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Cortex Override In a world where sentient machines govern our digital existence, a virus-like AI called Barracuda has infected the grid, birthing grotesque cybernetic monstrosities. You are the last uncorrupted nano-drone, a digital spark in a sea of static. Controls: Arrow keys (⬆️⬇️⬅️➡️): Move and navigate menus ❎ (Z or C): Use selected ability / Select menu option ️ (X or V): Previous menu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cortex Override.

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].

Gamers, starts your engines! Welcome to the race track, where you have a huge task ahead of you! Avoid all your competitors by all means necessary, with shields, bullets, or even explosions, or you'll end up eating their dust! Do you think you have what it needs to become a Perfect Racer? Prove it! CREDITS: Game developed by Eduardo IV Dotel Vega (@Uznavi) Additional help by Harr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Racer.

This is our game submission for the GMTK game jam 2025! NOTE: The web version of the game lags and does not fully support all visual effects. Players are recommended to download and play the windows build below to experience the games effects in full glory! Agent… Our worst fears have been realized… We’ve made first contact with an alien civilization, and they do not come in peace. The skies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Loophole.

Introducción De nuevo contra la espada y la pared, es la última práctica del año y si la apruebas no tendrás que volver más a programar algoritmos inútiles (por lo menos en la carrera). Sin embargo, esta vez no lo tendrás tan fácil como la última vez, ya no hay domJudge que valga, tan solo un 1 pa' 1 contra el peor profesor de la universidad. Esquiva sus tizas, no pierdas la concentración y trata … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BabaLines.

Dive into the thrilling adventure of an upside-down Papeete! Get ready to face the Beebots, fearsome mechanical bees. In this turn-based RPG, you will have the opportunity to pilot fighting machines, the "Mobeels". These overpowered vehicles will allow you to compete with the Beebots and defend Papeete against their growing threat. Take on hives of Beebots in epic battles, but beware of their ing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tahiti Trouble.

Don't Open. COVID Outside Made for the Quarantine Jam 2020. This is a 2D pixel art top-down bullet hell arcade videogame in which you play as a medic who has found the cure for the COVID-19 and has to give it to the infected people without getting infected himself. #Don'tStayAtHome! While everyone is locked on quarantine, a rogue medical researcher has found the cure to the fiendish virus. But th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Open. COVID Outside.

Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption Be the BOSS! Reverse the role of getting stomped on by the boss, and instead be the end dungeon BOSS to destroy heroes. Summon armies of minions, cast crazy spells, and defeat those pathetic heroes. Now you'll know what it's like to be a true Boss! Quick Summary: Top-Down Survival Shooter where you as an end Boss go up against single heroes. As a boss you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption.

Control the three Chimera Heads: Whitefang the ferocious lion, Hyacinth the apathetic dragon, and Grimsby the vengeful goat on their conquest to take over the Emerald Forest. Beware, for the might of the forest's guardians stands in your way. This is my submission to the Learn You a Game Jam: Pixel Edition and is a short action/story game. Controls: Movement: W/A/S/D Head Abilities: Mouse1 / … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chimera Rampage.

About the game Invasion from beyond is a quick 2D Side-Scroller Action game about a forest park ranger called Riley and and her Dog Sheriff. In a late night shift in the middle of the forest both of them hear a loud noise and go check it out to see what it is. You'll learn more about it while you play the game ;) Main Objective I made this game with the objective to improve my coding skills and lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion From Beyond.

A game made by Bit-Hack - https://github.com/bit-hack - https://bit-hack.net - https://bithack.itch.io HARDPOINT is my entry for the 2021 Bullet Hell game jam.  See the gamejam link (https://itch.io/jam/bullet-jam-2021). You can see hardpoint in action here: In HARDPOINT you fight endless waves of precedurally generated bosses. Your ship has a machine gun to weaken enemies and the engines can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARDPOINT.

*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.

Four different players, raiding a bank. What could go wrong? In a game filled with deception and lack of trust, who will make it out with the most cash? A four-player couch co-op heist game. Your goal is to steal the most amount of money, working with or against your fellow criminals. Story A world where crime is booming, and there is no sign of stopping. Led by their own interests, our group of m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legal Tender.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

79% User Score Based on 33 reviews

On a planet overrun by robots, one rogue unit is fighting to preserve the will of the original Makers. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your way through countless robotic enemies for only you can defeat... the Robot Legions. Blast your way through the legions of robots to liberate your home-planet! Robot Legions was originally built in Flash and released online by Sentry Games. In 2012, Rob Dieterich por… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robot Legions Reborn.

