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Round 3: Team Bird Squeak Incantatum: This is a character theme for the magical rat student, Squeak, created by Snowly for Round 3 of Snowly’s Music Festival Jam. This is a character theme that can also serve as the main theme for the imaginary game “Squeak Incantatum”. The added challenge that I selected for this track was to only use 3 instruments playing at any given time. I took great care t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squeak Incantatum (Snowly's Music Festival Jam Album).

https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/playlists/2077171593&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true A soundtrack written for Lone Rabbit's Composing Jam #8 based on the theme "One Summer Night". All tracks were made using FL Studio. Soundcloud Link: https://on.soundcloud.com/Wox1Jt6cShdIU9… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleeting Days.

My entry for the OST Composing Jam #8! I used the image by @xin_cere.art and phrase "One Summer Night" for inspiration. The soundtrack: The 3 tracks I composed for this jam represent a snapshot sampler of what a full OST could look like. The first track is a piano and strings duet, while the remaining tracks trend more electronic. The "game":Reflections is an RPG where you play as someone who i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflections.

This is my submission for Redline's Final Monthly Composing Challenge called The Hanged Man And The Sun.  Listen on SoundCloud here (not gapless): https://soundcloud.com/lamorak-239504912/sets/hanged-man-and-the-sun?si=67381fb2...  Listen on YouTube here (gapless + animated cover): https://youtu.be/CerS-wSypXU?si=IL4VuIy8SVzEu_lp  This is possibly a bit of an out of place submission due to some… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ·Hanged Man And The Sun·.

https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1365905074&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true poard · The Traveler This was my submission for the OST Composing Jam #3! For my soundtrack, I chose to go for an OpenMPT/Modplug Tracker-like style of chiptune, taking inspirat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Traveler.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

87% User Score Based on 524 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 4 reviews

Fract Osc is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRACT OSC.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 171 reviews

This is a simple game. All you do is walk, and my grandmother will play the piano. There's nothing else to it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Walk While My Grandmother Plays The Piano.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Purgatory Fell is a psychological thriller set in 1955. Explore the declining mind of a man who cannot sleep. A progression of nightmares reveals hints about who you were, and what you are becoming. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgatory Fell.

Echoes of a Dream Echoes of a Dream is a fictional game conceived for Lone Rabbit's OST Composing Jam #7, delving into the subjectivity of reality and the paradox of the dream state. Inspired by Chuang Tzu's philosophical query—whether he was dreaming of the butterfly or the butterfly was dreaming of him—the game blurs the line between reality and imagination, offering a dual gameplay experience … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of a Dream.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 678 reviews

Explore the twisting passages and alleys of the Halls, a liminal manifestation of the subconscious of many. After clicking a shady looking hyperlink and filling out a survey, you find yourself in a non-sensical place where gravity implies no "up" or "down." The unfortunate residents encourage you to find your way out by facing your regrets and getting stronger. Gain ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Gravity.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

On a cold winter day, Valerie and Cadence are brought together through their shared love of music. Determined to hear more of the talented pianist’s tunes, Valerie seeks Cadence out in hopes of making something beautiful. Little did they know that their composition would blossom into something more… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love's Crescendo.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

94% User Score Based on 3,060 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

“I know what he’s doing… He’s watching you.”Travel to Riven, a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape. Features VISIT A MYSTERIOUS WORLD“I am Gehn. I assume you’ve heard of me.”Riven takes you on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riven.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 3 reviews

Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonority.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

90% User Score Based on 784 reviews

Experience a realistically inspired recreation of iceland's southern coast. Take photos and explore the world at your own pace, become immsersed with some of the latest visual tech provided by Unreal Engine 4. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mýrdalssandur, Iceland.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

95% User Score Based on 926 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 36 reviews

Buy Season: A letter to the future on PlayStation Store. Leave home on a bicycle trip into a mysterious new world and record life before it ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEASON: A letter to the future.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

75% User Score Based on 203 reviews

Recursive Ruin is a kaleidoscopic narrative-puzzle game. Explore an infinitely fractal world of strange beauty and mind-bending physics. Inhabit a despondent artist in search of meaning and experience a bittersweet story that cascades into the surreal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recursive Ruin.

https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1852508079&color=%23d9945c&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true gnlwnd1 · Colors Of Recollection Soundcloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/gnlwnd1/sets/colors-of-recollection YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh9w5LQad1A&list=PLkAXv9MTPryf-3… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colors Of Recollection.

