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NOTES If you find yourself stuck in love with no way to get out, you can press U to undo moves until you are free, or press M in any level to jump back to its corresponding overworld map.All puzzles with step counters are verified solvable, so good luck and have fun! :)If you'd like to challenge yourself, I've posted my best move scores for each level in a section below. If you post a comment on m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELECTRO // MAGNETIC.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

A Forgetful Loop is a time-based worker-placement puzzle game, where you need to weigh up which nodes are more important at a given moment; To get closer to the core, closer to the finish line! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Forgetful Loop.

Made for the GMTK 2025 Game Jam Roboloop is a timing-based puzzle game where you play as Cam, a robot with a camera for a head, who is trapped in a factory that loops. Whether it's pistons moving back and forth, a rocket spinning around your key, or more, Roboloop is a game I hope you can enjoy. So then player, can you get past all 23 levels in a game where everything but you is trapped in a loop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roboloop.

Waveforge is a 2D physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate water waves and emergent physical phenomena to guide a rubber duck to the goal. Set within a meticulously crafted pixel-art physics world reminiscent of Noita, it invites players to experience uniquely engaging physical interactions. Featuring over ten thoughtfully designed levels, the game delivers about 1 hour of delightfully c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveforge.

You find yourself stuck in a strange world. Time seems to work differently here, and almost everything in this dimension repeats in an endless loop. Including your actions. For a while, you just go with the flow, passing through the same rooms again and again. Without ever questioning why, you just do it. However, over time, you slowly start to lose sense of reality, including your own identity.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaking the Cycle.

Welcome to LoopBox: a puzzle platformer about looping boxes! To get the key that unlocks each chamber's door, you must pick-up and move some boxes. But beware: these boxes are equipped with strange recording devices. It seems that once a box is moved, they will repeat their movements in an endless loop. Welcome to LoopBox: a puzzle platformer about looping boxes! To get the key that Submission fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoopBox.

Ear Hacker A cyberpunk aural training and rhythm game created by one person in two weeks. Wow! Known issues: The web version has noticeable audio lag on some browsers, which makes rhythm puzzles extra tricky. Try a different browser or download the game. The game gets stuck when starting a new mission again after completing one. Restart the app or reload the page before starting another mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ear Hacker - Jam Edition.

Created for GMTK Jam 2024. The idea was to make an Metroidvania. Sadly, as is usually the case with overscoping, most of the content that makes the game a game couldn't get in. A good chunk of the development time actually went into making the basic mechanics and the level editor, so I made sure to include them in the web version as well (even if without the ability to save your creation). Usage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cheese.

A Deadly Path is a short and sweet platform game. Your objective is to get to the flag, to do so, you must die a few times to get rid of obstacles and create your own platforms! The goal of the game is to get to the flag to move on to the next level. Remember to switch between both characters with Space!!! Controls: WASD or Arrow-Keys to move.Space bar to switch between characters.The menu is also… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A-Deadly-Path.

#KSUGameJam This jam's theme was "what goes up must come down". This small robot is about to have its whole world turned upside down... Flippy the robot has lived a normal life, but when it comes time to show he knows how to platform, he discovers a series of trials and tribulations that he must look at from every angle. If he doesn't account for certain factors, it would mean his certain demise. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flip Trip.

Programming by python-b5 Art + music by Sam GormanThe slime factory's attempt to make sentient slimes went horribly wrong - they escaped and are roaming the factory's halls! You, a small worker robot, must escape the factory before you get overwhelmed in slime. The only way to kill slimes is by grabbing them with your robot claw and bursting them using your own momentum. Jump from a high spot or d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momentum (GMTK Game Jam 2021).

Inspired by the classic Sokoban games, Sticky Struggles is a uniquely challenging puzzle game that will test your problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. With 50 levels of increasing difficulty, along with a set of bonus levels, Sticky Struggles will keep you entertained for hours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sticky Struggles.