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.

Survive against the machine menace in Space City for as long as possible. A top-down pixel art shooter that's out of this planet, because it's in space. Note: this is an extremely early in development game that's currently has some bugs/glitches, things that are unbalanced, sprites that are currently just stand-ins/will most likely get changed, and has a lot of content yet to be added (I starte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disaster At Space City.

Created by students at the University of Silicon Valley as a school project, Virion is an isometric action roguelike with a strong emphasis on player expression through movement. It follows a virus called Nebula attempting to escape from the watchful gaze of the Mother Computer, who seeks to eradicate it. Current Features: Combat against three enemy types Ranged and melee combat Procedural gene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virion.

This is our entry in to the Brackey's 2025.2 Game Jam (https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-14). Keyboard/mouse required; relatively decent computer with a GPU is recommended.  Art/Character Design: Oleksandra Dreval (https://oleksadreval.com/)Programming/Game Design/Writing: Wes C. (https://wescc.dev) The Stupid Ridiculous Story Grumpy, our hero, is an indoor kitty and has never been outside. Why w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grumpy the Cat vs The Genius Rat Swarms!.

Blast through waves of quirky enemies in this fast-paced 2D lane shooter! Dodge, level up, and upgrade your gear as you fight to stay alive. Mix and match weapons, boost your stats, and see how long you can last! Controls: Move the character with WASD or the Arrow Keys.Navigate the Level Up menu to select an option.Toggle healthbars on enemies with H.The healthbars are off by default.Shoot wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doki Dash.

Master the LOOP as you program your minion's every action in this tactical puzzle game. Strategically combine magic cards to outmaneuver and defeat goblins across an hexagonal battlefield. See you if you can at least defeat the "Goblin Attack" (defeat 10 goblins!)Credits:TITLE FONT"Frijole" - https://fonts.google.com/specimen/FrijoleTRANSITIONSEasy Transitions - Flof - https://assetstore.unity.com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOOP MAGIC.

It is a short game for the 2025 GMTK Game Jam. Your main goal is to collect coins to blow up the gates that are blocking the exit. Meanwhile your past self will get in the way, or kill you. It damage you if it touch you or the bullet it fires hit you. Move: WASD Aim: Mouse Shoot: Left Click Credits: Art : https://kenney.nl/assets/top-down-tanks-redux Sound: https://assetstore.unity.com/pac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghosts of the past.

Prepare for fast-paced, reflex-heavy combat in this top-down SHMUP inspired by the classics! In this endless arcade demo, you're the pilot of a sleek spacefighter navigating an infinite gauntlet of enemies, bosses, and score-chasing chaos. Inspired by Starfox and other rail shooters, this 2D adaptation brings intense bullet-dodging, weapon-swapping, and dynamic ship movement to a vertical battlef… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Gunner.

Original Soundtrack by Ian Wright now available on Spotify and Apple Music. You raised the undead: can you send them back to hell? Borland Stone is a necromancer: meddling with things he shouldn't is part of his job description. But even he admits that summoning Droggadon the Unholy, Lord of the Sixth Circle of Hell was, in retrospect, a bad idea. Droggadon summoned an undead army of his own, in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Rise.

You play as a character trying to save their beloved from certain death. One day, a mysterious shaman shows up at your door, promising you a cure for your beloved using a certain ritual. You must collect all the necessary items from the abandoned church in town while going through some minigames. Try to discover what the background story of the church is while you're at it. Talk to NPCs until… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ritual.

Welcome to the The Strand Academy for Young Girls. The prestigious inter-academy debate competition is only three days away and the competition trophy has been stolen. The trophy cabinet showed no signs of forced entry, suggesting an inside job. If our rival institutions learn of this theft it would be a scandal. You are enlisted to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the prized trophy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Strand Academy Secrets.

Bombs Away A short duration project to try out the newly public open source game engine "Murder Engine". It is based on old arcade games with a short and simple gameplay loop. The goal is to drop bombs on as many naval targets while avoiding the flak that threatens your plane. Each attempt features a randomized wind direction to contend with, affecting your bomb drop location, and therefore how yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bombs Away Arcade - Pixel Art ECS.

