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  1. After leaving your book of Dark Spells unattended, shadowy creatures have escaped into the world,  filling it with darkness and taking pages of your book with them. Venture into the dungeon and battle darkness with light, recovering lost pages and thus new magic from the book. Be warned, use some of these spells sparingly, or you might get corrupted yourself. Would love it if you gave my game a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Shadows.

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  2. Just as you read in the title. THIS IS A WHOLE PUPPET CHAOS!!!! You are an unfortunate Jester whose magic trick went wrong and sent you to the world of puppets.  These puppets are ANGRY... No... FURIOUS! MADDENED! PI**** OFF! Words can't  describe how mad they are at you.  Why, you ask? because you don't have strings, you are free and they are not. So they will try everything to kill you! You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PUPPET PANIC!.

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  3. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Penumbra is a mouse-based survival game — hold off shadow monsters long enough to open a portal to escape the Shadow Realm! Created in 48 hours for the 2025 GMTK Jam. ________________________________________________________________________ How to play: (recommend fullscreen) On Desktop: use mouse and left click to create loops to kill enemies and collect 'motes of shadow'. On Mobile: draw loo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penumbra.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    [PRESS TAB IF YOU GET NO-CLIPPED ON THE GROUND!!!!] NOTE: This is a bug fixes version prior to version 1.1, the one submitted to the jam. There are still some bugs (eg. water breaking) but the game is completable. There's a new option to revert this update, but it's highly recommended to play with this disabled. It's also recommended to play on Windows rather than Web. If you get stuck at some … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summiter.

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  5. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    When Verity has her soul stolen by a fairy, she must embark on a three-part quest.  To enter the land of fairies and reclaim her soul she must follow Three Rules: Be Small Be Sparkly Be Sarcastic Full of magic, horrendous puns, and a surprising amount of dragon snot, this comedy adventure game is the opening chapter of a larger project. Completed in two weeks for AdventureX Jam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Crisis of Fae.

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  6. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a Pokémon (RPG) style game with Overcooked (Cooking), of course you haven't but we did it anyway. Prepare to see why these genres combined make a confusing game with far too many systems to build and Art to draw in 72 hours. Changelog (Post Jam Bug Fixes) V1.01 - Hotfix (WebGL build only): Fixed the Web Build requiring the F1 Key to work as t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Culinary Creature Combat.

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  7. This game was made under 48 hours for the Global Game Jam 2024! You can find it's submission page here.Description Endospelunkopy is a freakish platformer full of squeaky parasites and drama. You play as an adorable, medical nanobot on a quest to cure the old man in pain. Enter a baffling, picturesque world of human entrails. Amuse or kill humorless invaders. You will explore, jump, and tell jo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endospelunkopy.

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  8. This is the project's page for Frost Crest, the game I'll be working on this month of february 2022 for the OGA Winter gamejam!It has been made exclusively with OGA assets (or with assets I created and I released/will release on OGA) recolored with the NES color palette for a sweet retro feel.Keyboard controls (to be reworked ):Move : arrow keysW : jumpQ: inspectX: attack Knightess Lucy has been s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frost Crest.

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  9. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Temple Of Darkness Can you survive the hordes of the Undead, while making sure you keep the Light alive? Collect light orbs and weapons, dodge enemies and find the broken amulets to escape the Temple Of Darkness. -------------- PLEASE NOTE! You can run the game directly in the browser, but I strongly recommend that you download the native Win/Mac version (download links towards the bottom of the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple Of Darkness.

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  10. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    This is it... the final stand of the last Schlonk on treacherous planet Tenalp. The insects are closing in; you struggle to hear anything above the chittering and scuttling of what must be a swarm of at least twelve Bugs (perhaps thirteen). You take your last breath... ...And pop back up from the dust of your own corpse - good as new! Didn't you hear? Through the power of [REDACTED*], the Schlon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCHLONK.

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  11. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    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].

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  12. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    “10/10. Digital elegance meets last-minute genius. I'd do it again. Actually, I did. Then I ported it to Android. You're welcome.” - Travis Blake “You made a whole mobile version?? With touch controls?? That’s insane. I mean… respect. But also: why?” - Ezra Deviano What the heck is R.U.L.U.? R.U.L.U. is not a robot. It’s a digital automaton. No brain, no soul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.U.L.U Mobile Edition.

