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100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Don't Let Me Fade: adventure, interractive narrative [created in 48 hours as part of GG-jam 2025] A narrative exploration game about memory, identity, and the slow unraveling of time. Created during a 48-hour game jam, Don’t Let Me Fade invites players into a poetic and emotional journey through the mind of a man losing himself to Alzheimer’s. A World Without TimeThe jam's theme, "A World … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Let Me Fade.

What does it take to let go of the past? Broken Dawn is a 2D side-scroller narrative adventure that tells the story of Riven and Alba, two guardians of a dying world looking to save it from an inevitable demise. However, their story hides more than it seems: Alba's powers are strangely connected to the world's health, and as her surroundings surrender to decay... so does her own body. Broken Da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Dawn - A short game about loss, acceptance, and cherished memories.

INPUTS: MOVE: ARROWS SPACE: JUMP 2x SPACE: DOUBLE JUMP Z: RUN MOUSE: START/ BUTTONS As soon as I got off the subject of the game jam, VHS tapes came to mind. Being a generation 80's, going to rental stores like Blockbuster was fun apart from the weekend.Thinking about it, I decided to do "Don't forget to rewind the tape". The game tells the story of a boy who needs to collect non-rewound VHS ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't forget to rewind the tape.

Yggdrasil Yggdrasill is a platforming game set in a fantasy world inspired by Medieval Europe. In this realm, a person can ensure their immortality by extracting some of their blood and injecting it into Yggdrasillic soil, soil was taken from the ground of the great tree Yggdrasill. A flower seedling will then begin to grow and upon blooming, the blood donor will emerge reborn. Due to the rarity o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yggdrasil.

I finally made it in time for a Game Jam haha. This is my entry for the Global Game Jam 2023 However I should come clean about a few details. I did not technically start from scratch. Back in December,  I started work on a smaller Game Jam with the theme of dinosaurs. I started doing some sprite work for that right away but had to scrap the project because of... REASONS. So, when the GGJ got annou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [GGJ2023] DINOROOT.

Violence without Blood-- You play as Jennifer Scott, who has lost her spouse Marion. She died in a car accident and Jennifer almost lost the will to live in her grief. It took a long time to recover from her loss, she lost her job and distanced herself from friends and family. Two and half years after her spouses death, Jennifer has finally gathered the will to face the past and to sort out Mario… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belongings.

Cat Dungeon Escape is a challenging casual puzzle game with some precision platform elements where you can invert the gravity and rotate the scene. Beat the traps and grab the key to open the door and escape. Are you ready for this Challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Dungeon Escape.

Ever wanted to help a kitten and a triceratops collect a plethora of magic flying candy? If so... wow, did you luck out at finding this game! The Adventures of Dinobot and Tiara is obviously something you need in your life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Dinobot and Tiara!.

Runnyk, is a 2D mini action RPG, which tells the story about a brave viking called Runnyk, who travels through cold lands inhabited by many evil creatures, trying to find the Four Magical Runes for the chance to save his beloved. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runnyk.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

What is the game about? In YUMMY CHICKEN DRAGON, you take control of a Chicken cross Dragon! your goal is to preserve your species! Make it to the end of the level and avoid all that are going to bring you harm...Controls Use mouse 1 and the space bar to make the Chicken Dragon fly by building momentum. Otherwise the bird will fall straight to the ground...What dangers must the Chicken Dragon face… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YUMMY CHICKEN DRAGON.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

It's here! The not-so long awaited dofbox by dofhouse and friends! 5 byte sized games, 5 bucks, and 1 launcher to seal the deal! Featuring reworked and remastered Gamejam games made by dofhouse during their time as students, as well as a never before seen title!  The dofbox is a collection of small games originally made during AGES Game Jam 2022 & 2023, 7DFPS 2022, Global Gam Jam 2023 and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dofbox.

