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Games like Shovel Escape (Demo)

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  1. Gravity Castle is a puzzle-action platformer game. You become a pilgrim and embark on a journey that will never return, deep into the depths of Gravity Castle. You'll have to face the malevolence of the dungeon, with a mystical tool that allows you to handle the gravity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravity Castle.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    NECROMANCIA – A skele-puzzle type game where your bones and your wit may guide ye through the delving of the dungeons and catacombs. Take command of your undead hordes and collect the spreads to form the ultimate sandwich. The only brain your minions will be eating is yours!  Made for this https://itch.io/jam/pirateThis is our first game and we want to improve on it, so please give your feeback. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necromancia.

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  3. 6th entry in "The 20 Games Challenge". A poor implementation. I enjoyed developing the random level generation (all 255 levels are generated at the start of the game and can then be navigated), but I got bored with the old-school platformer gameplay, which, between tutorials and experiments, I’ve already done a dozen times or more. In the end, I gave up on designing the pixel art myself and used a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitfall.

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  4. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Cax is a 2D platform that I created in GameMaker: Studio as part of my Game Design assignment for university, and I earned a very high grade for my accomplishment. Now that it's all done, I have decided it was time to upload it onto Itch.io for you to experience! The content of the game isn't very big as there's only two enemies, three weapons, and a whopping two levels, but at the very least I h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cax.

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  5. BeamStalk is a puzzle platformer where you must save a falling platform by growing beanstalks to hold it in place! Plan and execute your path through each time-sensitive level to save your treasure from the vicious, inconveniently placed lava pool! Controls: ActionKeyboard & MouseRun Left/RightA/D JumpSpaceAim BeanMove MouseThrow BeanLeft ClickEquip next/previous bean (Left -> Right)Q/E Or Scroll … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BeamStalk.

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  6. Game Made For Mini Jam 101 within 3 days- TO PLAY AT FULLSCREEN. !!!UPDATES!!! Version 0.2 uploaded with some minor fixes and mechanic adjustments! You can still play the FIRST VERSION uploaded for the Mini101 Jam by downloading the Windows version at the bottom end of this page, under the "DOWNLOAD" box ! !!--!! You are a wizard in a castle with the power to control with magic power the crates n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wizzy TicTac Boxes.

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  7. LD55 Hungry Portals Welcome to the LD55 Hungry Portals Game, a creation by marleeeeeey, jsCommander, and SdCorpse for Ludum Dare 55. Dive into our action-packed, fully destructible world on GitHub: LD55 Hungry Portals on GitHub Gameplay Overview Hungry Portals from the dark realm are out for blood, and they've turned their attention to your home, trapping your demonic family within their … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hungry Portals (LD55).

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  8. Important Info This is an extremely early prototype build meant to gather very early player feedback around my next big game idea.  As a solo developer I need your input before I spend years working on a bad idea. This build has no real VFX, SFX, Animations, or textures.  There are just a few place holder elements used to create the complex game systems in order to get player feedback on the core… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to District 43.

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  9. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    DILEMMA OF A CANDLE: HAVE you ever thought about how HARD life must be for a candle? For its entire life, we—candles—lie in the darkness of your old toolbox, waiting for a SINGLE MOMENT for which we were born — to light up and quickly burn down. Sounds depressing? But not all candles are ready to accept this horrific fate, at least I'm NOT! You can call me Shine and I'm a candle. Please, help me t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Time To Shine.

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  10. 26%Game Brain Score
    26% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    that satyr game Controls WASD or Arrow Keys to control menus and move your character. E or Enter to select menu items, talk to NPCs, use items, and use doors. Escape to open the in-game menu. Certain abilities require specific uses of your powers. Talk to NPCs to learn more when you pick up your new abilities. W/Up is used for all Jumping related abilities.S/Down is used to activate/deactivate Fla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to that satyr game.

