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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.

Overview "They Dance With Asteroids" is my first entry into Ludum Dare38 which was a great experience which I learned a lot doing! It's a small god/puzzle game where you must create a planet which can sustain life by blocking unwanted asteroids and letting others crash into your planet adding their element which they carry. How-To-Play Controls: Grab your mouse because that's all you're going to n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Dance With Asteroids.

Description You wake up and find yourself trapped in a room inside a ruined structure.  The ceiling is closing, and you have no way to climb out.  You're a slime after all, how can you climb.  Once the ceiling has closed in, it will fall, squishing you like it has done to so may before.  You're only hope is to find some way to stop the ceiling from completely closing in on you.  Are you only goin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

(Old) tilt frog tilt frog - get that Frog to the Top in this difficult rage game! Get the Game on Steam: tilt frog on Steam Wishlist: Add to Wishlist on Steam!Discord: Join the Community!Press kit: Press Kit for Creators Game Preview tilt frog is a hardcore precision game with only one goal: Get that Frog to the Top! Your ultimate goal is to reach the top of the game. On your way you will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to tilt frog.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

A roguelike chess game where players see how far one set of pieces will take them. A short, run based game that respects the classic, but with a few fun twists. Compete against friends and the world on the leaderboards, how far will you go? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waves of Chess.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

82% User Score Based on 710 reviews

Hanging out with friends, bombing walls, and smashing bottles would be much more fun with out the jail time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingspray Graffiti.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

74% User Score Based on 161 reviews

Captain Starshot is a rogue-like dungeon crawler (with a twist) in which you play as the mighty Captain himself! You explore the galaxy with your own space crew and start your mission to defeat the hordes of villainous aliens, find their mother ship and take on their leader. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Starshot.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere

43% User Score Based on 848 reviews

New kind of adventure is a 3D adventure game with RPG elements. Mary hides in a wardrobe after her parents had a fight. She falls asleep. When Mary awakes, she discovers that she is in a beautiful, magical world with giant strawberries and magical druids! With her new friend Aquarius, Mary must find a way back to the real world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New kind of adventure.

Warning: This project is incomplete / not fully playable. Currently you can use the "Hammer" Icon to select and place various types of buildings, the "Population" icon to purchase population for Food (if you have enough capacity), and the "End Turn" button to advance the days. All of the art is intended as a placeholder. All of the music and sounds are from free Creative Commons sources, listed be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OtherRise.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 380 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 11 reviews

Immersive Cozy-punk Life Sim Lose yourself in an emotional, uplifting narrative about community, musical mysteries and underdog spirit. Help endearing and indecisive customers find their perfect records while debating all things music with your loveable colleagues. It's your job to help Repeater Records find its rhythm again! Crates of Puzzles to Dig Through From customer requests to store shenani… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wax Heads.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

80% User Score Based on 140 reviews

“It’s simple enough to make the puppets move–that’s not what makes them special. You see, when children watch our shows, they believe what they’re seeing is real. To them, the puppets are alive.” Journey through a distorted puppet theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. Take the stage as Viviette—a music box ballerina who's mysteriously free from the puppet master's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fantasmagorie.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

70% User Score Based on 297 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 7 reviews

Explore the inner workings of deserted factories in search of data cassettes that contain boundless virtual worlds. Collect more tapes and explore more worlds and you'll soon discover new methods of traversal and control that will take you farther than you'd ever expect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Radios Big Televisions.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

36% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Strap on your gravity boots, power up your laser, and climb aboard your spaceship for a retro-styled, RPG-jaunt into the unknown! Travel an open-world, sandbox universe where you are the architect of your own story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STAR-BOX: RPG Adventures in Space.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 183 reviews

Struckd is the place for people of all ages to come together and create, share & play games. Build your own game or play thousands of others from the worldwide community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Struckd: 3D Game Creator.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

70% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Welcome to AltspaceVR, the easiest way to meet people from around the world, play interactive games, and attend free live events in VR. Choose from over 28 activities or attend live events with comedians, DJs, authors, celebrities, and more. Day or night, there’s always someone to hang out with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AltspaceVR.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

94% User Score Based on 420 reviews

Allumette tells a story about love, sacrifice and a deep bond between a young girl and her mother. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Allumette.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

50% User Score Based on 259 reviews

We take the colony sim genre into the near future, onto a lush planet where humans are making their first foothold. Characters and alien wildlife are brought to life through a rigorous simulation and the game plays out as a tug-of-war between humans and nature on a planet full of opportunities and dangers. Understanding the alien environment is crucial - discovered resources and crafting options e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unclaimed World.

