Games like The Shady Chef

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

A roguelike chess game where players see how far one set of pieces will take them. A short, run based game that respects the classic, but with a few fun twists. Compete against friends and the world on the leaderboards, how far will you go? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waves of Chess.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

93% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

Wander Stars is a turn-based RPG with roguelite elements where you make your own attacks by combining words! Create your own fighting techniques, befriend your rivals, and explore the universe in this story-driven adventure inspired by 90s anime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wander Stars.

An interactive tribute to the educational games of the 1980s The Story In an unknown location somewhere in the contiguous United States, a terrible new threat has emerged: The STATIC MASTER. Bent on world domination, the Static Master has disabled the nation's airports and begun transforming ordinary people into helpless Static Drones, wandering thralls that spread the Static curse on to their u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Railroad Ranger.

OH NO, MY LASER EYES! Game Jam Entry You are Laserlotl, an adorable pink axolotl who woke up one morning with a terrible curse: uncontrollable laser eyes. Every time you open your eyes, twin beams of destruction shoot forth, vaporizing everything in their path! The city is under attack by evil enemies, and you're the only one who can stop them. But there's a catch — innocent civilotls and price… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oh No, My Laser Eyes! (Laserlotl).

sunset is a short walking simulator, where you take a stroll around your city for the final time. Controls WASD - Move E - Interact Mouse - Look Inspiration and Intent sunset was created for my Approaches to Play 2 module during my Masters at Goldsmiths; the brief I chose was "The World in a Game" - to create a game inspired by another piece of media, focussing on capturing and recreating it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to sunset.

Don't Open. COVID Outside Made for the Quarantine Jam 2020. This is a 2D pixel art top-down bullet hell arcade videogame in which you play as a medic who has found the cure for the COVID-19 and has to give it to the infected people without getting infected himself. #Don'tStayAtHome! While everyone is locked on quarantine, a rogue medical researcher has found the cure to the fiendish virus. But th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Open. COVID Outside.

What is it? This is my short platformer game for the Samurai Game Jam 2024. You should help samurai fight evil bees. I was looking for a game idea for this jam and suddenly it all started to come together. I hope you will like it. I borrowed some mechanics from an old NES game called "Doki! Doki! Yūenchi: Crazy Land Daisakusen".  The fewer lives a player has, the stronger his projectiles become, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bee My Samurai.

step into the world of dysto-wanderer, a captivating 3d puzzle adventure set in a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape. play as Pia, a young girl who wakes up in the toxic slums of a ruined city with no memory of what happened. feeling lost and disoriented, she embarks on a journey to find safety and, if there are any, other survivors. dysto-wanderer offers a unique blend of exploration, puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dysto-wanderer.

Note: The current web build might take a few moments to load before reaching the main menu. Description Step into the boots of a fledgling Riftstrider and prove your worth across shifting dimensions, where timing, memory, and critical thinking are your greatest weapons — accompanied by your faithful Rift Mask companion. Master the art of dimension-swapping: Use your dagger to shatter emerging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riftstrider: Trial of the Mask.

PURGATION SWORDSTORM is a single-stage bullet hell game about playing dangerously. You are BONE ACE, pilot of the B1000 BONE, an experimental fighter that SHOOTS SWORDS. Your mission is to ERADICATE GHOULS and RESCUE LOST SOULS. This project was developed in 6 days for the TWG Discord's 3rd game jam. The prompt was “hold your ghouls close”, which inspired a slightly spooky shmup with an emphasis … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgation Swordstorm.

This is a puzzle game where you stretch cats to get their king to the top of a mountain. Try to complete all 8 levels! This was solo developed by me for the 2024 GMTK jam with the theme "Built to Scale". Some minor fixes have been made to this game post-jam, the original jam version is available to download below. Note: There seems to be some minor visual issues with the cats in the windows buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat King's Long Journey (GMTK Jam 2024).

