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Loople is a Knowledge-Gated Puzzle/Action/Adventure game created by a single person in less than 4 days for the GMTK 2025 Game Jam.Inspired by games such as Tunic, Outer Wilds, Antichamber, Animal Well, Rain World and Chroma Zero, deep knowledge-gated puzzles permeate the world under the guise of a cutesy action-platformer. You take control of a small cat warrior, stuck in a world where a haunting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loople.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

68% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Mya of the Desert is a Puzzle Platforming game where you use earth manipulating powers, or Geomancy, to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat foes. Elevate pillars of earth and bend rocks to your will as Mya, a desert wanderer, as she returns life to the world around her! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mya of the Desert.

Tragedy strikes when Shadow accidentally becomes entombed while playing fetch. Now it's up to Geist to find four skeleton keys to free his best friend! Playing with a controller is highly recommended. About Made in one week for Scream Jam 2025. All models and all but a few textures and code snippets were made solo by me during the jam. The music and most SFX were licensed from others though I d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Specterrier.

/!\ Please make sure to read the following description before playing as I didn't have enough time to add an in-game tutorial T_T /!\ Controls Arrow Keys: Turn Left / Turn Right Spacebar: Activate Nitro R Key: Respawn if you get stuck B Key: Brake to drift!!!!! Thanks to the GMTK Jam staff for the incredible work! TAXI LOOPER Developed for the 2025 GMTK Game Jam! Welco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taxi Looper.

Chamber One is a story-driven 3D puzzle platformer. You wake up in a sterile elevator with no memories. As part of the Rebuild Test Program, you progress through test chambers to uncover the truth about the system and yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chamber One.

This is a submission for the GameDev.tv October Jam 2025 and was developed as a solo project from October 10th 2025 to October 20th 2025. You are Skele-Tom, a mythological creature that comes to life on Halloween to steal candy. Steal all the candy you can, go as fast as you can, and watch out for trick candies! Can you 3-Pumpkin all six levels? Controls Action Keyboard/Mouse X-Box Controller… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skele-Tom.

*Downloadable version recommended, web build sensitivity seems to be way too fast than intended and laggier than the windows build This game was made for the GJL - Game Parade Summer 2021  Game Jam With the theme "One time use".   Play as the spaceship captain stranded on his ship and running out of oxygen.  The goal is to navigate through the ship and find a way to escape by only using items wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Po-Te-Tows.

Champion 1st: Compfest - IGI - Game Jam 2024 Echoes of Memories A challenging hardcore platformer where players control an  AI robot navigating a series of  4 color platforms within a city of tommorow. Plot In a world where humans are no more, only robots remain to preserve the legacy of a bygone era. Step into the role of MAC (Memory Archive Core), an AI robot with no memory of its orig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Memories.

Built for the Game Maker's Toolkit 2017 Game Jam Description: This game is "Run Away, Robot!". You're a defective robot trying to escape from a factory plant without getting caught by the other robots. The controls are WASD to move (a joystick will work as well, but is not guaranteed, as most of testing took place with the keyboard). Moving decreases energy, the yellow bar on the left. When your e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Away, Robot!.

Champion 1st: Compfest - IGI - Game Jam 2024 Echoes of Memories A challenging hardcore platformer where players control an  AI robot navigating a series of  4 color platforms within a city of tommorow. Plot In a world where humans are no more, only robots remain to preserve the legacy of a bygone era. Step into the role of MAC (Memory Archive Core), an AI robot with no memory of its orig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Memories.

Built for the Game Maker's Toolkit 2017 Game Jam Description: This game is "Run Away, Robot!". You're a defective robot trying to escape from a factory plant without getting caught by the other robots. The controls are WASD to move (a joystick will work as well, but is not guaranteed, as most of testing took place with the keyboard). Moving decreases energy, the yellow bar on the left. When your e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Away, Robot!.

