roam freely, the environment lies in ruin, and something intelligent is watching from within. You play as Tomatie, a biological researcher tasked with investigating the facilit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PFA: Parasite Freak Accident - Starring Tomatie.

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  2. *If the WASD controls suddenly stop working, go to another tab and come back and it should be fixed. This is a bug with our game engine, sorry! Best played in fullscreen to avoid this issue and any other possible issues with the mouse being out of the game.* This is the remastered version of Me, My Fears, and I. The original was made in less than 24 hours, while this was made over the course of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Me, My Fears, and I (Remastered).

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    84% User Score Based on 90 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Fight with light against the dark in this "roguelight" platformer starring Victoria Bloom! Drive back the darkness that's overrun Bloom Manor and conquer swarms of creatures as you discover powerful new items to upgrade your arsenal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light&Dark.

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  4. In Dodge Bauble, play as an elf girl as she defends her home from evil baubles. Made for Winter Game Jam 2025. The theme is Iced HOW TO PLAY Move, jump, and shoot at the baubles that fly in from the sides of the screen. When you shoot them with your ice beam, they'll become frozen and act as ice platforms that you can stand on. You'll need to use these ice platforms to survive as the centra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dodge Bauble.

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  5. * FLASHING LIGHTS WARNING & SUDDEN LOUD NOISES!!  You awaken in a place that should be home—but the walls stretch forever, the hallways twist in impossible ways, and something is hunting you. In this endless nightmare, you are just a child, armed with nothing but your wits and a flickering flashlight. Somewhere in the shifting rooms and infinite stairwells are the clues you need to discover wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Wake Up.

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  6. A girl and a ghost, "Bakechan," are trapped in an apartment building. While Bakechan's ability unlocks the exit, Find and fight off the strange creatures while Bakechan's ability unlocks the exits. 1.Move Bakechan with the right stick or mouse. 2.Left stick or WASD to move the girl 3.When you find a mistake, move "Bakechan" to the location. 4.A button or Space long press to r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SYON.

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  7. About "Think bubbles are harmless?... Think again". You're trapped in a house where something… off is floating around. A strange, twisted creature made entirely of bubbles stalks the halls—The Bubble Man. He’s not cute. He’s not friendly. And he’s definitely not popping by to say hello. "Your only way out?". Find hidden keys scattered throughout the house and uncover the mystery behind… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They're Just Bubbles.

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

    Along the Dark is an action, suspense and "scary" game in which you appear in an unknown room and dazed, you carry a gun with you and everything is dark except for some lamps and your flashlight, which you will use throughout the game. Throughout the game you will find enemies, resources and diaries of people who were there and little by little you will know what happened in that place, what those… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Along The Dark.

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  9. This game is a submission for Brackey's 2022.1 game jam under the theme: It is not real... made by only 1 person, me :) in only 7 days. KEYBOARD AND MOUSE ONLY Controls: - AD: Left and Right - Space: Jump - Shift: Crouch - Q: Blink - Left and Right Click: Shoot (according to weapon slot) - E: Interact/Pick up weapon Overview: A 2d platformer adventure horror-style game where you collect new weapo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blink of Reality.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    (Old) tilt frog tilt frog - get that Frog to the Top in this difficult rage game! Get the Game on Steam: tilt frog on Steam Wishlist: Add to Wishlist on Steam!Discord: Join the Community!Press kit: Press Kit for Creators Game Preview tilt frog is a hardcore precision game with only one goal: Get that Frog to the Top! Your ultimate goal is to reach the top of the game. On your way you will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to tilt frog.

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  11. *UPDATE: Doubled batteries in the world. Also made some adjustments to enemy AI to hopefully address the issue with the "Starro" enemy that even after death "haunts" the player character. I haven't been able to reproduce the bug so I hope it's fixed.You wake up finding yourself in an unknown place without any recollection as to how you got there. You work your way through the maze that is filled w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aberrations of Yg'Dalah.

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  12. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    A Not Troll Game, a pakour jump and run game where you are constantly being trolled. But, I warn you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A NOT Troll Game.

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  13. A quick action horror game for short breaks. You are not alone It was made for Brackeys game jam. (If anyone knows can you please tell me why webgl wont work. I tried changing the compression to gzip and disabled and tried turning on the development build. Any help is appriciated) How to play: WASD - movement left click - shoot right click - flashlight Goal is to pickup as many che… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lightless.