Live the short journey of a tiny chick finding it's way to hatching. Explore 10 levels in a relaxing mood to discover what the hard path of your space journey is for. This game was made in 48 hours for the Game Maker's Toolkit Jam. The theme was Downwell's Dual Purpose Design. It matches the theme with it's main mechanics, the floor dragging that serves everything in the game, like neutralising d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oeufwakening.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

A short Snakevania about encarnating a formless critter delving into the bowels of a bleak complex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10mg: SNAAAK.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, stability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

A cryptic puzzle game where you embody a skeletal sorcerer. Use tile-creation powers to free minions from their predestined paths. Groove to the beat, solve puzzles efficiently for better ratings, and uncover mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grooveyard.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

47% User Score Based on 64 reviews

"Neon Hardcore" - this is a game that makes you freak out the player after each death of the player character. You need to manage the green cube and get to another green reference point. But it is very difficult, as the player interfere with the rotating saws and others obstacles red color. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Hardcore.

Escape a bizarre world by rotating the universe. Use portals, physics, time, and clones as floors become walls, walls become ceilings, left becomes down, and right becomes up. You manipulate time and space at will, but do you have the mind to solve the warped reality that imprisons you? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Z Axis: Continuum.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 220 reviews

Experience the thrill of the high-flying antics of the Crazy Ball as it bounces around the dysfunctional office. With unique and challenging gameplay that is easy to grasp, outrageous physics and plenty of fun content, this is one wacky office that you’d never want to leave! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

An elegant, block-pushing puzzle game with clean design, exploring the question, "What makes a good puzzle?" Set across multiple, beautiful worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzledorf.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Rainbow Hero is an old-school puzzle game set in beautiful painterly worlds. Travel on multi-directional platforms, reflect the lasers off walls, control two characters simultaneously, teleport characters and their items and a lot more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainbow Hero.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

29% User Score Based on 155 reviews

Cavern escape is new platformer puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cavern Escape.

28%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

28% User Score Based on 243 reviews

Eaten Alive is a Point and Click, Adventure, Horror game with Puzzle and Mystery game-play elements. Take control of 'Mia' six years after the apocalypse began, the dead don't stay dead and the earth is in a permanent state of darkness. This game contains adult themes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eaten Alive.

Inspired by Tenet, The Entropy Centre, and The Talos Principle, Retrograde is a mind-bending puzzle platformer where you turn back time and collaborate with your past selves to solve puzzles. Controls Arrows/WASD - Move C/Space - Jump X/E - Interact with objects R - Restart level (hold) Enter/Escape - Pause Inversion Mechanic When you use the Inverter, you the player begin travelling bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrograde.

This is a 2D sliding tile-merging puzzle game inspired by 2048. 1. In this game, you need to merge tiles on the board to reach each level’s objective. Be careful — over-merging can lead to failure. 2. You can clear levels with any number of moves, or carefully plan the best strategy. If you complete a level in the minimum number of moves, you will earn a star. Levels marked EX have no move requi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2048Puzzle.

Control a swarm of bullets like angry bees!? The dragoons have captured Mint?!! Its up to Dokibird's secret (banned) weapon to dominate competition and rescue Mint! ( Remember! Play in fullscreen mode to fix the camera! ) It's Time To Unleash The Bullet Swarm!!  ---Note For Dokibird!---  If you end up playing this, for one, I am honored you are playing my game and it means the absolute world… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Doki Bullet Swarm.

Death Loop– Escape the Loop by Dying A 2D Platformer Puzzle Game for GMTK Game Jam 2025 Theme: "Loop" You are trapped in a looping dream. The only way out? Die... again and again. In DeathLoop, death is not the end — it's your only escape. Solve puzzles not to survive, but to find creative ways to intentionally die and shatter the dream layer you're stuck in. With every death, a new versi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Loop.

Meet Sam Swaggerton, the shiftiest, swankiest guy around! You and your awesome shades and 'stache need to navigate an ever-changing world using a variety of brain-bending mechanics. Featuring 12 levels and 12 challenge levels, as well as NES-inspired artwork and soundtrack. Made in 4 days for the GMTK Game Jam 2025 with the theme "Loop." Coded using https://scratch.mit.edu  - CONTROLS - •  WA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shifty Sam.