(Download and play the .exe build for best performance) Innards Exterminator: A boss rush + action platformer game developed for the Summer 2021 Boss Rush Jam: https://itch.io/jam/boss-rush-jam-2021  A colossal, monstrous Gargantuan is threatening Earth. No country's firepower or nuclear weapons can put a dent in it's skin. The world's only hope is a mysterious biologist, who sets off on a missio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Innards Exterminator.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

83% User Score Based on 134 reviews

Exertus is a first-person action platformer with free-run and old school FPS inspired movement mechanics. Through use of the fluid movement set within the game and the dynamic level elements, players have the simple aim of getting from point A to point B, either by using the beaten path or the off-path environment in the semi-linear levels. Compete against yourself and other players through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exertus.

Browser version removed - not working!Please use the Windows version. Download the zip all the way down at the bottom, extract and open .exe file. The game should start from there and boot you into the start menu in windowed mode.   Premise: You find yourself in a dungeon containing one of the Life & Death shards. Would you claim its power and become an agent of balance or simply try and escape w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Coil.

Available for Linux  Windows  macOS Android  and Web   Intended resolution 1920x1080HTML5 runs best at full screen using a Chromium based browser or Firefox, click the full-screen icon in the bottom right corner.Best played with a controller  Plot Airdrop into an enemy stronghold, recover stolen intelligence and technology. Fight your way out! Objective Collect as much stolen intelligence an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Spy.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

78% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Welcome to a world where you only find liminality and loneliness. Keep in mind, dont get lost on this dream. Overall Gameplay ALP is a Ray Traced walking simulator. Solve Pluzzes, do everything you want, but remember that, you will never find the exit. But, atleast you will have relaxing waters, and nostalgic enviroments. Game made by a teenager. Gameplay Features  Ray Traced… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Liminal Place Remastered.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

93% User Score Based on 230 reviews

Cat Burglar is a short, light-hearted, stealth, puzzle platformer with a pet charity awareness campaign. Help Kat find her way into the Dogo Corps base to discover Major Bulls' master plan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Burglar: A Tail of Purrsuit.

Summit Conquest (Unity CwCL Prototype 4) Version 1.0 1) Overview: Based on the course prototype, I made a full game adding a lot of features built from the ground, learning A LOT in the process. Play WebGL version: https://connect.unity.com/mg/other/summit-conquestDownload free a better build (Windows and MacOS executables) from the link! (from Course description): Unity Course: Create with Code … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summit Conquest.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

93% User Score Based on 273 reviews

Lab Rags is a hilarious 3D puzzle game where your failure is meaningful! Build upon failed attempts to solve an assortment of puzzles. Just like life, you never know that you're moving forwards unless you make mistakes. Our labs follow the same philosophy: Use every unsuccessful attempt to improve yourself and get further. In our workplace, failure is never the end. - Telepor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lab Rags.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

69% User Score Based on 156 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 15 reviews

Scarf is a 3D Adventure game, where protagonist Hyke must use his polymorphic scarf to explore a magical environment, solve mysterious puzzles and overcome difficult challenges. Hyke’s scarf morphs into different objects which will help to progress the adventure. Hyke was born in an unknown place, surrounded by other souls. All of them will start a path through the World with the main goal being t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCARF.

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.

FLASH-BLIP A fast-paced 2D game built with the LOVE framework. Dodge obstacles, survive as long as you can, and get the highest score. The game is primarily oriented toward endless mode, where players aim for the highest possible score in an infinite survival challenge. Structured levels are a work-in-progress, with future plans to implement procedural generation for creating diverse, dynamic le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLASH-BLIP.

Developed in ~24 hours for GMTK 2025 with the theme "loop". Hey Mark, if you read this, please give us the full weekend next time ;) Goal of the game: The game presents a series of puzzles in the form of road tracks and a little car.Some pieces of the road tracks can be rotated (these are indicated with dashed yellow lines and a white outline). Rotating the road track pieces will create a diffe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopy Car.

