Games like Squirrel - PIXEL Challenge 2018 - Honourable Mention - Student Video Games

Embark on the fantastic world of Oh Sheep!, a slapstick cartoon-style action game where you'll encounter crazy enemies. Sheep will be your salvation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh Sheep!: Baaaa.

Starting in the Spring of 2021, eight of us Game Design students came together and produced this project for our Game Production class at the University of Central Florida. The Book of Fae is a puzzle platformer targeted at gamers of all skill levels. Our hope is that even someone who hasn't played a video game in their life wouldn't have a hard time getting through and enjoying it.  Play as the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Fae.

"i am smiley" is a game project developed in two weeks as an entry for the International Game Concept Challenge (IGCC 2017) held in September 2017 at Trident College in Nagoya, Japan. The player controls a rogue AI on the run and  has to solve puzzles by possessing different kinds of robots with varying abilities, all the while avoiding being detected by the guards. The team behind the project con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i am smiley.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

95% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Fight through the mold as Bradley the Breadapus! The Bread Kingdom is crumbling! A sinister Mold is spreading, threatening to consume every loaf and crumb. Step into the crust of Bradley, a brave breadapus, as he rises to save his world. Explore vibrant breadscapes and venture deep into the lucious bread forests, the rumored source of the moldy infestation. Join Bradley, a brave bread hero w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moldbreaker: Rise of the Loaf.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development

97% User Score Based on 267 reviews

In La Rana, players explore the lost Rain Temple of Rana. Play as a small spirit frog who is the temple's last remaining caretaker. Traverse its grand chambers and winding passages to restore its former power and revive your fellow frog spirits along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to La Rana.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

98% User Score Based on 56 reviews

The House of Hikmah is a narrative-driven 3D adventure game exploring grief, legacy and the search for answers after profound loss. Solve puzzles, encounter historical scholars of the Islamic Golden Age, and uncover timeless lessons in a beautifully imagined House of Wisdom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Hikmah.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

A STUDENT VIDEO GAME PROJECTNelli The Seer is a game developed by first-year students at a video game school. The team had 14 weeks to deliver a third-person action-adventure game set in a historical temple. Game Design and Level Design students started pre-production first, followed three weeks later by the Environment Artists, Animators, and Character Riggers. The programmers joined the project … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nelli The Seer.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

85% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Chastity Catastrophe is a action platformer where instead of beating up enemies, you break your friends out of chastity equipment! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chastity Catastrophe.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 693 reviews

Benny has long been trapped in this unfinished game by a mysterious figure called, The Designer. But thankfully for Benny, the new build is due tomorrow which means it’s his last day as a test character. Beat The Designer at her own game, and get Benny out of the facility once and for all. A student game developed at USC Games, featuring Nolan North and Stephanie Kerbis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRY AGAIN.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

73% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Dash, Burst, Swing and Roll your way through this 3D platforming adventure, inspired by the games of the Crash Bandicoot era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peblito: Rock and Roll.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

84% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Ôpe is a 3D platforming game in which you play as a little hero named Bô. His quest will lead him through enchanted forest and temples where he’ll need to deliver shamans from corruption before the sun sets forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ope.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Below the planet's core, Misa wakes up on a pink beach to learn that Gembugs have pulled the stars out of the sky. Her friend Coral gives her a Fire Sword to defeat them. It's up to her to bring the stars back up where they belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feathery Ears.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

OFFICESCAPE is a first-person puzzle-platformer adventure game. In OFFICESCAPE you play as yourself, you are stuck in a dream and you are trying to wake up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OFFICESCAPE.

The Journey into the Virtual Void is a captivating low-poly VR platformer/adventure game, reminiscent of classic 90s platformers like Mario 64. Story Overview: You play as a devoted gamer, utterly captivated by a retro platformer on your computer. Night after night, you immerse yourself in the game, sacrificing sleep for just one more level. But one fateful night, after playing until 4 AM, you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Journey into the Virtual Void.

OVERVIEW CUTE LEAD is a relaxing, third-person follower game based on the simple premise of hide-and-seek. Players take on the role of a deer whose task is to find all of their friends hidden throughout the world. As each character is located, they will join the player and follow along in a growing line. While travelling, players can collect stars to gain extra points. The game is complete… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CUTE LEAD.

When a letter from your recently deceased grandfather beckons you back to your family home in Silesia, you aren't sure what to expect. By exploring the space and the relics in it, learn the complicated past of a man you never fully knew. This is a story about hardship, tenacity, soul, and the people of Poland. This game was made for the Dialogue of Civilizations: Poland in Pixels program. It wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silesia.

