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The Bleeding Tree is a roguelike with a unique twist on replayability. Whenever you play, whether you win or lose, you leave behind something to find in a future run.  If you die during a run, your character becomes a ghost that will linger in that level, waiting to help you next time you come through. If you defeat the final boss, your character becomes the final boss.  And in both of these cases… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bleeding Tree.

This game was created  during as part of a semester production at DADIU (The National Academy Of Digital Interactive Entertainment). Follow the tale of a family who lived in a grand castle, torn apart by dreams, tragedy, and mystery. Play as the younger brother who inherited the castle and face unexpected twists and turns when returning home. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric setting, solve puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Inherited A Castle.

Jump, glide and dash your way to the top of the mountain in this 3D adventure platformer set in an open and enchanting valley! You play as Sky, the Keeper's apprentice, who must venture into the Valley to save her master from succumbing to a deadly illness by finding a unique flower of healing that only grows on top of the mountain. Overcome the platforming trials of the Valley, seek out the Spi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keeper of the Valley.

Gneiss: A Misshapen Journey About our game A lonely rock sets out for acceptance, but is smashed to bits in the process. Only a squishy core of flesh remains.  Stretch and freely transform your new body to overcome an imposing world. Experiment and find your own favorite shapes to guide Gneiss through this unique deformation platformer. Core mechanic Draw any shape with a pencil - the shape bec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gneiss: A Misshapen Journey.

Please note: Make sure to click fullscreen, in the bottom right corner of the game window! The game is set to 1920x1080. The Slimes Return is a pixel 2D side scrolling, precise platformer, in which the player must utilize the variety of movement mechanics to explore and evade traps throughout the map.  Every 100 years, a hero is selected to venture forth into the caves to slay The Prime Slim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slime's Return.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A Deliciously Twisted Adventure Awaits! Step into a world where every bite has consequences—and every battle brings you closer to redemption. Beastly Bites follows a starving young woman cursed by the Food God and transformed into a supernatural food-human hybrid.   To reclaim her humanity, she must battle food-themed monsters across magical realms, ranging from colorful festival streets to the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beastly Bites.

About the game Live another day farming carrots and working from the comfort of your tree-home? Or perhaps embark on a whimsical and glorious journey!  Play as Buster, a tinkering bunny equipped with a hand crafted carrot powered bazooka - that you get to wield for your own protection!  While exploring the world, fend off hordes of kobolds who show up with the sole purpose of stealing your inventi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh No! Kobolds!.

A lonesome adventurer, awaken inside of an ancient labyrinthine-style dungeon. The only thing you remember is a monster that likely awaits you at its end. With nothing in your possession, you must navigate your way through enemy-filled rooms and corridors to find weapons and treasures to aid you in your escape. Luckily for you, some poor adventurers must have left their equipment behind in the che… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road To Survival.

Created for SUS Gamejam 2023. The team consisted of:Character artist: QwstCoder: SpicyRamenEnvironment, light and props: NattkrypHow to Play "Bedtime Hero" Welcome to the whimsical and eerie world of "Bedtime Hero." You are the child's trusted toy robot, on a mission to reach the child's most cherished pacifier in each dream level. To navigate this surreal dream world, you'll need to master a few … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bedtime Hero.

ENGLISH Twenty years ago, the skies of Brazil were completely covered by colorful balloons until 1998 where balloons became illegal punished with up to 3 years of prison. To this day, balloon crews are persecuted by police.  Cai Cai Balão is a fast paced parkour-lite racing game in which the player completes intense missions in a fictional urban city in Brazil. The player must escape aggressive p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cai Cai Balão.

This game was created as part of an internship semester at DADIU in Denmark (The National Academy of Digital Interactive Entertainment). The game is the result of a 7 week production by a team of 19 students from different educations. You are a Soul, a creature from a mystical kin, who spend their life awaiting the Trial of the Mountain. As you are flung out of the sky into a magical world, you kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascent: Trial of the Mountain.

This game was created as part of an internship semester at DADIU in Denmark (The National Academy of Digital Interactive Entertainment). The game is the result of a 7 week production by a team of 19 students from different educations. You are a Soul, a creature from a mystical kin, who spend their life awaiting the Trial of the Mountain. As you are flung out of the sky into a magical world, you k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascent: Trial of the Mountain.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

77% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Once Upon a Shell is a roguelike racing game of ridiculous speed and wild upgrades. As a tortoise, use your shell to your advantage and slide downhill to generate speed. Build movement combos between races and prove that even a tortoise can lift The Hare Cup. Controls: ActionControllerKeyboard & MouseRunning and Rotating  Slide in your ShellJumping Features: Race at Ridiculous Speeds Outrun a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon a Shell.