"In this world, there are things you shouldn't do, yet you can, and things you can do, yet you shouldn't." When an elegant vampire and a clumsy witch suddenly burst into your peaceful life, how will you, an ordinary person, get along with them? During this brief but precious time living together, you will share a life full of joy, fun, and unexpected moments. Whether it's going out sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Brief Eternity.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

In this pixel adventure, Ürgel walks through a village crumbling with byllars, guided by the cosmology of the Sakha people and the memory of his ancestors, the Öbüge. As the permafrost collapses and the Earth warms, he searches for meaning on a quiet journey for jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Irbet Tong.

Francais Participation à la tri-jam du 19-20 avril 2025 dans le cadre de nos études en Jeu vidéo à la Haute École Albert Jacquard (Namur, Belgique). Projet Trijam : https://ataken12.itch.io/no-ligthhttps://itch.io/jam/trijam-318/rate/3489822 Présentation No Light Left est un court jeu de plateforme atmosphérique basé sur la survie et la confiance. Perdu dans un donjon plongé dans l'obscuri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Light Left.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Time itself is breaking up, and Dodger, the dishwashing dude onboard Penrose Space Station, is the unlikely fixer. Join the chaos in this 80s-style comedy, sci-fi text-parser adventure as Dodger tackles a cosmic crisis like no other! Experience all three episodes seamlessly combined into one complete adventure, now with NEW EXTRA CONTENT! Explore prehistoric jungles from 300 million years ago, na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tachyon Dreams Anthology.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Step into the shoes of Debbie, a young woman ensnared by the clutches of a merciless serial killer. Trapped in a harrowing ordeal, you'll be challenged to solve intricate puzzles within a highly detailed 2D environment, all while evading the relentless pursuit of your abductor. Your objective? To escape the oppressive confines of the basement and unlock the path to freedom within your captor's lai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOCKED.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

94% User Score Based on 324 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

“Once Again” is an interactive story game about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present. After meeting her, summer will never be the same again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Again.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

91% User Score Based on 127 reviews

In Mess Quest, arrive at the aftermath of numerous wacky scenarios to clean, mop, and put things back together! Grab a bucket and a mop and get swinging. What’s that green stuff? Where did that bone come from? We don't get paid to ask questions, we get paid to clean! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mess Quest.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The first single-player Killer Queen experience comes home! ZOMBEEZ: A Killer Queen Remix is a frantic 2D platformer built directly on top of the Killer Queen Arcade engine. Run, fly, and slay your way through the undead horde as you head towards a fated showdown with the terrifying Blood Queen! Built directly on top of the Killer Queen engine, ZOMBEEZ: A Killer Queen Remix takes the skills and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZOMBEEZ: A Killer Queen Remix.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 21,497 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship and imagination where players strategically bounce bullets off frying pans and jump through windows in slow motion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Friend Pedro.

Prince of Wallachia is a historical action platformer with atmospheric levels and historical characters If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prince Of Wallachia.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

My Haunted Doll is a 2D Survival Horror game based on the story of the cursed doll of the 1800s which is said to be possessed by the spirits of a little girl and the Devil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Haunted Doll.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

95% User Score Based on 129 reviews

After an eternity of toiling away at meaningless divine punishment, Sisyphus has finally snapped. Join Sisyphus in his quest for revenge as he weaponizes the very rock chaining him down to steamroll and swing his way to the top of Mount Olympus, while breaking a few laws of physics along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SISYPHUS.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Links: DISCORD Hell Loop is a platformer tower defense game, unlike any other tower defense game you know. You are not defending anything valuable. You are torturing sinners who are continually marching, one by one in a long streak, trying to evade their punishment. Mechanics: Select from a random subset of available traps - get each game a different choice!Place traps carefully across the leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Loop.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 1,334 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARENT If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artful Escape.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A girl wakes up in a strange facility with no memories of where she is or even who she is. Death traps are everywhere, some need to be deactivated, some can be avoided, and some are simply impossible to pass without dying. But death wasn't the end. Every time she died, a strange machine brings her back to life. It becomes clear that the only way for her to move forward through these horrible t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death and Progress.

A Matter of Principle is an interactive historical comic in visual novel format. You have to participate in one of the most high-profile events of the XX century. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Matter of Principle.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 969 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

A retro city smash 'em up with satisfying destruction physics. Play as a Giant Monster unleashing terror upon mankind in this modern arcade experience with the action turned up to eleven. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror of Hemasaurus.

