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"Axiom Verge 2" is a metroidvania-style game with a strong emphasis on exploration and discovery. As Indra, you'll delve into a mysterious wormhole and uncover the secrets of a rogue corporation's technological experiments. With a range of weapons and abilities at your disposal, you'll face off against hostile creatures and solve environmental puzzles in this sequel to the critically acclaimed original.

In Kingdom Shell, the magical Shell that protects the Kingdom has shattered, unleashing nightmarish creatures. Players control Elias, a half-blood who may be the Kingdom's only hope. Explore the Kingdom, battle enemies, complete quests, and engage in challenging boss fights, all presented in stunning hand-drawn pixel art. Stop the impending catastrophe and uncover the Kingdom's lore.

"MegaSphere is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game with stellar gameplay and wonderful visuals. As a special ops combat unit, investigate why stars around the Solar System are going dark in a dangerous world with tough enemies, upgradable weapons, and physics-based platforming. The game features randomized elements, perma-death with checkpoints, and supports both gamepad and mouse+keyboard control schemes."

Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage …

Synopsis "Huh.... where am i....?" One day, young Elize finds herself in a strange world, filled with dark creatures and a deep unfathomable abyss. There, she meets a being who calls himself Chronos, the master of time. He took Elize to the Gap Between Time. Because he must return her to the world of monsters, he gave her an armor and a sword, as well as his knowledge of combat. But even then Eliz…

Guidus Zero is a real-time grid-based roguelike where precise movement and timing are crucial to dodge enemy attacks and achieve no-hit clears. Explore the mysterious sinkhole called the Scar, uncover its secrets, and harness mystical spirits and relics to strengthen your combat abilities. Face increasingly dangerous enemies corrupted by a dark, spreading aura.

The Siege and the Sandfox is a 2D stealth Metroidvania set in a desert city under siege, where you master parkour and cunning to explore palace and caverns. Evade guards, defeat enemies, and befriend allies while uncovering a hidden threat through fluid controls and dynamic pixel art. Stealth, exploration, and skill upgrades are key to foiling an evil plot.

STORY Bionic girl Tania is assigned by her creator, Dr. Herveus to search and rescue a missing Investigation team in the rainforest of Horace Islands where mysterious Karpas energy turns local animals and plants into aggressive mutants. Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will embark on an adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there…

Unruly Heroes is a charming side-scrolling action-adventure game inspired by the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West." Play as a team of four anti-heroes, each with unique abilities, battling enemies, solving puzzles, and navigating challenging levels in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Embark on an epic journey to restore balance in the world and uncover the truth behind a demonicancient force.

"Jack Axe" is an action-adventure game where players control the titular character, Jack, as they explore a vast open world, solving puzzles and battling enemies using their magical axe. With a unique art style and fast-paced combat, players must upgrade their abilities and uncover the mysteries of Jack's past. The game features a variety of environments, from lush forests to dark caves, and encourages exploration and experimentation.