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  1. Made in 48 hours for GMTK jam 2020. Solve puzzles as you help your software recover from a malware attack. Open gates using logic puzzles and ctrl hotkeys to reach the end. 18 levels to complete (or more???) Theme for the jam was "out of control". We applied this by having puzzles where you need to use common ctrl hotkeys (ctrl+V, ctrl+C, ctrl+X) to manipulate opening and closing doors. You gain m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WireWare.

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  2. Made in 48 hours for GMTK 2021 Game Jam. Rōnin is a bitter, bitter, samurai. His family was killed by zombies or something, and he's made it his life goal to make them pay. However, In order to actually slay them he's gotta take them all out in one fell swoop. Can he defeat the horde with a full combo before he gets overwhelmed? The theme for the jam was "Joined Together". We went with the idea … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rōnin Revenge.

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  3. 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.

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  4. Description: Everyone has dreams, but can you manage to escape the ones that are out for you? You will have control over a small child in the midst of what seems like a rather pleasant dream. But.. it soon turns out to have a far more sinister tone as the game goes along. You will be able to do escape-room-like puzzles, where the player must navigate through different rooms, find three keys, and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sour Dreams.

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  5. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Help this cute cat jumping on tiles but don't fall down in this platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tricky Cat.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Lasso Quest - play in browser or download below A game by Jacob Fairfield - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-f-862468a3  Overview Lasso Quest is a 3D adventure game where a Kind spirited cowboy and his loyal horse use their lasso skills to save a world in ruin. Through kindness-driven choices, players earn and upgrade their lasso to solve environmental puzzles, reconnecting a fractured land… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lasso Quest.

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  7. Welcome to Validius - a fun and furious shooter written for the Syntax Bomb "Reboot" competition. I'm very proud that this game was the winner of that event. Important information for Mac users. When you have downloaded the zip file then you need to make sure you drag the app into the applications folder before running it else sometimes you get a "game not found" error message when launching it. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Validius.

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  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A hand-drawn 3D adventure game. Help unfinished drawing Sketch realize who he was meant to be as he chases after the artist's pencil, in a story of self-discovery of the art and his artist told in parallel. Featuring 2D character animation in a 3D environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfinished - An Artist's Lament.

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  11. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    63% User Score Based on 67 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Oscura, the apprentice lighthouse keeper, has destroyed the Aurora Stone, sending shards across the Driftlands and plunging them into darkness and danger. It’s up to Oscura to find the shards of the stone and restore light to the Driftlands before creatures of the dark can destroy it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oscura: Lost Light.

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  12. Where Light Fails  Where Light Fails is a 2D platformer puzzle game where your own shadow becomes the key to solving challenges. Record your movements, then watch as your shadow repeats them—allowing you to interact with the world in clever ways. Work together with your past self to overcome obstacles, unlock paths, and solve puzzles that require both timing and strategy. But beware: stay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Light Fails.

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  13. Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Dear Players, Thank you all for your support and love! This game is the very first one I’ve developed, filled with my dreams and hard work. As an independent developer, I hope to bring you a world full of adventure, challenges, and fun. Whether it’s exploring levels, solving puzzles, avoiding enemies, or unlocking new items, I want every player to enjoy each and every detail. For me, this ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Frog.

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  15. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Lavakinemat Inc. Game for Godot Wild Jam #9 by Aemetta and toasteater Welcome aboard, new kinemat! As an engineer at Lavakinemat Inc., you will be working on our world-class facility, for transportation and processing of the most sought after substance of this age: molten rocks! We are all looking forward to having you on our excellent team. Best regards,CEO, Lavakinemat Inc. Gameplay Lavakinemat … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lavakinemat Inc..

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  16. This currently unnamed project is my final project for CIS 441 "Intro to Computer Graphics" @ the University of Oregon. My goal was to develop a simple platformer with an experimental 2.5D art style utilizing both 2D sprites and 3D objects in the scene.  SOURCE CODE: https://github.com/Sephta/cis441-2d-platformer Current Scope: 2D Character Controller with inspiration from games like CelestePlay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untitled 2.5D Platformer.

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  17. Note: This game was originally released on my GameJolt page here: https://gamejolt.com/games/fragmentedspace/495426 Fragmented Space is a small side-scrolling puzzle-platformer game that was created for my college class, and revolves around the fragility of reality itself. You play as Albert Plat, a researcher stationed in Antarctica. This particular research facility has recently uncovered a m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented Space.

