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# SliderPuzzles with Sound (including embedded live solvers) ## Introduction SliderPuzzles is a collection of retro puzzles with sound that run in a commandline terminal on Windows and most Linux distros. ----------------------------------------------------------- Featuring * no installation * no dependencies (Ncurses not needed) * simply unzip in your Downloads directory, or any other… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SliderPuzzles.
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# CoTerminalApps [deprecated] Retro ascii puzzles & games. Please use "SliderPuzzles" or "RetroArcade" instead. Uses runtime-priority control in Windows console terminals. Rebuildable using the free GNAT GPL Ada compiler. Includes rpn(calculator), cinv(SPACEINVADERS), cpac(Pacman), cfrog(Frogger) and 10 puzzle games that use ascii characters only: crush(rush-hour), cslid(klotski), c7(flat7), ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CoTerminalApps.
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# ASUD: Ada Sudoku Assistant ## Most recent changes **ver 1.2.2 -- 17may2024** * Significantly improved KeyCell function now finds the simplest removable-digit chains. **ver 1.2.1 -- 14may2024** * Improved terminal messages. * Improved transitions between auto-candidate and manual mode. * Reduced external file usage. * Improved the Kcell removable-digit search algorithm. * Minor c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASUD.
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Welcome to Validius - a fun and furious shooter written for the Syntax Bomb "Reboot" competition. I'm very proud that this game was the winner of that event. Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need to make sure you drag the app into the applications folder before running it else sometimes you get a "game not found" error message when launching it. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Validius.
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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.
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- 96%Game Brain Score96% User Score 73 reviews
Curious Fishing Controls (tap / click to reveal) The on-screen button layout can be changed in the Settings menu. The physical buttons on the right side of a gamepad visually map to this layout. Action Touch / Mouse Keyboard Gamepad +Move Tap / Click WASDArrow KeysNumpad 8462 D-padLeft Stick ○Confirm Tap / Click SpaceReturn / EnterNumpad Enter Dependent on button layout ✕Back Tap / Click… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curious Fishing.
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Description This package is a collection of classes that can be used to generate various types of noise textures. The generators are implemented in HLSL compute shaders allowing the textures to quickly be created (the speed varies based on the type of texture but is generally under 1ms). Full documentation of the included classes is available here and a more detailed description is included in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noise Generators.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability68% User Score 171 reviews
Commodore 64 Emulator If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C64.emu (C64 Emulator).
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- 46%Game Brain Score46% User Score 2 reviews
HELLO, AND WELCOME TO GOATFISH 2! Join Goatfish on a DEEP DIVE into 8-bit history, as she tries to discover the names of several classic computer games while EATING as much as she can! GO GOATFISH! GOAT HARDER!!! RUNNING THE GAME To run Goatfish 2 from disk, insert the disk and type: RUN”GF2.BAS To run from tape, insert the tape and type: RUN” PLAYING THE GAME On the main menu, press I for instruc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goatfish 2.
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- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 4 reviews
Intimate Codex is now playable on the web at the HTML Review!What is this? Intimate Codex is an interactive non-linear text explorer that lets you traverse static text from a more first-person perspective. Books, poems, or whatever other texts you feed into it are broken up into passages, and you can move between those passages by typing a particular word you see. After you submit that word, you'r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intimate Codex.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization83% User Score 5,124 reviews
Borderless fullscreen for every game. GPU effects and upscaling. Old games that actually work.Borderless Gaming has three tools that all work together: borderless fullscreen, BGFX for visual effects, and BGProxy for games that refuse to cooperate. Borderless fullscreenForce any game into borderless fullscreen. Alt-tab without crashes, hide the taskbar, lock the cursor to the game window, mute gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Borderless Gaming.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:optimization, monetizationMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, music68% User Score 6,796 reviews
Retro games and emulators on your device! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroArch.
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Hi Gamers! :) Lancelot is a tiny and good free-of-charge Open-Source Game Launcher written in Ruby via DragonRuby GTK! It's made for The Tool Jam and amazingly works for Desktops with Keyboard Input currently (No plan to support mobiles yet) Features 1. Add/Delete and Launch games on your own! 2. 8 backgrounds to fullfill your pleasure, And you can also use your own ones! :) 3. Fast, Optimized, P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lancelot.