Welcome to the Aquance Isle, a holding place for Poppy before they enter the Sanctum. The island is full of friends who are nervous and weary about their potential new home. You will play as Mimi, a young red panda that is stuck on the island. Its Inhabited by mages trying to keep the poppy in control and some other mythical creatures. In order to escape this place, you'll have to recruit some… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poppy Sanctum Prologue: Aquance Isle.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A soothing and melancholy puzzle platformer. Prismyth requires your character to use the RGB Mode of color to see the world in a different light. Travel through three distinct worlds.  A soothing environment assists your endeavors. Find all the shards and create a pathway to activate the teleporter.WASD - MovementMouse - CameraSpace Bar - JumpHold Space Bar - Charge JumpE - Interact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prismyth.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Catch Fish! Catch Men!Overview Otokonoko Fishing is a unique double fishing action game where you can enjoy two types of fishing in one game! Fish in rivers and seas, and "fish" for men on land by cross-dressing. Enhance your fishing gear and outfits to aim for fishing grounds where the strongest monster fish dwell!Game System ①: Fishing Experience high-speed fishing action as you race t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otokonoko Fishing.

Ray the Adventurer - my first playable game project in Unity! Ray is a hungry little raccoon, so you gotta collect grapes in this tiny 3D Jump'n'Run! This was just a ~ 5 months project with focus on learning a bit of Blender, doing a full character + rig + animations and visual scripting in Unity for the first time.That's why it's pretty short, but it was fun to dip into level design again! This p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ray the Adventurer.

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.

In a world where Magical girls are considered a valid professional occupation in the city, Magical girls are usually assigned to deal and purge rift that occasionally appears in the city. Although they are usually restricted to dealing with Rifts in their territory, infighting between Magical girls over territory can occasionally happen because Rift can yield a valuable resource. This is a random … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOEHEART.

A simple, strategic fighting game where you pilot Mechas and switch states to attack your enemies vulnerability. You play as up and coming rookie Mecha pilots who have entered the “Mech.Life Tournament”. Run by the Mech.Life company whose “innovative Mechas provide the best in private defence”. The Mech.Life Tournament is a global competition which pits the best Mecha pilots against each other to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Annoying Rollers - Meet Your Mecha.

Descriptions : The rain has become toxic to humans, join one survival in his quest to reached the top of the world, where rain never drops ! You will need to use reflexion and agility to pass puzzles and plateforms. This game was made in two days during the KISS Gamejam organised by WALGA, HEAJ and Digital Wallonia and many more and it won the second prize ! The team was composed of Video Game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Averse.

OVERVIEW Wind Digger is a short 2.5D narrative/puzzle platformer, set in a post-apocalyptic parallel world where advanced civilizations thrived and flourished over 150 years ago.  Step into the sandy, magnetic boots of the titular Wind Digger; a mercenary treasure hunter on a mission for an unusual client, as they explore an abandoned outpost built over the ruins of an ancient city. CURRENT FEATU… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wind Digger.

Nina & Yuri is a Submission for the Emotional Game Jam 2022, made in 48 hours, with the theme Off-Road and Eternal Return. You play as Nina, a girl who will need to cross several theater scene to save her soulmate Yuri. We officially won the Best Emotional Game of the EGJ 2022 ! Thanks You and Good Job to everyone who participate !! In 2022, the game won the second place in the newbie categorie o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina & Yuri.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Dive into Ayasa, a dark and mysterious platformer where light and shadow hold the key to survival. Journey through six haunting lands, solve challenging puzzles and restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayasa: Shadows of Silence.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

100% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Draw spells on your screen as the Nekomancer! Swap between the realms of life and death, revive ghosts, and uncover Tombstone Tower's haunting truth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nekomancer of Nowhere.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

85% User Score Based on 46 reviews

A 3D platformer in which you play as a robot on an alien planet cleaning up polluted goop while interacting with cute creatures named Pogglewonks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pogglewash.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

89% User Score Based on 792 reviews

Alien Removal Division is a fast paced, action-packed first-person shooter, set in a military research facility during the 1950s. The base has been overrun by aliens and you find yourself, as the only survivor, at the center of the invasion. Your escape will be challenging, but you'll have an array of weapons and movement abilities to help you during your fight and on your getaway. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Removal Division.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, grinding

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

Join young t-rex Borti on his quest to find the best replacement for his tiny hands and arms. Explore several unknown worlds, find all the collectables and face bosses that have what you want.The aventure starts now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Hands Adventure.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 2 reviews

Local multiplayer mayhem for 2 to 4 players in a post apocalyptic setting. Invite your friends and straight up murder them. In the game. Not in real life... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moribund.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

70% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Malediction is a third-person puzzle/platformer that gives you the ability to control space and time! Play as Morgan, an impulsive, yet curious, wizard whose experiments often get him into trouble. This time, a cloning spell has backfired and his duplicates have run off with most of his magic. You must now chase them through three enchanted levels of a warped, Renaissance-inspired city. Manipulate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malediction.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 458 reviews