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  18. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    (Loading takes about 1 min) (Recommended to be played in Full Screen mode) Joc Realizat pentru ROG Challenge 2024 Omni: Project Alpha is a 3D third-person mini action RPG made in Unity. It combines exciting melee combat with clever 2D puzzles. The game begins with a linear, story focused tutorial that teaches players the basics of combat and puzzles. After that, players are put to the final tes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omni: Project Alpha.

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  19. Your island is in great danger. The gates of hell are open and the night creatures are attacking in waves... You must destroy them all to proceed to the next level. Use health packs wisely, you can't restart the level. A Great Variety Of Bosses and Enemies. Each level presents a different challenge, each boss - a new threat to overcome. Nothing can prepare you, however, for the nightmare you a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Island.

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  20.             Description Making a polished 2D platformer in Unity can take weeks of setup and debugging before you even start designing levels. The 2D Platformer Pro Kit was built to change that. It gives you a complete, production-ready foundation so you can spend less time fighting code and more time creating your game. This bundle combines all our premium 2D assets into one cohesive packag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unity 2D Platformer Kit – Complete Game Template.

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  21. It's Not Gambling... I Promise!How to playArrows and WASD both work for movementSpace and J both work for jump, hold it for a slightly higher jump. In the crane, jump works as activate which starts the crane movement and pressing it again drops the crane. The goal is to find the coin, take it to the crane machine, get the key, and leave the level. Gamepad support exists with the Dpad working for m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It's Not Gambling... I Promise!.

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  22. It's a game mixed with action, puzzling and collecting. You can use various tools to break barriers,  find your way through maze-like levels by solving puzzles and operating mechanics to find treasures.  There are puzzling elements everywhere in the game. So it's not just a brainless digging game. you need to make good use of memory and logic thought to find solutions. Different parts of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miner Open Chests.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Midway upon the journey of our life… In Canto I, you take control of Dante, the Sommo Poeta, in a small adventure that reimagines the first canto of the Divine Comedy as a videogame. Finding yourself in the Forest Dark, you’ll need to use all abilities at your disposal to traverse it!Features Spread your wings and overcome every obstacle, bounce on magical books, dash through spike traps and defe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canto I.

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  24. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 162 reviews

    Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genopanic.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    86% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Kneedle Knight is a third-person, puzzle platformer game developed by students at SMU Guildhall Cohort 32. In Kneedle Knight, the player controls a mouse knight that uses his magical needle to sew fabric which he can merge into, moving back and forth between 3D and 2D. Sir Lukoss the Small was a noble knight sent on a quest to defeat the evil Witch of Fabric. The Witch, using her enchanted fabri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kneedle Knight.

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  26. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King.

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  27. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    61% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Journey to the Center of the Earth is a 2D platformer about exploring giant caves and dying of thirst. Based on the Jules Verne novel, players control three adventurers with unique powers and have to make their way through 18 expansive levels, solve puzzles, avoid traps and find the well hidden secret at the center of the Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey To The Center Of The Earth.

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  28. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    38% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Collect power up that help you reach all placed in order to collect mushrooms. Avoid dinosaurs that will steal them from you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost with Dinosaurs.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    96% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    What can be more spectacular than a girl armed with rockets and a sense of humor? Yes, she is about to start solving the problems of the 21st century. And if you want to make sure she doesn’t create a few new ones, you’ll have to show her the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberpunk SFX.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Stuck in the Underworld without the slightest clue why, a young fiend has a bit of a mystery to solve in this action/adventure platformer. With a world to explore, a past to uncover, and quite the task to complete, players must embark on a quest filled with monsters, towns, dungeons, bosses, and various platforming challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Imp? A Fiend!.

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  31. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 56 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 8 reviews

    Hidden Dragon is a 2.5D action platformer that takes place in Imperial China, combining classic platform action with fast-paced combo fighting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HIDDEN DRAGON LEGEND.

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  32. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    67% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    aMAZE Dark Times is a straightforward and surprisingly-difficult celebration of the simple beauty of the maze with cool soundtrack and timer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to aMAZE Dark Times.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Explore the mysterious and beautiful planet Gomi on foot or with your spaceship in this action packed platformer and space shooter hybrid. Your mission is simple, retrieve A.N.N.E and escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A.N.N.E.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Mambo Wave — a 2D Platform Shooter which takes place somewhere in Spain in the 90's. Your mission is simple: to advance behind enemy lines, destroying them all with the help of a cool and varied arsenal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mambo Wave.

