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WARNING: Sound may possibly be loud! You went to bed and dreamed up a whole nightmare in the month of October. It's your job to make sure you wake up from this bad dream through a few challenges and "ESC" from the horrors of the spooky mobs! This game was designed for a game jam with the theme: Escape.  All the programming was done by me.  Controls: W- move up A- move left S- move down D- move rig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horrifying Nightmares.

What is it? This is my short platformer game for the Samurai Game Jam 2024. You should help samurai fight evil bees. I was looking for a game idea for this jam and suddenly it all started to come together. I hope you will like it. I borrowed some mechanics from an old NES game called "Doki! Doki! Yūenchi: Crazy Land Daisakusen".  The fewer lives a player has, the stronger his projectiles become, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bee My Samurai.

The peaceful ghosts of Deathless Valley have been turned violent by the spell of an evil necromancer, and you, a wandering swordsman, have been sent to defeat him. You must avoid the necromancer's traps, destroy his minions, and use the power of their souls to beak into the villain's lair to confront him. Need a bigger challenge? The game offer an optional Speedrun Mode, where you can race against… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soulsword.

An open-world, action-adventure game slice focusing on player exploration and visual effects. This project was designed and developed by two university students as a final piece. This game is by no means perfect and we had some issues with the packaged project that don't appear in the editor so if there are any bugs we apologise! However, this game is sixteen-weeks of trial and error and we hope y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Road More Travelled.

*Move and Jump with Left/Right/Up keys, melee attack with Space and pause the game with the P key* Submission for the GameDev.tv Community Jam. The theme was "Time" and I decided to use this jam to really learn how to create a platformer/Metroidvania from scratch.  All the assets I used are free and found on itch.io and the Unity Asset store, links are below.  Credits: Dark Forest Tilemap - https:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Of The Essence.

AlamCera is a 2D-pixel art platformer that implements elements of action and adventure, across four levels, each inspired by iconic tales from Malay folklore.  It is developed for my final year university project and aims to promote traditional Malay stories or fairytales with a global audience, highlighting the moral values passed down through generations. You play as Budi, a loyal palace g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AlamCera: A Malay Folklore Mobile Game Development Based On Action Adventure Game.

Run around in the Aussie outback, punching evil dropbears in the face. Story There once was a young property developer, with grand visions of urban sprawl and rows upon rows of the same generic houses. One night, the young property developer prayed for the death of every native animal that held back his development plans while dreaming of miles upon miles of open fields with not a single tree in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Drop From The Trees!.

AN UNEXPECTED TRICK-OR-TREAT!? As the spook-filled Halloween approaches Gensokyo, Flandre Scarlet excitedly exits her humble abode to prepare for a festive trick-or-treating night... ...that is, until she realised the denizens of the Scarlet Devil Mansion had gone on a rampage led by an unexpected intruder - an umbrella-carrying ghost who seeks to take over the mansion for herself! Play as Flandre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touhou: Spooktastic Mansion Adventure.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

"A young man finds himself trapped in an otherworldly museum where he is forced to fight in a battle royal using strange ghost-like creatures called Artisans." **** THE STORY **** In ARTISAN, Link awakens trapped in a bizarre museum. A mysterious woman named Lisa tells him that, in order to go home, he would have to find and kill seven other people in the museum before they can kill h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARTISAN.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 992 reviews

Trick & Treat is a light-hearted Halloween adventure. It's about exploring and solving puzzles in a spooky atmosphere. There will be some horror elements, romance, many bad ends and a happy ending of true love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trick & Treat.

By a twist of fate, Mary finds herself in a mysterious house, where the evil has been living for a long time. Survive in the house full of strange creatures and ghosts, or reveal all secrets of the Thompson family and clean the house from the evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anxiety.

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.

Ocean Adventurer How to play Navigate the dolphin via arrow keys or corresponding letters (W, A, S, D). Pressing spacebar or Y makes her jump. Navigation via gamepad should also be possible.  You can find the story behind the quest in the about-menu. Sometimes, you need to jump to avoid obstacles. This will cost energy. But if the dolphin finds some fish to eat, she will replenish. Be careful no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Adventurer.

This game was initially submitted to Craftpix jam 2025-2 jam with the theme "Cute but dangerous". I fixed and tweaked it afterwards for the Game Off 2025 jam with the theme "waves". Both jams overlapped and the game versions submitted to each jam were fully developed within the jam period. Spoilers There are two sections of the game after you go through the "Prologue" you will enable the secon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Turtle.