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  14. * This game contains jumpscare * Nyctophobia, a phobia when you scare of darkness. This game theme is a terrible story of a girl who found a house as a shelter when raining outside. The girl needs to keep walking and exploring because when she stays, she feels her nyctophobia and creepy imagination coming. We need to help the girl survive from her own imagination and make her not being paranoid. *… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyctophobia.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Gameplay UnDuster is a tight precision platformer with two versatile movement abilities - a fast 8 directional dash that sucks you wherever you need to go, and a sustained omnidirectional blast that can blow you away from any hazard. StoryGertrude Gummers has lived a long fulfilled life, and the light at the end of the tunnel (retirement) draws ever nearer. But the time has come for one last job… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnDuster.

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  16. He must reclaim it. The desperate adventure of a boy who has lost everything. 'Finding Sparky' is a dark, gloomy, noir-style side-scrolling game with an unpredictable dark story, puzzles, actions, filled with endless twists and turns. ====================================================FEATURESTom's Own New Way of Battle - Vision SystemTom is always nervous while dealing with ghosts. Going throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Sparky.

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  17. A 2d Cave Escape game. Having people on their phone all day long is damaging the relationships. Instead of talking to someone face-to-face and hanging out, people prefer just texting or going on a social network. This is making everyone alone. In this game, the negative impact of using a phone all day long is highlighted. Once upon a time, there was a small town. People of the town were … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartless.

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  18. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 4,318 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    The Fall is a side-scrolling adventure game with platforming and combat elements. Your character is an AI controlling a combat suit whose occupant is unresponsive and presumably dead or seriously injured. You have crash landed on an unknown planet for unknown reasons and must seek medical attention for your 'pilot'. The bulk of the gameplay resolves around completing a series of object-matching p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    You've been called into the forest to investigate a wounded deer, but the forest is dark and all you have is a flashlight. Oh bother, what a Tuesday you're having.A retro PSX style horror game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viltnemda.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 138 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

    [Media 6637141] [Media 3418852] [Media 2269244] Re:Turn – One Way Trip a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure horror game. It tells the tale of five college friends went on a camping trip the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Turn: One Way Trip.

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  21. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Lulu’s Temple is a mysterious retro dungeon crawler about an archeologist venturing deep inside a horrifying pyramid with only his torch and gun to protect him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lulu's Temple.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 624 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A vertical 2D platformer featuring a round bee in an early 90s pre-rendered environment. Roll and hop up to the precious honey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beeny.

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  23. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    47% User Score Based on 350 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon. Hidden in the darkness of the dungeons are shops, casinos and elevato… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 99 Levels To Hell.

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  24. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    74% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

    [Media 3898499] Social media Steam | Discord | Twitter | Facebook Follow us on Game Jolt for our latest news and updates!! Available NOW on Steam! A story of love and hope "Perhaps you’d be... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Hope.

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  25. GLIMRUN The darkness is absolute. Your cursor is your only light.   You wake in total blackness. A faint glow pulses around you — barely enough to see your own feet. But there’s a flashlight tethered to your cursor, cutting through the void in a shimmering cone. It’s all you have. It’s all you need. Run. Jump. Dash through crumbling platforms. Wall-slide past patrolling sentinels… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GlimRun.

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  26. Cyan Soul is a fast paced, action-puzzle, boss-rush game inspired by games like Cuphead and Galaga.  In this demo, you play as a small, but cute ghost-looking dude. You can move up, down, right and left with WASD, and Spacebar for a quick dash that gives you invincibility for a moment. This lets you move around the stage with ease while also damaging smaller enemies! The Spacebar also lets you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyan Soul (Demo).

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  27. Angels’ UprisingAngels’ Uprising is a stylish platformer action game set in a modern reinterpretation of Hell, where players use a spear as both a weapon and a traversal tool. With the spear, players can perform stylish movement—leaping across long distances, avoiding obstacles, and moving freely in 360 degrees. The spear can also be used to impale enemies, block attacks, and interact with the en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angels' Uprising.

