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Original post: https://shc.zone/entries/contest2024/1041 This is a port of Sonic The Hedgehog (1991) to Sonic Clean Engine (S.C.E.), our heavily modified and improved Sonic 3 & Knuckles engine, which we have been using for a long time for our MD projects (such as Hellfire Saga and Sonic 3 & Knuckles: Epilogue). I had an idea for this project back in 2017, when we were working on Sonic Virtual A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonic 1 in Sonic 3 (SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis).

Journey Throught The Sky ABOUT Journey Through the Sky is an exploration and puzzle game set in a mysterious world of shadows and bioluminescence. Embark on a journey through beautiful, desolate landscapes where music and atmosphere are the main focus. Explore every corner, solve environmental puzzles, and leave behind the darkness that weighs you down. Follow the light that guides… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Throught The Sky.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

As you observe the environment and interact with the blackbird, puzzles and a story emerge. Dialogues and puzzles reveal pieces of the narrative, gradually transforming the scene. What begins as a beautiful summer day slowly fades into somber, surreal autumn. Ignore the Blackbird is a handcrafted, narrative puzzle game. Its art and dialogue give a relaxing, thoughtful experience. If you enjoy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ignore the Blackbird.

Frostburn is a 2D action platformer featuring a fire-and-ice theme with Viking aesthetics. The protagonist, Vidar, is the sole survivor of his village and is determined to get revenge against two evil gods. In Frostburn, the player must jump, dash, climb, and fight their way through various obstacles and enemies. With two unique environments and two formidable boss arenas, Frostburn is the perfect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FrostBurn.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Hearts City.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

95% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Squared Adventure Hi! I created this game a few years ago, and although it looks like a  poor asset flip made by a high school student, it turned out to be pretty good in the end. If you give it a try, please share your thoughts in the comments :). You can also play the game on Steam. Main features: Charming single player gameplay with no need to rushA small yet beautiful world to exploreLogic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squared Adventure.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Puna & Sini are two demons slacking on guard duty, when a party of heroes invades their home dungeon! Now surrounded by furious former allies, the sisters have to slay each hero... or The Master will have their heads!Chaos sisters is a beat'em up of demon girls fighting their way through monsters and heroes. The two playable characters have very different approach to combat: Puna focuses on fast a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Sisters.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 3 reviews

Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonority.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

91% User Score Based on 93 reviews

Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Bride.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Follow Cassandra Nech, great adventurer from the Rogue's Guild, in her new quest! Deep under the sea, in a lost vault, lies the Sea Tyrant's treasure: will you help Cassandra to get it? Be careful, though: someone else may be hunting that treasure, and the ancient vault could be full of dangers... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Quest: The Vault of the Lost Tyrant.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Challenge yourself and enter the castle of the Legendary Sir Frank Jones V to destroy invading space aliens! Slash, blast, and dash your way to victory in this retro side-scrolling action/adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroy Space Aliens.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

91% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

99% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Automaton Heart is an RPG with platforming elements where you visit obscure and interesting places while upgrading your organs and strategizing about which items to bring along. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Automaton Heart.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

When an ancient conspiracy threatens the land of Albaness, only one boy and his dreams stands between his family and the end of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cairn: Mathair's Curse.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

When she comes to, she finds herself on a rain-soaked highway. A literary horror adventure where you explore a land of endless rain, wander through a lonely world, and progress through fleeting encounters with ghosts. Rain-drenched landscapes and quiet conversations shape a desolate, melancholic journey. Features Story progression through map exploration Dialogue events with ghosts A short… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land of Ghosts.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

                                                                      CROSS QUEST is the debut installment of the PSYCH CROWN series.                                                                       In a lone nation recognized as 'Summer Island', the young half-human-half-dragon, STEVE CROSS, is chosen by the Summer King to slay an ancient, evil beast known as the 'CHANDELIER SERPENT'. Mee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cross Quest.