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  11. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Submission to Magical Girl Game Jam April 2020! (Themes: I Won't Rely on Anyone Anymore, This Just Can't Be Right, & Can You Face Your True Feelings? ) June Mejos is a regular high school student by day... but at night, she's a Magical Girl! With her friends, she fights Nightmares that threaten to cloud our world using the magic of Dreams. Today is a special day for June but her friends have forg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Change of Heart: A Magical Girl Adventure.

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  12. 20%Game Brain Score
    20% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Purpose, description, target audience, details how to play,  Throw-nut!  is a puzzle-platformer game developed for ages 10 and up, following a basic control scheme. The Escape button pauses the game into a pause menu. The W and Up key moves the character forward from the view. The A and Left key moves the character to the left of the screen/view. The D and Right key moves the character to the left… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Throw-nut!.

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  13. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    BUY ON STEAM!! Join the discord: https://discord.gg/gZPytk6ks9! Follow the twitter: https://twitter.com/eggascent!! Speedrun.com: https://www.speedrun.com/egg_ascent!!! Early access!!! Paid version has 102 more levels!! (hard mode included)Full roadmap on the discord!! Game is in active development. A momentum based platformer where you use your ability to suck up and spit out different colored e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egg Ascent.

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  14. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A retro 2D platformer with an emphasis on variety and accessibility. Play solo, or invite a friend to lend a helping hand with a time-freezing Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worlds Within Worlds.

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  15. Made for the Game Maker's Toolkit Jam 2025 - Theme: Loop You play as a Cat in a Tuxedo who has been thrown in a dungeon for stealing the last can of tuna! Escape the dungeon by solving the puzzle of the looping level that never ends as the fabric of reality falls apart. Maybe you need to harness the power of the Glitches to unlock your way... Controls:WASD to moveSpace to JumpE to pick up crates… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon.exe.

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  16. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to the Green Chill Zone. Here, you can do a lot of things!  You can jump around (just a regular jump, no double jump because that’s nonsense and there’s no room for nonsense in this game).  You can throw blocks around with a laser you shoot from your eye, which, trust me, makes perfect sense.  You can collect apples and other fruits for no discernible reason. You can even host a mushr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Silly World.

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  17. 50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    "Just Platformer 100 is a new kind of puzzle platformer. You find yourself at the bottom of a tower with no explanation. Naturally, you start climbing the tower. It seems that the penguin knows why you're climbing. To discover that reason, you'll have to reach the top of the tower. Features Simply jumping won't get you far. Just Platformer 100 incorporates puzzle elements into the pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Platformer 100.

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  18. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A rundown arcade on the corner of town holds the key to a mystery... The Challenge: I decided to give myself a challenge, 24 games in 24 hours. Rather than upload 24 small projects I decided to bundle them all together and set up a story within arcade. I also added a secret to link it with the ongoing "Project 2021".  Rules I Followed: No Generative Ai (code, art, or music)Can reuse art / code… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 16 Bit Arcade [24 Games in 24 Hours].

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  19. 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!.

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  20. A hole opens in the side of your prison - it's time for you to escape. You've been in the dark for so long that the light only sees fit to hurt you now. Use the darkness to your advantage; end the light. Made for the JamDNA #13 within 96 hours Controls: Left click to  bounce the character towards your mouse cursor.(SPOILER) hold down right mouse button to slow down time.The escape key can be press… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey to the end of Light.

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  21. A powerful warship was destroyed under mysterious circumstances, however something remains alive on board the wreckage. Take control of a maintenance robot and navigate the ship's interior in search for answers. ----- FEL - Indusries Outworld (or just Felio for short) is a little 3D/2.5D indie puzzle platformer set onboard a fleet of derelict starships, which hold many secrets and dangers. NOTE: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEL - Industries Outworld (prototype).