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  28. A walking-only art platformer made for TGC Game Jam in two weeks Solo Project -- Control A/D (or left/right error) for walking left and right Space (when able to) for jumping --- Art and Design: me Code: with the help of AI. Audio: clips sourced from internet, and some remixed and edited by me. All audios I used are attributed below.  Audio Clips I used "Footstep in the snow_03 [RAW]"… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RGB.

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  29. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You are thrown in a place, similar to your home, but engulfed in darkness. Your staff can peek into your world and light your way through this maze. Only one objective in in your mind. Go home. ------------------------------------------------------- This is Lumenfield, a short puzzle-platformer made for the 20 Second Game Jam, where you are stuck in a dark world, and your staff can light it, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumenfield.

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  30. The Medo do Escuro (Fear of the Dark) Game seeks in an immersive way to explore the fear of darkness (nyctophobia) from which many children and adults suffer. The idea is to show situations imagined by those who suffer from this phobia, such as, for example, the fear of the unknown, of being attacked by a “bogeyman”, by ghosts or monsters. For this, the title takes inspiration from horror movies a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medo do Escuro.

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  31. Flashlight The Flashlight is the first and most important tool in your backpack. Though, this flashlight doesn't just light up the dark. It shines its way to somewhere else. Use it to solve puzzles and explore a dilapidated facility that has been long abandoned. Lantern The second tool at your disposal is The Lantern. Endowed with the same power as The Flashlight, these lanterns provide the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backpack Boy.

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  32. Pre jam end update 10/19/25: Replaced font with more fitting one. Solution to prevent corner camping added.Ghost Speed rebalanced. Various QOL and visibility tweaks. TV BOY: SEEING GHOSTS Play as a sentient television and run from the ghosts of your past nightmares. Try to survive as long as you can by building your own level to navigate and avoid the ghosts. Controls: In Game: Spa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TV Boy - Seeing Ghosts.

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  33. Submitted for Brackeys Game Jam 2025.2Theme: Risk it for the Biscuit Controls A / Left Arrow - Move Left D / Right Arrow - Move Right Space - Jump/Double Jump Shift - Dash Left Click - Attack in the current direction that you are facingT - Teleport to Spawn(Teleporting may only be done while grounded and not fighting a Boss.)Press the Hamburger Button in the top right to open the Pause Menu … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Life: A Cat's Nip.

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  34. Your camera reveal the pathway, and exorcist the darkness. The Lens That Revealing is a psychological survival horror game where players use a camera to reveal previously unseen surroundings and objects. The camera can also be used to defeat pursuing ghosts. This 2D platformer with pixel art graphics provides a gripping experience as someone trapped in a dark cave filled with mysterious whispers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lens That Revealing.

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  35. Gravity Grappler Take the helm in Gravity Grappler, a challenging physics-based arcade game inspired by the ambition and peril of the Space Race! Experience gameplay reminiscent of classic lunar landers, but with a twist. Your journey begins on Earth, where you'll pilot a powerful two-stage rocket. First, master the launch sequence to break free from Earth's formidable gravity. Then, carefully m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Grappler.

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  36. W-W-Where is everyone? I'm hearing screams on the other side of the door... I must escape this place! Play as the last survivor of an abandoned spaceship drifting in space. Stay calm and find your way out of the ship infested with unknown life forms. -- Keyboard Commands -- Move - WASD Aim - Mouse FlashLight - R Click Interact - F Calm down - Space View current objective - Tab --------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left Out.

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  37. Doodle Hunt: Halloween Rush is a thrilling seek-and-find game set in haunted, hand-drawn Halloween scenes. Explore eerie maps, uncover hidden spooky items, and bring them to life with glowing color! A magical Halloween adventure for all ages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doodle Hunt: Halloween Rush.

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  38. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Save the egg with the balloon and get it to the last nest checkpoint. Use the needle to poke holes into multiple different objects and alter their movement.  If the balloon pops you respawn at the last checkpoint. Controls: Mouse Left Click: pierce objectMouse Right Click: patch balloon holes You can poke multiple elements, not just the balloon Amazing video and article made by game curator: -vide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Flight - GameJam.

