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Cold Space: Orlando is a fast-paced top-down 2D pixel shooter where our player and their friendly shadow with a gun attempt to take revenge against those who have brought them harm... over and over again until they are successful. As the saying goes... "If at first you don't succeed, hit the R key and try, try again." This game was created in (less than) 48 hours by a team of two programmers and a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Space: Orlando.

GRAP UR GUN AND EMBARK ON ENDLESS ADVENTURE! Penguru is a hack and slash game where you play as an angry Penguin. Wreak havoc upon your foes as either a Penguin Ninja or a Penguru Terminator! Penguru has un-ending action, eye satisfaction of cool pixel art and hilarious dark humor.CHOOUSE UR BATTLESTYLE! Choose your weapon, shoot, blow, cut and rip your way through waves of enemies. Do you have w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PENGURU.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 2,626 reviews

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akane.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roar of Revenge.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

65% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Usagi Yojimbo: Way of the Ronin is a new, old school game based on the classic Dark Horse Comic Graphic Novel by Stan Sakai, and seen in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles over the years. This is an old school, simple, fun Retro brawler done in the vein of the classic TMNT Stand Up Arcade game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Usagi Yojimbo: Way of the Ronin.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 97 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 2 reviews

A randomly generated game within the story of an obsessed author. Explore the repeating worlds and swing your sword really fast, while uncovering the true, overarching adventure within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Story Goes On.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

FORGE YOUR BLADERisen Blade is a fast-paced hack and slash roguelike where every run tests your skill, adaptation, and build mastery. Fight relentless enemies across ever changing encounters, pushing deeper as you learn, evolve, and rise stronger with each attempt. HIGH-INTENSITY COMBATEngage in responsive, skill driven combat where timing, positioning, and smart decisions define survival. Cu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Risen Blade.

This is Cardboard Castle! Made for the Brainless Mini-Game Jam.It's my first "complete" game AND my first game jam upload. In this game you play as a kid in a cereal box who defends himself in a big cardboard castle, where paper planes attack him... for whatever reason.He has a cardboard tube which he uses to hit enemies AND shoot them with spitballs! Somehow! Isn't that cool? Anyways, have fun!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardboard Castle.

Unseen - The Story of Invisible People An empathetic journey to illuminate those living in the shadows. In Unseen - The Story of Invisible People, you take on the role of a ghost—a delicate metaphor for the loneliness and invisibility that accompanies depression. But even in the shadows, your existence has a purpose: to help those who, like you, have become invisible to the world. Embark o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unseen.

NOTE: The WebGL build is a little broken, as the cutscenes are not functioning correctly and the player character cannot die. We recommend downloading our latest build, 1.02, for a better experience.Fren-Z is a top down action hack-and-slash game created by the Grain Farmers for the course IAT410 at Simon Fraser University in Fall 2024The game features 3 levels, 3 boss fights, and a heart pounding… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fren-Z.

Neo Arena is a fast-paced 2D cyberpunk hack 'n' slash game set in an arena. Fight against demonic technological enemies known as Oni and aim to achieve the highest score possible. Engage in intense combat, utilizing your skills and reflexes to defeat hordes of Oni and prove your dominance in this dystopian world. Development Team Victor Cortez (rhurin.itch.io)Programmer (Player and Enemy Mechani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEO Arena.

Jam Samurai is a strategic hack-n-slash game about a miniature but mighty hero defending their humans’ kitchen against an infectious horde of mindless mushrooms and moldy masses. Slay fungal enemies with your majestic butter knife, spread magical jam to protect the bready terrain from infection, and destroy the mold-spreading masses before everything is consumed by fuzzy green evil. Credits Pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jam Samurai.

You are released from prison tonight.  Slash your way through the ranks on the way to exact revenge on the gang leader that framed you for murder. Desolate Mind is an isometric, cyberpunk, hack n’ slash where you play as a young man betrayed by the gang he thought of as family. After making a deal  to escape prison you hunt down those who have wronged you, enacting your revenge. As the player you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desolate Mind.

Hack and slash your way through this loot-rich ARPG with up to four local friends. Outfit your classless character to look and play the way you want. As you venture deeper, monsters get tougher and more numerous but the loot gets more epic! Tactical gear combinations and combat skill will determine how deep you can go. Return to your home base to upgrade or buy new gear, outfit your character, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WeeRPG.

The Game:Pablo is a hunter, and he's out to retrieve something that was stolen from him. Your journey has led to this mansion, but it seems to be overflowing with spectres. Your only hope is this peculiar belt which uses sound waves to identify foes.Spectroscopic is a very short game (each playthrough usually takes 15 minutes or so at most), originally built in 48 hours for the 2017 Global Game Ja… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectroscopic.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

80% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Uncover the secrets of a mysterious cult in The Secret of Hutton Church of England Grammar School: VGA Edition! This is a modern 90's remake of the much beloved AGI classic*, The Secret of Hutton Church of England Grammar School: AGI Edition!Story:After a night of rigorous cleaning, you discover a mysterious cult has been operating at the school. After 25 years of cleaning up rubbish, you're abou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret of Hutton Grammar School.

