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DISCLAIMER: This book is still in development. Ordering now will give you access to the current state of the book. See below for current status.Estimated date of completion is October 2018. One of the most common phrases about school we hear by kids is "What am I learning this for anyway?". Well, at least my son asks me all the time. I say: Let's show them! Making games is probably one of the most… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOW TO MAKE GAMES with PICO-8.

Celeste Classic is an iconic platform game, originally developed by Maddy Thorson and Noel Berry, for the Pico-8 fantasy console (link).  They later developed Celeste, a highly acclaimed game that any platformer lover should play (link). This is a remake for the Spectrum Next, made with the intention of being as faithful as possible to the original. It is NOT an official version. I asked Noel Berr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Celeste Classic for Spectrum Next.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 268 reviews

Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures!Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio.

In this procedurally generated platform game, you have to collect all the Star Fragments of Midnight's friends to get of their greatest gift. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 36 Fragments of Midnight.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 1,711 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, combat! A first-person-metroidvania in the world of Supraland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supraland Six Inches Under.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay

97% User Score Based on 609 reviews

The Elephant Collection remasters ten of jmtb02’s classic blue elephant games into one mammoth-sized package! From puzzle platformers to rapid-fire arcade games, this collection of ten Armor Games classics is tied together by a new overarching metanarrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elephant Collection.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

93% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

Blink is a second-person 2D puzzle platformer where you see through the perspective of an ancient being. When it closes its eyes, you enter into a world of after-images where you can walk on light. Overcome obstacles and solve puzzles by manipulating lights and blinking between worlds. Explore hand drawn landscapes while uncovering the secrets behind this strange power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blink.

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.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 1,758 reviews

Reveal the Deep is a short exploration-based indie game, where the user traverses through the wreck of a 19th century steamship. There is a heavy focus on piecing together the story of the ship's past, through a variety of notes and clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reveal the Deep.

Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

Intro After crash-landing on a newly discovered planet due to an electric shock, help Astri retrieve his data cards and complete the levels to reach his ship, in this “Die & Retry” platformer from the Stellar Vault studio. A hard-to-complete single-player adventure awaits! With a variety of colorful skins and all the joy of level completion. Over 50 levels! Many levels in different u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niva.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a Pokémon (RPG) style game with Overcooked (Cooking), of course you haven't but we did it anyway. Prepare to see why these genres combined make a confusing game with far too many systems to build and Art to draw in 72 hours. Changelog (Post Jam Bug Fixes) V1.01 - Hotfix (WebGL build only): Fixed the Web Build requiring the F1 Key to work as t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culinary Creature Combat.

Important notes Please tell me about any bugs or problems. Feedback is appreciated!This game was made in 48 hours for the GMTK Game Jam 2022, with the theme "Roll of the Dice".The software I used to make this is Scratch, which is "the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dicey and the Kingdom of Chance.

Matchstick Relay  won 2nd place in Speedy Game Jam #1! The jam was hosted by MS ANNOTATION X. Check it out here!  https://itch.io/jam/speedy-game-jam-1 UPDATE  V1.1: We have added  Mac OS X*  and Linux (64-bit) support! *NOTE: If you have trouble getting Matchstick Relay to run on your Mac OS X machine due to permissions issues, please visit the DevLog for a procedure that worked for us during tes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matchstick Relay.

Welcome to Tanks Assemble - the top-down RTS where armchair general meets armchair designer! Choose from a variety of engines, hulls, and turrets to customize your army to your heart's content. Control all buildings on the map to win! Controls WASD or Arrow Keys - move camera Mouse Wheel - zoom in/out Left-Click Drag - select units Right Click - command selected units to move Q - toggle show/hide … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanks, Assemble!.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

30% User Score Based on 8 reviews

The Valley of Super Flowers is a 2D Platform Action game based on the story of the the valley which had been forcefully captured by an Evil Satanis ruler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of Super Flowers.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

75% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived. Develop powerful spells using a visual scripting language. Hundreds of meaningfully unique spell combinations let you express yourself and your creativity th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Assembly.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 267 reviews

Free solitaire collection, no ads. 120+ variants. Highly customizable. You can create you own card sets from pictures, GIF-animations and videos with the in-built editor. Check the community-run Discord server for player-made card sets and other content. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Free Solitaire.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Pigeon’s Mission began as a sketchbook dream by Logan, his just 6 years old when he first drew Archie, Crazy Guy, and the rest of this imaginative cast. Now, those hand-drawn ideas have evolved into a rich, 2D pixel platformer filled with heart, humor, and high-flying (well… kind of) action. Play as Archie Airborne, a grounded pigeon with a big heart, as you wall-jump, dash, and battle your way t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pigeon's Mission.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