Run around in the Aussie outback, punching evil dropbears in the face. Story There once was a young property developer, with grand visions of urban sprawl and rows upon rows of the same generic houses. One night, the young property developer prayed for the death of every native animal that held back his development plans while dreaming of miles upon miles of open fields with not a single tree in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Drop From The Trees!.

After being grounded for radicalizing the local geese, Jax escapes from his room to continue committing crime. However, the local police force intend to stop Jax in his rebellious ways.  [This game’s narrative is meant to be purely comedic. Please do not actually beat up police officers.]    Controls WASD to Move Shift to Sprint Left Click to Attack Credits Teagan Ankersen Sam Gutierrez-Olvera … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jax Attacks.

Drivers & Dragons is a boardgamey-inspired game jam submission made for the National Road Safety Week Game Jam 2022  ---- Visit the 9 Areas of this map, and collect the pieces of the National Road Safety Week message. But be careful. If your characters become too fatigued, or otherwise unable to drive, it's a GAME OVER.  ---- I pledge to drive as if my loved ones are on the road ahead. I will re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drivers & Dragons.

The Last Voyage There are no second chances. This is already our last shot. Updated 2021-03-17:  I've gone back and made a few quality of life improvements to the game post-jam. A  fast-forward button has been added, and a few sim and UI tweaks. Take command of Earth's first and last interstellar starship, the Sojourner, and flee our dying world with the last remnants of the human race. In The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Voyage.

Amara: The Unmaking The Crucible is gone. The land is breaking. And you’re running out of time. Amara: The Unmaking is a dark-fantasy, pixel-art, side-scrolling action platformer where tight movement, hazards, and enemies collide—and your Blink teleport turns survival into a skill you can master. About This Game For generations, the Order of the Crucible protected the Crucible of Creation—an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amara: The Unmaking.

It was a dark and stormy night... You are the "master" thief Larson Reed. You've heard of a museum containing eight of the world's most treasured paintings: paintings that move in predictable looping patterns! Of course, as any thief worth their salt would do, you concoct a plan to steal the entire collection without being detected at all. However, security is patrolling nearby. One wrong move an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steal, Beat, Repeat!.

A game (available for Web & Windows PC) released by HAC Studios to celebrate Luca Kaneshiro's 2024 Birthday. Enjoy a quick adventure where you play as Luca, the mean & evil Mafia boss, to unravel the mystery behind the sussy Lucubs, mysterious boxes, and the random castle! STORY For weeks, the Lucubs have been avoi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lock In Gamers: Mafia Adventure.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Music by NicoTeenLow This is the Last Time This is a short narrative game with a dark and heavy atmosphere. Experience Jon’s final day at work—just before heading home… or so he thought. Music and Sound design With carefully selected and arranged audio, every detail serves a purpose. Listen closely. A brief story This is a simple yet immersive experience, lasting no more than 5–10 min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is the Last Time.

This game was made in ��10 days for Jampus 2025, a secret santa game jam hosted by Indie City Games. Our chosen prompt was "IT'S EVERYWHERE" ------------------------ The Earth has been overrun with a new species of single-celled organisms that multiply and combine at an alarming rate. The largest cast shadows over entire cities. The smallest spread across every surface, consuming all they touch.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPERCELL.

Summary As a traveling swordsman you've traveled far to arrive at a place only ever spoken about with hushed voices.  An ancient tower fortress that is rumored to be the key to reclaiming the Old Kingdom. Whether or not these rumors hold any truth, you decide to find out yourself... Tower Of Kings is an action platformer that closely follows the Metroidvania genre complete with a large open leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Of Kings.

Sweet Hell is a retro-platformer boss rush game inspired by the MSX Home Computer. The challenging game was created for the Boss Rush Jam 2024 (theme: Exchange). The nightmare is blatantly inspired by some of my favorite games: Maze of Galious, La-Mulana 1 (the original version emulates the MSX graphical style) and La Mulana 2 (play these blind if you are even remotely interested in challenging ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Hell.

