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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A twin stick shooter survivors-like with low-poly pixel art graphics and simple controls. Protect the ghost Winry from the Dark Lord's army. Let the soul harvest, Begin! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ...Vincent: Mansion of The Dead.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, monetization

86% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

Horror game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Slendrina.

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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

83% User Score Based on 314 reviews

The Kidnap | 誘拐事件 is a Japanese horror game about a kidnapping incident. Key Features: Immersive experience: An atmospheric, believable environment intensifies the horror experience. VHS film aesthetic: VHS aesthetic emulates the look and feel of CRT screens, including phosphor screen trail and bleeding, VHS tape noise, interlacing, and jitter in the analog video signal, adding extra immersion … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Chilla's Art] The Kidnap | 誘拐事件.

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.

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.

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.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 309 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

Cursed is an action platformer with a compendium of myths from medieval Spain and the spirit of a mid-to-late '80s arcade game. Run, jump and throw your weapons as you move through decadent medieval landscapes full of dangers and monsters. Learn about each situation and enemy pattern in order to progress. Open chests and hit hidden spots for bonuses, weapons and equippable objects. Find the five … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Castilla.

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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 1,112 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infernax.

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.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

68% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 2 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.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

75% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Play as Ghoul Kid, a mischievous ghost who possesses household objects to scare visitors to death. In this wave based game, Ghoul Kid cannot be seen by humans. Use your wits and abilities to manipulate household objects so you can scare people to death! Happy haunting! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghoul Kid.

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.

"Captive" is a horror game where you play as agent Sebastian sent by the goverment on a mission to find missing campers. You are sent with a police officer into the woods, but things take a dark turn when a dangerous cult ambushes you. The police officer is killed, and you are captured by the cult. Now, your mission is to escape from their clutches, navigate dangerous environments, and rescue the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captive.

Important Notice: Currently the Downloadable Build is unavailable due to a build specific bug, this is being worked on and the Dowloadable Version should be available, with  the same content as the web build (with the differences mentioned below) as soon as possible. For now please enjoy the web build Welcome! Welcome to the page for my GameDev.tv Game Jam 2024 submission, this project was co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrofear: Apocalypse.

You're a ghost that lives in an old tavern. However, there's now a pesky adventurer who's searching the tavern for treasure. Scare the adventurer as much as you can within the time limit and maybe they'll go away.Controls: Submission to the GMTK Game Jam 2023 Assets Used: "RPG Interiors Tileset" - Matthew Walkden https://www.gamedevmarket.net/asset/rpg-interiors-tileset https://static.gamede… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting For Sport.