73% User Score Based on 48 reviews

This is a short enthralling puzzle-platform game about a lonely robot, which tries to find his master. To go all the way you'll have to look for the master in two dimensions at the same time. Parallel world module will help to overcome any obstacles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In-Vert.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, character development

98% User Score Based on 574 reviews

You wake up in a mysterious place, alone and freezing to death, the only person around seems to be a weird girl with a long sleeve soviet jersey. Hope Left Me is a post-noir visual novel released as a tie-in to the album of the same name by Astrophysics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOPE LEFT ME.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

83% User Score Based on 420 reviews

Who hasn't dreamt, at some point, of filling a pool full of jello and swimming in it? In some of us, that dream never died. Some of us kept dreaming: what if the whole street was jello? Or the continent? The world!? The Floor is Jelly posits a universe made of jello, made purely for one's own amusement. No longer need we look to our walls and our floors and sigh, "How solid! How sadly immalleable!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Floor is Jelly.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,654 reviews

A humorous adventure set in a 3D parody of the internet. Diverse puzzles, beautiful worlds, friends, experiences, upgrades and more, await you those who "log on"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Reality.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

71% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Special OfferSteam Summer Sale! Enjoy the software!! About the SoftwareODESI is a music sketchpad that exports your projects to Audio and MIDI Create your next album in Odesi Odesi helps you write hot tracks. It exports the results to Audio and MIDI files, so you can use the final result immediately. The MIDI files you create in Odesi will open perfectly inside Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reason,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Odesi Music Composition.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews

Super Fancy Pants Adventure is a wild free-running adventure with buttery smooth platforming and a slick fountain pen! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Fancy Pants Adventure.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

71% User Score Based on 198 reviews

Flix is a flea who lives on a Dog, who in turn lives on a space-exploring rocket-ship. While exploring a new planetoid, Flix takes an unfortunate nosedive into a chasm. It's your mission to guide Flix up and out of monster infested caves in the hopes of getting him back to his rocket-ship and the sanctuary of his cozy doggie home. Highly inspired by the wonderful 8-bit classic "La Pulga" (AKA: Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flix The Flea.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

85% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Boxlife is a tiny first person metroidvania, where you gain abilities, find secrets and escape from the box If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to boxlife.

28%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

28% User Score Based on 296 reviews

Hacker Evolution Duality is the hacking simulation game, developed by exosyphen studios. Based on the successful Hacker Evolution game series, it has been completely redesigned to offer an impressive and new gaming experience. Hacker Evolution Duality starts in the early days of Brian Spencer when he was nothing more than a brilliant programmer. It than fast forwards to the future, where he has t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker Evolution Duality.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization

83% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Beard Blade is an action-packed 2D platformer for PC inspired by 16-bit legends! Play as the gallant Branson a.k.a. "Beard Blade" as he strives to reclaim the town's stolen goods and uncover the truth behind a dark secret. His weapon of choice? An enchanted beard teeming with powerful magic that allows him to shape-shift his stubble to overcome hairy situations. The enemies are tough, but so is yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beard Blade.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Muse, Guide this poor soul to find their inspiration and write a beautiful poem. words from pluto is a short experimental platformer where you use different words to move. Different words are linked to unique movement abilities like jumping or sliding. Collect scrolls throughout the game to obtain more words to expand your movement capabilities. Use your limited movement options to figure out how… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to words from pluto....

22%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

27% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Neopets™: The Mega Mini Games Collection is a lovingly remastered collection of 26 fan-favourite mini-games from the golden age of Neopets! From collecting Doughnutfruits in Hasee Bounce, launching Kass in Kass Basher, or chasing Neggs in Meerca Chase, the magic of Neopets is back! And introducing an all-new adventure: Starlight Symphony, starring Nyx in a dazzling musical quest through the stars… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neopets - Mega Mini Games Collection - The Neopian Arcade Odyssey.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

95% User Score Based on 61 reviews

The King Mere is dead. His brother stands accused.Step into Murder of King Mere, a captivating painterly-pixelated murder mystery set in the secluded City of Ink. King Mere, once a beacon of diplomacy for the Dog Empyre, now lies a bloodstain on the snow. His brother, August, has been swiftly convicted. As the Master Detective's Apprentice, you arrive four days too late to the crime scene. Is th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkway: Murder of King Mere.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Awakening Sarah is an immersive adventure game that invites you to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the depths of dreams. Play as Sarah, a young girl with an extraordinary gift - the ability to delve into her own dreams and unravel the mysteries that lie within. As Sarah awakens in a mysterious dream world, she finds herself confronted with surreal places and enigmatic puzzles that reflect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakening Sarah.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 1,024 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 24 reviews