Features Real time battle system 3 playable characters, each with his own skills and strengths! New special skills in battle for more varied combat! Over 20 new weapons to collect in the Trophy Room 45 cute and fun characters to interact with 9 completely new acts, plus some sections from returning areas Minigames: Arena deathmatch, Shotput, Relay race! The Heroes This is Ourhero. He mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Hero! Two.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The Zodiac System is breaking. Only you can fix it.Play as a young engineer named Leo and fight deadly robots on a quest to save your home planet from the sinister plans of The Stranger.Boss fights only. Master a fluid and satisfying combat system to take down 10 increasingly difficult bosses.Slash, shoot, and dodge your way to victory. Land melee attacks to replenish your ammo, then unleash a bar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Zodiac.

Espectro - The Fighter's Focus is a beat 'em up action game with retro visuals and exuberant pixel art. Espectro and his allies, Sayuri and Iron Crusher, face hordes of enemies and powerful bosses in their quest for justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Espectro The Fighters Focus.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Willow Guard is a story-driven indie RPG set in a world where the Gods have abandoned the animals they once uplifted. Left to their own devices, and invaded by mysterious, horrific monsters from another dimension, the denizens of Tersa turn to the Willow Guards for protection. Isometric Action Gameplay Build an action deck of specialized Willow Guard abilities that you activate as you battle thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Willow Guard.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Shinobi alert! Use your 7 shinobi weapons to survive the bloodshed! Introducing a hard core 2D ninja action game by Hyper-retro graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHINOBI NON GRATA.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 330 reviews

OFFICIAL DISCORD About the GameIn "Miss Neko: Pirates," players take on the role of the captain of the "Lucky Coin," overseeing the protagonist's adventures on a pirate-infested island from a top-down perspective. Strengthen your character to survive in this hostile world. Thrown into the sea by a mutinous crew, the captain of the "Lucky Coin" was left for dead.Yet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miss Neko: Pirates.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Slash through never-ending hordes of possessed creatures and try to survive! Choose from a variety of upgrades to create overpowered builds. Unlock unique characters and discover powerful synergies to aid in your quest to become the ultimate demon hunter and purify the kingdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Survivors.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

96% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Meet Mayu Shirokawa! You can call her Mashiro! Today is her chance to grab the title as the CEO of the company she works for! How? Simple! Her CEO has been kidnapped. All she has to do is to save her CEO. Maybe the CEO will be convinced to give away the title at the end. But here's the catch. She's up against the deadliest black market dealers in the world. This means she'll have to fight crazy pe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Quarter Game.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

INARI is a 2D hack-and-slash platformer created as a capstone project by game development students at Columbia College Chicago.  This version of INARI is a legacy build, the full, updated version is available for free on Steam. --- Concept: Take control of a ninja kitsune who has descended from the heavens to slay the evil spirits plaguing Japan. Slash your way through demons as you run across ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INARI.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Explore the sci-fi dungeons, collect loot, and negotiate the highest prices in this action roguelite, set in a 3D cardboard world. Grow stronger with each attempt. Be the unlikely hero. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cardbob.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 821 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shank.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

NEVERMORE: The Chamber Door is an indie game developed by just one person, with fluid combat in the style of hack n 'slash and lore inspired by the work of Edgar Allan Poe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nevermore: The Chamber Door.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

85% User Score Based on 41 reviews

A forsaken nun must prove a monster's innocence. He is offered no voice, but she will lend hers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfskin's Curse.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

57% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Dark Lord Bigunbad has - sigh - once again kidnapped the princess. But this time his evil schemes have gone too far and torn open a number of rifts between realities. You start where most platformers finish at the bad guy’s castle and run, jump, fly, fight and occasionally dance through the kingdom on your quest to unearth the truth behind these rifts and put a stop to Bigunbad, once and for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Concursion.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

75% User Score Based on 137 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

Take the role of Lucifer and explore a twisted version of heaven. Hack and slash through God's army, consume the Archangels' power, and confront your creator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Angel.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

81% User Score Based on 2,802 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 12 reviews

You See? ICEY, I See! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICEY.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

In this game you will face violence and extraordinary complexity. You will have to become one of three heroes to slash enemies or to die from their hands. What will your hero do? It depends only on your skills… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slash or Die 2.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

42% User Score Based on 325 reviews

Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draw Slasher.

Farewell to My Playground is a short, atmospheric 2D beat ’em up experience focused on mood, memory, and closure. Progress through linear corridors, defeat enemies, and uncover fragments of a personal farewell. The game is designed to be accessible and relaxed, offering fast-paced action without punishing difficulty. With retro-inspired pixel art and a top-down perspective, the experience bl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farewell to my Playground.

A puzzle-stealth-action game about taking revenge on hooded cultists with a shotgun and sheer cunning. Made within 48 hours for Global Game Jam 2026 with the theme "Mask". Phase 1:Explore the map while concealed behind your mask. Observe enemy patrols, lock doors to isolate targets, and set traps. Phase 2:Remove your mask and take vengeance with your trusty but slow-to-reload shotgun. But be … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HoodKill.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Take the role of Zoe, Deaths apprentice, and fight back against the 7 Deadly sins who stole the fragments of your soul, engage in fast paced top-down hack and slash action, fending off hoards of Hell's spawn. Gain buffs throughout the different levels to increase your power to take on the bosses.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pneuma.