Controls:  Mouse + KeyBoard: WASD - Movement E - Enter Buildings Left Click - Shoot Controller:Left Stick Movement Right Stick - Aiming A/X - Interact Right Trigger  -Shoot Project GDD: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s6nDn-UUXF_LrtH4aTtIyN6xFB5n6Na2WZ75jqGTtNE/...Project Art Bible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ibbjT5NpIQMvkDHf0e64X5aaOmyDltptKzECboj1evA/... Pet care is hard. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pet Peeves - Tentapals.

Brought to you by Leaf Eater --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A top-down bullet hell cooking show...  In space!  With aliens! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To download, see the bottom of the page. It’s Halloween night, and you’ve gone trick or treating in your brand new chef costume! Suddenly, a b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culinary Coalition.

Xanderjam 5 Entry This was an experiment to use Construct 3's new 3D features combined with kindeyegame's / Mikal's 3D Object plugin to use more complex models in the engine.  The art and sound were all from packs for the most part as just learning how to work in 3D and the pipeline of converting everything in blender was work enough :) Note: the first time you load the game, the intro scene may t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Defense!.

You're a bee who LOVES shiny things! Slash your way through 10 stages of colorful bullet hell to find the ultimate jewel hoard. Look for the gem in each stage along the way! Make sure to play in FULLSCREEN if playing WebGL! The WebGL version has fewer stage lights and may have FPS drops on some browsers. Play the downloadable Windows version for the intended experience! Made for Itch.io Bullet He… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RGBee.

***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!.

Part of the $104 Adventure Game Jam When Professor Thomas Agonist landed a job as high school teacher, no one thought anything of it. Of course, most everyone in the world has special abilities these days, and part of high school life is learning how to deal with and control those gifts.The only trouble is, the good Professor doesn't seem to be quite so super after all...Credits/Assets Programming… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Your Average Super-man.

Web Version Now Available: https://mronosa.itch.io/goblinstorm-rise-of-rinkollette-web Play as Rinkollette as she fights her way through wave after wave of angry goblins! As a witch, Rinkollette is powerless without a staff. Quick! Grab a staff and use it to fire magic bullets at your foes! Careful, goblins are only weak to certain kinds of magic. Swap staves as needed. Rinkollette can only carry… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblinstorm: Rise of Rinkollette.

Credit for asset packs: Skeleton Asset: https://jesse-m.itch.io/skeleton-pack Knight Asset: https://oco.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-character-pack Ground Walls and Objects:  https://rekkimaru.itch.io/dungeon-rpg-tileset https://raou.itch.io/free-dungeon-mini-tileset Sound Effects made with Chiptone Background music: https://pixabay.com/music/ Enemies: https://codemanu.itch.io/pixelart-effect-pack De… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skully and SOME RANDO anime KNIGHT guy whack some PIXELATED baddies IN AN INCREDIBLY BADLY PROGRAMMED GAME.

About the Game Solaribus is a 2D RPG puzzle game. Restore the balance of the world by re-summoning the 7 primitive elements through the solar altar — the ancient technology of the solar runes.    Compatibility issues: If you are using browsers like Firefox which does not allow HTML5 threads mode or your pc is using integrated graphic cards, it is recommended to download and play on desktop builds.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solaribus.

Nursery Slime Story Stranded in space, a giant mother slime lands on an unknown and uninhabited planet. Too weak to take care of itself, it sends forth one single, tiny slime. This slime is you. Provided with the mother slimes' core, you need to take care of your mother. Serve her various savory resources to help her recover. But look out - she will get weaker as time continues, so make… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nursery Slime.

A procedurally generated dungeon crawler about cute animals and a cursed tree. ----- How to play: Enter a procedurally generated dungeon and find the exit Outrun the Overgrowth before it catches up to you Slay corrupted enemies and collect seeds to buy upgrades Rescue NPCs to unlock new shops, weapons, and abilities ----- Controls: WASD to move Left mouse click to attack Shift to sprint Space to d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overgrowth.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

KICKSTARTER Finished!  Thanks so much for all the amazing support you've given us! We couldn't have raised $17.5k without your help. Be sure to stick around for future updates here and on our other social media platforms! GET UPDATES Join our active Discord to get fast updates and behind-the-scenes progress! https://discord.gg/ypRHY8uyRy Keep updated to date by following our very act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idol Hell.