Interwoven tells the beginning of the journey of Clementine, the doomed healer, and Callisto, the determined knight. It tells of their first steps towards their unknown destiny, and the start of their unlikely, complicated relationship.  Interwoven is a narrative exploration RPG, with players following Clementine, unearthing more about the world, her companion Callisto, and balancing their strange… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interwoven.

Overview Description: Sanctuary of Echoes: The Sevenfold Descent is a surreal, narrative-driven puzzle adventure set in the halls of a mysterious asylum. The protagonist, awakening with no memory of their identity or past, embarks on a journey through mind-bending dreamscapes.  As the player descends deeper into the dreamscapes, the boundary between reality, memory, and imagination begins to blu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctuary of Echoes.

"Seeds of Hope" is a short 3D single-player survival game where you have to plant plants to survive the lack of food disaster due to climate change. GAME DEMO   ABOUT THE GAME You play as an elderly man who is one-eyed called Sam. You inherited a farm which once was used to grow many crops. You bring your family to this farm for a better life until you find out the whole land is devastated. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeds of Hope.

Eco Runner – Clean Up Fast, Save the Planet Faster! Race against the clock as a speedy little robot on a mission to clean up the world! Switch between your claw, grappling hook, and graffiti-cleaning hose to grab trash, reach tough spots, and blast away grime. You’ve only got 2.5 minutes of battery life, how much can you clean before time runs out? Every second counts in this fast-paced, eco-powe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eco Runner.

Lasso Quest - play in browser or download below A game by Jacob Fairfield - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-f-862468a3  Overview Lasso Quest is a 3D adventure game where a Kind spirited cowboy and his loyal horse use their lasso skills to save a world in ruin. Through kindness-driven choices, players earn and upgrade their lasso to solve environmental puzzles, reconnecting a fractured land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lasso Quest.

In Robot Rescue: The Garbage Game, players will navigate robot Steve-E194 through a garbage-laden world to gather resources necessary for building a spaceship for the “Human Fly Far” project.  Players will face environmental hazards and a dwindling battery supply as they upgrade Steve-E to collect more efficiently and explore new regions.  NPCs will reinforce the theme of environmental destructi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robot Rescue: The Garbage Game.

Interact with more than 50 NPC's to discover the story that Toy Game - A Royal Mess is all about! Feel the nostalgia of your childhood when you walk around the world, and explore the different areas of the game. Use different tools to complete tasks given by the people, but beware, there are often more than one solution to the problem!  Help the grandma get her cat down by either cutting down the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toy Game - A Royal Mess.

Wicked Peak Sometimes rock bottom is safer than the path you must take to reach the top Wicked Peak is 3D platformer game set in the highest peak of all: Mount Everest. You are a Mountaineer, an elite society of adventurers who climb the most dangerous heights the world has to offer. Now, it is your first time to challenge Everest. Use your grappling hook to traverse difficult terrain, climb fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wicked Peak.

Bushbash is a cozy post-apocalyptic foraging game, filled with humorous dialogue, and a deeper lore. Explore the pocket forest you've found yourself in, meet an array of unique characters, complete tasks for your new found friends, and discover the hidden secrets of the land. Wander around the forest, interact with various characters and items, cook interesting food, and help out those in need. Di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bushbash.

ExoWorld is the first spawned at the heart of the Exothium Community. In this Web 3.0 and 2.0 game  you'll get the chance to explore a vast and varied world as one of our four unique races. Endless possibilities and adventures await you in ExoWorld, with new features and content added with each season of the game. There will always be something new to discover and enjoy in ExoWorld! This is our p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exothium.

Dive into a secret society of occult agents, learn the skills required to become an Eldritch Hunter, and fight The Old Ones, without going insane. How to play: Xbox Controller:Left stick for movement A button / Right Trigger to Slash  X button / Left Trigger to Dash Mouse & Keyboard:Left click or space to Slash Right-click or shift to Dash WASD Movement   TEAM Carsten Andersen, Lead Programmer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Ones.