If the HTML5 doesn't work for you, consider downloading the game below! Wallker Demolition Co. A game about exploding buildings while moving in unexpected ways Made for the Gotm.io Jam #1! Controls Function Control Scheme #1 Control Scheme #2 Moving  Arrow keys WASD keys Jumping or walking on wall Z or C K Deploying a bomb X J Pausing Enter or P Enter or P Muting M M Credits and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wallker Demolition Co..

Developed for Jame Gam #36 Welcome to the world of Freaklandia, where people everywhere hunt the planet's wildlife and have them fight each other for sport! And for some reason, nobody thinks anything's wrong with that! Short guide: Use arrow keys to move, I to open the inventory, and K to talk to NPCs To win, you have to get your Candleman to a certain level and have all four of the available Poc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Freaks.

River Twin is a 2D top down shooter where the goal is  guide a pair of space ships through the perilous river basin. This game was made for the 8 Bits to Infinity Vertical Jam. In creating this project, I took inspiration from some of my favorite vertical games especially River Raid from the Atari 2600. In each playthrough the areas are shuffled so it should be a new ( ish ) experience each time.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River Twin.

A pixel art platformer action game! There are two types of stages: boss battle stages and road stages. When you conquer 3 stages in the same level, you can advance to the next level. Use big attack against hard enemies and bosses. You can deal a lot of damage at a time. It is important not only to attack, but also to watch the enemy's attack and avoid it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FIGHTER on the Path of GLORY.

"i am smiley" is a game project developed in two weeks as an entry for the International Game Concept Challenge (IGCC 2017) held in September 2017 at Trident College in Nagoya, Japan. The player controls a rogue AI on the run and  has to solve puzzles by possessing different kinds of robots with varying abilities, all the while avoiding being detected by the guards. The team behind the project con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i am smiley.

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.

100% of donations go to support the itch.io platform. (details) Canyon Racer A playable vertical parallax tech demo for the GameBoy (and MegaDuck). This project started by experimenting with a vertical parallax effect on the original Game Boy, similar to the kind in the "Demotronic" Game Boy Color demo by 1.000.000 Boys. It was inspired by a tweet about a canyon effect in the game Étoile Pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Canyon Racer.

Mini's Magic World is an action platformer with a diverse cast of characters and levels to explore. Fight bosses, find hidden treasures, follow the rhythm of music, chase or be chased. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini's Magic World.

Bouncy Snek was made in a few days using Godot 3. This game is my entry for Weekly Game Jam #269. About The Game In Bouncy Snek you play a very bouncy snake who is trying to get home after a long hike up a mountain. But be careful, because you're allergic to bees and scared of spiders! And also spikes for some reason. Bounce down the mountain while dodging hazards and collecting coins. Controls Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bouncy Snek.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

101 Cats Hidden in Vienna challenges you to find hidden kitties in a beautiful hand-crafted landscape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 101 Cats in Vienna.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

72% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

This game lets you try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. It was inspired heavily by the works of H.P.Lovecraft and it builds on the atmosphere of uncerta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

39% User Score Based on 147 reviews

It's the zombie-slaying survival game with JRPG elements you didn't know you wanted! Get swarmed by zombies in active-time battles, search for other survivors, eat and most importantly: SURVIVE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion: Brain Craving.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

78% User Score Based on 543 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

Utterly unique and spellbindingly beautiful, PixelJunk Eden welcomes you to a psychedelic world unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. As a tiny, silk-spinning “grimp,” it is up to you to collect the lost “Spectra” that have been scattered across all the gardens of Eden. Swing and jump between plants and rock formations, collect pollen to seed new plants and explore the incredible garden… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelJunk Eden.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor

72% User Score Based on 258 reviews

You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyronia RPG 2.

ICED HEIST In this 2D top-down action platformer, you're a penguin, you're on ice skates, and you must steal the package. This is gonna be a heist, but not a stealthy one: Time to show off your moves! It's almost christmas time, and a certain greedy megacorporation has been keeping all the packages to themselves. Cracking the security codes to get in was the easy part, but the facility is filled… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iced Heist [WGJ25].

