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56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

56% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bladestar.

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

Dungeon Hunters is a top-down 2d shooter where you go through 3 locations to find a treasure deep in the desert dungeon. Choose from 4 weapons, use cover to fight through 6 enemy types while avoiding traps, collect coins to buy cool upgrades for your character. Special features: Enemy AI — enemies shoot a random number of projectiles which makes the fights somewhat unpredictable. And running ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Hunters.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Nonogram 3D: Mega puzzle is a logic game where the goal is to uncover the hidden shape in each puzzle. To assist you, color hints will indicate the number of cubes to paint in each row. It's up to you to deduce which color to paint them, or whether to destroy them. Inspired by nonograms (or picross), this 3D variant adds depth to the game while remaining accessible. Features 200+ handcrafted puz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nonogram 3D : Mega Puzzle.

ABOUT THE GAME A short horror game about an incident deep in the mines. You take the role of a miner who has to find a way to escape from the caved-in mine while keeping his headlamp on, and supplying it with power. That's the only way to keep your sanity in all that darkness. Venture deeper into the mines and find a crate of explosives to blow the entrance open. But be careful, you are not alon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strahov Mines.

Exam Game Project Golf!KIT109 Exam game project; Student ID: 584774. Basic Controls: Click and hold to shoot.Turbo for (limited) speed boost with Space bar (Cooldown Added).Press Q to return to main menu/title screen at any time.Press R to retry/reset the level at any time.Use 1-9 keys to auto-switch between levels: Normal ControlsBlack HolesMaze and CinemachineBreakable DoorCheckpointsTripwire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Game Project Golf!.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Smart Cube is a first-person puzzle game about the escape from an scientific experiment which tests the level of intelligence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smart Cube.

Controls: Aim: MouseShoot: Left MouseLaser (Level07 only): SpaceTeleport Ball: L The aim of Peghoul is to use your cannon to destroy as many pegs as possible. Aim your cannon and fire with the mouse. Hit pegs to destroy them, and earn bonus points depending on which bucket the cannon ball ends up in. Some levels contain spooky ghosts to destroy for extra points. Features list copied from assign… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peghoul.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

84% User Score Based on 37 reviews

The floor isn’t lava, it’s Minesweeper!A Dungeon Crawler x Minesweeper Roguelike and a lo-fi musical experience like no other game before.Navigate worlds by solving Minesweeper rooms and fight your anxieties with the power of lo-fi music. This is the story of a girl who goes to sleep listening to music every night, and awakens in a dream world to face her nightmarish anxieties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamsweeper.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

Explore an uncharted world of forgotten alien tech & lore, while crafting your way to freedom and stopping the spread of the ooze, a tenacious galactic menace! Brought to you by Apogee, THE original indie publisher, famous for Wolfenstein, Duke Nukem, Rise of the Triad, Prey & Max Payne. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Residual.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

84% User Score Based on 593 reviews

A simple puzzle game. Simple graphics and nice music. Try your mind in more than 70+ levels. They are waiting for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflex.

Neon Space Ball is a fast-paced, physics-based platformer set in a neon-lit futuristic world. Guide your ball through rotating platforms, avoid deadly obstacles, and navigate challenging levels to reach the goal. With intuitive controls, vibrant visuals, and exciting level mechanics, the game offers a mix of strategy, precision, and reflex-based gameplay. The game features a unique life system … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Space Ball.

Random Asteroids Introduction: This is an open space shooter game that was inspired in the legendary Asteroids.  Key Features: The player has 5 lives to survive in the free space and smash all the metal and rock meteors. But watch... there are also enemies out there that moves linearly and shoot with different weapons. Weapons can be also be picked by the player along with power ups to provid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Random Asteroids (Unity ECS).

Spirit Cave A game for Ludum Dare 46 The game can be played with a mouse and keyboard (WASD) but also an Xbox one controller if you have one. Other controllers might work but has been untested. The Xbox one controller also works in the HTML5-version on Windows 10. How to play You need to take the cave spirit in a bottle to the cave crystal and heal it from evilness. Bring it with you and make sure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit cave.

A game that I made for Quantron. This was a failed Ludum Dare 53 entry, now finally finished. You can still visit the Ludum Dare page if you want to see the original version. Please read this post for why it took so long and is still broken. WARNING: This game is hard. And contains flashing screen effects. Press "F" on the title screen to toggle them. How to play Player 1 WASD = Move/Jump Space … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantron's Game.

Aim with mouse, click to shootDidn't get around to making layouts for the levels but levels 1-5 should have there mechanics shownAssets: shooter, ball, bricks: https://opengameart.org/content/breakout-brick-breaker-tile-set-free Background image: https://opengameart.org/content/space-background-2 music: https://opengameart.org/content/platformer-game-music-pack Sound Effects: https://kenney.nl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Game - Peggle.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Into Death and Beyond is a gripping first-person survival horror game set on the hostile planet XB32-ENT. As bounty hunter Mark Helkins, scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and confront terrifying mutants. Unravel dark secrets and capture a rogue alien before it hunts you down. Will you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Death and Beyond.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

78% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Forgotten Hill: The Third Axis is a point-and-click adventure that challenges you to solve puzzles in a creepy mansion. Explore eerie rooms, use inventory items, and decipher clues. Play to escape the mysteries! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Hill The Third Axis.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

Orebody: Binder’s Tale is a linear platform shooter that takes place on the alien world of Orebody. As an orphaned battle bot named Binder, players fight their way to the Floating City of Galvanstad, a hovering A.I. fortress, to confront their makers and avenge the death of their mentor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orebody: Binder's Tale.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

79% User Score Based on 409 reviews

In this runner game, you play as a mouse who has stolen cheese as much as you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mouse (Sneaking).

