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Looking for games like Roots of Empathy? Here are top puzzle recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Into the Loop, Iced Heist [WGJ25] or Engineless Any% Speedrun.

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  1. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    78% User Score Based on 242 reviews

    Into the Loop is a minimalist physics-based platformer about momentum. Use loops to create momentum and traverse levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into the Loop.

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  2. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ICED HEIST In this 2D top-down action platformer, you're a penguin, you're on ice skates, and you must steal the package. This is gonna be a heist, but not a stealthy one: Time to show off your moves! It's almost christmas time, and a certain greedy megacorporation has been keeping all the packages to themselves. Cracking the security codes to get in was the easy part, but the facility is filled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iced Heist [WGJ25].

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  3. Engineless Game engine is completely irrelevant. Engineless Any% Speedrun uses no game engine. Gameplay You have 20 seconds to clear all blocks in at least the first level. You are given 20 balls which can be launched at any time. This release includes five levels in total (it is expected some levels may not be reachable within 20 seconds). System requireme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Engineless Any% Speedrun.

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  4. Gameplay You take control of a young woman collecting apples falling from trees. You must guide her to catch the apples with her wheelbarrow. Controls WASD and Arrows to move, P to pause. Game Jam Theme This game was made for the Cozy Fall Jam 2025. The theme was "Lost and Found" as well as a general autumn theme. Apple picking is a popular autumn activity, so I based the gameplay around that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apple of my Eye.

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  5. Regicide: A Perfect Ending You have journeyed far, Legendary Hero, now it is time to face your final opponent: the evil Red King. Use your mighty and perfect enchanted equipment to defeat him! You've come so far, and trained so hard, surely nothing can go wrong now. An isometric action/RPG game. Controls: Mouse: AimW/S or arrows: MoveLeft click: AttackRight click: Dash rollQ: Switch weapons1: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regicide: A Perfect Ending.

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  6. You are a slime trapped in a wizard’s ingredient dungeon. Slip through grates, hide in bottles, avoid enemies, and devour items to gain shooting powers. With no hands and no real inventory, your body is your toolkit. Become what you consume. Solve puzzles, dodge traps, and fight your way out using nothing but your wits, your goo, and an endless supply of slime balls. Created by Thanh Tieu, Ana Ng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to boop.

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  7. Shape Hopper My submission for OLC CodeJam 2025. GitHub: https://github.com/Larento/olc-game-jam-2025 Controls W - walk forwardsShift+W - runS - walk backwardsA - turn leftD - turn rightSpace (short press) - light hopSpace (hold) - charge up for bigger jump  Description Meet Spidey. Although he may not look it, he's a jumping spider. Somehow he got trapped in a weird dimension full of var… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shape Hopper.

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  8. Hey, it was great to hear from you again! I know it's been a while, so thank you for agreeing to playtest the game! Experience the joys and perils of playtesting a game. How will you influence the work and life of an aspiring developer? My submission to the GJL Game Parade "Spring" 2025 Game Jam. The jam's theme was "Feedback Loop". Game by Matvey ShchetininGame Design Document: https://docs.go… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Play;Test.

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  9. Controls WASD - movement,Space - jump,hold Shift - sprint (while not planting),Q - Gather surrounding flowers,Hold E - Plant flowers,ESC - Pause menu Normal spiders have 10 healthElite spiders have 100 healthBoss spiders have 1000 health First flowers are combat-ready - gather them only after defeating the ambush.Most others need to be gathered and planted before they start producing energy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Atlanta 2173: Flowers vs Robot Spiders - BIGMODE2025.

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  10. Entry for Bevy Jam 2 (https://itch.io/jam/bevy-jam-2).Version 0.1.1 - minor updates for stabilityVersion 0.1.0 - initial version for the game jam Verified to work on: Firefox + LinuxFirefox + WindowsFirefox + macOS Does NOT work on Chrome or Safari (yet). COMBINE items to solve puzzles and make your way through this dungeon crawling RPG (ok, it's not so dramatic). USE YOUR VOICE (with a microphone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bevy Brand Blueberry Jam.

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  11. Just Updated Dr. Yaga Lost House Chapter two coming soon! About the Game Dr. Yaga Lost House Step into the shoes of a fearless video content creator in Dr. Yaga Lost House, a first-person psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Known for exploring haunted houses and sharing his experiences with the world, our protagonist dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

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  12. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A Tiny Big Dreamer In this story we will meet Navi, a child with interests a bit peculiar for his age.  When he investigates where he shouldn't, he faces dangers he wouldn't have imagined, strange beings that come out of the darkness and yearn to devour him.  Everything happens in a dream that little by little wants to end Navi's life.  Will he be able to wake up and save himself from a cruel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tiny Big Dreamer.