My entry for the OST Composing Jam #7! I used the image by @kawaakar and phrase "Inside My World" for inspiration. The music:Here are a few tracks I composed to give some idea about the audio direction1. Beautiful Sea Dome (Level 1)With this track I wanted to capture the essence of wonder for the player. This track uses lots of panned arpeggios to demonstrate movement.In terms of timbre, I choose… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Domesea.

DescriptionComalody is a game about the main character that ends up in a coma due to drowning.Through the game you meet funky, goofy characters which are all made up in the main characters head but represent different traumas the character needs to defeat or reconcile in order to stay in the "dream" or wake up from the coma.The game is based in the main character's mind or "dreams" where anything … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comalody.

"A tale of 2 kitties, told through a 3 ½ minute jazz-influenced OST." If you like what you hear or want to know more, each song has a short description, with a written chart and some music theory notes found below. My suggestion is to listen to the music alone first.  Click this to load the album : https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1718346294%3Fsecret_toke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In An Unlikely Alley.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

82% User Score Based on 119 reviews

The Test: Reimagined is a masterful mix of Personality Test Psychology and Dark Tarot. Answer a series of fully-narrated questions to receive a personalized, unique ending based on your choices. Dive deep into your own psyche and join millions in a social experiment that you will NOT want to miss! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Test: Reimagined.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

99% User Score Based on 626 reviews

In Mr. Sleepy Man, you play as a sleepy guy who's up way past his bedtime and out of control! Make a mess of everything you find and turn Bedtime Town against you! This sandbox adventure is filled with comical hijinks, outrageous characters, and platforming action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Sleepy Man.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 235 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

99% User Score Based on 329 reviews

Judero is an action/ adventure game inspired by the rich folk history of the Scottish Borders. You play as Judero, a Celt who can establish a rapport with the nature around him. Travel with Judero through a handcrafted landscape as he discovers there is an evil at work manipulating the unguarded. Fast and Fluid Combat. Strike, and dodge your way through a myriad of foes culminating in exciting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Judero.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

IMPORTANT : This comic is mostly silent, it's normal! :) Still Heroes is a digital comic with a reading time of approximately one hour. It includes interactivity, animation and sound elements. Emeline is a member of a group of superheroes. She hopes to make a living out of it even though the group doesn’t have many missions. However during a hectic party, her friends tell her that they d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Heroes.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 614 reviews

A short exploration/photography experience set in a realistically designed recreation of the renowned Japanese shrine, Fushimi Inari Taisha. *The game has been removed because it will be available as part of "Lushfoil Photography Sim", coming soon If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Explore Fushimi Inari.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

70% User Score Based on 800 reviews

The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old City: Leviathan.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

83% User Score Based on 326 reviews

Alpha Polaris is an oldschool adventure game focusing on slow-burning character driven horror and environmental themes. It draws inspiration from such sources as Inuit legends and Cthulhu mythos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alpha Polaris.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

79% User Score Based on 477 reviews

Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you will have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure.In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haven Moon.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

92% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Beeswing is a game set in a small village in rural Scotland, the village I grew up in. Visit the places and people who shaped a life and discover their stories. Represented in hand painted, water colour graphics with a unique, acoustic soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beeswing.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

92% User Score Based on 986 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 9 reviews

Umurangi Generation is a first person photography game in the retro future. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa off the back of an impending crisis you are a courier for the Tauranga Express. Throughout the game you will unlock a variety of lenses and equipment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umurangi Generation.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

90% User Score Based on 136 reviews

WARNING 18+ Life's been tough for you with your human mother and vampire father being killed when you’re still young. The tragic incident brought you closer to your childhood friends, but your lives are uprooted again when vampires and humans start coming up dead, the same way your parents died. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sun Breed.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Beyond The Valley is an exploration puzzle game with no quest markers or enemy, only curiosity guides your steps. Find your way through gorgeous landscapes and activate all the artworks. But something went wrong in the park, and to leave, you will have to uncover its secret. Features: Explore at Your Own Pace: Discover a peaceful and gorgeous world, free from any pressure. There are no enemies or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Valley.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

93% User Score Based on 420 reviews

Discover Planet of Lana II at PlayStation Store. Journey across frozen peaks, deep oceans, and forgotten ruins in a hand-painted world where nature meets technology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet of Lana 2.

