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77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

78% User Score Based on 634 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

Microgames done spooky! Equal parts cute, creepy, and exciting, over 200 microgames across a dozen unique levels. A fast-paced adventure game with a twist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPOOKWARE.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

38% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Vendor Chronicles puts you in the shoes of a Vendor in post-apocalyptia! Manage your trade, set your defences, deal with locals and fight hordes of mutants in this new perspective on post-apocalyptic survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desolate Wastes: Vendor Chronicles.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Enter the night-life world of Big Pittie's Bar in this WarioWare-like Rhythm-Puzzle game! After Ava is unfairly fired for trying to protect the tips of her fellow Pittie Party Girls, she faces a dark and cruel city.  To resolve her trauma, Ava must defeat the pigman Richman Richmond, Jr.  He may be the villain, but Would You Call Him a Bad Man?  Play through a series of TIN¥ GAMES, each lastin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Would You Call Him a Bad Man?.

Made for  Jame Gam #26 https://itch.io/jam/jame-gam-26 Theme- You are the Monster Special Object- Cards Initial comments: This is my first game jam in over 5 years, and in true game jam style I started when the timer was already down to 2.5 days (yay me). So I dumped this out working after work, for maybe 20 hours. That being said the deadline quickly approached. I worked my best to implement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What's an Angel to Do?.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 797 reviews

Explore, craft, and fight your way on the uncharted islands solo or in co-op! Tinkerlands is an exciting survival adventure where you will build your settlement, craft useful tools to survive, and even use magic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tinkerlands.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 1,243 reviews

Bits & Bops is a collection of original rhythm mini-games. Featuring over 20 mini-games filled with catchy music, snappy gameplay and gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, Bits & Bops is sure to brighten your day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bits & Bops.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 51 reviews

You found an old game console along with some games at a garage sale. You remember playing these as a kid, and couldn't resist getting it. Maybe you could give them a whirl, just for old time's sake? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AploVVare Collection.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

79% User Score Based on 440 reviews

The mayor of Rockhaven threw you down a hole into the Undercity. Why? Net worth too low. In this 1-4 player low-life simulation, emerge to the surface to steal from the rich, fight tycoons and reclaim the city block by block. Buy houses, businesses and whatever your materialistic heart desires! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's Only Money.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

98% User Score Based on 475 reviews

Critic Score 20%Based on 1 reviews

This is a clicker game about a mayonnaise jar. It’s also creamy, dreamy and properly sequel-y! Right in the middle of the Next-Gen hardware hurricane, comes the true next-gen game everyone’s been waiting for! ...Not this one; but it’s close! This... is the touching story about a disorganized Mayo jar, who just can’t get its sheets together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Name is Mayo 2.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 367 reviews

Experience 12 all-new spoopy games made in 10 days exclusively for this unique horror anthology. Explore a mysterious castle that changes as you play. Keep your wits about you as the line between cute and creepy begins to blur. Uncover the next chapter in the ongoing Dread X Collection storyline. Includes:Bete Grise (Amon26)Bubbo: Adventure on Geralds Island (Breogan Hackett)Chip’s Tips (Torple Do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread X Collection 3.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Makis Adventure is an Action- Platformer with shark demons. Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Makis Adventure.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

69% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Welcome to Ripple Effect, a free VR gaming platform set in a wide array of different environments. Explore over 4 different environments or one of the 5 games included in launch. A new game will be added to the Universe every week! Play by yourself, or with one of your friends from around the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ripple Effect.

This is my submission to https://itch.io/jam/gmtk-2024 Slugger Robo is a short action game with a focus on parry-timing set in a world where large mechs are commonplace. However the story takes place from the POV of a schoolchild who is interested in "robo-pla", an in universe model robot combat game inspired by the larger mechs. Had a lot of fun making this, had so many more ideas I wish I had … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slugger Robo.

Too Much Wind For Basketball It is a tiny sport simulator experience with some funny surprises (I hope) Plot It is a game and it is also a story, a story about me, or maybe about you. It is about this person, she is alone, but is not receiving this as something negative, she is enjoying herself, she is playing basketball by herself. She is having fun, making some baskets... At some point the wind … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Much Wind for Basketball.

