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This is Ludum Dare 47 submission, it was made in 72 hours with the theme: Stuck in a loop. You play as astronaut, stuck in a loop of one minute re-spawn cycle, that is the only human left on a giant ship. WASD - Movement LMB - Shooting/ Punch RMB - Throwing weapon/Leg kick R - Reload/Respawn E- Interact This is a bloody top-down action shooter, play as the only colonist left on a giant spaceship a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astroline.

Controls: Player movement: Arrow keys or W-A-S-D Aiming:  Put your mouse cursor where you want to aim Shooting: Left mouse button Top-down shooter that evolves into a  bullet-hell style game. Make pacts with the devil for better gear. Defend your self from waves of aliens by shooting them down while avoiding their bullets. The devil has gone down to Georgia and he brought some alien friends with h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devil and Some Aliens Went down to Georgia.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

The full game of  Bugs Must Die will be released on Steam Store.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/816720/Bugs_Must_Die/ If it's the game that you're interested in, please add it to your wishlist on Steam. We here at DG Games Workshop are working on our first PC game titled “Bugs Must Die”. It is a fast-paced modern retro top-down shooter where you fight against alien bugs and bosses by contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bugs Must Die.

FROM THE MAKERS OF BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE BPM Bitcrushed is a roguelite, top-down dungeon crawler rhythm game that fuses the pulse-pounding action of BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE with retro-inspired pixel art. Every move—whether shooting, jumping, or dodging—syncs to the beat, making rhythm as crucial as reflexes. As players explore procedurally generated dungeons, they’ll uncover a wide variety of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BPM Bitcrushed.

Rate this game Made in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 58 https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/perk-collector Controls:WASD/Arrows - moveMouse choose perk/roll weapon music - https://alkakrab.itch.io/free-shooter-synthwave-music-pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Part Collector.

Embark on a journey across the cosmos after a powerful summoning from the stars. Ancient beings and their mysterious mechanical minions have been set loose, posing a threat to our reality itself.  As a bold space explorer, you'll need to navigate the vastness of space and face off against otherworldly foes, like the mighty Swallower and the enigmatic Thinker.  Only by using clever tactics and st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulse of the Ethereal.

Made in 48 hours for the Ludum Dare 55 game jam! https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/55/summon-death Summon Death is a top-down action shooter. Two wizards are facing off in an arena, pitting their summoned minions against each other. Why are they fighting? Who knows. All that matters is you've been summoned in by the BLUE WIZARD to help win the fight... and also you're a fire-breathing demon! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summon Death.

Welcome, soldier! You were chosen amongst the best of the best to take part in this special training for our new, revolutionary, plasma powered equipment! You're wearing our plasma powered suit, boots and weapons but, there's a small problem...your plasma tank is leaking! As long as you don't take damage (projectiles, explosions, collisions), you're ok, but if you take, some bots might drop tempo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLSMGN!.

What the heck?! A plane in space?! And it shoots lasers?! Become the one and only in Stray Impulse. Fly around and shoot EVERYTHING. Controls: It is "WASD" to move and "Spacebar / Left Click" to fire laser. This game was made in 72 hours for the Ludum Dare 39 game jam with the theme "Running out of power". The game has now gone through a few development stages since. Features: LASERSKiller Missles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stray Impulse.

Soul Harvester - Post LD52 About Soul Harvester is a top-down bullet hell and the goal is to shoot, harvest and survive against waves of monsters.  Become stronger: Harvesting souls allows you to purchase upgrades, for example more damage, larger bullets and a dash ability. With these upgrades, try to survive as long as possible and obtain a new high score! My highest score is 126 on wave 22, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Harvester - Post LD.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Abettor is a top-down shooter where enemies constantly spawn all around you. In this game, not only does the world generate around you, but the enemies do as well. Kill as many enemies and achieve your highest score. How many can you kill in Abettor? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abettor.