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Damnation Alley is a tribute to the all time classic C64 game, Spy Hunter and is available for both Mac and PC's. Also featured is the InvadeAload space invaders game that used to be playable while the main game loaded from tape. Esc can be pressed at any time in that game to jump straight to the main game. Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Damnation Alley.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:replayability, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics86% User Score 126 reviews
# The game engine for high-performance cross-platform games Defold is a completely free to use game engine for development of desktop, mobile and web games. There are no up-front costs, no licensing fees and no royalties. The source code is made available on GitHub with a developer-friendly license. The Defold editor runs on Windows, Linux and macOS and includes a code editor, debugger, profiler … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defold.
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Cannon fire and kaputt ships V.1.22 Nav32 stands for Naval (Battleship), a 32-bit version developed by me between November and December 2025. I created a prototype of this video game (Nav2) in 1998, but it was 16-bit and ran on the MS-DOS operating system, which lives on in many people's memories despite being obsolete. The 32-bit version of Nav32 only runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11 with AMD o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannon fire and kaputt ships.
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- 65%Game Brain Score65% User Score 17 reviews
Last update of the game (ZX Spectrum tape): 1 September 2025 Last update of loaders for various other media: 14 October 2025 (10 October: new versions for Disciple / +D / Uni-DOS, Didaktik 40 / 80 / Kompakt and Wafadrive; 14 October: updated version for TR-DOS, and new versions for Timex FDD and Timex cartridge) This game is for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer and is based on the arcade g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donkey Kong.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization69% User Score 410 reviews
Leadwerks Game Engine: Professional Edition gives you full access to our C++ API for ultimate performance, and compatibility with third-party libraries. Use Visual Studio Express and Code::Blocks to write games with Leadwerks in pure C++. Learn to Make Your Own Royalty-Free Games We provide tons of documentation and video tutorials walking you through the steps to build your own 3D games. Leadwerk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leadwerks Game Engine.
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- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics86% User Score 14 reviews
RedistributeBitty Engine helps you to make standalone binaries for Windows, MacOS, Linux and HTML (WebAssembly). It is redistributable for both non-commercial and commercial use without extra fee, your project is totally yours. About the Software Bitty Engine is a cross-platform itty bitty 2D Game Engine. The full featured engine is programmable in Lua and integrated with built-in editors. It k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bitty Engine.
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Every Aspect of this game was created while chronically ill This is the final installment in the Dice Battles series by me. This game is a sandbox physics fighter. It is local multiplayer with keyboard or controller support. It has the ability to set custom key binds. It is 2-8 players locally. Additions as compared to the original dice battles include custom rule sets, more complex levels, items… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice Battles Magnum Opus.
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- 58%Game Brain Score58% User Score 9 reviews
PixelPaletteTool v1.93 - Release Notes02/05/2022 System Requirements:Windows PCMicrosoft .NET Framework vers 4.0 (or better)OpenGL 3.0 Compatible Video Card Nvidia GeForce 8000 series or better Ati Radeon HD 2000 series or better Intel HD 4500 or better You can check specific cards at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Nvidia_graphics_processing_units http://en.wikipedia.org/w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelPaletteTool.
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- 50%Game Brain Score50% User Score 11 reviews
Introduction: A superheroine shoot-em-up with bondage, DiD, and SiP elements. (NSFW) Play as Azure Burst, a rookie heroine thrown into the fire after the villainous... erm... Villain Corp. launches a surprise attack on the city. Will she come out victorious? Only you can say! Features seven full levels, fourteen hand-drawn game over scenes, an upgrade system, unlockable gallery, and is completely… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HeroFlux.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay96% User Score 1,756 reviews
VoiceAttack is the premier voice control and macro creation system for your Windows games and applications. Take a look at just a few elements from VoiceAttack's substantial set of features:Control Your Games and simulators With Your VoiceAdd your voice as an extra controller with voice commands that YOU create. Give specific instructions to your space freighter, your race pit crew, your 'mech o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VoiceAttack.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere94% User Score 451 reviews
Visualize music with projectM! Experience psychedelic and mesmerizing visuals by transforming music into equations that render into a limitless array of user-contributed visualizations. projectM can detect audio input from any application (like Spotify or Apple Music) or you can use input from a microphone.Get StartedprojectM works out of the box. To get started play music from any source, launch … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to projectM Music Visualizer.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability77% User Score 77 reviews
FEATURES & CHANGES This Steam license is a single user version of articy:draft 3. Find a complete feature list here: About the SoftwarePlease note: articy:draft 3 is no longer the latest version of articy:draft, therefore active development has ceased. It will only be supported with critical bug fixes but it will not receive new feature updates. This also extends to the articy:draft 3 Impor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to articy:draft 3.