Neon Space Ball is a fast-paced, physics-based platformer set in a neon-lit futuristic world. Guide your ball through rotating platforms, avoid deadly obstacles, and navigate challenging levels to reach the goal. With intuitive controls, vibrant visuals, and exciting level mechanics, the game offers a mix of strategy, precision, and reflex-based gameplay. The game features a unique life system … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Space Ball.

Boulderdash - a remake of the classic C64 game written in Gamemaker Studio 2Windows: There are two Windows versions available. INT is played through the Gamemaker 2 interpreter whereas YYC is fully compiled and may run better for some people. Either will probably just work fine, so take you pick.Mac:Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need to make s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boulderdash.

Game Summary:  Ryu Hayashi, is a skilled ninja from the esteemed Shadow of the Moon Clan. Seeking redemption and vengeance, Ryu embarks on a perilous mission to infiltrate the stronghold of Lord Takeshi, a malevolent ruler. Players guide Ryu through treacherous landscapes, employing stealth and combat to overcome samurai guards and deadly traps.  "Shadow Blade" combines action, strategic stealth, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Blade.

After being grounded for radicalizing the local geese, Jax escapes from his room to continue committing crime. However, the local police force intend to stop Jax in his rebellious ways.  [This game’s narrative is meant to be purely comedic. Please do not actually beat up police officers.]    Controls WASD to Move Shift to Sprint Left Click to Attack Credits Teagan Ankersen Sam Gutierrez-Olvera … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jax Attacks.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Build and play the deadliest levels together in Happy Funtime Labs and discover what your plushies are really made of. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Funtime Labs.

v1.2 alpha released!!! This version has a number of improvements:Auto-mine is enabled by popular demand! Click and hold to mine.You can now mine upwards, by popular demand!You can call for rescue if you get stuck down the mine! You'll lose all your gems, though. Click the "Call for rescue" link at the bottom right.You can now hover over your backpack icon to show what you're carrying and the total… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiny Depths.

!!!IMPORTANT NOTE!!!There's a shitton of blinking lights and fast-moving bright images in this game. Now I haven't tested this, but I suspect that this might cause issues for folks who are susceptible to that sort of thing. Please be careful. Less important note While the game is serviceable when played in browser, it's kinda wonky and isn't perfect for the optimal fast-paced shooter experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Possessor.

How to play The aim of the game is to see how far you can run through the cave, whilst avoiding various hazards and jumping over many gaps. When the game starts, you will start running automatically and build up speed running on the ground. As you travel further into the cave, the challenge will increase. The game ends when you run out of health, or fall into a pit. This game can played in brows… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cave Runner DX.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

A single player, low-poly horror game about escaping a killer-infested campground If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camp Laughter.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

A charming and cozy physics-based game where you control the level to guide the marble to victory. Inspired by classic real-life physics toys, Mighty Marbles brings the fun to your screen in a playful, challenging adventure. With 4 unique courses, each featuring 9 levels for a total of 36, plus alternate game modes and over 50 marbles to collect, Mighty Marbles is a bite-sized experience packed w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Marbles.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

GatePass is a 2D platformer game with strong puzzle elements. Escape the 100-level labyrinth and return home safely. About Knot The main character, Knot, is a young man of the dwarf race, 30 cm tall. While napping at home, a wild slime invades and transforms into the door of his room, imprisoning him in a different space. The goal of his journey is to understand the natural laws of the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GatePass.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

67% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Equipped with your pot plant companion, travel through the roots of time delving into the past and present depths of an ancient submerged city. Exploring grand halls, navigating between walls, and taking advantage of ancient mechanisms on your mission to steal the heart of the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zeitgeist.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

83% User Score Based on 454 reviews

Chronology is a mind-bending mix of puzzle, adventure and platform game where you defy time by manipulating the past and the future, in order to fix the present. Play as the Old Inventor and his sidekick The Snail, and take advantage of their special abilities - travel back and forth in time, stop time, manipulate objects and solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronology.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