Four Ether As a nascent ethereal being ✨, you hear prayers echoing through the void, coming from worlds abandoned by their original deities. Taken with affection, you choose to incarnate in order to answer their calls and solve each of their problems. But moving a mortal body is far more difficult than simple things like turning back time, and you'll likely need to learn certain physical abilitie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Four Ether.

Wield the power of a multi dimensional being and escape the dimension prison. Controls F4: Fullscreen Z: Interact (Advance Text) X: Project  C: Skip Text R: Restart Room (For Softlocks) Arrow Keys: Move Overview A short puzzle game about looping around the screen. There are four levels in total, and you must find the hidden item in each to complete the game. Story Rotting in one of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DIMENSION PRISON.

Roku and Rei is an engaging puzzle game where the protagonists move in reverse directions. Synchronize their movements to help them reaching their crosses! Roku and Rei possess the ability to interact only with specific colors. Utilize this distinctive trait to guide them through a multitude of levels filled with colorful elements that can either help or hinder your progress! Within the world,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roku and Rei.

Before the End is a 2D top-down grid-based puzzle game taking place during prehistoric times. In each level, the player must reach the goal to pass time and move ever closer towards the anticipated extinction of the dinosaurs. Within each level, you will utilize strange quantum powers to manipulate natural objects by swapping them amongst each other. You will also find yourself less alone as you p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before the End.

Unveil hidden wonders in masterpieces! Explore Qiu Ying’s iconic paintings with around 700 hidden objects. Relaxing, timer-free gameplay with hints, 6 hours of content. Discover art and mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art Detective: Hidden Through Ancient China.

A game for the GMTK (Gamemaker's Toolkit) Game Jam 2020, but I somehow submitted the wrong game and had to pull my submission. But on the plus side, a user called kovax made a "GMTK Deadline Missers" jam and I was able to post this there! The theme was "Out Of Control", so my sister and I decided to create a game about herding cat burglars out of a museum they're trying to rob.Game Design and Pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Security Hound.

Description "Construct to Climb" is a game made in 4 days for the 2024 GMTK game jam.  The goal of the game is to scale hills, mountains and other obstacles with custom built contraptions.  The game features a unique building system, where each part can be many different sizes, and is not constrained to a grid!  I hope you enjoy! Controls: The game explains how to play, but I'll outline the con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Construct to Climb.

Submission for the GMTK Game Jam 2024 A Game by matrix.Sprites & Sound by DosBros531. Overview: Each level contains two playable blocks, one block can scale horizontally and another one can scale vertically. You are the one who controls these two blocks. Can you guide them to the exit door? Controls: Shift - to select one of these two blocks. Left / Right Arrow Keys - to move the selecte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tall & Stout.

Post-Jam Update: Thank you so much to everyone who has played and rated Descriptionary! A quick update from us: the game is now playable in browser! Descriptionary is best enjoyed with Hardware Acceleration On in browser settings, so if your game is lagging a little that might just fix it!  We're so grateful for all the support the GMTK community has given us, it's absolutely unreal to see our gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descriptionary.

This is a grid based puzzle game where objects can change size. There are 12 levels. This was submitted to GMTK Game Jam 2024. Barebones presentation and has some known bugs.Rules/Explanation: Make your way to the gray face tile to win. All goal tiles have to be activated for a valid solution. Objects can grow, shrink, or split by activating corresponding tiles; in order to activate these tiles th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grokoban.

A puzzle-platformer (with not very hard puzzles) made for the 2024 GMTK Game Jam with the theme: Built To Scale You have been built to scale (things) and must use your power to push boxes and navigate the levels I tried to make it WebGL and it took me >7 hours (serious). Please try play if you have this is my first game jam and i would like some feedback (sorry if its too short i used up all my … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Built To Scale.