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Overview: M4ZVM is a TRS-80 Model 4 (128K recommended) Infocom/Inform/Z-machine game virtual machine, allowing you to play more modern Infocom and compatible games than ever before, as well as other fun novelty games - some even real-time. To make it easier, I've included some sample boot disks to demonstrate some of the newer games playable on various TRS-80 model III/4 configurations. Instructi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to M4ZVM.
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- 49%Game Brain Score49% User Score 3 reviews
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.
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Type Through The Bible: A Typing Game of Biblical Proportions Type Through The Bible is an open-source computer game that lets you build up your typing skills by writing Bible verses. The game also produces detailed analyses of your results, allowing you to see both your progress in typing the entire Bible and your growth as a typist. These analyses include word-level statistics so that you can id… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Type Through The Bible.
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Description This package contains a collection of classes and interfaces to allow for quick implementation of the command pattern across projects with ground-up support for commands that are optionally undo-able, fail-able, composite, or asynchronous. For more information, see the project readme file located on its Github page, or in the packages root folder after downloading it. A demo is includ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command Pattern Toolkit.
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- 56%Game Brain Score56% User Score 7 reviews
Welcome to the world of game development using AppGameKit for Python! AppGameKit for Python is a Python 3 C extension module of a complete, full-featured implementation of AppGameKit Classic for Windows (both 32- and 64-bit) and Linux (64-bit). Included is an HTML command reference as well as a PYI file to help IDEs, such as PyCharm, understand the command implementation and provide contextual he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AppGameKit for Python.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:monetization, optimizationMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability73% User Score 679 reviews
Play your RPG Maker 2000 and 2003 games everywhere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EasyRPG Player.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, music83% User Score 429 reviews
Little Fighter 2 Remastered, this classic fighting game has undergone significant graphical upgrades and improvements to the local network mode, greatly enhancing the multiplayer gaming experience. The game not only boosts visual effects but also maintains the fast-paced combat style that players love. Key Features: Enhanced Visuals: Completely redrawn high-resolution graphics deliver a stunnin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Fighter 2 Remastered.
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- 92%Game Brain Score92% User Score 261 reviews
Build a hive, make some honey! Hive Time is a small, bee themed management/base building sim. Harvest resources, grow your hive, and produce a new Queen before the current one dies. Manage different bee roles in a totally scientifically inaccurate depiction of hive dynamics. Send Foragers out to find pollen and nectar, have Builders research new cell types, and ensure you have enough Beesitters t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hive Time.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability79% User Score 330 reviews
FPS Monitor tracks your PC's hardware state and displays this information as an overlay in-game. You no longer need to switch to desktop or attach a second display to control your hardware status. FPS Monitor will show all valuable information in-game. FPS Monitor is the very first special software tool that not only shows an FPS counter similar to good old Fraps™, but can also display a lot of o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FPS Monitor – hardware in-game & desktop overlays.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, stabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization78% User Score 86 reviews
AppGameKit Studio is a fully featured game development tool set. We’ve re-imagined the game development user interface with an all-in-one work space. You can now quickly drag & drop assets to visualise your scenes, code with AppGameKit Script, easily browse app media, run live debugging sessions, access online help and lots more. AppGameKit Studio allows you, in a few easy clicks, to quickly p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AppGameKit Studio.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization83% User Score 125 reviews
RPG Paper Maker is a game making engine, free for non commercial use, allowing you to create a 3D universe with many 2D sprites and even 3D objects using a simple interface for all available platforms: Windows, Linux, and MacOS. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Paper Maker.