“Called Home” is an original soundtrack for an imaginary game about a selkie who spends one summer evening ashore on an isle off the Northern shore of Ireland. According to legend, selkies are shape-shifters who bear the resemblance of a seal in the ocean, but can shed their seal coat to appear human on land. If a selkie is born to a selkie mother and human father, eventually, the selkie child wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Called Home: A Selkie Story.

Thank you for taking time to listen to my submission. Here is a quick rundown on the information about this track (I will thoroughly write out my thought process after my introductory information): Link:   Genre: Wanna-be Disney Orchestral/Epic  Runtime: 3'00"  Software: REAPER, Musio, TAL Noisemaker  Inspirations: The following is the playlist I made as reference tracks: Composition Jam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JezzaRoddy - Reimagining VGM 1.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 269 reviews

A musical toy box, filled with weird creatures, tiny houses and wondrous machines. Create your own songs! Unlock new instruments! Design your own cassettes! Share them! ODDADA! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ODDADA.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

83% User Score Based on 477 reviews

Descend into the Depths of the UnknownA man gasps for air as he surfaces from water—only to find himself trapped in a room of white tiles and endless pools. This is Level 37, the Poolrooms, a place where the familiar dissolves into the unknown. In this surreal journey, you will explore spaces that exist between worlds—hauntingly empty, disturbingly quiet, and yet strangely familiar. As you traver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminalcore.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

84% User Score Based on 7,282 reviews

Spoiler Warning: This game contains major spoilers for The Witness. The game assumes that you have previously played and learned every mechanic (excluding the hidden ones) in The Witness. The 12th WitCup took place on May 14, 2022. The problem was given by @Leaving Leaves. The goal of the puzzle is to understand the structure of a seemingly complicated configuration of elements from The Witness, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WitCup 12.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

76% User Score Based on 303 reviews

In The Free Ones, try to escape the island that holds you prisoner and unravel its mysteries along your journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Free Ones.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

80% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 21 reviews

The Jungle Book meets the armageddon. A story-rich, old-school tough platformer inspired by Sega classics but built for today. Platform parkour through the remains of humanity as smooth apocalypse-wave tunes and stories reveal more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cub.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

88% User Score Based on 1,006 reviews

Dreaming Sarah is an adventure platformer where you play as Sarah, a girl who is in a coma. Explore the world around her and help her wake up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreaming Sarah.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 422 reviews

Oknytt is a point-and-click adventure game where the player takes the role of a small, seemingly insignificant creature, leading it through a dark world filled with beings and areas inspired by Swedish folklore, to help it find a place to belong. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oknytt.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

99% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Step into EXA, an immersive musical studio where you can compose, record, and perform music using expressive instruments of your own design. Jam with EXA’s huge sound library or your own, create virtual bands, invent 'impossible' playing styles, export to WAV/MIDI, and so much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXA: The Infinite Instrument.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

78% User Score Based on 1,568 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Miasmata is a first-person survival/adventure game, developed from the ground-up by brothers Joe and Bob Johnson. You play as Robert Hughes, a plague-stricken scientist on a journey to discover a cure. Your adventure begins on the shores of a remote and mysterious island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miasmata.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 574 reviews

Wardwell House is an innovative and realistic horror game with outstanding atmosphere. You must find hidden clues and objects of interest that slowly reveal the haunting story. Feel the build-up of fear as you traverse the forest and make your way through Wardwell House. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wardwell House.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

78% User Score Based on 121 reviews

In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wind Peaks.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

87% User Score Based on 374 reviews

Bucket Detective – A dark comedy/horror game in which you help a cult complete a strange ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A mostly linear experience, but the choices you make determine which of the five unique endings you receive. Play multiple times to unlock the complete story. Takes around 45 minutes to complete once and another 20 minutes to get … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bucket Detective.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

75% User Score Based on 2,018 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny. Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game. Developed by Richard Perrin the creator of the white chamber with music by Wounds (Bartosz Szturgiewicz). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kairo.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, emotional

68% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Memoranda is a 2D point and click adventure game inspired by author Haruki Murakami’s surreal short stories. The game tells the story of a young lady who gradually realizes that she is forgetting her own name. But is she really losing her memory? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memoranda.