LINKD: Public Serial Teleporter Network is a game made in just 7 days for the 2023 Epic MegaJam!  The theme of the jam was 'Antiquated Future'.  This project also took up the challenge category of 'Use It or Lose It' where we were challenged with making the game using only a single, 4-channel texture map for our assets. We ended up using a 2-channel texture map instead! The UI may look pixelated a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LINKD: Public Serial Teleporter Network.

Step Into Your Magical Garden The Witch’s Garden is a relaxing, slice-of-life gardening and crafting game. Use your wand to cast spells to plant, water, and harvest flowers and plants in your garden during the day. Then at night, you must decide to either sell your harvest or use it to create new hybrids, research and craft potions, or fulfill requests from a variety of storybook characters. Cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Garden.

In this thrilling game, you take on the role of a dead detective who's been transported back to the 1950s, reliving your past and solving the murders you were never able to in life. But there's a catch: your soul has been deemed unworthy of both heaven and hell, leaving you trapped in the in-between realm known as Limbo. Now, in order to escape, you must not only crack the case, but also unintenti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanki.

Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design with multiple endings and outcomes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89.

Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror and the first entry in "The Lost Tapes" Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91.

Developer(s): A university team (2 developers and 5 user experience students) Role: Narrative, gameplay, and level designer (creative lead) Engine: Unity3D Programming Tools: MS Visual Studio (C#) Platform(s): PC (Windows) Development Time: 2 months Release: January 2022 (the year of my master’s degree at Kingston University) Genre(s): Role-playing adventure game Mode(s): Single-player Synopsis A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Dust.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

79% User Score Based on 42 reviews

"Ecstasy / Light / Inertia" is a short immersive journey that redefines music engagement. Play as Luz, navigate through stunning landscapes, and unravel an intricately woven narrative. With original music, philosophic themes, and state-of-art HRTF audio, it's a free, story-centered music adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecstasy / Light / Inertia.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

This is a third person action game,Players are surrounded by monsters,Players are free to explore the surrounding area.Players must avoid monster attacks or kill them to survive,Watch out for the monster leader. It's very dangerous. Control keys: WASD movement The left Shift running Left mouse button attack Space leaping Mouse control direction If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desert lost.

Stop Time. Wield Witchcraft. Save the World. Project: Ether is a 30-minute vertical slice student project featuring approachable stealth mechanics, diverse story, and unique visuals.  You play as Zhay, agent codename Spirit, who came back from their previous mission with a mysterious soul imbued in their prosthesis only known as The Kid. Explore the mysterious UAD research labs and beyond with t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: Ether.

Game will be released for free on December 1, 2025! Solais Step into the unforgiving landscape of WWII Scotland as a Scottish Lighthouse Keeper. Your duty is not just to maintain the light, but to guard your family against German attacks and the encroaching horrors of war. Solais is a narrative-driven game with multiple endings, taking its dramatic foundation from the tragic real-life events at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solais.

Waveforge is a 2D physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate water waves and emergent physical phenomena to guide a rubber duck to the goal. Set within a meticulously crafted pixel-art physics world reminiscent of Noita, it invites players to experience uniquely engaging physical interactions. Featuring over ten thoughtfully designed levels, the game delivers about 1 hour of delightfully c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveforge.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Thanks for a successful launch!Thank you to everyone who helped us make a successful launch! It's gone smoothly and we really appreciate the support. We've established a couple of community discussion threads for feature requests, suggestions, reporting/discussing bugs or issues. About the Game Kun’tewiktuk: A Mi’kmaw Adventure is a fantasy adventure game inspired by Mi’kmaw legend and folkl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kun’tewiktuk: A Mi’kmaw Adventure.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Play our game on steam ! Join our discord! Adapta Solva is a 3D puzzle platformer where you collect and combine different elements to solve puzzle and platforming challenges. Each element has its own unique ability and properties to use, utilize them to solve puzzles in this cute and cozy game. STONE Punch or ground slam your way through obstacles with your earthly strength SLIME Pass t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adapta Solva Legacy.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

56% User Score Based on 379 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 30 reviews

Vane is an atmospheric adventure about unraveling the secrets of an unknown land, finding your place in it, and pulling at the threads of the world to make a change. The shifting sands glimmer with meaning, ancient ruins resonate with power, but in the distance a billowing threat looms. Find your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vane.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

In Anime Studio Tycoon you replay the history of the anime industry. Witness rise of Otaku culture to end cell shading. Start your own company, your decisions will make or break your studio. Create bestselling anime and ascend to greatness in the anime industry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anime Studio Tycoon.