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  36. An entry for the RocketbeansTV BeansJam Mobile game jam 2018. Developed by one person in 48 hours using mainly free software. DISCLAIMER: Please do not vote for this game in the game jam. It mainly consists of free assets from a unity tutorial. Other teams have put far more creative effort into their projects.At the moment the game is still almost identical to the one offered in the asset store fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All-Night Polka in the Bayou.

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  37. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    INSPIRED BY THE WORLD DESIGN OF THE SOULS-LIKE GENREThe WINNER of GDWC fan favourite (WEEK 17)Get ready to embark on an epic, fun, cute and challenging journey of Miko. Miko Adventures Puffball tells the story of an epic adventure that merges unique puzzles with challenging platforming and lots of dangers to deal with. In the world of Puffball you play as Miko, a raccoon who lost his way while w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miko Adventures Puffball.

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  38. CAP4053 - AI for Game Programming Story There is a janitor working at a hotel, when some sort of drug gets applied to him. He starts to envision that all the furniture in the hotel he has treated very sloppily over the years are all attacking him. He goes through the levels, which are floors of the hotel, platforming and defeating this swarm of humanized hotel props (from his perspective), try… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Make It Up.

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  39. Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

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  40. Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Descend into Madness You are a private detective, drawn into the heart of a nightmare. A high-security prison, once a symbol of impenetrable justice, is now a macabre tableau of horror. A prisoner has vanished, leaving behind a trail of blood and a haunting silence. As you delve deeper into this labyrinth of despair, you'll uncover a truth far more sinister than any escape. This isn't just a pri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Prison.

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  42. ***This game was created by in 37 days by Team 5 for the Game Dev Field Guide 2024 Team Jam. Use WASD to move, and mouse to point and click when using a power-up.*** Power-Up Key:  Dash - click in the direction you want to dash. Stun - click another player to stun them. Pull - click a chair to pull it closer to you. Swap - click a chair to swap places with it and keep it away from another pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chair Champions!.

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  43. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Messenger Mouse Take on the role of a courageous mouse tasked with delivering a secret message to the king in Messenger Mouse! This action-packed platformer combines classic gameplay with modern challenges, encouraging players to explore, strategize, and uncover the game's many secrets. Originally developed for the Game Off 2024 game jam, the team has decided to continue developing this into a f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Messenger Mouse.

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  44. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Notice: Web build is outdated at the moment, it is the 1.1 version, it still plays fine but I made a few bug fixes in version 1.2. If the web build did not work for you, try using firefox. If all fails you can download the files and play locally. I highly suggest downloading the 1.2 version of the game as I fixed some annoying bugs. Controls: - press left and right to move in that direction, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Sky.

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  45. Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know  If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.

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  46. "And the music and the echo of the music went out into the Void, and it was not void." -- AINULINDALË: The Music of the Ainur Vox Mundi is the local multiplayer creation myth of the twin minstrels who sang the world back to life. Together with a friend, you'll pick up the lyreharps of the the twin minstrels, two enigmatic figures using a strange machine and wondrous music to breathe life into a de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vox Mundi.

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  47. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    (Submission for Trijam 122, with themes "Transformation" and "Micro things) You are a blobby micro-organism in a petri dish gobbling up others to transform into a better you.  Unfortunately, someone else has the same idea. SUMMARY Use [ arrow keys ] or [ WASD ] to gobble up other micro-organisms.  If you get stuck press [ M ] to return to the level select menu. If you eat enough, you will transfor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blob Gobble.

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  48.   The Game  Join this wacky caravan  of cultist sorcerers in a desperate attempt to convince an eldritch horror to NOT devour their world! The Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance is a jam game meant to be placed in the same world as another jam game of mine: "The Doomsday Cult". It's a 2D side-scroller platformer that requires you to perform sacrifices along the way to progress. Run, knock enemies out, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doomsday Cult: Summit Penance.

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  49. Controls: As the player, your goal is to reach the top of the tower. Use the ‘A’ and ‘D’ keys to move left and right. Press Space to jump. Press the left mouse button to use your special boost action Press ‘P’ to pause Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ3uVxo8uA4 Story Setting: “The Hero Knight has stumbled across the fabled Tower of Treasure. Help him climb to the top to claim the tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero Knight.

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  50. Instruction: You will start at the introduction. Once the sign animation ends or you press "esc," you will be able to start playing. Clicking "Play" will bring you to the character select screen where you will use WASD to move the puck over the character you want and then pressing spacebar to select the character. After selection is complete, the game will bring you to the “Vs” screen where you wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momentous JAM!.

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