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Dear Players, Thank you all for your support and love! This game is the very first one I’ve developed, filled with my dreams and hard work. As an independent developer, I hope to bring you a world full of adventure, challenges, and fun. Whether it’s exploring levels, solving puzzles, avoiding enemies, or unlocking new items, I want every player to enjoy each and every detail. For me, this ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Frog.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Familia follows four protagonists through a journey to retake their homeland. The game’s style is highly influenced by 90s style Japanese role-playing games like Final Fantasy 1-6. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Familia.

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.

Oily slimes are on the loose! Kat, a warrior cat wielding a giant sword, has been tasked with clearing them out and helping the Skremplets. But who is behind these freaky slimes? Play now, and find out!! Made for the Robot Party Game Jam 2025!Note: Those on very slow connections (less than 1mb download) are recommended to give the game some extra time to load so the music can load as well. Contr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SLIMEBALL.

This is my submission for the VimJam2 Game Jam hosted by 8 Bits to Infinity and Vimlark.[Note: The game was not submitted to the game jam because the project was started long before the time period of VimJam2.] *** If you are an ANDROID user, an .apk build is available for download. It is better optimized for a mobile experience. Scroll down to the bottom of the description to find the download bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VimJam2.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Hatchwell is a top-down action RPG set in a day in this slowly changing town! Everyone is preparing for the Hatchwell Festival, but a series of curious events will make you help the Mayor investigate these unwanted occurrences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatchwell.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

52% User Score Based on 69 reviews

The fall of Atlantis has left a small island unsunken and a mysterious institute has taken hold. You have shipwrecked and found yourself lost between esoteric and mystical puzzles. Find your way home or enter the sunken lighthouse into the depths of Atlantis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kredolis.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

74% User Score Based on 31 reviews

This is a game created especially for all the old school, classic 2D action game fans out there. From 8bits Fanatics, the creator of the fatally difficult action title 1001 Spikes, comes a true 2D dark fantasy-action game full of swords and magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Sword Story.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Disappearing cows, strange visitors, talking trees... What is going on here...? Is the end of the world, the cowpocalypse really here? Discover the mysteries trough this puzzle filled, 2,5D, point & click style adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowpocalypse.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

89% User Score Based on 177 reviews

A short linear puzzle platformer about an astronaut on an alien planet. Explore this strange facility by solving strange puzzles which include but not limited to pushing plants, throwing plants, growing plants, bouncing plants and last but not least bouncing plants on other plants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Low Oxygen.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

73% User Score Based on 463 reviews

Serin Fate is a pixel-art adventure RPG, with gardening, creature tending, unlockable difficulty modes and classic storytelling! Discover your Magic powers, collect Chimera (regional creatures), and travel the world as a Witch. Inspired by Harvest Moon, Legend of the Seven Stars and Pokemon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serin Fate.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

73% User Score Based on 1,007 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

Take care of your own island and explore the ocean in this farming adventure. Summer in Mara mixes farming, crafting and exploring mechanic in a tropical archipelago with a colorful style and strong narrative If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summer in Mara.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, monetization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 63 reviews

BrawlQuest is an action packed 2D brawling MMORPG designed around simplicity. Explore a large open world and uncover the secrets of the Northern Forest with friends or solo as you level up and prepare to face off against the world's mightiest monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrawlQuest.

In a world of pure magic, you are a knight belonging to Farheim, and you have been tasked with fetching a mysterious object from its king, Damon, in a faraway village called Littlegard. When you return from the small village, you will receive sad news… Farheim was invaded and cursed by an evil witch named Shadora from Shadowheim. Since you were far from the kingdom, you were the only one not to be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WITCH'S : Cursed Kingdom Quest.

Here’s a look at my ongoing JRPG project, Kalm — a 2.5D adventure built in Unity and inspired by my favourite Final Fantasy titles (VII, VIII, and X). Kalm – A 2.5D Turn-Based RPG Adventure After a mysterious comet crashes into the Kalm Lands, strange energy begins seeping through the earth.  Guided by fate, Zavian sets out to uncover its secrets — joined by Yuna, a close friend and an archer w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kalm – A 2.5D Turn-Based RPG Adventure.

                     Welcome to Animal Survival! A fast-paced, 3D survival RPG inspired by Vampire Survivors, reimagined with animals, crafting, and character progression. How to Play Movement: Use WASD or Arrow Keys to move your character Combat: All attacks and special abilities are automatic! Just focus on positioning and survival Objective: Survive until the timer runs out to bea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animal Survival.

