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Shortlisted in The Rookies 2020 as a draft selection! “Hi! You’ve reached Planetary Pest Control, the industry leaders in alien infestation extermination! Unfortunately we can’t get to the phone right now, leave the job and your price on the machine and we’ll get back to you.“ Crashlanded on an uncharted planet, players wake up to find themselves surrounded by hordes of hostile aliens. With only e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Pest Control.

Welcome to Knockout! This is a simple multiplayer deathmatch game, where you get points by knocking opponents off the map into the blue abyss below. Your only weapon is the ability to launch red projectiles that, when hitting an opponent, launches them back: if you hit them in the head it will send them flying across the map to immanent peril. Controls This Game is Multiplayer, and best suit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knockout!.

Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know  If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.

Made for the #KenneyJam 2018 https://itch.io/jam/kenney-jam-2018 Synopsis In Time Wingman, you are the last line of defence against an impossibly large armada of Alien Invaders in very round UFOs. Your secret weapon is Earth's recent mastery of time travel: every time you fly by the entire armada, a rift in space and time takes you back to when and where the epic battle began. This makes time a bi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wingman.

A Snapshot in Scarlet is an exploration-puzzle game set inside of a carnival.  You are a ghost detective and your goal is to solve an ancient missing persons case so that the ghosts involved can move onto the afterlife. It is believed that the person was murdered, but no body was found. You are aided by your special memory gloves. When the gloves make contact with a bare forehead, you are gifted w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Snapshot in Scarlet.

NOTE TO PLAYER: This game may not work as intended in its current state, as certain gameplay elements are frame-rate dependent. A beefy machine is recommended in order for the game to function as intended.  Common issues that can occur: - Animals getting knocked back much further than intended when shot with an arrow. - Animals moving at extremely fast speeds. - Boss animal moving much faster, mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instinct.

Marty has crash landed on an alien world. He must escape, but can he survive? Guide him through interconnected environments and fight off hordes of alien creatures while you discover what happened to the abandoned human colony. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prime Directive.

24%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Colonies End is a sci-fi, adventure, sandbox game set among the stars. You’ll be mining, constructing, advancing and discovering to survive in these dimension spanning realms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colonies End.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

71% User Score Based on 178 reviews

** **"Fortunately, you’re god! Or at least, you’re basically god. I doubt the Mims can tell the difference. This means that on top of being in charge of RTS-like defense and expansion,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mims Beginning.

Description: Trade Loop is a Game Jam Game Made For the GMTK Game Jam 2025. In this game you will be fighting off hordes of enemies enemies while you hurtle to the next destination on your trade loop This game fits the Game Jam Theme because you are on a trade loop and your turrets are looping around your ship as you travel to your next trade loop destination. How to Play: To fire the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trade Loop.

Introduction Game Summary: Zufo is an endless hoard of enemies you must destroy, each kill increasing your score. The objective is to get the highest score you can. The first health pack will be released 60 seconds into the hoard, after this they become less and less frequent. The smaller fighter ships are killed in one shot and send their shots on a fixed trajectory. The large battle cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zufo.

Can you escape the Platformers Hell ? Legend says it's shaped like a never ending platformer level... Maybe you can bribe someone with the coins scattered around the level to escape ? Platformers Hell is a game created for the Potat0s Jam 4 (September 2020). The theme was "Enfer" ("Hell" in english), so I decided to create a frustrating platformer that take place in hell. Description You are a fam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platformers Hell.

A top-down adventure shooter through mummy-infested ruins! An ancient curse has been unleashed! Hordes of mummies have risen in their lost temple and will soon reach the surface if they aren’t stopped. Venture forth as the intrepid adventurer Ajay, shoot your way through traps, living statues and the living dead, and find the missing pieces of the medallion to put an end to the curse! Control… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursebreaker: Lock and Load.

World's Crisis Reborn is a First Person Shooter game based on Horror-Action genres. It allows the player to explore various places, secret rooms, rushing through creepy dungeons and experiencing the terror. Game Story: World's Crisis - Reborn is a Horror-Action First Person Shooter game where Anderson, the chief and most experienced Member of WC Army has been commanded by its head, Mr. Aryan, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worlds Crisis Reborn.

Hi, thanks for checking out Haywire Flyer!  For the GMTK Game Jam, I thought it would be fun to make a side-scrolling space shooter, where every ~25 seconds you lose control of one of your ships main systems. For example, your main cannons may start firing non stop, or your ship may be sent into a wild spinning motion. The goal of the game is to survive your trip through space and then defeat the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haywire Flyer.

Summary: Imprecision is a first/third person, action-adventure rogue-lite set in the Scandinavian Middle Ages. In Imprecision, you play as a lone archer, Örvar, who is training to take down The Black Knights of Bjørn and their kingdom. King Bjørn the Bloodthirsty and The Black Knights have taken over the nation destroying a lot of the land and enslaving towns. If you are not part of the royal king… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imprecision.