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  39. Peculiar Potions ‍♂️⚡️ A Wizard’s Race Against Time! You’re a wizard miner ‍♂️ lost in a mysterious cave! With only your flashlight and random potions to help, you must outwit a relentless ghost chasing you. Use strange power-ups to survive and escape!⚙️ Gameplay Mechanics Move: Press A and D to navigate left and right. Jump: Pres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peculiar Potions.

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  40. Submission to Brackeys Game Jam 2021.2Set in a dystopian future, where science rules the world to its very core and people are categorized based on their contribution in the scientific field. Help Alice escape the facility while being surrounded by unknown dark creatures.  This is a horror metroidvania game but our aim is to deliver an amazing short experience. Are you ready for the challenge ah… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: E.N.D.

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  41. This is a Game made for the Brackeys Game Jam 2024.2: https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-12 It's recommended to play this game on a PC. For inputs, I Recommend using the Keyboard or a Controller (Controller over Touch Controls on Mobile). There also might be a bug on some Mobile devices that hides all the Objects and Enemies, which makes the game nearly impossible to play Description In This Game, Yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stormy Extraction.

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  42. Just Updated Dr. Yaga Lost House Chapter two coming soon! About the Game Dr. Yaga Lost House Step into the shoes of a fearless video content creator in Dr. Yaga Lost House, a first-person psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Known for exploring haunted houses and sharing his experiences with the world, our protagonist dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

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  43. Endless corridors. They all look the same. Nowhere to go, no one to speak of. The only way to get out is to find all six keys before Stickman catches you. READ THIS FIRST! Stuckman is a maze survival horror game. The aim of the game is to collect all six keys through "key machines" scattered throughout the rooms of the building. Once you've got the six keys, head back to the exit door, and leave. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stuckman.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Loss is a 3D, First-Person, Action, Adventure, Puzzle & Horror game with actual gameplay! You'll play as a teenage boy, who wakes up one night only to find out that all of his family is gone. Where did they go? Why is he alone? Who are these strange ghosts roaming around the house? While solving this mystery, you will explore your house, grab items and keys, unlock doors, solve puzzles, go out… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loss.

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  45. SUMMARY What is DEFCON JUNIOR? DEFCON JUNIOR is a cutesy bullethell for those who want to cause mass extinction via nuclear annihilation. With help from "Lil' Defcon Junior," work together to avoid enemies and obstacles aimed at stopping your destruction. Become progressively stronger as a duo, grabbing new abilities and stat boosts with each city eroded to void. Do you have what it takes to end… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEFCON JUNIOR.

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  46. Story: After applying for a job at the local cemetery, Jerry was informed that he had been hired and could start working that night. Upon arrival, he received a flashlight and a note that told him that there are ghosts in the cemetery that would try to kill him, it was not a joke, and to turn back now before it was too late. Jerry thought nothing of it and assumed it was only a silly little joke. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jerry's Night Shift.

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  47. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    GTCOYou are a Catbulb trying to start up a big machine by linking things around you.  Find out why, and be careful : there's a bunch of very aggressive mushrooms out there! WARNING / KNOWN BUGS The settings don't work yet (appart from mouse sensitivity and invincible mode) Sometimes the attack isn't working, and you'll have to switch action with your mouse wheel in order to make it work again HOW … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GTCO.

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  48. Introduction Join Mr. Lemon on an emotional journey like no other in this 2D puzzle-platformer game! In this game, you'll play as Mr. Lemon, a lemon with three different emotions (serenity, rage and fear) that you'll need to control and balance through each level to solve the puzzles. Control Basic controls:  A & D to move left and right. W / Space to jump. Others: P - pause, I -  toggle tutorials… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lemon's Journey.

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  49. we tried... A / D + Spacebar(hold) - movement left-rightR - combine / split apart Collect other pieces of you to advance in the dungeon. Be careful! There are some dangerous creatures lurking in the dark... Team size: 4 Team: NomadziorBG, Senterri, andruplay9, Necro Games Game made for Brackeys Game Jam 2021.1 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slimescape.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    94% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    - WASD or arrow keys to move - Click to toggle flashlight - P for pause menu Manifest objects with light and shadows — what you can't see isn't real.  The code, graphics, sound effects and music were all made by hand, and no external assets were used. Submission for the Brackeys 2022 game jam with the theme of "it's not real." Link to solutions (not necessarily the only ones) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadeshift.

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