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  13. Partly inspired by Celest (I never played it but from what I saw it looks cool), I also watched GMTK videos about it's platforming mechanics, and just platforming mechanics in general. Made with GDevelop for Game Off game jam 2023, This isn't really a game that should have been made with the amount of time I was given, because it's very short and not very polished, also I am publishing it about 5 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scale-It!!!.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The Canterberry Tales A game by Amy Chen, Reno Thiart and Frank Masuelli Welcome to The Canterberry Tales! Chaucer is great and all, but why doesn't he write about fruits? We needed to address this long-standing grape gripe! The Canterberry Tales is a narrative game about exploring a medieval land of bards and berries across storybook levels, taking on the role of a feudal fruit and discovering… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Canterberry Tales.

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  15. An entry for a Game Off 2019 game jam. Theme - Leaps and bounds This is a Game Maker Studio 2 project of my entry for Game Off 2019. The theme was "Leaps and bounds." In my case I approached it in a following way: the character leaps into helping her friends,the character obtains powerful artefacts that allow her to confront the lich and save her friends,the dungeon is disappearing (creates bonds)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeonbound (Game Off 2019).

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  16. About A short first-person puzzle platformer where you rely on both eyesight and echolocation. Supports keyboard + mouse and/or gamepad.Note: The crouching button is a toggle, no need to hold it. If you play in the browser, keep in mind that Ctrl+W is a shortcut for closing tabs. Executable builds are recommended for the best experience! Warning: The game contains flashing/repeating light patterns… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welding.

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  17.   Jewel Crush is a Match3 game created using C++ and the SDL2 library. In the game, players must swap adjacent jewels to create a row or column of three or more matching jewels. When a match is made, the jewels disappear and new jewels fall from the top of the screen to fill the empty space. There is sound, music and particle effects included. Getting Started To PLAY Jewel Crush, you'll need to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jewel Crush.

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  18. A short puzzle point-and-click game, where you battle against senile dementia while looking for your memories, using you "medication" to change your mental state and try, with all your might, to move amidst the fog in your mind. This is an entry for the  GOTO Game Jam 2022  --HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED--  --(SPOILER ALERT)-- WorkFlow and Concept art: https://www.figma.com/file/AmD4KTZpjnucZGQdLy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dementus Dementatus.

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  19. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Developer's Choice Award Score Space Jam #9 Best overall ratings out of 122 entries Controls SPACE BAR/ LEFT CLICK : jump R : restart the game How to play Gain points by : Picking the green floppy disk.Destroying  the green ads by jumping on it.Pick the purple boost to gain more point but with a speed increase (harder). Each time you increase your combo, but you loose it when hitting an obstacle! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BBB: Boost Boom Boots.

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  20. Entry for Autumn Lisp Game Jam Oct 2019https://itch.io/jam/autumn-lisp-game-jam-2019 Source: https://github.com/fpischedda/minasss-games/tree/lisp-gamejam-oct-2019 Status: WIP The concept of the game is a super simplified tamagotchi kind of game where the main point is to keep a cow alive as long as possible. Run from my website Go to https://francesco.pischedda.info/awwwliens/ It takes a bit to l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awwwliens.

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  21. 41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    REORDERED is a puzzle game inspired by the concept of out-of-order delivery in computer networking where the player must reorder the letters of a message sent from an antenna to another to form another word. PICO-8 BBS post: https://www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=47639 Code repository: https://github.com/hsandt/ggj2018-Transmission Run the game To play the web version, just click on the embedded game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REORDERED.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Cooking mama but with game development cycle in a game jam. This is a Out of Hibernation Game Jam entry made by Funny Fish Finance Group (aka just me)! General Instructions: Primary interaction: Left click / EnterSecondary interaction: Right click / ShiftMovement: WASD or Arrow keys 1st Stage: Recruitment Recruit at least two people into your teamInteract and get to know people by facing them and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Jam Mama.

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  23. Meet Cynthia Johnson. An archeologist who believes in the existence of forgotten realms, like Atlantis and many more and she starts her quest in Egypt to search for clues to solid evidence these realms actually exist.  Cynthia is a puzzle game, in which Cynthia is always placed in a puzzle you have to solve, by either moving Cynthia around or to make a grab stuff she can push or pull or swap or c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cynthia Johnson.