The forest remembers. Help it sing again.An ancient corruption called the Hollowbark is spreading through the Thornwood Vale — purple veins in the roots, hollow eyes in the wolves. It has taken Willow, Grove Keeper and the one person who could have stopped it, and it is dragging her toward its dead heart. You are Rowan Brightward. Sword in one hand, spellfire in the other, you follow her throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thornwake: Forest Adventure.

This game takes about 30 minutes to finish, has no sound, and is meant to be played in one sitting (meaning, there’s no save function!)  Customizable Cards - Build a deck of ‘story cards,’ upgrade them to create new drafts of your poem, and perform the whole thing in front of a crowd. Each decision you make changes the story Homer tells.    Historically-Informed Artwork - I originally made… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Young Homer: A Storyteller's Odyssey.

Self-IntroductionI’m Pancake, a 2020 grad from a coastal uni. My college dream? Making a game that that mattered. By graduation, all I had was nothing but a rough demo. Years later, [So Long, My Youth] is here: a photo-based visual novel weaving together memories of college life. Each screenshot is a real photograph, each dialogue line inspired by my lovely friends. Maybe I wasn’t born to make ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 她毕业了 So Long, My Youth.

REMEMBER WHAT WAS TAKEN FROM YOU polymorphite is a rhythm-adventure hybrid game that fuses keyboard-and-mouse rhythm dodging gameplay with a deep narrative following three concurrent Tokyo residents as a bizarre serial murder case unravels the fabric of reality; and the question of what it means to be “human” becomes more important than ever before. polymorphite is played with one hand on th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to polymorphite.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Sneaky Fishy is a 2D puzzle platformer where the player is a fish with legs whose goal is to disable an oil rig that polluted its home. In Sneaky Fishy, you traverse the Oil Rig by jumping, kicking and swinging around. A Fishy Walk: The fish walks on land with its legs and puts them away when he swims under water. Fishy Kick! (kachow!!): The fish can put his newly-grown legs to good use b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sneaky Fishy.

- A submission for the 2026 Demake Game Jam - You've fallen from Pharloom's greatest heights to the bottom of Moss Grotto. Only this time, things seem a little bit more... pixelated? Explore the world of Pharloom (or at least 3 areas of it) as it would've been in 1989 in this demake made in only one week! Enjoy all the regular things found in the original game by Team Cherry, such as Masks, Silk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silksong For Gameboy.

Genre: Short Narrative Adventure Estimated Play Time: ~1 hour StoryA story about the Noctarian, a race whose nightmares become reality. Two girls, Neml and Nina, live quietly together. One day, Nina is forced to leave home on urgent business, leaving Neml behind with a single letter. While staying home alone, Neml encounters a series of unexpected troubles. Shy and unfamiliar with t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letter to Neml.

“When the wells of the Atlas mountains run dry, a young shepherd follows the moon’s reflection into the depths below…” Amalu is a mystical, atmospheric pixel-art 2D Metroidvania platformer inspired by Amazigh and North African folklore. “Amalu” is a Tamazight word meaning “shadow,” “reflection,” or “symbol.” It’s a concept rooted in Amazigh storytelling, a word often tied to memory, spirit, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amalu, Wells between worlds.

This is only the beginning of the story - Ada: Tainted Soil – Prologue takes you into the first chapter of the tale before the full version of the game arrives. Uncover the events that will shape the heroine’s fate and prepare you for what’s to come. ADA: Tainted Soil is a story-driven adventure filled with unique characters and their own storylines. In this top-down action RPG with fast-paced… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ada: Tainted Soil: Prologue.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

This is simply a visual novel game about reminiscing the past. You and the girl named “Dirtie” stay together in this forgotten world. There are no goals to reach, nothing you must accomplish. You simply keep each other company, chatting idly about the old days — and that’s all there is. Gameplay Click on the screen to advance the story. Choose the options you want. Think about what Dir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Denpa Nightmares.