A short, wave-based shooter with some base building elements. Shoot aliens, gather energy cubes, spend them on base upgrades (turrets, barriers, etc).  Game Length: about 15 - 30 minutes. CONTROLS Left click - shoot WASD/Arrow Keys - move Spacebar - Jump Esc - pause menu E - Interact with terminals F - throw mine (after purchasing Armory) X - Call airstrike (after purchasing Communication… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hold The Line.

DungeonSpell Play as a young witch-in-training who has gotten trapped in a dungeon. Escape the dungeon and solve 5 unique puzzles by summoning your ghostly friends to help you out! FEATURES: ★ 4 cute ghost friends★ 1 witch-in-training★ 5 fun puzzles★ a handy-dandy tutorial★ you can fall in lava★ relaxing lo-fi and lo-fi adjacent music★ volume slider for your volume adjusting needs https://player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DungeonSpell.

Ghost Battalion is a 1st/3rd person shooter, with vehicles, ships, jet packs, multiple sci-fi soldier classes, space battles, and many other cool features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Battalion.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

88% User Score Based on 3,258 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Explore game Journey to the Savage Planet for console from the official PlayStation website.Check out Journey to the Savage Planet features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey to the Savage Planet.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

59% User Score Based on 6,096 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Planet Explorers is an open world voxel based sandbox adventure RPG game set on a distant planet. The game uses a new OpenCL calculated voxel system to allow players to change the terrain in any way, create new objects such as weapons, vehicles, objects, and do it anywhere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Explorers.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

53% User Score Based on 15,950 reviews

Osiris: New Dawn is an unforgiving near future space survival game with a cinematic feel and elements of horror. Play as a Mission Specialist in single or multiplayer to build your planetary base, pilotable vehicles, and controllable drones as you explore a dangerous solar system far from Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Osiris: New Dawn.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

68% User Score Based on 88 reviews

In this space flight simulator you take control of the space vessel Eurisko XI in its quest through deep space. Its goal: find our new home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Analog.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

81% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 2 reviews

The year is 2367, thirty two years after the Great War. Or at least that is what YOU thought was the Great War. The endless line of Shivan capital ships, bombers and fighters with super advanced technology was nearly overwhelming. As the Terran and Vasudan races finish rebuilding their decimated societies, a disturbance lurks in the not-so-far reaches of the Gamma Draconis system. Your n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freespace 2.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

72% User Score Based on 913 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

Ripout is an online Co-Op horror FPS that will have players fight their way through procedurally generated derelict ships filled with mutants capable of reconfiguring their alien bodies. Survive with your trusty Pet Gun companion, collect loot, and customize your character to fit your playstyle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RIPOUT.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

86% User Score Based on 423 reviews

Built exclusively for VR, Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy game for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Experience what it’s like to command an army of badass robots and fight against hostile enemies on beautiful alien planets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Trip.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

59% User Score Based on 305 reviews

Dysterra is a large-scale multiplayer sci-fi survival shooter game available on Steam that embodies deep crafting systems such as construction and production, while offering players exciting conflicts and environmental calamities within the visual power of the Unreal Engine 4. It is developed by Reality MagiQ and published by Kakao Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dysterra.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

94% User Score Based on 250 reviews

TimeShifters is an old school first person shooter inspired by games like TimeSplitters and GoldenEye. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TimeShifters.

What is Kanka?Kanka is a co-op-first sci-fi action RPG / third-person shooter for 1–4 players. You are part of a volunteer team sent to SP-01 after earlier expeditions disappeared without contact. The mission goes wrong before it truly begins: your ship is hit during descent, the squad crash-lands, and the only way forward is to regroup, grow stronger, and find a way home without leaving anyone b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kanka.

Asteroid Loop A solo submission for the 2025 GMTK GameJam. The theme of the Jam is "Loop". Asteroids meets TrackMania. Compete against other players for the fastest time through a zero-gravity obstacle course.Recently "employed" by the sinister ZAMAZON corporation, you find yourself trapped in an endless time loop with horrific implications. Not even death can stand in the way of optimized deliv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asteroid Loop.

This is an arena FPS set in a futuristic setting in which the objective is to decimate armies of robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arena.

As the night crawls and covers the sky, it is time to herd your flock and head home. Navigate the island to find your alpacas and set sail for home in your boat. Instructions The Escape Key to exit is currently broken (sorry!) Use your arrow keys or WASD to move Use the mouse to move the camera Use left click to whistle to the alpaca* Herd your alpaca to the waiting boat There are 7 alpaca in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Velvet Isle.

Planetarium Planetarium is a 3D action platformer set in space. You play as an astronaut who, on the way back to Earth from a solo mission, got caught in an asteroid field and crashed their spaceship. The astronaut crash landed on a nearby planet, along with broken pieces of the ship. They are now lost in space with a broken, but still salvageable ship. The only way for the astronaut to get home … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetarium.

The main objective of our game is to steal a weapon of great power, but this is not a stealth game… this is a robbery. This means we are designed an experience that promotes combat instead of avoiding it. We achieve this by constantly introducing new and exciting ways to shake up combat and keep players on their toes. Movement is key, we provide players with fluid movement controls and a robust va… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Depthpoint.

