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A platformer made for the 2021 GMTK Game Jam. Arrow keys to move, R to Restart Level It's not a boulder, it's a rock. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shackled.

A platformer made for the 2021 GMTK Game Jam. Arrow keys to move, R to Restart Level It's not a boulder, it's a rock. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shackled.

Help the Sisyphus, the cursed mythology king! "Ascent from the Depths" is a puzzle/platformer game in which you will have to push a bolder to the summit of the mountain.  This video game is based on the famous Greek/Roman Myth of Sisyphus. He angered the gods by tricking them and trying to escape death. As punishment, he was sentenced to push a boulder up a mountain in hell. But every time he g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascent from the Depths.

Made for GMTK Game Jam 2025 In this game, you control a little blue square. A little orb known as an "Orb-bit" orbits around you in a loop. The orb can both help and hinder you depending on the situation. There are only four levels. I had other levels and mechanics in mind, but I didn't get around to doing them. With that said, I hope you enjoy what I made so far. CONTROLS Arrow Keys - MoveU… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orb-Bits.

Instructions: Press A,D or Arrow keys to move Press Space to jump Press R to restart the level ALEA JACTA EST is a puzzle platformer in which you must reunite with your fellow acolytes to be able to ROLL THE DICE that blocks your way to the exit portal. Now that Julius Caesar has crossed the Rubicon, all Rome is about to fall. As the Head Acolyte of the goddess Fortune's Temple, reunite your fel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alea Jacta Est.

CONTROLS: USE THE ARROW KEYS TO MOVE UP AND DOWN LET YOU STRETCH 'Z' TO JUMP 'R' TO RESTART THE LEVEL YOU CAN ATTACH TO CEILINGS! You are Glue Guy! Extend your head to pick things up, Get in sticky situations (with the ceiling) And touch pieces of paper! Reviews "oughhhh I love the the glue!!!" -Gluechugger6000 "I’m in Canada" -Amtrine (Made for GMTK Game Jam 2024) (Also pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glue Guy.

Inspired by Tenet, The Entropy Centre, and The Talos Principle, Retrograde is a mind-bending puzzle platformer where you turn back time and collaborate with your past selves to solve puzzles. Controls Arrows/WASD - Move C/Space - Jump X/E - Interact with objects R - Restart level (hold) Enter/Escape - Pause Inversion Mechanic When you use the Inverter, you the player begin travelling bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrograde.

Are you willing to risk your life for a biscuit birthday party? About You are a cookie, today is your birthday, but for some reason your friends have not arrived. You find a note that says they are kidnapped in a house. It seems normal, but it is actually very dangerous... Jump over platforms, dodge dangers, pull off risky maneuvers, and survive enemies in four unique levels with increasing dif… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Risk It for the Biscuit party.

wasd or arrow keys to move, collect the star to shrink the level This was my attempt at the gmtk game jam 2024, the prompt was built to scale. I ended up not being able to join the actual jam because of scheduling issues but i looked at the prompt after and ended up making a game in the same time frame (4 days). Scratch page: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1057578284/ credits: music is go … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwindle.

Death Loop– Escape the Loop by Dying A 2D Platformer Puzzle Game for GMTK Game Jam 2025 Theme: "Loop" You are trapped in a looping dream. The only way out? Die... again and again. In DeathLoop, death is not the end — it's your only escape. Solve puzzles not to survive, but to find creative ways to intentionally die and shatter the dream layer you're stuck in. With every death, a new versi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Loop.

Key Loop is a short 2D puzzle-platformer about keys, doors, and clever interactions. Explore compact test chambers where each room is a small logic puzzle. Pick up keys, activate switches, and discover the correct sequence to move forward. Think ahead... or find yourself stuck in a loop of trial and error. Audio & Licensing All sound effects used in this game are royalty-free and listed in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Key Loop.

Welcome to LoopBox: a puzzle platformer about looping boxes! To get the key that unlocks each chamber's door, you must pick-up and move some boxes. But beware: these boxes are equipped with strange recording devices. It seems that once a box is moved, they will repeat their movements in an endless loop. Welcome to LoopBox: a puzzle platformer about looping boxes! To get the key that Submission fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoopBox.

Developed in four days for GMTK Game Jam 2025 with the theme "Loop"! Come play Sisyphus Cleaning Service, a puzzle platforming game about getting a job well done!  You play as Sisyphus, a dung beetle who works for the city's cleaning crew. You have 11 days of service left until your long-awaited vacation with the kids! Can you ride around the city on your ball of debris, collecting trash and d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sisyphus Cleaning Service.