Content Warning: This game contains Blood, Death and Inappropriate Language.WE RECOMEND USING THE DOWNLOADS BELLOW, THE WEB VERSION IS PRONE TO CRASHING AND FREEZINGWelcome to SpaceGoblin 50014: Chaos Attacks Again.  After some bad match-ups in the Factory World of [REDACTED], Captain Tight'Os sees himself imprisioned in the Investigative Ship [REDACTED] when it is attacked by the forces of CHAOS… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceGoblin50013: Chaos Strikes Back.

When the food court finally closes for the night, someone has to be there to clean up all of those scraps! As king, guide your loyal mice followers across the cafeteria floors to scavenge for cheeses, filling your den to the brim with delicious offerings. Collect a plethora of cheese, build your throne, and take over the food court... but watch out! You aren't the only rodent in town; you'll need … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cheese for the Cheese God.

You have been abducted by aliens and are forced to complete their magnetism based course to obtain your freedom. There are seven puzzle rooms to get through to complete the game, you have the ability to push and pull crates around. The game takes about 10-20 minutes to playthrough. The game was made in unity with C#, blender and makehuman were also used. When I think opposites I think magnets … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnetism (Game Jam).

[Made for Secret Santa Jam 2022] A game by LaChapeliere (programming, design, writing), Tori-Lynne Davis (writing) and Azul_Vaquero_Art (menu art). Music: "One Sly Move" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The web version should work on Firefox, it has known issues on Safari, Internet Explorer an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Cyberedge.

Controls Click Mouse on tree to place ornament (if it isn't overlapping with other existing ornaments) R - End run and submit score allowing you to restart Click The Gramophone to change the song Use the candy cane slider to adjust master volume Description Cozy up to the fire, listen to your favorite Christmas tunes and decorate your Tree! Don't let it tip over though!  Wouldn't you say Christma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Christmas Tree Decorator.

Make choices to create your very own poem. There are millions of possibilities. (Very slight exaggeration!) (Fullscreen resolution doesn't look completely right. Use the non-fullscreen version for optimized UI look.) My Entry for The Very First Extra Credits Game Design Jam, themed Awesome Per Second. I ended up with less of a game but some sort of interactive artsy thingy. Had planned some actua… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awesome Poem Scribe.

Uncontrollable is the infinite platformer with procedurally generated levels set in 6 different worlds where your controls randomly change during the game. Yes, your controls may change from, for example, W-S-A-D to E-D-S-F and other combinations. The farther you go, the more unstable your controls become. This makes the game really challenging. The instability of your key bindings takes some t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncontrollable.

My entry to the GMTKJam. Sadly unfinished and unpolished. Expect bugs and problems when playing this. Nova has been trapped in her lab by rats. Help Void, the Dark Gazer, her trusted vampiristic space cat, to save her. Being caught up in his favourite ball of yarn does not prevent him from defedning his title as 'The Lab's Greatest Destroyer of Rodents'. Kill rodents by jumping on them or slashin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void the Dark Gazer - A Paper Nova Sidekick Story.

On his way to work one day Gary gets hit by a car! Suddenly, he wakes up in a strange place with a cannon strapped to his hand... * Controls * Shoot: Left Mouse Movement: W A S D Jump: Space Bar | You can jump up to 5 times. Have fun! *This is for the GameDev.tv Game Jam 2022* This is my first solo jam and this was an awesome experience. It was a great way to help me understand all the pieces th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghastly Gary.

My entry for Ludum Dare 44: Your life is currency. Once again, mice have infested the lab.You play as Void, the alien energy-vampiristic space cat.It's your job to kill them.You can bite them or scratch them. Biting deals less damage, but recovers some health, while scratching deals more damage.Killing a mouse will also recover some health.You will always attack the first enemy. Between battles, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void 2.

Space Maze is a challenging 3D labyrinths adventure game. By controlling a drone, you will explore beautiful but dangerous Sci-fi maze, and also revealing a weird meme story of the future world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Maze.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Adventure is calling! Choose your Mission and a Captain, Crew and Ship. Take Actions to advance through their story cards. Actions boost your Action Speed for this run, and completing cards increases it permanently. Once your Action Speed is high enough you will complete Missions, permanently increasing your Maximum Morale. Keep an eye out for positive events that will make the game clock run q… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starcremental.