Kill the Food Pyramid v0.0.1 Kill the Food Pyramid v0.0.1 – Enter a 2D pixel wave-based shooter where your sole mission is simple: destroy the Food Pyramid. You play as an orange robot navigating 5 fully playable levels—4 wave-based floors followed by a boss floor featuring the mighty King Bread. Survive relentless swarms of enemies, including breads, black breads, huge breads, pasta, spaghet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KILL THE FOOD PYRAMID.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 173 reviews

In this cozy single player game, you explore wondrous landscapes to find a legendary lost treasure. In your search for clues, you travel from island to island and set up camp with your crew of adventurers. They task you with finding different places in the surrounding landscape. Explore the island, find the locations you are looking for and pinpoint them on your map. Complete quests for your compa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Map Map - A Game About Maps.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

95% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Something has taken all of the color and it's up to Huey to investigate! Make your way through ONE level and ONE boss to bring color back to the world. Pigment is a platformer with a big focus on air mobility. Moving through the world will add color to the hand-drawn backgrounds and environment. Over the course of your adventure you'll obtain the ability to jump and dash multiple times in the air… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pigment.

(THIS CAN BE PLAYED IN A MOBILE/DESKTOP WEB BROWSER) If there's no audio, click on the game window and the audio will resume Made for the  Game Boy Competition 2025 Hosted by avivace, bbbbbr, Larold's Retro Gameyard · #gbcompo25 SokoPenguin is a Sokoban-style puzzle game, where you control a penguin who must push boxes to clear the path to its cozy igloo. With each level, the puzzles become m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SokoPenguin GB.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure where William, a young writer in search of inspiration, enters an abbey shrouded in silence. What William finds within those walls is not just a story to tell, but a secret that should never be discovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence.

PRRI-ST2025 - CozyRPG - Whispering Tales As part of the "Platforms for the Development of Computer Games" course, our team developed a cozyRPG game "Whispering Tales" using voxel art sytle and sprite stacking method.  About the game "Whispering Tales" is a cozy RPG inspired by the classic stories of Ivana Brlić Mažuranić and the story of Šegrt Hlapić. The game follows the young apprentice Hugo … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PRRI-ST2025 - CozyRPG - Whispering Tales.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Sometimes volleyball can take you places. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Bounds.

Originally developed as a birthday gift for my nephew, Jackroid is a heartfelt indie game that blends classic action-platforming with Metroid-style exploration. After several requests and growing interest, I’ve decided to bring Jackroid to Steam. Free—as a thank you to everyone who’s supported me. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackroid.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

A narrative puzzle game about love and choices. Dive into a world where every small decision changes lives. See how choices link together and shape the stories of two people. Embark on a journey through time and discover how your actions make a big difference in their lives.Welcome to follow our X: @CottonStudio  SYMPHONY OF TWO SOULS Reviver presents a series of emotionally rich scenes, foll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reviver.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

86% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Dragged into a web of secrets and lies, Samantha seems to be part of a puzzle impossible to solve. What once seemed obvious soon turns into something far more sinister, and the line between villain and victim begins to blur. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: The Farm's Secret.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

81% User Score Based on 370 reviews

After her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a mysterious inheritance awaiting her in the town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny, she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deception. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker.

RETROKILL VERSION 1.01 RETROKILL is a demake of ULTRAKILL. I have no affiliation with ULTRAKILL and this is an unofficial fan project that is available for free. UPDATE LOG: 1.01: > Fixed rare crash caused by an enemy in M-2 ------------- 1.0: > Prelude is complete - as for main content, RETROKILL is now complete > Cerberus enemy added > Added "IN-GAME" option for Style Meter > 0-5 C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RETROKILL // an ULTRAKILL Demake // VER 1.01.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

93% User Score Based on 226 reviews

You have the briefcase. Now it's after you. It's not going to stop. Be careful—it may take the form of someone else. A short horror game by NIGHT DIAL. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROWDED. FOLLOWED..

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

80% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Feature List About the Game Jam Jump is an exciting action-platformer set in the mystical lands of Purnaut. Play as a young knight embarking on a thrilling adventure, facing hordes of enemies and showcasing your agility by traversing scattered islands. The game features diverse enemies, intense boss battles, and engaging puzzles that will test your skills and strategy. With each level, the chal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jam Jump.

Porklike.gb - wurst comes to worst A port of the wonderful Porklike, created by Krystian Majewski, to the original Game Boy! Please see the original pico-8 game at https://krystman.itch.io/porklike for more information. Game Porklike is a classic, turn-based Roguelike with minimalist lo-fi aesthetic. Enter the tower of Wurstlord. Can you make it to the top and steal his legendary Kielbasa? 9 floor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Porklike GB.