There's a bug in a certain room in the Audience Engagement Update that can lead to a game softlock. 1.1.1 fixes the problem and is now active on browser builds and being uploaded to downloadable builds as we speak. Sorry for the inconvenience! Presenting Friday Night Death Slot, the only TV game show where our participants die for realsies! Play through six-second platforming challenges, while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night Death Slot.

If the HTML5 version lags, try downloading the executable version below. Story As a utility android at Xeal Labs called X.A.N.D.E.R. (Xeal Artificial, Neural, Directive Executing Robot), you and an AI called X.I.P. (Xeal Intelligent Personality) complete puzzles at Xeal labs to test out their products. This is a puzzle platformer. Theme Created in 48 hours for Global Game Jam 2021. Theme: Lost … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xip and Xander (Global Game Jam 2021).

Swing your way to the goal on this golf course where the role of the ball and the role of the golfer seem to be reversed... A/D or ARROW KEYS = Walk SPACE or ENTER = Swing club Hold R = Restart game Hold BACKSPACE = Main Menu ----- 3rd BUILD ----- For the GMTK Game Jam 2023 Please leave a review and a comment, that would make my day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RAGDOLF.

If you had the power to grow or shrink to any size (with the help of some strange purple blocks), what would you do? If the answer is a series of short puzzle rooms, this is the game for you! In Shape Shift, a short puzzle platformer, you'll squeeze, squish, and stretch yourself to find a path towards the end of each level. By swapping places with blocks found throughout the game, you'll be seein… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shape Shift.

The year is 2050. Humanity has conquered the last frontiers, from the deepest caves to the highest peaks. Unfortunately, they forgot to bring snacks. Play as OvenBot 3000 - a loyal companion built to scale even the most treacherous of mountains to deliver oven pizza to the starving explorers - and climb the great peaks. Collect upgrades, find secrets and brave death-defying leaps, but make sure y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Really Long Arms.

DOWNLOADED VERSION IS MUCH LESS LAGGY Originally much more polish (sounds, menus, better level design) was intended as well as a couple more levels and a boss battle, i have updated the game to include some of these and will upload the zip after the jam is done. Overall i'm still relatively pleased with how the game is in the state it was uploaded to the jam.its now good enough got a decent amo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RUNESCALER.

A puzzle-platformer (with not very hard puzzles) made for the 2024 GMTK Game Jam with the theme: Built To Scale You have been built to scale (things) and must use your power to push boxes and navigate the levels I tried to make it WebGL and it took me >7 hours (serious). Please try play if you have this is my first game jam and i would like some feedback (sorry if its too short i used up all my … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Built To Scale.

Play as Ilaw  and his shadow, Anino. Together join forces to solve puzzles in this short platformer game. Contains only 1 level.  Created using Phaser.js Entry to the GMTK Game Jame 2021 Controls:  Arrow Left & Right - Move sideways Space, Arrow Up - Jump Z - Change Mode  - Toggle between Linked or Unlinked. Can only Link when players are aligned , on the floor and not moving. X - Pass Control - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anino.

This is an entry for the Game Off 2022 and this is the first ever Game Jam I've entered. I entered this Game Jam with Lamorak and FerWar6 Our cliché is "At the end of the day the hero saves the girl". Who did what? ItsKevin183:Made everything in UnityDesigned the level Ferdinand:Drew all of the Pixel Art Made the movement with ItsKevin183 in Unity Lamorak:Additional ArtMade the SFX and OST (Link t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizard's Struggle.

About If you think this is a simple, puzzle based pixelart platformer, YOU ARE WRONG! Do you wish you had a girlfriend? Are you the nerd that sees women only on the TV screen?  Despair no more! With this amazing 'almost' realistic dating simulator you will have the chance to take woman of your dreams on a romantic date!  The simulation includes:  Several occasions to take your loved one for a picn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WhatSheWants.

CONTROLS: Only the up key is shown as a control input for picking up the heart in game but all controls work so please use whatever is most comfortable on your keyboard. Move: A and D keys, Left and Right Arrow keys Jump: Space key Pick up heart: Shift key, W key, or Up Arrow Key Enter Door: Shift key, W key, or Up Arrow Key DESCRIPTION: Heartbroken is a 2D Puzzle Platformer about guiding your di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartbroken.