The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narita Boy.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

The End of Gameplay is an anthology. My best desperate attempt to explain, or explore, or understand the true meaning of "kill gameplay." love, droqen If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The End of Gameplay.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 1,427 reviews

“last seen online” is a psychological horror escape room, based on early flash games. Look through someone's computer files. Solve puzzles and discover the secrets that lie within the computer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Seen Online.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 565 reviews

Explore the twisting passages and alleys of the Halls, a liminal manifestation of the subconscious of many. After clicking a shady looking hyperlink and filling out a survey, you find yourself in a non-sensical place where gravity implies no "up" or "down." The unfortunate residents encourage you to find your way out by facing your regrets and getting stronger. Gain ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Gravity.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

54% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Evolution RTS is a free an Open Source RTS game designed using the Spring Engine. It has been in development for over 5 years and receives updates often. Its gameplay is designed specifically to appeal to gamers of all skill levels. The gameplay is designed around the use of unit groups, and the mixture of your unit group often will determine how successful you are in battle, as opposed to churnin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evolution RTS.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 5,360 reviews

The full version of the game is out on both itch and steam! itch: https://rittzler.itch.io/pseudoregalia  steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365810/Pseudoregalia/----Winner of the Metroidvania Month 19 Jam!!! Thank you so much !! A post jam update with some map tweaks, bug fixes, and an options menu has been released. ____ When reality feels like it's falling apart, one might retreat to a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pseudoregalia.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

85% User Score Based on 467 reviews

Another great hack typing game About the GameThe Prologue serves as the opening chapter of the complete version, you will be able to play the first gigs in chapter 1 of the game. Immerse yourself in a captivating digital world where every keystroke holds the power to unravel the deepest secrets. Begin your journey in the safety of your hidden apartment, equipped with an arsenal of realistic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 109 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of distinct units including infantry, tanks, and air forces in your journey across multiple worlds. Embark on a challenging single-player quest or dive into the thrill of ranked or casual multiplayer modes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Athena Crisis.

After the events of Luigi and the Quest for Nothing, Luigi got his precious Nothing stolen from him... by The Cheat! How did he and Strong Bad even get in the Mushroom Kingdom anyway? ........................ is this still the Mushroom Kingdom? ... Luigi and his new pal, Green Toad must now adventure through 5 worlds, find new unlikely allies, and uncover lots of secrets  in this celebration of o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luigi and the Quest for Nothing 2.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

60% User Score Based on 240 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Eron is a 2D platform game that allows the player to actively switch between two parallel realms. The player will have to depend upon this power to finish each level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eron.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

57% User Score Based on 51 reviews

A skateboarding game for tony hawk series fans! Over 70 various goals to beat in over 8 big levels! This game has all it needs for a complete skateboarding experience: - Over 30 tricks to beat - get special and make some special tricks - manuals and grinds with balance meter - secret gaps to find - combine tricks in big combos - do spine transfers Hours of fun gameplay in Tony Hawk's games style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skater 2D.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Amy Chambers, a young woman on her way to the Black Ridge Mountains to meet with her friends for a weekend of camping will soon find that the forest holds more than just a good time for her and her friends. The saw beckons and it must feed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEAT SAW.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 173 reviews

Alagossa decides to go for a walk in the early morning dark. Her walk takes her through an underpass. Deep in the tunnel, the lights go out. Alagossa attempts to exit the tunnel but, finds herself on a dark, narrow plateau instead. Alone, you would probably die here. But, there is another here with you, sharing the same problem as you. Perhaps together, you can find a way out. GAMEPLAY: - W a l k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our way down.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 854 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

Darwinia+ is the version of Darwinia for the Xbox 360, released on the Xbox Live Arcade on 10 February 2010. It includes updated versions of both Darwinia and Multiwinia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darwinia.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 829 reviews

Critic Score 8%Based on 1 reviews

Quadrilateral Cowboy is a single-player adventure in a cyberpunk world. Tread lightly through security systems with your hacking deck and grey-market equipment. With top-of-the-line hardware like this, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quadrilateral Cowboy.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

29% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Fluffy Creatures VS The World is a simple platforming indie game that puts the player in control of Fluffy McCuddleston, a member of a peaceful, intellectual race. Can you save yourself and the entire Fluffyland? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fluffy Creatures VS The World.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

64% User Score Based on 163 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

You are Zack. Zack's just a regular kid. Juggle balls with unique properties through platforming puzzles to a goal at the end of each stage. Help Zack fill his treasured book of stickers to unlock optional challenge levels, where you race against the timer to destroy targets as fast as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HackyZack.