Controls wasd or arrow keys movementq/e or mouse thumb buttons turn 90 degrees (you move _much_ faster in the direction your ship is facing, you can only shoot forward)shift or right mouse buttonboost (has a cooldown when canceled or run out, has a maximum duration, auto cancels if you stop moving while using it). The boost can be a very important _offensive_ tool in this game, not only used for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godot Wild Jam 69.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

97% User Score Based on 1,202 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goodnight Universe.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

70% User Score Based on 30 reviews

As a new Merchant in the bustling city of Rosewall you'll manage your own shop, craft artisan goods, hire Companions, and even unravel a mystery of the city! Immerse yourself in a fantasy world where conflict is a thing of the past in this visual novel meets shopkeeper simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merchants of Rosewall.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 210 reviews

Congratulations, you’ve bought your own planet! An agrarian rock at the edge of the galaxy that, for some reason, was practically being given away for free. So the time has come to leave your hectic, stressful life in an overcrowded metropolis for a more rural and rewarding life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Farlands.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

81% User Score Based on 2,375 reviews

Deep content. Diverse missions. Thoughtful design. Welcome to ContractVille. In Port Town, you start your journey with almost no money. Take on some work from the neighborhood and earn a modest income. Together with your friends, establish a business with up to 4 members. Enjoy the open world in Creek Harbour. Accept a contract mission or buy a ruin. Engage in construction across small, medi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ContractVille.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 10,646 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 23 reviews

Its time to dust off your hammer If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Flipper 2.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

91% User Score Based on 3,881 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 8 reviews

Inspired by Gone Home and Dear Esther, Scanner Sombre is a cave exploration experience. With stunning visuals and a terrifying theme, it is the 6th major video game released by Introversion Software. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scanner Sombre.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

70% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Bane of Asphodel is an Action-Adventure Game set in the mystical world of Asphodel. Players can play as Neith, a recently deceased normal person, and must liberate the land from the evil Keeper of the Cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bane of Asphodel.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

74% User Score Based on 125 reviews

After Dreams is a story-rich exploration game based on real life experiences and events. The main focus of the story is to answer the basic human question that has pervaded our collective consciousness since sentience: What happens when we die? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Dreams.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

66% User Score Based on 280 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Control a swarm of 32,000 drones in this strategy-adventure set in space! Jump from system to system and battle powerful alien fleets. Destroy enemy vessels, slam them into one another, block attacks and outsmart defenses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drone Swarm.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

62% User Score Based on 1,159 reviews

Keep hope alive on your adventure to the mythical Forever Star! Gather survivors, repair and build out your starship, brave black holes, and fend off attacks, all while managing the daily soap opera of your colorful crew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jumplight Odyssey.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

An atmospheric exploration game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fiction #F3F.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

97% User Score Based on 2,060 reviews

Taser charged and jetpack refuelled. Are you ready for this space station? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fractal Space.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

79% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

Red Ronin is a Tactical Turn Based Dash 'n' Slash game where a bloodthirsty ronin and her companion bot searches for revenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Ronin.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

33% User Score Based on 1,103 reviews

While we get closer to the release of TUG ver 2.0, we will be taking the project down from steam. Thank you to everyone that has helped us in play and testing for ver 1.0. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TUG.

31%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

32% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Hound is not a game in a conservative way, but a powerful engine, you can play - a system that can create a new unique world for you to shape and conquer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOUND.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

45% User Score Based on 88 reviews

Yargis is a fast paced, top down spaceship shooter. Customize your ship to join a battle online or offline. Yargis is focused on team based, close combat action. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yargis: Space Melee.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Moonstrider is an action roguelike about shipwrecked astronauts trying to survive the journey back to Earth. Leap between planets with your trusty rocket boots, gather powerful items, fight against deadly and cunning aliens, and discover what really stranded you in the depths of space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonstrider.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 477 reviews

Tell the 5 million year story of the mammoth in 5 minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mammoth: A Cave Painting.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

91% User Score Based on 993 reviews

Join Postmouse on their very first journey to deliver mail in a treacherous world unfit for a tiny mouse. Explore the ruins, meet charming characters and solve puzzles on your way through an abandoned mansion in this free, student-made adventure - all in one small mouse-sized package! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Postmouse.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 466 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

Lost Words is a 2D narrative adventure game where players move words to solve puzzles. The game features a story written by Rhianna Pratchett and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with words to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Words: Beyond the Page.