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  24. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This game started as an entry to the "Historically Accurate Game Jam 5" game jam. (January 1st-8th 2022) https://itch.io/jam/historically-accurate-5 The game takes you on a journey through the entire history of the island of Ireland.Manoevre the event tiles together to form the complete event image. Then switch to the Ireland map to place the event. There are 7 eras to play through and each era … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scéal - The Story Of Ireland.

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  25. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Our entry for the Ludum Dare 50 game jam. Delay the inevitable consequences of your actions and defy gravity in this little (but it's bigger inside) puzzle game. Length and difficulty There are 11 levels in the game, in the difficulty range from "relatively easy" to "requires new ways of thinking the problem". It should be easier than Braid but harder than Monument Valley. You may get stuck on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coyote Time Lord.

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  26. ## Made during the Global Game Jam 2017 Type on the keyboard to move the character. Space bar to jump. Esc to restart. Solve puzzles using your words. ## Credits: Game by Carlo Albino email: [email protected] https://carloalbino.itch.io/ https://github.com/CarloAlbino Music "Crystal Caverns" by Joseph Gilbert / Kistol is licensed under CC-BY 3.0 Link to license : https://creativeco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TyperWalker.

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  27. # 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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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Bit.

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  29. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 109 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 5 reviews

    Switch up the fun with four games in one! As cybernetic peacekeeper Officer Patricia Wagon, you'll use your platforming skills, puzzle-solving abilities, and level-altering Siren Helmet to catch criminals, extinguish infernos, and smash enemies. Four-player co-op and versus modes included! Show more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mighty Switch Force! Collection.

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  30. Project : Visual ts game engine Old Version: We can fight - 2020 Out of space - 2021 Current Version Lake of fire 2022 2d canvas game engine based on Matter.js 2D physics engine for the web. I use my own concept: take lib for the great benefits. It means that i import only staff that i can't make in proper way in proper time, all other coming from head. For example Physics was imported i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platformer made in Visual-ts game engine.

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  31. Game Jam Entry for https://itch.io/jam/oink-jam Check your leaderboard herehttps://leaderboard.ohmcodes.com/list https://leaderboard.ohmcodes.com/list Theme: Pig & Everything Has a Cost This endless runner is all about managing resources and mastering movement. You’ll shoot, jump, wall-jump, and double-jump to survive in a fast-paced world filled with enemies, obstacles, and constantly dimini… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piggy Bankai.

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  32. About the Game The realm is under attack by enigmatic automatons. It is up to you to use your power to cast barricades to defend and repair its structures. Defeat enemies and solve puzzles using your single versatile ability. Features: Complete three training missions which introduce the mechanics of the gameControl from two perspectives: a bird's-eye view of the battlefield and an up-close 3rd… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysterious Barricades.

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  33. How to Exorcise Your Husband Bernard, Josette's late husband, still very attached to the hold he has over his wife, cannot leave her alone, even in the afterlife. Desperate, she calls on her loyal friends, Halima and Dorothy. The three widows then embark together on a quest where each will have to face her past and exorcise their respective husbands. "How to exorcise your husband" is a short puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to How to Exorcise Your Husband.

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  34. 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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  35. This is the HTML version of "Wavemakers", an entry to the GameOff 2025 GameJam! Please check out the official release of Wavemakers and download the game at https://danmartel11.itch.io/wavemakers Welcome to Wavemakers Wave Pool! You are the Wavemaker, and it’s your job to make the wave with an Wavelength and Amplitude that matches the requested wave Vibes and Excitement that the various pool-g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wavemakers - HTML version.

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  36. Pac Man was just a game. Now this is real. Dungeon Crawler Game Jam 2025 This project was supposed to be a Jam entry, but didn't finish in time.But the milestone of being "Jam Complete" is still on the map. Jam Theme: Genre-Mix. Dungeon Crawler and Pac Man.Collect Tokens, evade or kill ghosts. That idea is not an original one. It was taken from 3D Munch for the Oric Atmos. How to Run the Game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crawl 128.

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  37. Trash Panda Letter Looter is a chill, relaxing puzzler where tiles falling from the sky must be placed so that words can be formed in the grid below for points.  A raccoon companion has much to say about the words being submitted.  Two letter words aren't allowed and he'll only accept so many three-letter words in a row.  He'll also move the action along if you take too long to launch the next til… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Panda Letter Looter.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    41% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Controls: wasd to move, b to buy, mouse to aim, m1 to shoot, scroll wheel to zoom, shift to dash, R to restart.  premise: all actions other than moving cost 'joy', joy is both your currency and your health, when enemies die they drop joy which can be picked up and used to buy upgrades.  My best round was round 9, can you do better? Showcase: Source:https://github.com/oneye5/game_jam_3 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JOY.