Broken Links is a bite-sized love letter to 8-bit puzzle action, especially inspired by classic Zelda and the Adventures of Lolo games! A mysterious evil has taken over the idyllic lands of Nestropia, and the iconic hero dispatched to send it packing got all messed up in a temporal freeze spell, fracturing the timeline and requiring a major rescue operation. It’s up to you as Xenia the froggy par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Links.

While everyone was enjoying summer, the Bookmaster was sorting. And sorting. And cleaning. And sorting again. Checking, very carefully, every inch of every single book from his library. Everything got inspected.And, suddenly, the worst happened : Autumn came back.Everyone in town went frenzy, wanting to get ready for a cozy season. Help the Bookmaster to survive this very very dangerous day. Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bookmaster - Hit the books ! (JAM version).

This is my submission for the VimJam2 Game Jam hosted by 8 Bits to Infinity and Vimlark.[Note: The game was not submitted to the game jam because the project was started long before the time period of VimJam2.] *** If you are an ANDROID user, an .apk build is available for download. It is better optimized for a mobile experience. Scroll down to the bottom of the description to find the download bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VimJam2.

Rising Runner is a puzzle-action game, in which your aim is to guide Anette Harper through Purgatory to reclaim her soul. Features a level editor to make your own levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Runner.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay

53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Idea is a game about discovering and sharing. Explore gorgeous landscapes, roll down highways and stumble upon welcoming cottages and abandoned dumpsters. Help your ideas find their way – and share them with the world when they stop, before beginning your journey anew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IDEA.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Is a hidden object game in which you need to find all the ancient runes on a large location. Ancient runes will be located in a variety of places, from the most prominent to barely noticeable places. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Search All: Runes.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 177 reviews

Open your own shop in the heart of a Medieval Fantasy realm! Stock your shelves with everything from potions and swords to mysterious crystals and legendary artifacts. Set your prices, earn your customers' trust and become the richest merchant in town! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Merchant.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

89% User Score Based on 479 reviews

Bloobs Adventure Idle is a massive RuneScape-inspired idle RPG built around endless progression, powerful account growth, and thousands of goals to pursue. Train 24 interconnected skills, defeat powerful bosses, collect over 500 souls, complete thousands of challenges, and scale your character through a deep prestige system designed for hundreds — and eventually thousands — of hours of progressio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloobs Adventure Idle.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

92% User Score Based on 439 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

Artis Impact is a story-rich, adventure pixel RPG that features classic turn-based combat, upgrading your home, and exploring uniquely hand-drawn environments. Players will take on the role of official Akane, teaming up with Bot to unravel the mysteries of a future utopian world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artis Impact.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

68% User Score Based on 332 reviews

Urban Tale is a realistic, vibrant and unique RPG that will allow you to fulfil your dreams, and pursue your most wanted goals in life. You start from scratch, having nothing in the big city where you can meet a lot of people, that can help you throughout your adventure. Your goal is to survive and succeed in life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Tale.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 156 reviews

Become a customizable giant monster If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gigapocalypse.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Super Cable Boy is a retro inspired platformer, where you are playing a living handheld gaming system with a power cord. Collect game cartridges to become more powerful and take on your quest to defeat "the Glitch". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cable Boy.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

59% User Score Based on 34 reviews

A stagnant world slowly sinking into the depths of forgetfulness. You alone must brave this world on a quest to regain your lost locket and regain your memories before it's too late. Choose your path through an eery pixel art landscape, brave brutal precision-platforming gauntlets, meet strange denizens and grab collectibles to increase your powerset in a bid to regain your very soul. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Underdusk.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

75% User Score Based on 426 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in the whimsical and ever-changing land of Geodia. Battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power of Sparklite! Key Features • Stunning visuals - Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics • … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparklite.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 48 reviews

InfiniTrap Classic is a fast paced puzzle game for hardcore players. The game contains 40 levels and is available on Windows, OSX and Linux. Every level starts with the player character standing on the start tile. The start tile is perfectly safe-- No, trust me. It's safe. Once you leave the start tile, you have a limited time to reach the treasure before the level crushes you. To complicate thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinitrap Classic: Ohio Jack and The Cup Of Eternity.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

63% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Prepare to delve into a fascinating world where the forces of technology and magic are embroiled in a vicious struggle! Blurring the lines between the RPG and strategy genres, Megamagic recaptures the unmistakable flavour of the 80s in a game magnified by the incredible music by Mitch Murder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Megamagic: Wizards of the Neon Age.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

68% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

FOX n FORESTS is a 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by the glorious days of 16-bit! Switch between various seasons on the fly, shoot and slash with your magic melee crossbow and snatch valuable loot to unveil the mystery of the 5th seasons. A thrilling pixel art fable with rewarding super secrets, screen filling bosses and thriving exploration. This is 16-bit how you remember it! Fe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOX n FORESTS.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

