Games like Sidekick

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

If you like Super Mario World or Donkey Kong Country, you may also like this game, because the main design is inspired by them. - Control is unique, which means it will give you a whole new gaming experience (you might find it hard to play at first, but don't worry, you'll get used to it!) *You can use keyboard (W/S button as replacement for mouse click) - 100+ stages. Almost every stage has uniq…

"Retro Machina" is a game set in a post-apocalyptic world where the city of Endeavor is the last refuge, encased in a glass dome and untouched by destruction. Players control a small robot, exploring this retro-futuristic city, solving puzzles, and uncovering the truth about the city's past and the fate of its human inhabitants. Through exploration and combat, the game offers a unique blend of adventure, action, and nostalgia-inducing visuals.

"Spoiler Alert" is a quirky platformer where you play as a game's worthless protagonist. Your goal is to reach the end of each level while avoiding obstacles, all while being constantly taunted by spoilers for the game's story. The game features challenging gameplay and a unique narrative style that will keep you engaged until the very end.

In Accismus you solve puzzles by sacrificing some of your movement capabilities.The game is set in an abstract, colorful and blocky world and deals with the topic of control over both yourself and other people. That sounds pretty close to home, doesn't it?This was my first game jam entry so every feedback is very welcomed, feel free to rate and comment with your thoughts! :) Controls: WASD - Movem…

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…

The Idea: Big Ball Blitz is a 3D physics projectile game, players must fire there destructive Cannon Ball at the small village and try and cause as much destruction as possible, and those silly villagers have left all there explosives out in the open!  Launch your cannon balls and watch the mayhem ensue as you collect pick-up allowing you to set yourself and objects you crash into alight!  Players…

A colorful retro 2D platformer, open source and created by a solo developer. Includes a story mode with 36 carefully designed levels and a level editor.

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…

Space Tail is a 2.5D adventure platformer, which immerses the player in a deep, emotional plot, and lets him explore new planets and interact with alien civilizations.