Help Philosia the Spider Witch in debt to run a magical boutique! You can craft special clothing by exploring the world and collecting mysterious ingredients. Earn money by completing missions and decorate the boutique! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Boutique of Royal Blue.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

97% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Frameland delivers a retro experience with charming pixel art and an original 16-bit soundtrack. Timed turn-based battles keep you on the edge of your seat. Explore a rich world and uncover Condorra’s dark past. The world of Condorra is full of secrets waiting for you to discover! Your loyal robot companion Proto can dig, grapple, and blast through obstacles, revealing mysteries others can’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frameland: A Binary Tale.

(THIS IS THE UPDATED POST JAM BUILD) SCROLL DOWN FOR CONTROLS  CUPID'S GAME WAS MADE IN 48 HOURS AND I WAS SLEEP DEPRIVED SO IM SORRYY Theme The theme, as released by Winter MelonJam, was ‘Charm’. From this, I decided to focus my main mechanic on the ability to “charm” NPC’s as Cupid. In Cupid's Game, players take on the role of the ancient Roman God, who comes across a group of friends, relaxi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cupid's Game.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

89% User Score Based on 259 reviews

Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi's fans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furi Demake: The Chain.

The Frozen Garden is a third-person horror game inspired by classic survival horror that will immerse you in an intriguing and unsettling world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Frozen Garden.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

"Our ambition was…quantum. We truly believed we were prepared to explore the deep universe. The hubris."

Welcome to Castaway Station, an exciting survival game that takes you on an unintended journey on a hostile planet after a catastrophic accident on your space cruiser. Stranded on an unknown planet with limited resources, you must use all your wits and skills, along with any tools you scavenge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castaway Station.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

65% User Score Based on 165 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Transcend the material realm and enter into a world teeming with bubbling psychedelia. Assume your true form as Spinch, a hyper-agile organism consumed by a quest to rescue a litter of its missing offspring from an endless population of misshapen and malformed enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spinch.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

93% User Score Based on 80 reviews

A puzzle adventure about light and perception. You are trapped within the perception of a mysterious Eye; everything it sees is a reality for you. But a curious thing happens when its eye closes, the world disappears around you and anything brightly lit up leaves an afterimage burned into the vision of the Eye. To you, these afterimages are solid objects, and you can jump on them to get to un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blink.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Clea is a survival horror title that emphasizes wits over cheap scares. Outsmart the Chaos Servants and escape from the Whitlock Mansion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clea.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Explore the world of Eré for artistic inspiration, so that you may reach the meanings of life and complete your artistic opus! Many branching paths will take you to every corner of the globe as you explore this peaceful and colorful world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Existensis.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

68% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A hand-drawn 3D adventure game. Help unfinished drawing Sketch realize who he was meant to be as he chases after the artist's pencil, in a story of self-discovery of the art and his artist told in parallel. Featuring 2D character animation in a 3D environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfinished - An Artist's Lament.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 238 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 13 reviews

Pode is a co-op puzzle exploration game about a rock and a fallen star working together to solve ancient puzzles in a stunning environment inspired by Norwegian art and culture If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pode.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, stability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

A puzzle/platformer about memorization. Collect 'bits' that slowly shrink your vision and navigate to the exit.StoryCarmen is struck with a unending sadness. Tales of the Infinite Mirror and it's healing magic grace her ear, and she decides to find out for herself if the rumors are true. 30+ Levels cute Pixel Art extra content not available in the original game jam version. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinite Mirror.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tandem: a Tale of Shadows.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

55% User Score Based on 9 reviews

(Outdated version! New Build can be found in FB, VK or on my Discord Server)"Lost Life: Act 1 — Broken" is an indie horror project where you have a chance to explore a foggy town full of mysteries. A place where worlds collide ready for you to reveal their secrets."Lost Life: Aкт 1 — Broken" это инди хоррор-проект создаваемый одним человеком, где у Вас есть шанс исследовать туманный городок, полны… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Life : Origins.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

64% User Score Based on 28 reviews

The fabulous tale of Aladin completely revised! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aladin & the Enchanted Lamp.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

86% User Score Based on 726 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

Tales of the Neon Sea is a retro-styled pixel-art adventure, developed by Palm Pioneer and published by Zodiac Interactive. [Media 2154696] Set in a fully realized cyberpunk cityscape where... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Neon Sea.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Be an iguana and save the world from evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IguaRPG.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

83% User Score Based on 270 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy First Person Shooter and metroidvania game, similar to Heretic, made with the GZDoom engine. Find your weapons, fight evil forces, use the special abilities of special transformations to find your path! Show how powerful you are as a Necromancer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hands of Necromancy.