This game was the result of a private Game Jam in 2015. Story: You're running late to a meeting and need the most coffee possible to stay productive. Get through the turnstile as quickly as possible, but first unlock it by using the wallet in your back pocket. The security protocols are changing and getting more absurd every day, so it'll get more and more difficult to tap your wallet on the sen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Spill Your Coffee!.

PANDEMIC BUNNY OVERVIEW:Pandemic Bunny is a cute, fun, and lighthearted FPS mini-game where you can fight the global pandemic both in the game as well as in the real world. Explore your way through the city as Nurse Bunny, fighting with your trusty hand-sanitizer gun, on your quest to find the vaccine. Use the vaccine to eliminate all the Queen Viruses to halt the creation of more viruses. Finally… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pandemic Bunny.

Shikon-X is an intergalactic point and click adventure without any actual pointing or clicking! Set out on an epic quest to unravel the mysteries behind the war against humanity. Even when pitted against a cosmic threat, there’s always time for a bit of pinball. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 四魂-X Shikon-X Astro Defense Fortress.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

68% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Girls invite you to their world, join them and admire their beautiful movements in a dance on a spectacular stage. Unlock new dances and clothes by scoring certain amounts of points. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girls Dance.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Smuggle banned books to save the Nation! Make tough choices, manage resources, and decipher secret messages in this narrative adventure based on true events. Help preserve a forbidden language - one dangerous mission at a time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Book Smugglers.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

92% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews

What happened last night? Dive into your memories to unravel the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Memories.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

93% User Score Based on 602 reviews

Brick breaker evolved: an epic RPG adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bricks Breaker RPG.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

72% User Score Based on 591 reviews

Uncover the truth of dreams and taste the inherent fear of mankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Escape-Room Escape.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 229 reviews

Far Mining is a short and relaxing incremental game about mining asteroids. Mine resources, upgrade your ship, unlock new tools, and find your way out of deep space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Mining.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

52% User Score Based on 258 reviews

Catch a fish and feed hungry sea creatures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fish to Feed.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

91% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Roll dice to move Meeples around the board and collect money, skill points, and capsule tickets. Unlock unique skills and minigames, powerful collectibles, and automate dice rolls to increase your income. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meeple Incremental.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

83% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Zero Mana. Massive Debt. No Mana, Just Dice is a tactical turn-based roguelike. Play as a dropout witch who needs dice just to take a single step! Use your limited dice to maneuver and attack, outsmart your bad luck, and seize the wish-granting scroll to rewrite your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Mana, Just Dice.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

71% User Score Based on 268 reviews

Find the murderer in one of the most thrilling mystery hidden object games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal Evidence 1 f2p.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

75% User Score Based on 67 reviews

An atmospheric horror, exploration and automation game all set in the dim halls of an apartment building If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Doors.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,020 reviews

A colorful, relaxing puzzle game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Robots: Portal Escape.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

73% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Peregrino is an isometric survival management game where you must cross a cursed land, making the life-or-death decisions necessary to survive your path toward paradise. Enter the sinister land in-between, prove your faith, survive the profane abominations that guard it, and navigate the shadows where every tough decision defines your own path to salvation. Brutal Survival Management Scave… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peregrino.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 837 reviews

JOIN OUR DISCORD! About the GameExpect a fast-paced FPS experience wrapped in a retro, liminal vibe. EARLY ACCESS 0.4 FEATURES 13 unique weapons + 10 specialized gadgets 140+ stackable items 100+ variants to explore and purge through 35+ entities with their unique personalities and mechanics 12 boss battles Hub world and arcade with classic minigames to win even more prizes Sand… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ODDCORE.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 247 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late. Discover the legend of what's UNDER THE ISLAND! Uncover a Sinking Mystery Step into the role of Nia, a newcomer to Seashell Island … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under The Island.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 61 reviews

"That game is called Retro Endurance 8bit. It's on Steam... I think you should give it a look. I think it's really neat. It's really neat." - Jeff Gerstmann (former editorial director of Gamespot, co-founder of Giant Bomb) About Retro Endurance 8-bit:Retro Endurance is a really neat one-of-a-kind retro game collection with an exciting and fun shuffler story mode featuring 52 differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Endurance 8bit.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 318 reviews