^^^^ PostJamVersion 1.2 ^^^^Please rate and comment the jam version (1.1.1) here: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/51/deep-dive-1 Story In the Great Black Out of 20XX all digital data known to mankind got destroyed or corrupted. Ayla lost all her childhood memories she stored in a cloud. On accident she finds a hint on where her lost data might be. Finally her hacking skills come to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEEP DIVE.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Undead West is a western themed roguelite bullet hell where the player uses an array of weapons, whiskey infusions and buffs gained from defeating bosses to complete each stage. The cowboy you play has been killed in a revolver duel against the Man in Red. Death agrees to resurrect you so that you may carry out your quest for revenge. But there is a catch. Death requests that you pay back your re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead West.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

63% User Score Based on 333 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

When the evil railroad baron Clayton Boon decided to build a track to Hell, he didn’t reckon on a crazed shaman raising a posse of embittered psychopaths from the dead to stop him. Now they’ll pursue him across the whole Wild West, fighting their way through hordes of bandits, bears, braves and boogeymen just to find Boon and repay their debt with… A FISTFUL OF GUN!Select one of eleven unique play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Fistful of Gun.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Revo is a neon styled and classically inspired space shoot 'em up with an original, retro fueled synthwave soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVO.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

98% User Score Based on 836 reviews

Cutie anime girl realizes her cool big bro is missing?? Cheese it up with Chizuru and SHOOT TO THE BEAT OF THE SONG in this top down bullet hell shooter! Absorb enemy bullets using your waveshines to utilize their bullets as your own! Show those cheeseheads that you're better!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Ledgehop: Double Laser.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

95% User Score Based on 64 reviews

A cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to pear potion.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

THIS GAME IS OUTDATED!!! GO GET LUMbA REDUX ON STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2090450/LUMbA_REDUX/?curator_clanid=42678899 TENSE VIOLENT QUICK LUMbA is a top-down shooter, where you have one mission: Cleanse this earth. It is infected, you have to save it. Fight against hordes of grotesque hellspawn in a desperate fight to save this planet from its destined downfall. [WARNING: This gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LUMbA.

Your skill shapes the soundtrack. Your combo controls the music. Every run is a unique concert of chaos! Project Music is a top-down, bullet-hell roguelike where music isn't just background noise—it's a living reward system that evolves with your performance. Start with a simple beat. Build combos to unlock new instrument layers. By the end of a perfect run, you're conducting a full band whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encore.

Rhythm Shoot 2.0 is a rhythm-based top-down shooter extended from a 10-minute game jam entry.  Game made in 1 day and is submitted to OpenGameJam with the theme "Spam to win" . There is not much substance to it but it is a playable game. I wanted to make a good "hitting on the beat" bit so this is a great success for me regardless of a poor gameplay. Controls; WASD or arror keys to move and Space … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RhythmShoot 2.0.

A sci-fi 2D shoot 'em up  with  RPG  elements, chock full of insane gameplay You are a space engineer, a working-class hero on a near-Earth space station thrust in the midst of an infestation of monsters, security drones run amok and all sorts of hazards. Fortunately, you have a few dozen insane weapons and an upgradable exosuit at your disposal. Solve puzzles, use crazy powerups, upgrade your sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entropy.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASIC CONTROLS Trench Warfare is a WW1 era-style top-down shooter which aims to cover multiple famous battles from the notorious great war! Movement = WASD and ARROW KEYS Change Inventory = E Forward, Q Backward Shoot / Attack = Mouse 0 (Left Click) (Firearms and Knife only) Dash = Space Bar (Can also hold to run) Reload… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trench Warfare.

Made in 3 days for Ludum Dare 53. Bullet Worm is a colorful top-down physics game were you eat and deliver Squares. Game by Daniel Chernov Music by The Penguin Cafe Orchestra "Penguin Café Single" "Zopf: From the Colonies" "Zopf: Giles Farnaby's Dream" "Pythagoras's Trousers" "Salty Bean Fumble" "Perpetuum Mobile" "Bean Fields" "In The Back Of A Taxi" "Dirt" "Paul's Dance" "Scherzo And Trio" "M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Worm.

You’re a rain delivery cloud at Cloud Academy, but you’re on your way to flunking the year! (Nobody told you that raining cats and dogs wasn’t meant to be literal...) Pass these rainy assignments or you’ll be stuck on golf course sprinkler duty all summer! A side-scrolling rain shooting (?) game made in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 53!Submission link: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/53/rain-on-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rain on Their Parade!.

This game was made in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 48 https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/navs-endless-nightmare You play as Nev, a space bunny who doesn't know why is in a distorted and nightmarish dimension full of one-eyed creatures. Try to go through deeper and deeper within the time limit you have! Nav's health bar is constantly decreasing but you can replenish it a little bit whenever you ente… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nav's Endless Nightmare.