Year 2534....Welcome to Planet Zuve, a new world that has been recently discovered by the A.L.T. Corporation. This planet is rich in resources, especially gold, and a team of 50 people has been sent to establish the first base on its surface. However, things didn't go according to plan, and during the landing, the ship encountered an accident. You find yourself stranded on this unknown planet wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet Zuve (Demo).

When the holiest relic of a race of bureaucratic snails is stolen, it is up to you to reclaim it. In such desperate times you must disregard your people's law that the stamp must approve everything and embody the most dangerous ancient Snail-ese fighting technique, the SNAILANX. Use WASD or arrow keys to move. We struggled a bit in terms of getting consistent visuals and sounds, with the fact th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snailanx.

Play four minigames simultaneously!  Each round is shorter than the last - how long can you survive? Games on the left side of the screen use WASD and mouse.Games on the right side of the screen use the arrow keys and mouse. Made in 48 hours over 9 days for the Miz Game Jam:https://itch.io/jam/miz-jam-1 My notes: When I first saw the art kit, I was blown away by how many different sprites there we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to May I Have Your Attention, Please - Jam Version.

MALWARE DETECTED! Made in 48 hours as a solo submission for the 2020 GMTK GameJam. The theme of the Jam is "Out of Control". A notorious hacker has infected your system with malware! Take control of your computer by zapping the annoying popups, but beware... the hacker has taken control of your mouse! HOW TO PLAY: Zap malware popups as fast as you can! The hacker has taken control of your mouse!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malware Detected!.

Hey folks, thanks for checking out my project! Helmet Head (working title) is my in development, 2D action roguelike project. This page is for me to upload test builds of the game in order to gather feeback. You can follow me on Bluesky and/or X/Twitter if you are interested in updates on this project :) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Current State of the pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helmet Head - Test.

Gastrocove is a game about scheduling robots to harvest, combine, and deliver food to ports before the food expires. It was created in 10 days for the JamCraft 5 game jam. Installing You can either download the Windows build below (standard Unity package) or you can run the WebGL build by clicking the Play button above. WebGL build has been tested all the way through but YMMV. Gameplay Each level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gastrocove.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

91% User Score Based on 287 reviews

From the team that brought you Aleph One, the classic sci-fi FPS Marathon 2: Durandal from Bungie on Mac revived for modern hardware by the fan community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Classic Marathon 2.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

78% User Score Based on 8,987 reviews

Includes the main game, the season pass, cosmetics, bonus content, the digital artbook, and the From the Ashes expansion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

88% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Build epic bases, lead troops, and defend against enemy hordes! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Block Fortress 2.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

73% User Score Based on 118 reviews

This is an immersive horror game where you have to find your dog by shouting for "ROY" on your microphone. Microphone input is totally optionally and can be turned off which will switch to voice-acting instead for calling, but microphone input is highly recommended for the full experience. If you enjoyed it, please considering getting the game on steam here or on itch.io. It really support… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotten Flesh - Cosmic Horror Survival Game.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

98% User Score Based on 131 reviews

Follow Samuel , Sarah, and Clunky, on a perilous journey through Relic Odyssey: Ruins of Xantao. Brace yourself as you confront disgusting beasts, ruthless smugglers, and the enigmatic "Collector" - a mad man who will stop at nothing to obtain the power hidden within the ruins of Xantao. Adventure and CombatFight off creatures using an array of weapons and gadgets. Experience different types of en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relic Odyssey: Ruins Of Xantao.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

Sturmwind Ex is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it! You can play missionmode with all 16 levels with saving your progress with every finished level or arcademode with 6 levels and no continues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STURMWIND EX.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

71% User Score Based on 6,071 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 16 reviews

Survive in outer space! Together with your immortal chicken, discover the truth behind your sudden spaceship crash. Craft tools, pilot vehicles, and even control space stations to survive and explore the wreckage. A massive space hearse suffers a wreck in the deep space, leaving the area filled with debris, coffins, dead passengers and yourself. Survive in this interstellar dump, uncover a glob… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breathedge.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 387 reviews

Stardrop is a narrative driven Sci-Fi first person adventure and exploration game set in the future. You play as Aryn Vance who is accompanied by her close friend, John Kindley. They are Salvage and Rescue operatives seeking old derelict spacecraft lost in time or ships who are are in need of help. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARDROP.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

42% User Score Based on 753 reviews

An ambitious MMO game in steam Early Access. It is planed to be Buy-to-Play through Early Access and on full release. "Sci-fi mmorpg Project Genom will let you participate in the battle for the survival of humankind. Having destroyed their own planet, humans have found a new home and a seemingly happy life on Avalon. But people are not the only ones who liked the place. What attracted to this pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Genom.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 1,473 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 20 reviews

Explore a vast universe in this roguelike, ship building, FPS Genesis Alpha One mixes thrilling roguelike mechanics with a deep ship builder and fast first-person action, putting you in the role of an interstellar pioneer. As the Captain of a Genesis starship, you journey into uncharted space on the ultimate mission. Build and manage a space vessel, farm resources, deal with terrifying alien infes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genesis Alpha One.