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/!\ Please make sure to read the following description before playing as I didn't have enough time to add an in-game tutorial T_T /!\ Controls Arrow Keys: Turn Left / Turn Right Spacebar: Activate Nitro R Key: Respawn if you get stuck B Key: Brake to drift!!!!! Thanks to the GMTK Jam staff for the incredible work! TAXI LOOPER Developed for the 2025 GMTK Game Jam! Welco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taxi Looper.

A lightly-narrative platformer made with Pocket Platformer. A bit of a downer. ESTIMATED PLAYTIME:  10-20 minutes (or a 5-ish  speedrun). CONTROLS: Move with left/right arrows. Jump with C or up arrow. WASD is also OK I think. Made for both the Pretentious Jam and the Pocket Platformer Jam #3. TOOLS USED: Pocket Platformer (by the_l0bster) is responsible for the much of the cor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyrrhos.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

78% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Square’s Route is the addictive new game of path finding and weed whacking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Square's Route.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

89% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

Plunge is an isometric puzzle game set within a medieval prison. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plunge.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

99% User Score Based on 174 reviews

You are a blob bunny. Your goal? Touch every tile! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blobun.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

96% User Score Based on 280 reviews

Jump a rift, fight off monsters, and plunder their world. Rift Riff is a tower defense game noteworthy in two ways: it's particularly strategic and remarkably forgiving. StrategicAt the heart of the strategic layer of Rift Riff is a mix of choosing what towers you bring into each rift and being clever about the various monster behaviors. Monsters attack in waves, either going straight for your Ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rift Riff.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

91% User Score Based on 113 reviews

Hack and slash through a retro computer system in this turn-based roguelite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blacken Slash.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

67% User Score Based on 36 reviews

The Way of the Pixelated Fist is a parkour and martial arts inspired free-roaming cinematic platformer. While it blends together the gameplay concepts of The Prince of Persia and Karateka, they are presented with refined controls and other modern innovations to give the game an intuitive and fluid feel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Way of the Pixelated Fist.

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.

T-Drum Origins T-Drum originally began as a master’s dissertation on musical interaction in games, ‘Playing as Musicking: An exploration of ergodic musicking through gameplay’. T-Drum is the culmination of the research on how to create a game / musical instrument hybrid, that plays music through gameplay actions, while mantaining the high degree of control and creative freedom required for music… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to T-Drum.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 440 reviews

Kaizen is an open-ended puzzle automation game from the original Zachtronics team, set in 1980s Japan. Design, build, and optimize production lines to create iconic products, like calculators, camcorders, and arcade machines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaizen: A Factory Story.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Pilapila is a charming 2D puzzle game with levels that are simple to understand but increasingly challenging to solve. Test your logic skills and climb your way to victory!  FULL GAME OUT NOW ON STEAM!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2851290/Pilapila/ This is the demo version of the game, containing a limited number of levels from the full game. Progress in this version does not carry over to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilapila.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Loco-Sort is a puzzle-solving indie game, set in the railroads of the 1880s America. You are the unsung hero of the railroads, the yard engineer, that has the important goal of assembling trains. Across 30 challenging levels spanning the wide variety of America's greatest landscapes: from the Grand Canyon to the Rocky Mountains, from Monument Valley to the Florida Keys. Play, during the railroads… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loco-Sort.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

90% User Score Based on 208 reviews

Flightless is a tile-based puzzle adventure game. Navigate your way through a series of floating islands, each presenting a curious puzzle. A minimalist art style and calming piano soundtrack complement senses of wonder and discovery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flightless.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 7,026 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 1 reviews

Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Melatonin.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

59% User Score Based on 202 reviews

Inspired by Stephen King’s book - “The Dark Tower”, Alter World is a 2D platformer with interesting gameplay mechanics. Player can pass on an alternative universe anytime and use an alternative realms to move to another level. Levels are unique, with puzzles. player will have to react quickly and assess when to move between the Worlds. The game is made in unique art style, like a painting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter World.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 1,991 reviews

A unique fusion of turn-based tactics, tile-matching puzzle & story-driven RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ticket to Earth.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

99% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A cosmic puzzle adventure about a young alien’s first day at a star factory. Explore thoughtful levels, code your own bots, and save the ever-expanding universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Stuff.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

97% User Score Based on 118 reviews

"Madcap Mosaic is an exciting fresh roguelike - there are crazy combos, many different strategies to explore, and a wonderful mix of control and uncertainty in play. I believe this game could inspire many others, there are a lot of possibilities with the 'mosaic' approach." -Richard Garfield Madcap Mosaic is a roguelike tile-drafting/deckbuilding game. It takes the cards out of your ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madcap Mosaic.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

79% User Score Based on 922 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 19 reviews

Human life is wiped out. Earth is now a golf course for the ultra-rich. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golf Club Wasteland.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

83% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Funded on Kickstarter If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAPIA.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 306 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 10 reviews

Old School Musical is a retro rhythm game that will make you fall back in your childhood. Tib and Rob are the heroes of an epic and completely crazy adventure that will make them cross numerous worlds searching for the source of all bugs. With more than 20 original levels, a story mode, some hidden minigames and much more, Old School Musical offers a richer experience than most rhythm games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old School Musical.

About Kinetic Canvas is an interactive art experience.  Click and draw stunning animated patterns that overlap and form new shapes and colours.  There are thousands of random combinations that happen each time you play, so every session you have is unique. This is not a game - there are no levels, no score, no challenges - it's just you, creating light, colors and art on a canvas. It's sim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinetic Canvas.

Can you master the art of tile placement and guide your characters through 18 intricate levels?Please play in Fullscreen mode. There are a couple levels missing due to the lack of time. Namely the levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the blue section and 3, 4 and 5 in the purple section. Welcome to the world of Pathweaver! In Pathweaver, embark on a challenging journey where strategy and precision are key. Na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathweaver.

Exam Game Project Golf!KIT109 Exam game project; Student ID: 584774. Basic Controls: Click and hold to shoot.Turbo for (limited) speed boost with Space bar (Cooldown Added).Press Q to return to main menu/title screen at any time.Press R to retry/reset the level at any time.Use 1-9 keys to auto-switch between levels: Normal ControlsBlack HolesMaze and CinemachineBreakable DoorCheckpointsTripwire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Game Project Golf!.

Controls D-pad = Arrow keysA = WB = XStart = Return Made during #gbjam 4. Originally released on August 18, 2015, along with the following report. Credits Little Roisin designed the character and created the background art (check her out! https://www.facebook.com/little.roisin)Emilie Mavel designed most of the levelsSunrise/Moonrise is heavily inspired by Pix'N Love Rush, a game by Pastagames (c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise/Moonrise.

Sokodice is a puzzle game where you must navigate dice through mind boggling levels to match the number of the dice with the number on a designated tile. Features: 100+ levels across 11 unique worldsUnique dice with different abilitiesVarious environmental challengesRelaxing atmosphereGorgeous soundtrack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sokodice.

A game made by Anagh's World for 4 different Jams Ranked #1 in Visuals, Audio & Overall Game Enjoyment categories for Trijam #157 For better experience, play in FULLSCREEN and with HEADSETS. This game can also be played on a Mobile/Tab. To own a personal copy of the game, please download Windows playable version available at the end of the page. Linux & Mac users please use Wine to run the .e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hungry Bunny.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

92% User Score Based on 259 reviews

Heroes of Science and Fiction (formerly known as Silence of the Siren) is a turn-based strategy game where several different space-faring civilizations fight over control of a distant star system. Explore what’s left on the planets and secure resources to build mighty cities. Raise powerful armies and defeat your opponents on the battlefield! Early Access status Heroes of Science and Fiction n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Science and Fiction.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Joltzsi (Jolt-see) is an addictive action puzzle game building off classic predecessors such as Columns, Puyo Puyo and Tetris. Its "stacking" feature adds a unique strategic twist to the block-falling genre. Layer "falling" tetrominoes on top of each other increasing values from 1 to 4. Clears lines with vertical and horizontal matches. Score Big with higher values and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuperAnthony's Joltzsi.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Take charge of the Spooky Express; the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania. In your new role you'll plan routes and lay train tracks to meet your creepy commuters' demands, and create a rail network spanning more than 200 thoughtfully designed levels.  Each monster has a home of their own: take the vampires to their coffins and the zomb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Express.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

76% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Nico embarks on a trip to the world with the roar of a train If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Hills.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 2,384 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Mars First Logistics is a physics-based open-world simulation game, where you design, build and control your own mechanical creations to deliver important cargo between colony stations on Mars. Earn credits, unlock new technology, upgrade your vehicle and tame the hostile Martian landscape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mars First Logistics.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

81% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

Navigate breathtaking, celestial worlds while mastering the beat of chart-topping hits from today’s most popular artists, including PinkPantheress, Charlie Puth, Duran Duran, and more. Discover fresh new music from tomorrow’s biggest stars on a cosmic trip where every note guides your way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invector: Rhythm Galaxy.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

99% User Score Based on 147 reviews

A laid-back but smart puzzle game. Stuffo is the last remaining puzzle bot stuck in a world filled with bite-sized brain-teasers. Help Stuffo to solve the mind-bending puzzles by using various blocks to climb, push and teleport your way to the exit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stuffo the Puzzle Bot.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

61% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Super Mustache is a vintage styled platformer, filled to the brim with 8 bit pixel art juice! Join Captain Super Mustache in a journey to save the planet Uranus. If you enjoyed classic platformer games from the golden era of video games, then you’re going to love this. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Mustache.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 156 reviews

Become a customizable giant monster If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gigapocalypse.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Dimension Hunter allows you to immerse yourself in this tongue in cheek, over the top, retro-arcade experience, with a unique choice of free or railed movement. Fast paced, hardcore, fluid gameplay mechanics with a unique, and yet familiar, comic book style of carnage and gore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Hunter VR.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 255 reviews

Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk storytelling, turn-based battles, and beautiful modern pixel art. In I.C.E BREAKER you will meet Noa for the first time and learn where her story begins! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Move: I.C.E Breaker.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Dark Crypt is a turn-based horror-themed stealth puzzler. Sneak through an ancient crypt where an ancient evil slumbers. Its shadow is corrupting the crypt, the buried bodies have awaken and haunt the halls. This evil must be sealed at all cost! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Crypt.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

99% User Score Based on 434 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 6 reviews

Place conveyor belts to solve puzzles in the world's most adorable donut factory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freshly Frosted.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

Embark on a challenging quest with the great huntress of Un’Amak! Hunter’s Legacy is a 2D single-player platform action game inspired by classics that we grew up playing and it's designed to challenge gamers of any kind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Legacy.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

61% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

In this turn-based tactics RPG, explore a steam-powered ancient Greece as Artemis' bear warrior on a mythological quest of technology and magic. Push, toss, and bounce friend and foe, and use the environment to your advantage. You choose the battles, allies, and plots you encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellenica.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

98% User Score Based on 159 reviews

Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helltaker.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

73% User Score Based on 219 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 9 reviews

It’s 2062. Tina – a 9 years old orphan – lives with SAM-53 – her big clumsy robot guardian – on a rooftop makeshift shelter in Neo-Berlin, a dark megalopolis controlled by corporations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENCODYA.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 771 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 16 reviews

Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful world in this poetic 3D adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps, and shake off pursuers on your way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her own fate and make a difference with all the strings attached? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Jugglers Tale.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 5 reviews

Master the art of six-axis piloting as you blast your way through a mind-bending space labyrinth to a hypnotic synthwave soundtrack and retrofuturistic style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYSTORIA.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Rflex is a fast-paced and challenging neo-arcade game. Frantically dodge your way to the high score in a series of rage-inducing levels while enjoying a kickass, original soundtrack. Experience trippy visuals while being pulled into a never-ending abyss of addicting, non-stop action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RFLEX.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

An elegant, block-pushing puzzle game with clean design, exploring the question, "What makes a good puzzle?" Set across multiple, beautiful worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzledorf.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

92% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 10 reviews

A puzzle battle adventure. Help Jorj climb Grindstone Mountain and defeat many creeps that try to stop him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grindstone.