Not Everything is Black & White is a game developed by me. Everything you see in this game, except the music which I obtained through an open source sound library, was created by me in the Unity Engine.  ============How to Play?============= The controls for Not Everything is Black & White are very simple.  Left Arrow + Right Arrow / A + D = Move left and right Space Button = Jump Bottom Le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Everything is Black & White....

The Right Choice A mystery-puzzle game made for GMTK 2025. You're a lost spirit, trapped in a maze of looping rooms and deceptive doors. Time is running out — and only one path leads to freedom. Featuring haunting music and three possible endings, this short puzzle game will test your problem-solving skills… and your intelligence. Make the right choice… or be trapped forever. ⏱ Ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Right Choice.

Descend into darkness. Every death leaves a mark. NEKRO3 is a dark 2D horror-puzzle game with stealth elements. You are terminally ill. Somewhere in the depths lies a stone that can heal. But the deeper you go, the more you die. And every death becomes your enemy. Key Features:Death is a mechanic Each time you die, your glowing corpse stays behind. It can come back — as a zombie. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKRO3.

Ling Tong "is a new Chinese style horror suspense puzzle game that combines click to solve puzzles and plot exploration. Can worshipping a spirit child really help you achieve your long cherished wish and make your dreams come true? The female protagonist Anxi and a group of friends accidentally bumped into a ghost while staying at the Tianfu Village dormitory. After checking in, the homest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 灵童.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Marsmare: Alienation is a thrilling metroidvania adventure game. It tells the story of a simple guy from Earth who is abducted by insidious aliens. Wishlist the game now! Explore the underground alien base and Mars cavesMars is a much more mysterious planet than meets the eye. Its underworld is riddled with natural caves and tunnelsof a subterranean base. Once in the secret laboratory, our cap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marsmare: Alienation.

You wake up again—your bones soaked in blood. Demo Available NOW! Play the free demo and get a SMALL BLOODY SLICE of the gameplay! Full Release – December 15 The FULL roguelike experience, with constant and explosive progression: including TONS of enemy types, abilities, weapons, and rooms. Prepare to dive into the full story—an intertwined experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of Bone.

Made for the Game Maker's Toolkit Jam 2025 - Theme: Loop You play as a Cat in a Tuxedo who has been thrown in a dungeon for stealing the last can of tuna! Escape the dungeon by solving the puzzle of the looping level that never ends as the fabric of reality falls apart. Maybe you need to harness the power of the Glitches to unlock your way... Controls:WASD to moveSpace to JumpE to pick up crates… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon.exe.

Trevor McKenzie, an adventurer in search of fame and fortune, disappeared in the desert while looking for the legendary Artifact 'Heart of Azcuth,' a relic from an ancient god of reality. Authorities declared him dead, lost in a sandstorm. But was he really? The artifact, capable of altering space and time, could be the reason for his disappearance, or perhaps the cause of a nightmare he'll never … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to the tomb of Azcuth.

Sent from Earth to scout the outer reaches of space, you crash-land on the planet Soror. Under its dead black sky, you find a mysterious temple built by an ancient civilization. Explore it! It may hide the key to your survival... Explore the mysterious temple and its surroundings to find new movement abilities that will allow you to reach more places. But be careful, many monsters roam these hall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distant Paradise.

The deeper you go, the more of yourself you lose. A genre-shifting tower defense rogue-lite, where your population is both your currency and your health. Descent Into the 'Depths' Genre: Rogue-lite, Tower Defense, PlatformerLudum Dare: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/57/you-are-the-end This game was made during the Ludum Dare 57 game jam, with the theme “DEPTHS.” Not really wanting to ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Are the End.

Dreamland Welcome to Dreamland - a mysterious and fascinating world of dreams, where reality intertwines with fantasy, and fear and admiration go hand in hand. In this game, you will go on a fascinating journey through a world inhabited by mythical creatures and creepy characters. PlotWe see the world through the eyes of Alexey, an ordinary worker at the logistics company "Watcher's Cargo.&… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamland.

The country is on the brink of a new war, and Oriana and her brother are caught between that and their own personal safety. Orion will have to learn from his older sister how to properly use his powers, because he knows that ultimately, he won't be able to avoid doing so. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of the Old Gods.