83% User Score Based on 96 reviews

The enigmatic adventure of a mysterious cat-like spirit who suddenly awakens in the dark forest of Baciu. Spirits of Baciu - Prologue is an atmospheric puzzle adventure game set in Hoia Baciu forest, one of the most haunted places of the planet. You will follow the adventure of a little spirit waking up into the woods. How did he get here and what haunts this place? Interact with the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirits of Baciu - Prologue.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

84% User Score Based on 225 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Adventures of Pip revitalizes the classic side-scrolling platform genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures of Pip.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

91% User Score Based on 284 reviews

Frightened Bugs is a small adventure for just a couple of minutes. For some people the game may turn out to be hard, so you must try hard to find out who frightened all Bugs and disturbed the Worm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frightened Beetles.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

75% User Score Based on 351 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

AGGELOS is a mesmerizing new action-RPG inspired by the likes of Wonder Boy that looks like it was plucked straight out of the 16-bit era... but plays like a modern-day marvel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aggelos.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Strange Telephone is a 2D adventure game in which the player explores strange worlds created with merely 6 digits, and has multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Telephone.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 1,185 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

Ocean’s Heart is an action RPG featuring detailed pixel art with a heavy focus on exploration. In a lively world teeming with secrets and mysteries, Tilia sets out in search of her missing father. Follow the trail through the ruins of a flooded kingdom, shape the future of the current world, or keep your head down and focus on your own mission in this epic retro-inspired adventure! Explore a deta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean's Heart.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

72% User Score Based on 156 reviews

The puzzle-solving fantasy adventure with social simulation. Lonesome Village is a cozy, quiet town struggling to rebuild after a strange calamity wiped out their homes. Take the role of Wes the coyote and help bring this village back from the brink of destruction in a puzzle-filled life sim If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lonesome Village.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 148 reviews

You don't know how you got here, and you don't know how you'll leave. Wander the depths of the Backrooms in hopes of finding something more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within the Backrooms.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Discover the mysteries and challenging puzzles of Escape Mind. A brief Adventure in Point & Click in Escape Room style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Mind.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Vanildo's Journey is a playful adventure game, focused on humorous characters, comic events and exploration elements with touches of suspense and mystery. The game tells a story full of twists, unique and charismatic characters, secrets hidden by the map and a simple and intuitive turn-based combat. In addition to offering a casual and pleasant environment, RPG brings a rewarding game style … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanildo's Journey.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

63% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Drawn by the call of an ancient crystal dagger, you journey into the Forgotten Valley, now ravaged by the Stone Plague. Forgotten Blood is a first-person action RPG inspired by King’s Field and the Souls series. Explore an interconnected world filled with secrets, danger, and hidden paths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Blood.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Arkanya is a 2D adventure RPG about an aspiring young treasure hunter named Marisa and her capybara companion! Explore deep within the jungles of Amazonia, discover a deep alternate world history, and amass your fortune as you strive to become the world's greatest treasure hunter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Girl from Arkanya.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

A little game about exploring a desert and restoring its water flow... Among other things! Discover this open world and uncover the secrets of Cydonia's Village. Collect Energy Cores with the help of a loyal companion to restore water to the desert and meet villagers along the way. KEY FEATURES Small and hand-crafted open world, full of secrets, collectibles and activities. Follow the trail or jus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sands of Hope.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Travel through fantasy worlds and build an idol sanctuary! An idol × city-building simulation game where you create your very own fan sanctuary alongside adorable idols to restore the lost connections between worlds! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroic Songs: the Remix!.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Embark on an Emotional Adventure Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature is a peaceful and reflective experience, filled with meaningful collectibles, unique emotion-driven interactions, and environmental puzzles. The orchestral soundtrack emphasizes an intimate storyline of unlikely friendship, loss, and love. Explore a Colorful World Travel across vast, beautifully diverse landscapes, each seamlessly blen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

77% User Score Based on 62 reviews

"The Darkness Below" is a first person grid-based dungeon crawler,inspired by titles such as Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder, Lands of Lore & Might and Magic 3-5! Features (v1.2 + Prelude) windows / linux / android*prelude version - contains about ~3 hours of the full releaseturn-based moving & battling much like M&M 3-5interactable items & objects (ground items, levers, doors, keylocks)variou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkness Below.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 163 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 9 reviews

A wholesome pixel art platformer. Cook magical delicacies from a vast collection of ingredients in your own shop. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique witchy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Delicacy.