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- 47%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization65% User Score 23 reviews
CopperCube is a full-featured 3D game engine. No programming needed! Create 3D games, apps and even 3D websites quickly. Includes terrain editor, low poly modelling tools, 3D models, precreated game AI, effects and more. There are also plenty of features for advanced users, like JavaScript scripting and shader support. Create your own 3D worlds and 3D models, set camera controllers, materials, be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CopperCube 5 Game Engine.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization75% User Score 584 reviews
Just UpdatedWe've just updated Driver Fusion! You can find more information about this update in the announcements. You can also follow Driver Fusion on Steam to get notified of updates. About the SoftwareTHE BEST SOFTWARE TO UPDATE, BACKUP, CLEAN AND MONITOR THE DRIVERS AND DEVICES OF YOUR PCYou can download the demo for free and use some of the following features. FEATURES Health check Au… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driver Fusion.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music80% User Score 216 reviews
Play as a hacker and take control of an ultra secret company to reveal the darkest secrets. But beware , you seem not to be alone and what you will discover could change the world ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mu Complex.
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Cannon fire and kaput ships V.1.20 Nav32 stands for Naval (Battleship), a 32-bit version developed between November and December 2025. I created a prototype of this video game (Nav2) in 1998, but it was 16-bit and ran on the MS-DOS operating system, which not everyone will be familiar with. The 32-bit version of Nav32 only runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11 with AMD or Intel processors that suppor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannon fire and kaput ships.
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Reach level 16, while avoiding collisions! Earn points by standing close to obstacles and birds without touching them in order to pass from level to level! THIS GAME FEATURES:* Fast, stimulating and challenging gameplay* 16 levels, each one of them unique* Runs on any machine, including a Windows 9x VM (no GPU needed)* Fast to boot and to get the hang of* Portable executable, no need for instal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BIRDS.
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Muddled Traffic is a short puzzle game made for GMTK gamejam 2025 where the theme is "Loop", the goal of the game is to place all the cars such that they will be able to loop endlessly without colliding. ### Spoilers ### Solutions to all levels can be found here : https://stripe-fig-a09.notion.site/Solutions-24382d7d10968068aac8ea1137f41610?pv... Credits : Assets:Kenney Barn by Poly by Google… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muddled Traffic.
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The proper command to extract the archive and maintain the directory structure is "7z x filename". AdaGate is a strategy game with escape rooms in a Stargate/NarbacularDrop fantasy setting. It is a fully elaborated example of modern OpenGL programming using the Ada language that runs on Windows and GNU/Linux. While searching a remote south-seas atoll for remnants of a lost American heroine, you f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AdaGate.
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- 70%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability70% User Score 1,460 reviews
Sega Genesis and Sega Master System emulator! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GENPlusDroid.
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- 40%Game Brain Score40% User Score 1 reviews
F4_32 free (connect four) Since 22 copies of the free demo of this game have been downloaded and the full version was not purchased, no one has been able to challenge the computer and see other options (reduced version in the demo). So I decided to publish the game in "free or donate" mode. This version is complete and without limitations. It is free, but if you want you can make a small donat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F4_32 (Connect four).
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story69% User Score 244 reviews
GameGuruMAX: Empowering Game CreationGameGuruMAX is an intuitive 3D game development platform designed to accelerate the creation of immersive games—no programming experience required. Whether you're a newcomer to game development or a seasoned creator, GameGuruMAX offers a streamlined workflow and powerful toolset, including model importing and full LUA scripting for advanced customization. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GameGuru MAX.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humorMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics75% User Score 218 reviews
Take command of your games with your voice using VoiceBot! Sending commands to your games and applications is as easy as saying the command out loud. Use your voice to run keyboard shortcuts, click and move your mouse, and even execute complicated macros and scripts.Advanced Voice ControlTake control over your favourite games with VoiceBot's advanced voice recognition. Bind voice commands to in-ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VoiceBot.
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BvhImporterExporter (for Unity 3D) Biovision Hierarchy format (BVH) is a popular motion capture format stored in plain text files. It defines both the motion data and the actual skeleton that should be moved by it. What BvhImporterExporter does is make it possible to import these .bvh files into the Unity 3D Game Engine at runtime. Create a BVH instance. Call method to make a GameObject ske… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BvhImporterExporter (for Unity 3D).
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability74% User Score 1,286 reviews
Become a hacker and build your online reputation to the top by discovering a simplified and enjoyable version of real-life hacking methods. Complete contracts, buy new programs, upgrade your computer, crack wifi networks and infiltrate peoples or companies online systems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hacker Simulator.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story85% User Score 146 reviews
One of the most popular entries in ASCII's RPG Maker series, RPG Maker 2000 was largely responsible for popularizing the use of RPG creation software outside of Japan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RPG Maker 2000.
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