OVERVIEW RUSH ESCAPE is a single-player parkour game where the objective is to escape a flooding warehouse. Starting from the bottom floor, players must ascend through a decaying industrial environment to avoid a rising liquid hazard. The gameplay centers on navigating obstacles like shipping containers and steel beams using jumps and climbs, with green particle effects acting as waypoints to g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUSH ESCAPE.

Jimmy, captain of the deep-sea research vessel Trilobite, leads his crew—including his younger brother, Jack—to investigate an unidentified signal. But unlike previous missions, the newly assigned, enigmatic commander appears to have ulterior motives… Sea Blindness is a 2D pixel-art narrative RPG Game. In the year 2064, players assume the role of Jimmy, a deep-sea researcher who becomes ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Blindness.

Hi, please refer to us as the DV productions :) We are not a team of developers (yet), but a friend group that wanted to test their team working and game making skills by joining this year’s GMTK Gamejam. The team is formed by Cloud (Main programmer, Level designer, Physics programmer), Nicola Caprile (Design director, Background artist, 2D pixel art animator), Ettore Benedetto (UI director,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magigi's SIZEable adventure.

Game Details About the Game This is a turn-based strategy inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic and King’s Bounty. Lead your army, conquer lands, and engage in tactical battles as you explore a fantasy world filled with challenges and adventure. ⚔ Turn-based tactical combat – Plan your moves carefully and outmaneuver your enemies. Exploration & Adventure – Travel across the world, interact … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warlords Of Arcania.

Little Sprout: Our Journey Little Sprout is a puzzle platformer game we created for 10–12-year-old players, set in a forest environment with a strong focus on accessibility. Designed for the Xbox Adaptive Controller, the game uses only two large buttons, making it simple and inclusive. This project was completed by 14 people over three weeks as part of a game development sprint at FutureGame… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Sprout.

All Proceeds to Benefit Indie Game Academy ScholarshipsRapid Eye Madness is built and maintained by Team Moonstorm, which was started as part of the Indie Game Academy's Level 3 program. All proceeds for the game go directly to future IGA scholarships - help other devs learn the ropes of the industry in IGA's generous programs! IntroEach Screen a Challenge, Each Eye a Threat Think fast and ada… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rapid Eye Madness.

Experience awe-inspiring spectacles while ascending this monumental clockwork tower used as a lighthouse for souls of the dead.  In Wickie & The Soul Keeper you play as Wickie, the operator of the clockwork lighthouse that guides the souls to their afterlife. As lightning strikes the clock tower Wickie is hurled down to the bottom and the clock towers internal mechanisms are disrupted. As the guar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wickie & The Soul Keeper.

HexCombatDescription: HexCombat is a turn-based strategy board game set in a vibrant and dynamic world. Embark on an epic journey of tactical warfare and intense battles on hexagonal tiles. Decision matters! Will you outwit your opponents and emerge victorious, or will your plans crumble under the weight of their cunning strategies? Game Story: In the realm of Elysia, an ancient prophecy foretells… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HexCombat.

The Story A gay couple turned fugitives escape on a stolen cargo spaceship to find a world where they can be together, only to crash land on an uncharted, isolated planet. Zhenyang is from a family of rich diplomats, trapped within the confines of his overprotective parents’ palace, rarely seeing the outside world. Kaveh is a blue-collar merchant, a scruffy world traveler exploring the intergala… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starbound Wanderers.

Furlastic Duo is a cooperative puzzle platformer that blends engaging 3D platforming with complex puzzles. Set in a vibrant and diverse universe, a cat and a dog must use their unique abilities to solve puzzles and overcome challenges posed by the spectral entity that links them. The game emphasizes cooperation, either in local or online multiplayer modes, or through a seamless single-player exper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furlastic Duo.

Welcome to the mountain-top village of Snowy Springs. Observe the beautiful scenery and marvel at the local fauna that thrives in this snowy biome.  Visit the gallery to absorb our culturally rich artistic  gemstones. Relax by the hot natural springs and immerse yourself in their wholesome healing energy. You play as Alex, one of Snowy Springs inhabitants, who prides themselves on going out of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snowy Springs.