Equipped with only a shotgun and your wits and skill, survive hordes of enemies in this fun, fast-paced top-down shooter game inspired by the likes of Vampire Survivors and classic Japanese bullet hell games! Diversifiers Jinx Breaker: Your character starts off being extremely weak, with you having to fight through endless hordes in order to get stronger.Gear Fifth: As the game progresses and you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Full Metal Shotgun.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

＜About＞Water Festa is a top-down shooter inspired by Thailand's Songkran water festival. You control a mermaid on land, balancing wetness to remain human. Players dodge water to avoid becoming too wet, but seek it when dry. Expect a casual bullet hell experience as people continuously shower you.＜Battles＞In this game, you wield a water gun fueled by your power. Maneuvering through the game, you do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Festa.

Please note that the WINDOWS VERSION is preferred. Download below. If you still want to try the HTML5 version, the link is also available there. The story Legend speaks of a crow that found a mighty straw becoming all powerful and leaving other crows envious... The brave crow soared the skies, using the straw to defend himself from those who desired that magical object, venturing far into the scor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crow, Bearer of the Straw.

Currently, it's in early development with some basic but growing features. This may not really be ready to download for a few progressive updates, this game is still in early development. The prototype is about movement and mechanisms that will be found in the future and a more refined version of the game with story and character. Refer to this page for development changes. Currently, v0.2.x is u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caster.

Hi, here is my participation for the tri-annual game jam # 1 on the (complicated) theme: "You are your enemy" After a crazy brainstorming to find some interesting gameplay, I opted to create a 2D dungeon crawler level with enemies, NPCs, chests and other many things to discover.                                                                                                                         … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brain Maze.

Matchstick Relay  won 2nd place in Speedy Game Jam #1! The jam was hosted by MS ANNOTATION X. Check it out here!  https://itch.io/jam/speedy-game-jam-1 UPDATE  V1.1: We have added  Mac OS X*  and Linux (64-bit) support! *NOTE: If you have trouble getting Matchstick Relay to run on your Mac OS X machine due to permissions issues, please visit the DevLog for a procedure that worked for us during tes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matchstick Relay.

Welcome to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet! Quick Summary: Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet is a top-down shooter with random spell attacks depending on what your spell dice roll every few seconds. Eat more food to gain more dice. Imagine this like a simplified Vampire Survivors with constant random rotating attacks. Made for GMTK Jam 2022 "Roll of the Dice". Mild Violence Warning - Contains bones and lots o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mage McDuffy's Last Buffet.

Game info:  This is yet another top-down shooter arcade game with a weird twist, this time is that instead of dealing damage to the enemies, you knock them off the arena to defeat them instead. This game as originally made for the Touhou Pride Jam 5, it has been  updated for the  Hakudenkai touhou fangame showcase evert. Controls:  left click to attack       Seiran: hammer swing (melee)       Ring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get Out Of My Honeymoon!.

YouTube link here!  The Spaceship of Wishes and Dreams is an imaginary 2D shmup/RPG game, and this is part of the imaginary OST made for the  OST Composing Jam #5. It follows the new crew of the Spaceship of Wishes and Dreams as they fulfill their wishes to become good people by granting the wishes across the galaxy. This is an electronic OST consisting of 4 tracks running for about 6:42 minute… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spaceship of Wishes and Dreams.

"MEOW!" ("HOWDY, Y'ALL!") WHAT IS COWBOY COOTS? ☆ Cowboy Coots is an action-adventure rhythm game designed for and within the time frame for Ludwig Jam 2023, built on the theme: "Coots". In this game, Coots and Ludwig travel to their local museum for reasons unknown. A bit of mischief ensues, and Coots finds herself trapped in an alternate version of the Wild West controlled by cowboy...doggos*?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowboy Coots (Ludwig Game Jam 2023).

Reincarnated As An Adorable Walking Rock In A Peaceful Gardening Sim GameChoose to be Pebble-chan, Rock-kun, or Stone-sensei. Walk around growing plants and enjoying nature sounds. A cozy top-down 2D pixel art gardening sim sandbox with satisfying sounds. Free to play online (no ads or microtransactions) on desktop web browser$1 download for Mac/WindowsThe free online version has all the same feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reincarnated As An Adorable Walking Rock In A Peaceful Gardening Sim Game.

ABOUT Magli Draelyn the Half-Dragon Mage (or simply Dragon Mage) is an experimental singleplayer platformer where you control a character who can switch between two  contrasting movesets. THE DRAGON MAGE HERSELF Magli:  A timid, yet knowledgeable mage who tends to keep her distance from other people. She hides her destructive dragon powers for fear of being rejected for who she truly is. Magli's… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magli Draelyn the Half-Dragon Mage.