95% User Score Based on 231 reviews

Enter a world of sky islands and jump your way to the finish, you must complete each level with a certain amount of jumps! and HURRY, you must complete each world in under a certain amount of time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumps.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

67% User Score Based on 209 reviews

The Adventures of Mr. Bobley is a 3d platformer adventure game featuring physics based puzzles and challenges that also require you to drive vehicles and operate heavy machinery. Set at a skyscraper construction site. The game is all about physics and interaction with the environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Mr. Bobley.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

82% User Score Based on 305 reviews

An immersive and twisted adventure created before the official development of the Doorways saga If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doorways: Old Prototype.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

89% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 2 reviews

Come explore the world of Phiohm, where up can be down, left can be right, and the way forward is never what it seems. Guide newly cognizant Ano on a journey of self-discovery by learning how to manipulate this ever-changing world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly 1729.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

87% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Dark Roll is a FREE single player game, in which the player goes through a series of uniquely designed levels. Your agility will be tested along with your logic. Each level is planned to provide a different challenge. The further you'll get, the more you'll be surprised with what the game has to offer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Roll.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

77% User Score Based on 998 reviews

They say a man must do three things in his life: plant a tree, beget a son and build a house. We can’t help you out with the tree neither with the son, but you can build as many houses as you like while playing House Builder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Builder.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 989 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 9 reviews

Timelie is a stealth puzzle adventure, where you control time like a media player. Perceive future events to plan your escape strategy from the past, sneak an enemy, and manipulate time through this companionship journey of a mysterious cat and a little girl with a precognitive power. Timelie: Game of the Year Edition includes: - a copy of the base game - a copy of the Hell Loop DLC If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Timelie.

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.

A semi-open world 3D game made by Anagh's World for Trijam #277, Mini Jam #162: Heat & Novice Summer Jam This game is developed using Godot 4.2.2 which is having few issues with Web exports. I have tried my best to fix the issues in my game to make it browser compatible, like using S3 texture compression and BPTC algorithms for VRAM compression, changing the sky from a panoramic texture to a basi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anagh - The Pet Rescuer.

REVOLT DESCRIPTION AFTER THAWING FROM A CRYOPOD, YOU FIND THAT YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE REMAINING IN THE SPACE STATION AND HAVE BEEN LEFT TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST THE ONCE PROTECTIVE ROBOTS NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GENOCIDE OF YOUR PEOPLE. THE SPACE STATION NO LONGER HAS POWER; TO KEEP YOUR SPACE SUIT POWERED YOU MUST HARVEST ENERGY FROM DEFEATING THE REVOLTING ROBOTS. YOU MUST FIND THE K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVOLT.

Overview After a storm sweeps through the forest outside Mapleford, Larry finds himself lost in a drainage system. Help guide Larry on a journey to find his way back to his home after getting lost in the storm! Pitch Play as a platypus swept away by a storm and lost in the storm drains of a busy town. Your goal is to guide the platypus back to its home at the top of the river dam, solving puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Platypus.

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.

The Castle (prototype)Version 1.0By: Joni Pääskynpää What is this game?-----------------------The Castle is a prototype showcase of a game that´s been inspired by games like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake and Unreal Tournament. It's a 3D FPS shooter with some light exploration. Kill or be killed — can you survive The Castle? How to play?----------------The game plays like your typical 90´s FPS game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Castle (prototype).

Dodo Master was created to be a simple, charming, classical platformer where players take on the role of a Dodo who has escaped from her mysterious captors to reclaim her eggs. Journey through the deepest caves and the most terrifying dungeons whilst vanquishing a horde of dastardly enemies and the most cunning of Dodo-trapping devices. Core Game Features 80 uniquely crafted Levels hidden behin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dodo Master.