A game made by Anagh's World for 4 different Jams Ranked #1 in Visuals, Audio & Overall Game Enjoyment categories for Trijam #157 For better experience, play in FULLSCREEN and with HEADSETS. This game can also be played on a Mobile/Tab. To own a personal copy of the game, please download Windows playable version available at the end of the page. Linux & Mac users please use Wine to run the .e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hungry Bunny.

Made for February Forging Jam in about 6 days with an “Ocean” theme and “Hammer” thing. [Note:  This is a 3D game. It takes a slight amount of time to load for the first time. Please be patient. The downloadable version works better than the web build. ] Inspiration This game is a tribute to the unsung heroes of the abyss. The deep-sea divers who brave crushing pressures and absolute darkness t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tethered.

Era's Time Delivery Service is a turn-based battle game made for Magical Girl Game Jam 6 on the theme "Service". Era is a time magical girl who works in a delivery service, boasting she can bring any package to its destination in due time. Today, she must deliver comic pages to a publisher before the deadline, but it is pretty far. Will she be able to make it in time? Beat the clock! In this gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Era's Time Delivery Service (prototype).

  X-YZE (pronounced "excise") is a bump combat action game with a mysterious short story.   CLICK FOR CONTENT WARNINGS (a little spoilery)psychological manipulation, anxiety, panic attacks, gender/body/identity dysphoria, depression, dissociation, mild body horror, suicidal ideation FEATURES Play as a creature! Bump combat Mostly linear servers (aka levels), each with unique types… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X-YZE.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Help this crazy cat to the next level by jumping on all the tiles but beware you can’t jump on them again when stepping off. If all the tiles are gone the portal that brings you to the next level appear. If you fall off the screen you will get respawned and you get a second chance. The game is set in a colorful world while advancing the game will get more complicated level layouts. Later levels ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tricky Cat.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The Citadel. Built in 1986 by a lunatic and left undiscovered, decomposing for 30 long years. You are its first victim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Citadel 1986.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 9,569 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling action stealth video game developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. It was announced on February 28, 2012 and later released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade on September 7, 2012. A Microsoft Windows version was released on October 16, 2012. It follows the story of a nameless ninja in the present day, and features a themed confli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mark of the Ninja.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 196 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 6 reviews

Inspired by classic sci-fi movies, Beyond Galaxyland is an intergalactic, 2.5D adventure-RPG set among the stars. Step into the sneakers of high-schooler Doug, as he’s whisked away to ‘Galaxyland’ - a zoo-like solar system of planets - on an epic quest to save Earth itself. An all-new take on the beloved RPG adventures of old, prepare for a journey like no other, skyrocketing through teeming j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond Galaxyland.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Spirits have been possessing people in the kingdom and a young priestess named Mia has become well-known for her diplomatic way to exorcise these creatures. Follow her in search of the ones responsible for this situation. The kingdom is almost fully healed from a deadly war and humans have been experiencing a peaceful era.  However, reports of spirits possession have been shocking some village… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghostly Moans.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Pillage and plunder across the galaxy as part of a crew of Space Vikings in this sci-fi roguelite arena shooter. Find exotic weapons, upgrade them with powerful augments, explore mysterious alien planets, and unleash viking vengeance on their inhabitants. Wishlist Space Vikings on Steam now! Space Vikings combines arena shooter and dungeon crawler gameplay elements in a sci-fi rogue-lite package.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Vikings.

You can use 'x' for A button and 'c' for B button normally pressing 'f' should put the game in full screen but it might not work in all browsers. Pressing 'f3' with the game activated will switch between playdate and colored graphics. Progress is saved locally in an "indexed db" database from your browser.  You can also use an xbox controller to control the games if your browser (like chrome) supp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroTime.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 12,151 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 3 reviews

A fly ascends to the skies, pondering the pointlessness of its brief existence. The Plan was developed as a side project by Krillbite Studio while working on Among the Sleep. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Plan.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

82% User Score Based on 548 reviews

In DarkMaus, you play a lonely wanderer searching for what's left in a corrupted world. The odds are against you - you will certainly perish. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DarkMaus.