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  22.   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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  23. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    [Fullscreen recommended! Press "U" at anytime in game to toggle fullscreen.] Mysterious forces are prowling the streets of Basin Lake City, and they’ve begun harassing the local Magical Girls. Camilla Pierce has a history of antagonizing Magical Girls herself, but she doesn’t take kindly to newcomers moving on her territory. Camilla’s ready to run, jump, and climb her way to the heart of matter, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camilla Pierce Vs the Golden Eyed Girls.

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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    [Media 3063911] Demo Notice : This is the build release for the A Dark Place 2 Demo. The average playtime length has been estimated from 30 to 40 minutes long. Please report any bugs you may... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dark Place 2.

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    Nogalious is a retro-style action platformer that pays homage to the era of classic 2D platforming on 8-bit personal computers. Explore 5 different worlds and go through cozy dungeons in the first title of a trilogy that tells the story of Nogalious, his daughter Mariet, and the evil Darama. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nogalious.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Grapple-hook based Platformer Created for the Platformer Challenge #2 jam You are a Dino which can shift between Red, Green and Blue, and very skilled with grappling techniques.  The task is simple: Reach the top of the level as quick as possible, without breaking loads of platforms in your way. There are 4 different difficulties. Platforms behave differently according to the selected difficulty… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpideRGB Dino.

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  27. At the end of January, I participated in the Global Gam Jam 2022. It was my first Game Jam. I enjoyed it very much, and decided to create my first game. Here's the result! The Goal In this game, you play a King who must finish each level as fast as possible. The faster you go from the beginning door to the ending door, the better your score is. The first levels are easy, but don't worry, Spikes a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hurried King.

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  28. Fun, casual platformer game with beautiful 1 bit pixel art, nice sharp controls and challenging levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TOKKI.

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  29. Our game is a 2D Retro Platformer that is referenced from the game "Shovel Knight". With the main mechanic being a ground pound we were able to build off of it and decided our game should be fast paced platformer that uses ground pound to traverse the game world. Team: @Cs_Myth  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carnell-smith-linked/ @NickyD  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-dule-51063118… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steampunk Ninja.

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  30. An absurd, flight-based platformer, you play as a wizard who already knows the magic, but isn't the best at using it. Learn to fly with no cartoon-y safeguards or easy spells: humans are squishy, and magic is hard. Current Build The current build includes 2 levels to build on previous mechanics. There are no new mechanics or feature changes. Controls When on the ground: AD to strafe, W to jump. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Is Hard.

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  31. "Don't forget to bring your cannon! Shoot down and jump up, it will help you,” said the old pirate. I left the tavern determined to find the mysterious island. Legend has it that countless treasures are kept up there. In this game, you have to jump and climb up using the classic "rocket jump" technique. But it will not be easy, it will take many attempts, there will be many falls. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannon Jump.

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  32. 37%Game Brain Score
    37% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    This game was released as a physical Commodore 64 version on tape in november 2018. The game sold out in only 32 hours, but we are currently working on making another batch, this time as both disk and tape versions. Please visit this page for more info about how to secure yourself your own physical edition of Exploding Fish.In the meantime, download this digital version and we hope you enjoy the g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exploding Fish.

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  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ICED HEIST In this 2D top-down action platformer, you're a penguin, you're on ice skates, and you must steal the package. This is gonna be a heist, but not a stealthy one: Time to show off your moves! It's almost christmas time, and a certain greedy megacorporation has been keeping all the packages to themselves. Cracking the security codes to get in was the easy part, but the facility is filled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iced Heist [WGJ25].

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Play as Digby, a magical shovel left behind during an ancient calamity. Tunnel through layered biomes and uncover a heartfelt story through ancient carvings - etched by your lost shovel tribe in a whimsical tropical world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Holes.

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  35. The Supernatural Power Troll is a puzzle platformer in which you control a troll that can grant humans superpowers. By doing so, the troll overcomes obstacles and solves puzzles. The game features diverse NPCs with AI generated dialogs, a level editor, If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Supernatural Power Troll.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    75% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived. Develop powerful spells using a visual scripting language. Hundreds of meaningfully unique spell combinations let you express yourself and your creativity th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Assembly.