Overview It's a unique day/night survival adventure — experience a blend of strategic exploration and tower defense in a world where every decision matters and every night could be your last. Gather enough resources before the darkness sets in! How to Play Day Phase Movement Buttons: Move across the map (North, South, East, West). Collection: Click to collect Pyrogems. Wood is gathered automa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers by the Fire.

Synopsis: After centuries of peace, the seal that banished the akuma from the world has been broken. Akuma now roam free, wreaking havoc and chaos upon the human realm. Abe no Hikaru travels to Yanagi village at the behest of the Emperor to defeat the akuma and restore peace. Controls: Movement - Left Mouse Button Melee Attack - Left Mouse Button Equipped Ability - Right Mouse Button or Shi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebirth of the Akuma.

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.

Welcome to the world of Medieval Majesty, an exciting 2D platforming game that will take you back to the Middle Ages, where you will find incredible adventures, exciting battles and encounters with magical creatures. Your mission is to travel through six unique levels, each with its own design, enemies, and musical theme. From dungeon mazes to magical forests, from mysterious caves to magical nig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Majesty.

Blobby (former man of the netherlands) found his way onto the ship of an alien society, hoping to find out what caused his sudden transformation and why the aliens approached earth in the first place. Keyboard and controller support ✅ There is a tutorial and buttons can easily be remapped, also: Download the game for better performance and compatibility ABOUT This is a vertical slice/ de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blobby.

"Crimson Hope"  is a classic survival horror RPG with turn-based combat and an old-school art style (1-bit) set in a dark fantasy world. Take on the role of an Absorber, driven by the desire to protect people. With your very survival on the line, you must absorb power from the shrines, strategically manage your items, and battle your way through hordes of twisted creatures to ultimately face the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Hope.

Wilfred Wood has lived his entire life in a world facing scarcity. The only thing he knows is to run.  Every day he runs from the outskirts of the city into the city before he reaches his home. He has suffered major injuries from his running trips leading to him having a robotic hand and leg.  Run! introduces players to his world and the players have to help him jump every obstacle in his way and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run!.

Through The Forest is an Immersive Environment 2D pixelart Game in which I experiment by mixing free assets from different artists around the world to create an enjoyable simple game experience. The whole game was developed in 33 hours. I recorded all the development of the game and you can see it in this playlist on youtube. Through The Forest Full Dev Playlist The web version is less fluid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through The Forest WEB.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

A century of relative peace (as far as peace goes in medieval times) is about to come to a shocking end. Once again, the screams of the undead are heard in the night as they hail the return of Rhogul, Lord of Darkness and Wearer of Capes. And he has but one goal: Revenge on the Dorleac family. That would be you. As Arion Dorleac, you will face Rhogul once more - if you can survive the terrifyin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citadale: The Ancestral Strain.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

50% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Dinocide is a classic NES inspired old-school single-player platformer in a prehistoric fantasy world. Dinocide tries to capture the drive and fun of that era and recreate it in a modern way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dinocide.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 1,806 reviews

UnReal World is a unique combination of roguelike roleplaying game and survival simulation set in the Far North long, long ago. Throughout the years, UnReal World has been praised for its depth, realism, atmosphere and immersion. The game is completely open-ended and you decide whether you wish to lead a life of a fisherman, a hermit searching for the peace, a brave adventurer, a rough hunter, a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UnReal World.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

My Night Job sends players into an abandoned building and sicks hordes of monsters on them. They can use more than 60 weapons to defend themselves and save as many survivors as possible. But beware – if too many rooms are thrashed, the end may be nigh-er than you originally thought. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Night Job.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

72% User Score Based on 194 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 10 reviews

Toy Odyssey is a Metroidvania style action-platformer that takes you back to a world made from the nightmares of your childhood. Join Brand—an action figure that has come to life—in his fight against the darkness to save his owner, Felix. Nightmares are only the start of his troubles: Brand needs to uncover the secrets of the house before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

In Savage Halloween the world is taken over by monsters from the afterlife who were trapped in the Earth after a Halloween party, and now they have decided to make their new home here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Savage Halloween.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

48% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Experience the innovative "LOCO" motion VR movement system to grind through hordes of physics-based zombies! Weapons? We give you over 60 tools to unleash Your creativity - guns, explosives, traps, swords, bows, spears! A true first peek into the future of VR movement. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 69 Ways to Kill a Zombie.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

63% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guild of Darksteel.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 1,337 reviews

Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin Collection.