A western shoot-em-up where your hearts are your everything. Shoot through enemies and rock with your hp, and use it to buy awesome powerups from the shop. Delay your inevitable Demise. Programmer: https://twitter.com/jontopielskiPixel Art: https://twitter.com/Alphons63SFX/ Score: https://twitter.com/mafgar_onlineCover Art: https://twitter.com/Riceputtin2 Ludum Dare: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearts Ablaze.

  This Room Aint Big Enough For The Two Of Us This is your room and you are in it. Face and shoot a variety of visitors. Then you can finally be alone in your room! We made this with Godot! There were some growing pains Friday and Saturday, but by the end of it we felt pretty good with the engine! Godot has a lot of weird hiccups/pitfalls but it runs crazy fast and has a lot of unique merit. Maybe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROOMGUN.

Description Play as a Space Robot, that travels through the space on a Space Ship in an exciting top-down shooter thingy. Shoot things! Upgrade your ship! Explore the map! Kill the boss! It's a Ludum Dare game, made in under 48 hours, so please be patient. And I would really appreciate if you leave a comment and rate my game here https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/39/space-robot-on-a-space-s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Robot on a Space Ship.

ABOUT:Captain Squeaky is in big trouble!Dr. Trash is stirring up some villainous plans,he "CONFINED" Captain Squeaky with his Trashbotsthat shoots "POLLUTION", polluting the WHOLE WORLD!!!This Game is submitted for:ECO JAM - themed "POLLUTION"BULLET HELL JAM - themed "CONFINED"HOW TO PLAY?:Gather the Soap of Justice (Glowing Orb)Gather 10 of those and shoot Dr. TrashGetting Hit by the POLLUTION wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Squeak.

Our entry for Ludum Dare 40! (Roughly 30 hours of work)Theme: The more you have the worse it isOur first ever Game Jam!Ludum Dare 40 Game Link: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/40/iglu v0.2 UPDATE HERE: https://indemonai.itch.io/iglu-v02-ludum-dare-40Keeping this up until the end of the jam as it is the original submission.- IGLU -It's cold! Don't freeze! Fight your way through 3 stages and a b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iglu v0.2 [Ludum Dare 40].

Made for Ludum Dare 51https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/51/dingdongdie 1.1 Update is OUT NOW! [CONTROLS] WASD: Move aroundLeft Mouse: Shoot (once time stops)Esc: Pause Short and sweet bullet hell experience. Every ten seconds time stops and you, Mike Lock, the last surviving analog clock, get to shoot back at those nasty, corporate digital alarms. "You know what they say, even a broken clock i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ding Dong Die.

Welcome to Dr Baggos Super Weapon! It's like Katamari Damacy... but with guns! You play as the creature developed in Dr Baggos laboratory. Your special ability? You can control weapons... with your mind! Aiding on your mission to bring the world to it's knees is your power to JOIN TOGETHER and become one with the gun (or as you will soon see... be one with dozens of firearms  at once!) Controls: W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr Baggos Super Weapon.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Madville+ is an arena shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you fight incoming waves of aliens and customize your guns as you progress. It is designed to have short play sessions (30-40 min) and replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madville+.

Description Play as a Space Robot, that travels through the space on a Space Ship in an exciting top-down shooter thingy. Shoot things! Upgrade your ship! Explore the map! Kill the boss! It's a Ludum Dare game, made in under 48 hours, so please be patient. And I would really appreciate if you leave a comment and rate my game here https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/39/space-robot-on-a-space… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Robot on a Space Ship Web.

Every time the titan hits you, he grows in strength. While every time you hit the titan, you grow in strength. Break out of this loop and defeat the titan If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Titan's grave.

| Ludum Dare 46 Game Jam Entry | This is our entry for the Ludum Dare 46 Game Jam! Everything within was developed by two people within the 72 hour time limit. As such, it is loaded with bugs, and many features are absent or incomplete (like sound effects, lol). Still, we hope you enjoy playing! :D Link to our entry: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/46/vestige | Story | When the Blight … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vestige.

Message from the developer: This title is temporarily unavailable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonza the Bounty Hunter.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

SNOT is a top-down shooter minigame that places the player in a floor-tile sized arena filled with increasingly large hordes of micro organisms. Armed with the Wonderbluss, your special rifle, embark on this charming challenge and fight to survive as long as you can.Gameplay Features: Back-to-Basics arcade action - it's you, your gun, endless bullets and a never-ending horde of enemies. Maste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNOT.