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  13. This Game was made for the GMTK 2025 Game Jam. The theme was Loop. You have just been teleported to a mysterious new world, a place that shifts and transforms as time passes. To hopefully find your way home, you must explore strange landscapes, uncover secrets, and solve intricate puzzles. Every discovery brings you closer to understanding this ever-changing realm and it's history. Will you esc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outer Seasons.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Growing up as someone with mixed race, in a place that your ethnicity doesn't belong is an experience that many people experience in a world that is ever growing smaller. This experience is not only relevant to race but all types of identities and titles that do not fit easily into one box. Join us in a short runner where you are a kid running home from school through various neighbourhoods, none… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to belong..

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  15. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    BRING THEM BACK - From The Dead // pixel jam 2025 A MESSAGE TO YOU! I love the steam riverboats, I had to include one in the title art, hearing the beautiful steam organ gently on the air as the boat enters the bay. What a lovely view! So lovely that I wanted to give you the option to hit the right mouse button and fade out all the titles, so you can sit on the hill and admire that view, take a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bring Them Back (from the dead - Pixel Jam 2025).

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  16. Welcome to Icy Intervention, a cozy clicker game where you must click the fireballs to intervene with your ice powers before they land on your property! The unseen enemy, the one causing these fireballs to fall, can throw them in multiple locations and seems to have an unlimited amount of them, so I recommend being on the lookout for each fireball they throw! How many can you freeze? To Play: Cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Icy Intervention.

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  17. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Version 2.0 "MORE BUNNIES!" is Live!  See our Devlog for the full list of changes!(Note: Some players notice a black box for the second trick. This is due to a WebGL issue with large textures. Closing all applications and restarting the game in a fresh browser may fix it but we recommend just playing the downloaded version. See the notes at the bottom of the description for details!) Grab your wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hare Magic.

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  18. Built for the Game Maker's Toolkit 2017 Game Jam Description: This game is "Run Away, Robot!". You're a defective robot trying to escape from a factory plant without getting caught by the other robots. The controls are WASD to move (a joystick will work as well, but is not guaranteed, as most of testing took place with the keyboard). Moving decreases energy, the yellow bar on the left. When your e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Away, Robot!.

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  19. Introduction Gameplay Rockslider is a minimalistic 2D action game that focuses on a simple but very challenging game mechanic. In this game you play as a probe on a mission to explore a space station built inside an asteroid. You can only move by thrusting yourself off of close objects. Demo info The purpose of this demo is to collect feedback about the game so I greatly appreciate if you fill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rockslider (Demo).

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  20. Theme: Roots Find baby's parents by looking at its inherited characteristics.Babies are chosen from one of few presets, the parents however are generated based on child's appereance. Their look is calculated to include at least half of the same characteristics as their child, thus makes it possible to actually differentiate families.We also planned on adding traits such as hypersensitiveness, left… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dude, Where's My Baby?! [Global Game Jam 2023].

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  21. Game:Three Heroes have entered your domain!You must defend your dungeon with the help of your underlings!Your underlings have told you that their party consists of: A knight, able to  do a dodgeroll and he figths with a sword.A dwarf, able to headbutt, stunning enemies and he figths with an axe.An elf, able to do a dodgeroll and he figths with a bow.Controls: Left click:-  select units-  place uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Lord (GMTK Game Jam 2023).

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  22. Built for the Game Maker's Toolkit 2017 Game Jam Description: This game is "Run Away, Robot!". You're a defective robot trying to escape from a factory plant without getting caught by the other robots. The controls are WASD to move (a joystick will work as well, but is not guaranteed, as most of testing took place with the keyboard). Moving decreases energy, the yellow bar on the left. When your e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Run Away, Robot!.

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  23. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    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!.

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  24. Join our community discord to chat to us and get the latest progress on our games and assets. http://carter.games/discord C.W.I.S is a tatical survival game where you fend off endless waves of missiles heading right for you. How do you stop these missiles? with a C.W.I.S ofcourse! Your ship has two of these, one at the bow and another at the stern. While these can shoot missiles out of the sky wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.W.I.S (Score Space #9 Game Jam).

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Contact usFollow our official accounts for more information. Facebook: @gamefpscom Twitter: @gamefpscom Discord:https://discord.gg/kPNcQB4FdC About the GameDark Notes is a dark suspense plot puzzle game. It is a new style of puzzle new work tried by the Black Book Studio under the Paper Bride team. You will play the two protagonists, traveling through time and space, to explore the secr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Notes.