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  37. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    BUY THE FULL GAME WISHLIST OTHER GAMES About the GameEmbark on an intergalactic adventure as Rina, a cunning thief in the year 2512 within the corrupt Galactic Empire. Get a preview of the game's start and tackle some tricky levels. Can you beat the challenges and triumph in this futuristic journey? Get ready for a wild ride in a tricky platformer with mind-bending challenges and seamless … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Portal Trial.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    You wake up in complete darkness. You are alone and can not move. You feel around and can grab your phone. It is low battery but you turn on the flashlight anyway. All you can see is wooden planks in all directions. You have been buried alive and now you need to find a way out. You are running low on oxygen and your battery is running out, you do not have much time. Will you escape, or is this you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buried.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Aim Climb is a platform game in which you use your "Aiming skill" to climb to the top and reach the summit. Anyone who can complete the highest difficulty level of this game can surely become anything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aim Climb.

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  40. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    82% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a pre-history fantasy setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    46% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Reveal is a first-person puzzle game with an intriguing story. While trying to pass the trials as a God, you also try to figure out why you don't remember anything. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reveal.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    90% User Score Based on 496 reviews

    TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TowerClimb.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    56% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Klym is a warm 3D-platformer about climbing buildings and bringing ducklings back to their mother. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Klym.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 213 reviews

    Ginkgo is a single player 3D horror game set in a dreamlike space inspired by East Asian horror. Armed with a magic needle that can sew parts of the world together, solve puzzles and outsmart monsters as you explore a surreal world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ginkgo.

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  45. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Controls: ⬆️⬇️⬅️➡️ move ⭕️ [Z] Jump ❎ [X] Skip / continue / Start tutorial (from title screen) Remake: The original game for Commodore 64 is "China Miner" by Ian Gray. (c)1984 Interceptor Software. How to play Important: start with the "How to play" tutorial, the first stage is hard! Miner Wally is the only person to know the location of the Jade Mines belonging to the Pong Dynasty in China. On ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to China Miner.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Viva Hexagon! Is a tile-matching versus puzzle game, where you have to match hexagonal cells by controlling a small playable platforming character on the board to pick up and move pieces. Test your wit and reflexes across three highly configurable game modes, either alone, with a friend, or against an artificial intelligence player! This is only a demo version! A "minimum viable product", if you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viva Hexagon! Feat. Ipulo.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Theorem is an abstract relaxing isometric 3d puzzle game in which you roll a cube in order to reach a goal, but one of its faces is forbidden. Each colored tile has its own behavior - you can enable/disable mecanics, teleport yourself on another place, climb up blocks, make use of impossible geometry, etc. 50 levels are available. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theorem.

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  48. Marbleous Blocks is a point & click, physics based, 3D-puzzle game with a retro vibe. Join a marble named Max through a block building adventure and challenge your spatial thinking in interesting new ways. Select, rotate, move, and combine blocks to create new paths for Max. Together you must retrieve the missing energy orbs and restore the colors of the rainbow. Even though Marbleous Bloc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marbleous Blocks.

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  49. This is the trial version of "Coming From Above!". In the trial version you can play "Score Attack" on "Normal difficulty". https://store.steampowered.com/app/3148670/Coming_From_Above 【Operating Instructions】 ※There is no key configuration function. ※Mouse and keyboard operation only. WASD: Move the Player Space: Jump Q: Rotate Block Left E: Rotate Block Right C: Block M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ComingFromAbove!.

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

    Run Romans Run!It's AD 79 and Mount Vesuvius has blown it's lid!Race to outrun the fiery lava spew while rescuing the good Roman citizens! Grab a few Dinari while your at it, but don't get greedy our you'll be toast! Created for the Fall All-OGA Game Jam 2018, Roman Rescue Run Pompeii! features non-stop arcade action and spectacular retro art and tunes from some of OpenGameArt.org's finest creator… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roman Rescue Run Pompeii!.

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