In this NES-styled top-down shooter, you control a ship sent on a mission to destroy a group of dangerous inflating aliens, who threaten to inflate the earth until it explodes. Will you manage to explode them first? This game was originally made for the GMTK Game Jam 2024 under 96 hours. This is the first time I ever participated in a game jam. Despite the game's scope being small, It was still v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Inflators.

thanks for playing my entry to the gmtk game jam 2024, with the theme 'built to scale' controls: q or e to switch modes mode 1 - movement: wasd or arrow keys to move space or z to jump mode 2 - scaling wasd or arrow keys to change the scale of the object selected (up increases y scale, down decreases y scale, right increases x scale, left decreases x scale) space or z to change selected … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to scaleit.

Colour factory is a game where you play a small robot trying to escape his abandoned factory. You must carry around crates filled with radioactive material to power drones, gates, more! To fit within the theme of 'Join together' for the 2021 GMTK game jam we created platforms which glide along rails to join together and a machine called the conjoiner which merges different colour crates to create … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Color Factory.

Puzzle game originally created in 48 hours for the GMTK 2021 Game Jam, now with new levels and mechanics! Play as a smith's apprentice who must repair the single-use keys that plague modern dungeon crawlers. Powered by puzzlescript. Controls: arrow keys to move, Z to undo a turn, R to restart the current level. Discord: pteren WARNING: the debug tool is still present in the 48-hour version, so pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Keysmith's Apprentice.

In Accismus you solve puzzles by sacrificing some of your movement capabilities.The game is set in an abstract, colorful and blocky world and deals with the topic of control over both yourself and other people. That sounds pretty close to home, doesn't it?This was my first game jam entry so every feedback is very welcomed, feel free to rate and comment with your thoughts! :) Controls: WASD - Movem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Accismus.

IMPORTANT : After clicking on the "run game" button, click again in the same spot when the image appears. A short puzzle-platformer made in seven days for a jam with the theme : "PARALLEL" Control the character while taking into account the dangers of two parallel worlds. 18 levels Everything was made during the jam. --CONTROLS-- Move : Arrow Keys or WASD   Jump or Next text : Z (Alt or J) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paralleli.

Introduction The world is in peril. Cheesecake, a once prized and celebrated food, can no longer be created. Monster have ransacked the world and stolen all the ingredients needed to make it. This has left the locals without their most important food. Goudan, a man who can no longer tolerate its absence, has taken matters into his own hands. Armed with his sword, shield and wits, he sets out t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cheesecake Hero.

In a secure lab facility, scientists race to find a cure for a mysterious virus that causes cognitive breakdown, comas, and finally death. In attempt to find a cure, animals are given the virus and cures are tested. The aim is to delay or prevent cognitive breakdown to stop the chain of symptoms, but one lab rat has gained human-level intelligence due to a failed cure. This lab rat -- Lab Rat N06 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subject N.06.

NOTE: I have received reports that this game does not load on Mac browsers. The downloadable files are Windows only, so if you are a Mac user please save yourself the time and skip this game. Apparently this is a known issue with Godot 4.0 web exports. NOTE2: Since downloads don't work on HTML game pages, please go here if you prefer to download the game and play on desktop. The link contains both… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Path (game jam version).

CONTROLS: Only the up key is shown as a control input for picking up the heart in game but all controls work so please use whatever is most comfortable on your keyboard. Move: A and D keys, Left and Right Arrow keys Jump: Space key Pick up heart: Shift key, W key, or Up Arrow Key Enter Door: Shift key, W key, or Up Arrow Key DESCRIPTION: Heartbroken is a 2D Puzzle Platformer about guiding your di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartbroken.

Your name is Photon, and you belong to a race of beings capable of generating free energy. When humanity found out, they decided to enslave you and your people. What does the future hold for Photon? Controls: Move: WASD or Left Click Pulse: E or Right Click Wait: Q or Middle Mouse Pass Dialogue: Space, Enter or Left Click Pause: Esc Skip Cutscene: Tab FAQ: Q: The puzzles are too hard, is there an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Photon's Journey.

We are happy to say that we are bringing Moleman: TBD to Steam under the new title, DURT. We have rebuilt DURT from the ground up to include significantly more block mechanics, new worlds, and a built-in level editor to create your own levels and share/play them with the community through the Steam Workshop. Please consider giving us a wishlist if you enjoyed this prototype! Gameplay MoleMan: The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoleMan: TBD.