Super cube smash is a rhythmic action game that generates music as you play. It is set on the mysterious ancient spaceship 'The Dawrfstone' where the most peculiar and unfortunate of events have occurred. Your mission is to find the core of the ship and destroy the source of the acidic alien cube swarm, before it grows to a concentration beyond your control. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cube Smash.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development

93% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Dodge the bullets! Strike to the rhythm! MoriyaRhythm is a Touhou Project fan game that fuses bullet hell and rhythm action into one colorful experience. Pop and Cute!Adorable characters, dazzling danmaku, and upbeat music— enjoy them all at once! Hit to the Beat!Timing is everything in this game. Listen closely to the music and feel the rhythm! Dodge the Danmaku!Just like in the original se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoriyaRhythm.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

90% User Score Based on 293 reviews

Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun! Have fun surviving Spartan! Spartan Survivors includes 10 playable levels 5 difficulty modes 21 weapons for a total of 105 evolutions // 14 perks with 56 upgrades 8 playable characters with their unique weapons, perks & stats Unlock Custom Game to tailor the game th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spartan Survivors.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 47 reviews

The world crumbles, as it yearns for the presence of the old gods. Only the strongest and most depraved beings remain. Imprisoned beneath the royal capital of Agathara, can you fight your way to the surface? Shell of a King is a top-down 2.5D bullet-hell RPG with an emphasis on tough boss fights, build customization, an original soundtrack, and an interconnected world to explore. A passion-proj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shell of a King.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

99% User Score Based on 79 reviews

"BLOODSAINT is not a remaster of a 94's retro-hardcore minigame about a cleric performing a ritual for a ruthless synthetic deity, but pretty close." Fueled by saturated guitars in a punchy soundtrack, BLOODSAINT was created following a decade of players feedback on Walter Machado's topdown arcade titles, mainly UBERMOSH, and it happens 10.000 years after the events of the classic ser… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOODSAINT.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

99% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Inspired by a certain 1988 cult classic, ASTROLANCER carries the 8-bit mantle into a retro-styled adventure with modern appeal. Alternating between top-down shooting and high-flying shoot 'em up sections, the player will fight to destroy the FORMATROID threat while expanding their arsenal along the way. If you get into a tight spot, use your invincible THRUST ATTACK to break through! ASTROLANCER … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASTROLANCER.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

93% User Score Based on 467 reviews

WOWOWOW KORONE BOX is a fangame based off of Cover Corporation’s hololive property. It features Inugami Korone, member of hololive GAMERS. The game is a top-down shooter with the objective of collecting as many Korone Boxes as possible without getting hit even once. Korone must contend with many enemies and boss battles, but is given a variety of weapons to help her survive. The game is inspired b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WOWOWOW KORONE BOX.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Frontline Survivors is an intense top-down shooter with roguelite elements that puts you in the boots of a soldier fighting for survival on the battlefield. With countless enemies coming at you from all sides, you will need to use all your skills and strategy to stay alive. As you progress through the game, you'll have the opportunity to level up and choose upgrades that can improve your weapon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontline Survivors.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

79% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Prepare to descend into the depths of the underworld in Godsvivors! As a mighty god of Olympus, your mission is to challenge the ruler of the underworld, Hades, and reclaim the balance of power. Battle your way through waves of demonic foes in a roguelite bullet hell adventure where every second counts. Survive for 15 intense minutes to reach the ultimate showdown with Hades himself! Equip yourse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godsvivors.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

91% User Score Based on 76 reviews

Key Features Embark on an exciting journey in a geometric reverse bullet hell experience. Explore two distinct maps, each teeming with unique enemies and challenges. Face off against 6 one-of-a-kind bosses, each presenting their own formidable tests. Keep things fresh with 5 different game modes that add variety to your gameplay. Unlock 30 diverse items as you progress, enhancing your arsenal.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symmodance.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

36% User Score Based on 190 reviews

Space Beret is a top down sci-fi shooter set in a "Starship Troopers" and "Crimsonland" inspired setting. In it, mankind is forced to fight hordes of horrible monstrosities in a desperate struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Beret.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

98% User Score Based on 4,462 reviews

Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-lite in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disfigure.