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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.

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.

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.

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:music, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 264 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

Mixolumia introduces a fresh twist on block-clearing puzzlers. Scintillating visuals and entrancing music respond to your input and evolve as you progress. Diamond blocks slide together on the gem-shaped board, enabling you to set up chain reactions and earn high-scoring combos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mixolumia.

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.

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.

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.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

87% User Score Based on 229 reviews

At first sight, Cubot is a puzzle-game with a minimalist gameplay, just move color cubes towards tiles of the same color. It's really easy, but it will be a torture for your mind to complete all levels of the game because the apparent simplicity of the game is in contradiction with the complexity of the level-design. Moreover, an important point in the gameplay is if you have multiple cubes, they … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubot.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

99% User Score Based on 172 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.

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 20 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.

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.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

A roguelike chess game where players see how far one set of pieces will take them. A short, run based game that respects the classic, but with a few fun twists. Compete against friends and the world on the leaderboards, how far will you go? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waves of Chess.

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.

Hang on to your test tubes, because Frip and Froop are back! In this full remake of the Sokoban-type top-down puzzle game, you play as the young boy Froop as he explores his uncle's FripTech Laboratories testing facility and beyond to uncover a mystery while using unique and fun gadgets and tools! In this remake of the Sokoban-type top-down puzzle game, you play as the young boy Froop as he explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frip and Froop's Logical Labyrinth DX.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Tezzel is a cozy, colorful, and crafty puzzle game where every move helps make a masterpiece. Discover mind-bending mechanics across 100 handcrafted levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tezzel: The Tilemaker's Tale.

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.

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.

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.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

77% User Score Based on 184 reviews

This is a light puzzle game of pretty girls, so help the girls solve their problems! Then you can interact with the pretty girls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora.

A Way Back is a cute puzzle game where you play as a penguin who pushes or kicks plastic garbage blocks to throw them away in to a trash bin. Explore variety of challenging puzzles with tricky obstacles. Help the penguin to clean the environment around him and find a way back home! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Way Back.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

93% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 9 reviews

Radical Rabbit Stew is a hare-raising action-arcade game, featuring fast-paced whack-a-rabbit gameplay, scintillating puzzles, super-sized boss fights, juicy pixel graphics and a sizzling soundtrack, perfect for new players and 16-bit retro fans alike! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radical Rabbit Stew.

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.

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.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

2D puzzle game where everyone moves together. Level editor and sharing included. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to #AkiRobots.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 93 reviews

A puzzle game in which you guide quirky animals through portals in the woods. But watch your step, they all move at once! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woodways.

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.

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.

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.

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.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

Relax and build cities on a desolate tranquil island. Plan ahead to cover the island efficiently by combining buildings and cementing your place on a tile. Each turn an entity spreads, attempting to take over barren or unstable tiles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City Limits.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 4,805 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 3 reviews

A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cobalt Core.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

79% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

Explore a seemingly safe and woven world where stuffed animals live. Continuously re-knit & customize your character to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Woven.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Text Wormhole is a dodge game of bullet hell generated by the roguelike way dynamically based on the theme of letters, which adopts the minimalist design style. The unprecedented visual spectacle will give you an extraordinary game experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Text Wormhole.

Breecell is a puzzle game that combines simple mechanics with deep strategy. Enjoy adorable illustrations and a variety of background music while aiming for high scores by clearing cells! ⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ ⬛️ Basic Rules Click a cell to make it spread in the directions it's assigned. Align cells into a square to clear them! Chain Combos for High Scores The more … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breecell.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Sweet buns, ruddy cupcakes, juicy burgers - all these yummy girls love to eat. They are just waiting for you to feed them! ( ˘▽˘)っ♨ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yummy Girl 2.

MergeShift is a highly polished, visually vibrant, and endlessly replayable puzzle game that combines the strategic satisfaction of classic 2048 with the addictive tile-placement depth of Match-3 mechanics, creating a uniquely smooth and modern merging experience that both casual players and puzzle veterans can enjoy for hours on end. Instead of sliding the entire board, MergeShift gives you compl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MergeShift.

FLASH-BLIP A fast-paced 2D game built with the LOVE framework. Dodge obstacles, survive as long as you can, and get the highest score. The game is primarily oriented toward endless mode, where players aim for the highest possible score in an infinite survival challenge. Structured levels are a work-in-progress, with future plans to implement procedural generation for creating diverse, dynamic le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLASH-BLIP.

Blue Prince meets The Binding of Isaac in this rogue-lite game where you find yourself in an strange dungeon room with 4 doors. However, if you try to exit through one, you return in a loop to the same room! What's worse, every time, the room gets more difficult! How to play Get to the end of the loop maze by leaving and entering the same room 20 times, but every time you will be prompted to a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cursed Room.

EEL is a modern reimagining of the classic Snake game, themed around an electric eel navigating underwater grids. Built as a single HTML5 file with embedded CSS and JavaScript, it features pixelated graphics, CRT scanline effects, and chiptune-inspired audio for a nostalgic vibe. Key elements include: Core Gameplay: Control the eel using arrow keys, WASD, or touch swipes/virtual joystick on mobi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eel.

Together, We Tend Complete 10 puzzles of increasing difficulty in this grid-based solarpunk story! In the year 2055, the UK government started the Greenbound Initiative, a nation-wide project to embrace a sustainable future and solarpunk vision. Starting with small villages, communities were encouraged accept and incorporate green technologies and rewild areas, all while maintaining a thriving cu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Together, We Tend.