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  26. Thank you to everyone who rated this for the OST Composing Jam. I'm pleased to announce it placed #10 out of 196 in the Creativity category, and #41 overall! HEY! LISTEN: ABOUT THE ALBUM Midsummer 1999 is a fictional horror RPG interpretation of Shakespeare's classic play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. It's got everything a horror game needs: a spooky forest, menacing magical creatures who like toyi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midsummer 1999.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 357 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Larva Mortus is a fast-paced action horror game that has you hunting monsters of the supernatural in a dark and ominous atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares. A horrific atmosphere goes hand in hand with furious action packed splatter fest. Everything accompanied by creepy, first class soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Larva Mortus.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Trapped in a maze with a beast, you must find five keys and their door to escape. The monster can only smell and hear you, but as long as it hasn't fully caught your scent, you can move freely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Hide.

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  29. Game was made for the Global Game Jam 2026, which had the theme of "MASK". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT A masked party is happening TONIGHT, and you are responsible for being the bouncer! Check if the guests have masks that adhere to the guidelines and let them in or send them away from the party! But beware, if y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mask Party Bouncer.

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  30. A walking-only art platformer made for TGC Game Jam in two weeks Solo Project -- Control A/D (or left/right error) for walking left and right Space (when able to) for jumping --- Art and Design: me Code: with the help of AI. Audio: clips sourced from internet, and some remixed and edited by me. All audios I used are attributed below.  Audio Clips I used "Footstep in the snow_03 [RAW]"… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RGB.

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  31. Where is my human?  Let's get wet and work on those chores to make my human happy.[ How to play ]Keybindings:w,a,s,d: moves front, left, back, rightarrow keys (or mouse in full screen): look aroundq: look at todo liste (mouse left click): pick objectsr (bark): no other function in gamef: shake off waterController Support:* Currently does not work on chrome. Works on Microsoft Edge.left joystick: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wet dog work.

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  32. This is a game made for the 2025 Devtober jam. I had a blast making it; fitting in development sessions where I could despite my busy work life. The entire game was created within the bounds of October 2025. Thank you to Ellian for hosting the jam, and for the kind community that supported each other in each of our projects. What I created A procedural roguelike focused on a western-style protag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunsmoke and Spellfire.

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  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    FIFTEEN TASKS BUT A GAME AIN'T ONE How to play the game: CONTROLACTIONLeft Mouse ButtonClick and drag objectsSpacebarPull out your smartphone The Game: Escape the dreadful loop of a repetitive job and find your freedom doing what you love: making games!  In Fifteen Tasks But a Game Ain't One, you will play as a dreamy employer trapped in a looping soulless job.  Complete your repetitive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fifteen Tasks But a Game Ain’t One.

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  34. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A short, arcade-style horror game about escaping an ever-shifting maze. Armed with only a handful of matches, you must avoid the creatures lurking in the dark and find the exit. But don’t rush, because if you move too quickly, your fragile flame and your hopes of survival, will extinguish.I originally wanted to join Scream Jam this year, but couldn’t make it.  So, I built a game anyway, just a bit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flicker.

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  35. Back from the dead to pay a debt past due. After making a deal with an unknown entity, you find yourself trapped in what must be some sadistic version of hell. With nothing but bullets in your pocket and a hope for your future you must shoot your way out, or die again trying. "Dead men Still pay debts" is a short but gnarly dark shooter, for those brave enough to try it. DIRECTIONS: WATCH THE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Men Still Pay Debts.

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  36. “10/10. Digital elegance meets last-minute genius. I’d do it again. Actually, I did.” - Travis Blake “BRO THIS IS OUR AUTOMATON PROJECT. Like, the actual one. You really uploaded it?? WTH/10.” - Ezra Deviano What the heck is R.U.L.U.? R.U.L.U. is not a robot. It’s a digital automaton. No brain, no soul, no freedom — just one sacred thing and one holy button: → ↑ ← ↑ Rep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.U.LU.

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  37. SPIN SUMMER GAME JAM 2025 IT LIVES BENEATH... Work as a paranormal investigator to discover the disappearances of villagers from an abandoned village. You soon come to find out that their disappearances are linked to a mysterious symphony... CREDITS Aren5ei - Artist and Writer terrierFeo - Artist and Programmer Crowbot - Programmer enhan540 - Programmer MLJoson - Programmer and Map Des… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death's Symphony.

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  38. Story A master of dark magic has put the kingdom into a time loop, use your blade to break the torches and unseal his fortress to take the fight to him. Each torch shattered destabilizes the loop and stays gone, but be warned that doing so will reset the day. Controls [Z] - Interact/Stab [WASD / Arrow Keys] - Movement [T] - Reset to  the beginning of the loop Tip: Once you've fought the bo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hero's Journey Starts Again.