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.

UpMove is a 1-bit-style typing game x cave flyer mashup about leaving behind the daily grind, pushing your limits in pursuit of an ambition, and maybe going a little too far. Pilot your ship through meteor showers, giant factories, and more, as you reach for your dreams in a dangerous universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UpMove.

You play as Secret Agent Mike Rogers, assigned to track down and capture the fugitive terrorists known only as the Velvet Twins. Set across stylish, danger-filled locations, you’ll fight through unforgettable 1960s stages — from neon-lit Las Vegas, gritty Chinatown, and abandoned factories, all the way to a shootout in a Wild West village! Originally appearing as a boss in Dragon Climax, Mike now… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1964 Operation Velvet Twins.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Enter a world of colorful wacky characters. You the player are an entity that has entered their world and control the main character without her knowledge. As you progress she will slowly start to realize the decisions she's making aren't her own. It's possible you can be of aid or you can choose to be an enemy. Your presence has caught the attention of something sinister and it's up to you to dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

In the deserted streets of a night city, in a dark forest or in abandoned buildings you can sometimes meet a strange dancing girl in black clothes. If you dare to approach her, she will chase after you and then nothing can save you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serbian Dancing Lady.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

53% User Score Based on 217 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 1 reviews

Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Mists of Noyah is a co-op survival game with randomly generated worlds and many RPG elements. Fight factions that evolve over the days and bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mists of Noyah.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

98% User Score Based on 4,142 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Mad Father is a horror-puzzle game that follows the experiences of a young German girl by the name of Aya Drevis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad Father.

28%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

28% User Score Based on 64 reviews

An Urban Survival RPGCrafting, Exploring and Defending in a desolate metropolis haunted by the mysterious dreamers.Lead a team of 4 survivors through this urban desert of skyscrapers and high-rises, where the dimly lit streets are crowded with the mutated victims of an unstopable disease that forever trapped them in a dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Highrisers.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

39% User Score Based on 147 reviews

It's the zombie-slaying survival game with JRPG elements you didn't know you wanted! Get swarmed by zombies in active-time battles, search for other survivors, eat and most importantly: SURVIVE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion: Brain Craving.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

91% User Score Based on 1,912 reviews

It's time to unleash your inner Pug! [Media 2083981] Turbo Pug is a casual runner with difficult, random, procedurally generated levels. Enjoy random weather and try to avoid getting zapped by... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turbo Pug.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

82% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews

Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Fight bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! Strengthen your hero by collecting relics, familiars from around the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Tower.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

83% User Score Based on 241 reviews

"Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena" is a fantasy RPG/Management simulator set in the ruthless world of gladiatorial combat. Develop your academy and train your fighters. Increase your power and influence in the realm. Reap the rewards of your labours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

75% User Score Based on 162 reviews

The envelope is just the beginning. Burn it. Destroy it. Don't play his game. When you see the pale man, it’s already too late. Suffer The Night is a first-person survival horror experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suffer The Night.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

86% User Score Based on 284 reviews

Oh no! This cute little kitty cat is alone and lost in a haunted house! Only by collecting pennies and defeating monsters can she find the way out! Use your fast fingers to defeat this adorably dark and funny platform game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Cats.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 380 reviews

Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night of the Scissors.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 885 reviews

Every kid has that one toy that scares them. Imagine if it came to life. WASD/Arrow keys to Move, Jump and Crouch. E/X to Interact. Controller supported. www.patreon.com/moonbit #horror... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Hopp's Playhouse.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Critic Score 39%Based on 4 reviews

I Can't Escape: Darkness is a quicksand trap for the senses - the more you listen and look for clues, the deeper you fall into a damp, living dungeon. Plunge into the depths and scrape together whatever tools you can find, then try to escape one of the most diabolical puzzles of all time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Can't Escape: Darkness.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

68% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a puzzle game for PC/Mac/Linux, in which you are a ghost named Henry B. Knight. You will scare the tenants currently living in your house, so you can have some peace at last in the afterlife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror.

Created under 48 hours for the GTMK-2022 Game Jam! In this dicey game of dodge ball, dice actually decide your fate! Can you beat the odds and make it past round 10? How to Play AD or ARROW keys to moveSPACE to jump Credits Game made by pingimingi22 and IsAMuffinNotAMuffin Thanks so much to all the artists who provided these amazing free assets! The 2 background assets are from freepik - https:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dicey Dodge Ball.