Dawn is an atmospheric 3D platformer in which players guide a druidic creature named Ash through a beautiful environment to bring life and light back to a dead tree at the center of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

82% User Score Based on 104 reviews

From the Shadows is a cooperative puzzle platformer game where players have to work their way through a mysterious mansion by resolving puzzles that revolve around the mechanics of light and shadow. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to From the Shadows.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

86% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Gnomes vs. Fairies is a PS1/N64 style Hack 'n' slash-Action RPG platformer. Upgrade your gnome's abilities with dozens of items and master the 5 elements of sword magic, it's a totally unique retro fantasy platformer blending all the best elements of classic 3D titles such as Mario 64, Zelda OoT, Spyro the Dragon, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnomes Vs. Fairies.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

56% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Help a cute kitten to save Barsikgrad from unkind looter cats and restore peace in a cozy town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Go! Ultimate Challenge.

27%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Lumien is a fast-paced third-person platformer in which you explore the ruins of an ancient civilization and breathe life back into it. On your way past the various defenses, you'll be helped by the Orbs, fueled by the mysterious powers of the civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumien.

***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!.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Hard Platformer Game? No. Very Hard Platformer Game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest of Vidhuraa.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

《Hollowing》 is a first person perspective pixel style psychological horror game that focuses on immersive experiences of narrative exploration and eerie atmosphere. You will play the role of an international student studying alone in a foreign country, attending classes on campus during the day and returning to a dim and silent apartment at night, repeating a meaningless life day after day. In th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowing.

FRANÇAIS Synopsis Incarnez une petite créature perdue dans un univers intérieur divisé et ancrez-la dans le monde pour l'aider à trouver son chemin. HIRAETH est un jeu de plateforme et d'énigmes sur l'expérience des immigrants de deuxième génération. À propos du jeu HIRAETH est un jeu réalisé en tant que Projet Synthèse d'Université qui a été développé à travers environ 4 mois, et environ … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hiraeth.

This is a tower defense game where you fight using stuffed animal soldiers. The game places a strong emphasis on both its system and story. Battles are exhilarating, featuring a combo-based combat system, and the playtime is around 5 to 10 hours. Though compact, it delivers a satisfying experience in both gameplay and narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Beast and the Princess.

This game is a third person 3D platformer. Developed by a team of 4th year students. You play as a skeleton who has just died and doesn't accept it. What? Me, dead?! Impossible! He will have to accept his death by going through the 5 stages of grief. We propose the first level: the exit of his crypt. You can play it with the keyboard, the controller (basic playstation and you can switch to xbox in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floating Ribs.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

A Robot's Tiny Adventure is a calming, short and peaceful game where you take on the role of a tiny robot created to help others. Explore a small open world at your own pace, interact with NPCs and help them solve their problems, while enjoying a relaxing experience focused on exploration. Features:- A small world full of collectables to be found- Calm and relaxing soundtrack- NPCs full of prob… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Robot's Tiny Adventure.

In CHESS INFILTRATION, you play as a red pawn, which is decided to overthrow the opposing camp on its own. Pass through the ennemy's part of the board, hide behind the chess pieces to no be spotted by the white pawns who stand guard, to finally take on the White King. This game was made by Oliver Christe and Rémi Décorne. We teamed up and began the project a few hours after the jam began. It's the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHESS INFILTRATION.

In Self Control, you play as Vinny, a junior employee that was asked from his absent superior to take pictures of the corporate party. But not everyone is focused and it seems that there is not only soft drinks at this cocktail...Try to get everyone's attention, because they'll have to look their best if you want to get this raise you deserve! Self Control is a short game about how to take proper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Self Control.

Our Social! Birb on Twitter Description You’re Birb! A fledgling lil’ birdy who is exploring the world to find their very own song. Navigate the levels and dodge obstacles while collecting notes along the way. When you have found your song, return to your nest and family to sing your Birb song! We wanted to combine a cute game with a peaceful, meditation-like experience to help focus and calm the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birb.

SEA Game Awards 2021 WinnerMSC Malaysia APICTA 2021 WinnerSIGGC Gold Medalist================ SEA GAME AWARDS ================ We are proud to announce that we have won Best Student Game at SEA Game Awards 2021 and are very thankful to those who have supported us throughout the development of Water Child.  Not only that, what came as an unexpected surprise was that we were also nominated for Best… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Child.

About the team: Our team is composed of four university students with moderate to no previous game development experience. Winter MelonJam 2023 is the first game jam that any of us have participated in! We all share an interest in coding, art, and video games. We decided to participate in a game jam together to learn and develop the skills needed to start developing games of our own. Team members… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nepguin.