Invincible Big Cat is a Survivors-like game. You will play as the last kitten trapped on the Mouse Planet, living in humiliation in the zoo, surrounded and mocked by mice. Until one day, the evil and charismatic cosmic pirate Dr. Cat appears and genetically modifies you, evolving you into Meowsilla, possessing invincible powers. Now it's time for your revenge!Game Features Eighties retro art styl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invincible Big Cat.

In a fantasy world where magical creatures and mythological beings coexist, an ancient evil begins to spread its shadow over the earth. Only the Rottweiler, known as Donna, possesses enough power and courage to face this darkness. Donna, a brave canine warrior with a noble heart, has inherited from her ancestors the mission to protect the defenseless dogs and save Barkhaven from imminent destructi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donna: The Canine Quest.

A twin stick shooter survivors-like with low-poly pixel art graphics and simple controls. Protect the ghost Winry from the Dark Lord's army. Let the soul harvest, Begin! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ...Vincent: Mansion of The Dead.

Forget the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Red's Ascent reimagines a familiar tale with action-packed rogue-like elements, offering you a completely different adventure. From an innocent girl collecting apples to a fierce warrior fighting for survival, an unforgettable action-rogue-like experience awaits you. Thrilling Roguelike Loop: Every death makes you stronger. Upgrade your abilities, di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red's Ascent.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Savannah College of Art and Design - Student Capstone Game 2025 This is a short game created over 6 months by our team of 5 undergraduate students Featured at GDC 2025 - SCAD Booth Fight your way through Sanctus and Malum, the Realms of the Afterlife. Simultaneously play as the Mage and the Warrior, split from a soul torn between the two worlds, as you attempt to relink your soul back together… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysian Inferno.

Various upgrades such as ship reinforcement, retention effects, and module installation, which are growth elements of the spacecraft. Adds more fun to the game with easy and simple strategies that anyone can enjoy ○ Star Titans: War of the Galaxy is a SF strategy simulation game that explores and conquers the vast universe. ○ A turn-based strategy simulation game based on a light 4X march (exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Titans : War of the Galaxy.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Beamdown is a 3D top-down action game featuring fast combat, upgrades, and difficult big bosses. Explore the different planet environments, take down large bosses, upgrade your character, and repeat. Beam down to each planet and conduct research for the Societias Philanthropia! Take on varying enemy types and combine your upgrades to create the ultimate kit! Players will play as E.R.O. 4, the Soc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beamdown.

***PLEASE READ!***RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DEV!***  Hey everybody! The game is in a pretty rough state as I rushed to meet the deadline. I highly recommend using debug functions I left in this build to make your playthrough smoother. At the start I recommend pressing '3' a bunch of times to keep adding to your 'Kronos' count. Then wait for the shop to open once the countdown reaches halfway (Yes! ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blade of Time's Eternal Penguin Warrior: A Quest to Unleash the Full Potential of Time Wielding the Sword of Destiny.

Gather resources and come back to your nest before it gets dark! Depending on which ones you get, all your children will get different power ups. Go on until you are able to reach the magic eggplant! Made in 48 hours for the 2023 Global Game Jam.  Controls: - WASD or Arrow keys to move. - Shift or Space Bar to attack - F to toggle full screen - Esc to quit game The theme for this game jam was… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muladhara.

Background Your mole family was taken from you by an evil Oak Tree! He promises to return them to you if you plant his seeds, as he bestows upon you a tail made of his roots. Use your moley abilities to navigate between the dirt floor and the underground.  Gameplay You can walk freely underground, but your only form of navigation above ground is to launch yourself with your newfound root-tail! Use… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digging For Family.

When death is certain and life is short, it's time to rush for blood. Bloodrush is a slick, satisfying and fast-paced hack n' slash boss rush. With every aberration vanquished, the enemies only grow stronger, faster and more numerous, ensuring that your death will come, sooner or later. CONTROLS:Left Click: Sword attack, DeflectRight Click: RevolverSpace: DashSpace, Left Click: Dash AttackShift: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodrush - Jam Version.

'Trash Rocket', a 48 hour solo game jam developed during the GMTK Game Jam 2021, about joining together nearby trash to power a spaceship. You command a crew of space cowboys who find themselves without enough fuel to return home. Dispatch workers cross an infinite procedurally generated galaxy to lasso trash for spare parts while you protect your vessel from oncoming threats. Can you refuel your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Rocket.

'Trash Rocket', a 48 hour solo game jam developed during the GMTK Game Jam 2021, about joining together nearby trash to power a spaceship. You command a crew of space cowboys who find themselves without enough fuel to return home. Dispatch workers cross an infinite procedurally generated galaxy to lasso trash for spare parts while you protect your vessel from oncoming threats. Can you refuel you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Rocket.