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  39. This project was the product of a month of work experience. We participated in helping Oddbug Studios (Creators of Tails of Iron) create a bestiary. We decided to make a fantasy-based bestiary, inspired by medieval manuscripts.After the initial month, we decided to touch up on a few things based on the feedback we received, and this is the final version you see today. [Collaborators]Concept Artis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oddbug Work Experience - Bestiary.

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  40. A one week personal jam inspired by Spaghetti Invasion Game Jam's theme hosted by Yotobi and soloumido. Controls "Z": fire ("Z" on PC, Cross button on PS4 pad) "X": cancel ("X" on PC, Circle button on PS4 pad) "Start": pause ("Enter" on PC, Option button on PS4 pad) "Arrows": move ("Arrows" on PC, Left Stick or Arrows on PS4 pad) Story Italy. - In a laboratory some scientists are developing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meatballs Invasion.

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  41. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    INSTRUCTIONS GETTING STARTED Click the "SPIN" button or press Space to spin the slot machine.Press Escape, the tilde key, or Backspace to pause the game.Between each spin, you'll play a minigame. Get as many squares green as possible to increase your chances of winning big quid quick. Before you play a minigame, you will be shown a Control Icon. Some minigames show multiple Control Icons. Her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rig the Reels.

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  42. PLOT After the events of Scaling the Scale, the Raging Fatso got so mad about the lack of beer at the top that he swung his axe at the scale, causing the Great Beer Flood of 2024. Ever since the Flood, the scale turned pale, more enemies have been lurking in the scale, and the Raging Fatso is on the run from the police. He gotta climb that scale to the top...maybe there's a way out? Better th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scaling the Pale.

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  43. You're a young girl woken up by the storm outside... Your family is no where to be seen and all the remains is the faint ringing of a phone... And remember... Don't trust anyone. CONTENT WARNING! This game contains gore, sensitive subjects, loud sounds and flashing lights. Controls: -  WASD: Movement - E: Interact - I:  Inventory  - P:  Pause - Mouse: Aim -Left Click: Shoot Basic co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Girl with a Shotgun.

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  44. This game was made for the Brackeys 2022.2 game jam. By: No whOne, Pazzi Controls: - WASD: Move - Space: Dash  How to play: You play as a cupid, whose job is to bring the ememies together so that they become friends. Enemies are only attracted to those of the same type as them. Move around the level to find the enemies. Whenever enemies get together, they each give a heart and will disappear fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Q-Pid.

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  45. Instructions: You can walk by using WASDE and F are used to interact with ObjectsIf you pick up the Relic a Timer starts, you need to get out as fast as posssible. So it is advised to solve the puzzles beforehand.There are some pieces of paper. Everything you should need is on them (Writing down important informations could be helpful)The Translations is not 100% correct and sometimes i used easi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relic.

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  46. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    A simple mouse+keyboard based space shooter. Try to survive for as long as possible while avoiding asteroids and enemies. One hit kill. Controls:Aim with mouseLeft mouse button or space bar: accelerateR: reset (after death)M: toggle sound on/offQ: skip the tutorial You've lived in the outer debris field for 127 years, drifting between the asteroids and discarded ships of old empires. Sure, you h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debris Drifter.

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  47. The heroes are out fighting, but you've got a potion shop to take care of! Navigate your potion shop to craft and mix potions to satisfy your customers! And hey - who said the heroes were the only one who could enjoy the potions? Drink some potions yourself to gain various benefits and make your job easier! Features: Fast, frantic, top-down 2D item-carrying gameplay! 7 challenging levels, with inc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potion Panic.

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  48. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Westild's Law offers shootouts where you must use every element of your arsenal to win. Throw dynamite or your weapon at your enemies to stun them when ammo runs low and then take their weapons. When the situation gets critical, activate "ultra-sense", slow-down time and enhance your abilities. Embark on adventures through 48 levels, each offering unique challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Westild's Law.

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  49. A game made during the 4-day GMTK game jam 2024. The theme was "Built to Scale". About the game A strange force of an mysterious star has a dangerous effect on Earth. Everyday objects are now in the wrong scale! To prevent the coming disaster the goverment has created a specialized department - Ministry of Scale. Thanks to Scaler3000, machine built by scientists, we can easily fix affected obj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ministry of Scale.

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  50. A space bullet-hell shooter made for the 2024 GMTK game jam. Star Scaler features 5+ weapons each with powerful unique secondaries, random weapon drops and multiple enemy types. As you shoot, you gain size, and using your weapons makes you shrink. A large element of the game is trying to balance your size. How to play Your goal is to survive as long as you can, fighting off waves of enemies. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Scaler.

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