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  39. Intro DesiRay-chan, a young blue-spotted stingray from Marseille, is looking to become a sushi master! Help her make delicious nigiri, maki, shirashi, so she can become the ultimate sushi master. How to play 1. Desiray moves by flapping her wings, (a/left) for left, (d/right) for right, both simultaneously to go forwards.  Desiray can also dash forward (w/up) on a cooldown.2. Desiray needs to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DesiRay-chan, apprentice sushi master.

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  40. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    It's a bunch of microgames but theme is balance because that was the theme of the game jam. There are 10 microgames and each is themed around balance but not necessarily with the same interpretation. Symmetry, evenness, equality, physical balance, karmic balance, and there's even a balance sheet. Every microgame increases in difficulty every 10 levels (except Strength Puzzle) up to a max at level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balance It!.

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  41. Your programmer friend asks you to bug test his new game, surely nothing can go wrong! Silly bugs are everywhere :3 Notes: Remember, if you get outside the map. Its a feature totally not a bug!  (if you get outside the map, try restarting while not looking directly at the void, itll stare back at ya :3) If tabbed out, click once to reattach to the camera :3 This is a entry to Brackeys 2025.1… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug_Tester.

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  42. Gameplay You take control of a person that got sucked into an old TV. You must platform your way through levels to find a way out. Controls WASD and Arrows to move, Space to jump, ESC to pause, P to purchase checkpoints Game Jam Theme This game was made for the GameDev.tv Halloween Jam 2025. The visual theme was an old TV, so I had the game take place inside the TV, using a CRT effect. The ja… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glued to the TV.

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  43. Sprites to be added These are some art assets that haven't been implemented fully yet! Look forward to it! Sprites that ARE currently in-game: LimeholdFalse LimeholdsClippyNightmaresPothead have fun finding them!! IMPORTANT: Currently this game has only been successfully tested in windows and chrome and .  - In Firefox right click will  open the context menu, disrupting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encephalon Adventures (HealthyGamerGG2025).

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  44. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    A road trip gone horribly wrong. A punctured car. A forgotten haveli. And something waiting inside. What starts as an ordinary night takes a terrifying turn when your friends vanish in the darkness of an abandoned mansion. Their screams echo through the halls, but when you enter to search for them, the gates slam shut behind you. You are trapped. Inside the haveli, nothing is as it seems. Lights… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maya : Ek Pishachini.

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  45. Short puzzle platformer created for Brackey's Game Jam 2025.2. In this platformer, you build your own platforms. Navigate through 9 levels to beat the game.  Didn't manage to quite finish it though, so no music and missing QoL. To restart the game from start just reload it please. How to play You place your own platforms, using a currency (crumbs). Press Q to enter build mode, then click to pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biscuiteer [Brackey's 2025.2].

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  46. Can you beat all the rooms before time runs out? Game is best played by downloading the Windows Version. Scroll down to download Why? As of Godot 4.4, audio quality on web is lower than playing the game as a standalone executable.  Scroll down to find the Downloads section below. It is a known godot issue and more info can be found here: https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/tutorials/export/e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Definitely Not Bomberman.

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  47. Blast through waves of quirky enemies in this fast-paced 2D lane shooter! Dodge, level up, and upgrade your gear as you fight to stay alive. Mix and match weapons, boost your stats, and see how long you can last! Controls: Move the character with WASD or the Arrow Keys.Navigate the Level Up menu to select an option.Toggle healthbars on enemies with H.The healthbars are off by default.Shoot wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doki Dash.

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  48. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    InvadersBreaker started as a simple question: what if Breakout's ball had to deal with return fire? 72 hours later, here we are. Built from scratch for Solo Game Jam using a custom C++ ECS Game engine. No Unity, no Godot, just SDL and questionable amounts of caffeine. Controls A/D: Move paddle SPACE: Launch ball / Restart ESC: Pause If you are interested by the source code or the game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to InvadersBreaker.

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  49. Guide a snake whose mouth is on its tail through 284 increasingly tricky Sokoban-style puzzles, looping, growing and outwitting yourself in a minimalist top-down logic challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BederSNAKE.

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  50. Game of Life Kuzushi is a homebrew game for Game Boy, that mixes Conway's Game of Life, with a block breaker game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Life Kuzushi.

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