A cozy foraging adventure for anyone who loves the outdoors or wishes they knew it better. Every plant is real: learn to identify 100+ wild plants and fungi and cook 200+ real recipes, while helping a storm-struck town find its feet again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out and About.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

80% User Score Based on 76 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

Rev up your engines, it’s almost time to race back to the past with Rally Arcade Classics! Including 44 iconic cars from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, and 48 thrilling tracks to rev up their engines to the max while drifting every close turn, you will never run out of challenges to take upon If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rally Arcade Classics.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

95% User Score Based on 4,444 reviews

Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farmer Against Potatoes Idle.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

97% User Score Based on 146 reviews

Become a sushi chef in a cozy Japanese conveyor belt sushi bar! Prepare sushi on your crafting table, serve quirky customers, learn new recipes, unlock fresh ingredients, upgrade your kitchen, and build relationships with your regular customers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ugoku Sushi Bar.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

89% User Score Based on 479 reviews

A massive RuneScape-inspired idle RPG built for long-term progression. Train 24 skills, defeat bosses, collect over 500 souls, and bank offline time to accelerate your progress whenever you choose. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloobs Adventure Idle.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, monetization

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

72% User Score Based on 50 reviews

A little coin pusher game made by MicroRaptor Games! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coin Pusher Reloaded.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

76% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Discord Community About the Game Write Warz is a story-building party game built for one to six players. Write a line, vote for the winner, and build the story across themes and worlds to create hilarious stories and captivating adventures! Playing with phone controls? Only the host needs to own the game! Friends join for free using the free by going to Writewarz.tv on their mobile or we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Write Warz.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, character development

69% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Will your heart succumb to darkness? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight Lovers: Ivan - Datin.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

94% User Score Based on 809 reviews

Run your favorite brawlers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brawl Dash.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 327 reviews

In Quest Master, your wildest dungeon designs come alive and beckon adventurers from around the globe to test their mettle. It's a world where your imagination reigns supreme, and every challenge you craft is a siren call to glory-seekers eager for the thrill of your creation! MAKE YOUR OWN DUNGEONS An endless canvas. Add additional floors to your dungeon and make them as big as you can imag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest Master.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 81 reviews

You may ask, "Why does my first dungeon SMELL?" Well, that happens to aspiring adventurers sometimes. Prepare to embark on your very first exploration in the world of The RPG. The RPG: My First Dungeon Smells is an introductory free short chapter from The RPG. Dive in and get a taste (or a smell?) of what it means to be an adventurer, armed with nothing but a stick and a torch, lost in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The RPG: My First Dungeon Smells.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

69% User Score Based on 124 reviews

Auto attacking action RPG with a unique and deep crafting system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nordicandia: Semi Idle RPG.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

65% User Score Based on 717 reviews

Your choices, your romance, your adventure! Episode, fantasy free game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldarya - Anime Otome Sim Game.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

73% User Score Based on 244 reviews

Glitched Out tells the story of IT Engineer ‘Lex’, who wakes in a government research facility to learn a malware has run rampant. The facility is home to many alien entities who have escaped containment and now stalk our hapless hero through the complex. Lex’s only hope is to team up with an A.I companion known as ‘Chip’ and hack her way to freedom. Along the way Lex and Chip encounter a host of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitched Out: Chapter 1.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

91% User Score Based on 323 reviews

A button. A white room. You awaken to an empty, pristine space. At its center stands a single button. There’s no explanation, no instructions—just the quiet certainty that pressing it is the only way forward. What does it do? Where will it lead? There’s only one way to find out. Each press peels back the layers of this strange experiment, unlocking surprises, upgrades, and… stranger thin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Click To Continue.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 1,097 reviews

A collection of dozens of Aether-flavored microgames! Dive into the Dreams of Aether, where everyone is trapped in a never-ending nightmare! Meet some of the strangest characters Aether has to offer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams of Aether.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

92% User Score Based on 109 reviews

Grow, nurture, and unleash a team of lovable slimes with endless possibilities! In this enchanting survival journey, breed quirky slime combinations, face wild island challenges, and embrace the thrill of adventure with your gooey companions. Can you raise the perfect slime squad to brave the unpredictable elements and explore as far as the islands go? Monthly Updates + Nightly Beta Builds! We… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Slime Garden.