Mrs. Rose "Greetings Mrs. Rose. This is the gardener." "Ah wonderful, I was looking for you.  I would like you to plant some heads for my beautiful garden." Controls : Arrow Keys/WASD/ZQSD : Move the heads / Move the cursor Enter/Space : Confirm / Place a chicken piece E : Cancel the last move / Remove the last chicken piece R: Restart Level Escape : Return to Menu / Quit Game  Made f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mrs Rose's Head Garden.

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.

Theme: Genre without MechanicMy answer to that: A platforming game without platformsOnly enemies, upgrades, projectiles, etc. that push the player up or allow a jump This game was made by just me within 48 hours for the GMTK Jam 2018. NEW V0.3 version!Secret level at the end ❤️Bugfixes and improved gameplay V0.2 versionMusic!Sounds!Particles!Many new options with controls!More and improved leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AERIUM.

Out Of Your Hands! This game was made for the GMTK Jam 2020 with the theme of: "Out Of Control" I used this theme to make a game where for the majority of the game you don't have control of the player! Instead your control lies in the environment and what you can do with it to get your player to safety! Even the Physics of the world seem...Out Of Control. Now the game: "After having a nice cup of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of Your Hands.

A SHARED SOUL A puzzle platformer About the game Swap back and forth between two players in slightly different worlds to help you solve puzzles and beat the game.  You switch bodies when you die :)                  This game was made for the GDTV 2022 Game Jam (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2022).  Controls WASD or arrow keys to move left and right space bar to jump R to restart the level K to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Shared Soul.

Get my indie game Vylan here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1445650/Vylan/ Follow my Twitter! https://twitter.com/VylanYT This game is made for the GMTK game jam 2020 Theme: Out of Control How the theme was used: The main enemy, the mask is out of control with its power and you must stop it. --Controls-- Arrow Keys / W A S D == Move R == restart Esc == Exit If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Control.

Controls: R: restart level if you get stuck (very important)WASD/Arrow keys: moveS/Down: pick up key / drop keySpace/shift/left click: hold to tilt keyF4: fullscreen (windows only) What is this? This game was made for the GMTK jam 2019, with the theme "only one". What I made is a metroidvania where you only have one key for all the locks. You must carry it with you through a maze-like dungeon, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The keymaster.

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48% User Score Based on 87 reviews

Embark on a journey to unravel the mystery of the Sceptre of Gods and Tomb Joe's father's disappearance. Armed only with his sharp wit and his trusty whip, Joe will have to face deadly traps, dangerous wildlife, and the best soldiers of the Reich to reach his goal and bring fame to his father's name once again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Joe.

CONTROLS:  Left and right - A,D, Right arrow, and Left arrow keys Jump - W, Space, and up arrow key Pick up bomb - E key and Left mouse button Restart Level - R key  Pause - ESC key Hello!  At the start of this new year I decided I was going to learn game development, and I thought there was no better way than to jump right in and immediately join a game jam.  That being said, this is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slimey Bomb Squad.

Assembly Line You must defend against an onslaught of slimes that are attacking the meadow by assembling various buildings to fight back. The game is inspired by Bloons TD 6. I wrote the code and drew the pixel art (albeit not great pixel art) during the timeframe. I used free assets for the color palette, font, music, and sound effects, due to time and skill constraints. Instructions Press an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assembly Line.

No Time to Purr No Time to Purr is a short,  fast-paced platformer where you play as a tiny kitten trying to escape a terrifying forest before the darkness devours you. Time is not on your side. To escape, you must collect 3 ability orbs placed on the level: Double Jump Dash Wall Run Once all abilities are collected, a portal opens — reach it before the darkness catches yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Time To Purr.

ABOUT THE GAME "You came in peace. They answered with a cage." An experiment gone wrong has split your existence across two timelines. Your body is trapped in the Ancient Jungle (Past), while your consciousness wanders the Cyber Ruins (Future). You control both realities simultaneously. Every step you take happens in both eras at once. But the maps are different... To escape, you must ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Logic: Double or Nothing [MiniScript].

CTRL Hangover is a short chaotic hangover adventure, comedy-driven game where you try to take control of your body after a wild night of questionable choices. Your mission? Wake up, speak like a human, get hangover pills, find your keys, and make it home alive. You wake up outside, half-dead, half-high, and absolutely not in control of anything. Your mission? Reboot your brain Talk to a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CTRL Hangover.

Delivery Berrie is a fast-paced 2D platformer where you play as a courier berry named Berrie. He has just gotten a huge supply of food (which is shown in a small crate) to feed Berrie's hometown for an entire year, and now must race against a 1 minute and 30 second clock to deliver it ALL the way to Berrie's hometown while dodging numerous traps and enemies and managing your time wisely to make it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Berrie.

Attention: there are still bugs that cannot be solved in the game. You can restart it by pressing R. Welcome to The Story of Something! This is the story of how  something came into being. It begins with the universe descending into chaos as nothing slowly fades away, leaving only  everything behind. Everything and Nothing must work together to bring balance back. Oh, and speaking of thin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Story of Something.

Phase is a hardcore precision platformer that will test your reflexes, patience, and precise control to the absolute limit. Trapped in a stark, minimalist world, your only goal is to escape. Your Only Way Out The exit of each stage is securely locked. To open the door, you must complete one of two conditions: Collect all the 'keys' hidden throughout the stage. Or, find and destroy the 'Cor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phase.

You're trapped in a loop of time in the dungeon. Cooperate with your past selves to return to your place!This game was made for GMTK Game Jam 2025 in 96 hours -Controls-Move - Arrow keys / WASD keys/ DPadJump - Z Key / A Button(South Button) / Space KeyPush - X Key / X Button(West Button) / Shift Key / Mouse Left ClickAttack(After gaining ability) - X Key / X Button(West Button) / Shift Key / Mou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound in Loops.

Follow the incredible adventure of a cute axolotl who decides to explore the world! Jump, run, bump your head on some platforms, but be careful not to fall into the pits, because a scary death awaits.... ...Wait... Did I just got an achievement?! Context This game was made in 72 hours for the Ludum Dare #58 game jam. The theme was: "Collector". Controls Move with WASD, jump with Space and in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Axolotl Adventure.

Wild Card is a platformer where you play as a playing card who is going through the wilderness trying to get back home This game was made for the "Major Jam 7: Wild" game jam which had the required limitation of "Unpredictable Rules" Controls: WASD/Arrow Keys to moveSpace to jumpEscape/Tab to pause/unpause the gameR to restart from last checkpoint All of the code and pixel art was done by me … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Card.

NEW UPDATE! Added a new level, better menu, new garlic enemy, a cool sprinting effect, and a brand new game mode, Time Attack! Sadly, I haven't figured out how to code a save system, so you can't save your high scores, but it's still a neat addition nonetheless. ------------------ STORY Alfredo the short chef wants to make a great soup, but soon finds out that his veggies have suddenly turned … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alfredo's Soup prototype.

Made for the GMTK 2025 Game Jam Roboloop is a timing-based puzzle game where you play as Cam, a robot with a camera for a head, who is trapped in a factory that loops. Whether it's pistons moving back and forth, a rocket spinning around your key, or more, Roboloop is a game I hope you can enjoy. So then player, can you get past all 23 levels in a game where everything but you is trapped in a loop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roboloop.

A Soggy Tale is a game created for the Brackeys game jam 2025.2. This is our take on the theme: Risk it for a biscuit. In this game you play a bourbon biscuit who has had their love - a custard cream - taken away from them. It is your task to get to the Rich-T mansion and save them. Your journey will include: travelling through "packet dimensions", risking dunking yourself in tea and of course p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Soggy Tale.

A science corporation pursued the ultimate goal of creating stable black-hole/white-hole pairs for instantaneous matter transportation across space. Their research progressed through three phase of development : initial success with controlled macroscopic gateways under controlled environments, followed by ambitious gravity manipulations. This phase ended in catastrophe and humanity would not se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gateway Project..

Navigate caves and switches to get a present to your grandma (she is at the end because she is better at navigating caves and discrete math). Made in 2.5 days for the GMTK game jam. The audio glitches in some browsers, download for best experience. F to full-screen Escape or Backspace to navigate home A&D or arrow keys to movew or enter to enter level Notes: While the rock textures and level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Present for Ama.

In this short 2D  Platformer you play as a small magnet which yields great power allowing him to change the magnetic forces around him to overcome  obstacles .  This is my first time developing a game, therefore also my first game jam. Let me know what you think and if there is something missing. I'm looking forward to updating the game with minor features after the jam has ended. Controls: lef… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marcus Magnet.

Re-Bot is an ambitious robot who, due to faulty programming, can only perform the same actions over and over again in a loop. That’s why he’s here in the ruins, searching for an artifact to fix it. Record the first second of Re-Bot’s movements and place objects to help him make his way through its 8 rooms. Made for GMTK Game Jam 2025. Controls: A & D - Move left & right (only during recordi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re-Bot.