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

66% User Score Based on 247 reviews

Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice, the title says it all! You get thrown into a dark room, with no light to be found anywhere! Are you willing to end your life to light the way for the next generation to proceed further? Play it today and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice.

For best performance try downloading and playing locally! Story It's another beautiful day in the small town of Gladeville. Your family has always wanted you to continue the family business as a baker, but you've always dreamed of being a Herbologist. After school, under the guise of "finding new ingredients", you often find yourself sneaking into the forest, going on adventures and trying to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime-pocalypse.

Description You wake up and find yourself trapped in a room inside a ruined structure.  The ceiling is closing, and you have no way to climb out.  You're a slime after all, how can you climb.  Once the ceiling has closed in, it will fall, squishing you like it has done to so may before.  You're only hope is to find some way to stop the ceiling from completely closing in on you.  Are you only goin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo.

Controls: Click and hold to shoot. Turbo for (limited) speed boost with Space bar. Reach the goal to win. Use 1-9 keys to auto-switch between levels: Normal ControlsBlack HolesMaze and CinemachineBreakable DoorCheckpointsTripwire DoorSticky WallsHoming MissilesWindmillDriving Range Press R to return to main menu at any time, or press N to go to next level at any time. Asset List: ScriptsDescriptio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Golf Game.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

As the world burns, as the streets crumble, you cling to one thing: Survival. An unstoppable alien blight has taken hold of the earth, and there's no fighting it. Escape is the only option. Run, jump, and slide your way through urban destruction in this intense runner! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apoc Runner.

This is my 3D First Person Shooter game assignment for Michigan State University's CAS 117 Games and Interactivity class.  It was rated one of the Top Three 3D FPS assignments by the professor, and was shown at the Spring 2025 Student Showcase. CONTROLS: Keyboard and Mouse: Move:WASD, arrow keys Aim:Mouse Jump:Space Shoot:Left-click Cycle Weapons:1 or 2, Mouse Wheel … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bug Blasting.

--INCOMING TRANSMISSION-- 3249 PC 07 07 0932Z ATTN: PRIORITY ALPHA SUBJ: FW: MOBILIZE ALL FIGHTERS, ASTEROID IMPACT IMMINENT FROM: 193TRNSQ/XO, ORGN: 19FLTCM/CC XXTO: 193STDNT, ORGN: 193TRNSQ/CC, 193TRNSQ/XO ATTM: MISSION_BRIEFING.TXT Greetings pilot, It's your lucky day. I know you've only recently begun your pilot training with the ISC, but it looks like we'll be accelerating your timeline. We'l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perseidai.

NOTE: New executables have been uploaded with support for delta-time and some bugfixes. This version of the game should run quite well on a variety of systems. Thanks for checking out the game. It was crafted in about two weeks, almost fully from scratch, including all audio, music, graphics and code.   Further below is a list of   tools used. I provided an yyz export which contains the entire pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SuperNova.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Pioneers against aliens! JustAxe is an exciting 2D platformer with puzzles, interactive environments and unusual setting! Solve riddles, combine your moves, and set out to save your hometown and possibly all of humanity... And don’t forget to take your axe with you! About the game: The game takes place in the distant future on planet Earth. The small town of New Soviets, hidden in the forest behi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JustAxe.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Fly through an endless universe visiting the planets of other users and taking on their challenges in a Metroidvania style game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlair.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

76% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Genopanic.

P.O.W.D.E.R. - Powder On Wild Days Explodes Randomly Play as a delivery elf who must maneuver around obstacles to prevent his package from bursting and deliver it to one of many towns. You can consume the exploded powder to get a buff, but things might get even worse... How long will you resist before giving in to the powder's appeal? Gameplay Whenever one of your powder keg explodes, it is turned… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to P.O.W.D.E.R..

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Defy the commands of your operating system in Visual Out, an exploration-focused action platformer set inside a dying computer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual Out.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 78 reviews

The Icarus.1 Abandoned for decades, crew M.I.A. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICARUS.1.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 364 reviews

Death's Hangover is a ball and bat game, featuring horror elements, mature comedy and themes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death's Hangover.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

40% User Score Based on 429 reviews

Life on Earth is unsustainable. Humanity must seek a new home but the only planet found is very hostile. You were sent on a expedition to slay the monsters inhabiting the surface of this planet. In this adventure you end up being the villain. Game contains two basic controls, many puzzles and lots of guns and enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robotex.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Inspired by the demoscene, each of Project Green Beat’s unique levels merge stunning visuals with high energy rhythms to create a truly unique music-based rail shooter. It is a fully immersive experience where the music inspires the visuals and drives the flow of motion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Green Beat.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

76% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Deep Despair 2 is an open world survival adventure action game with procedural generation and complete freedom of action: building, crafting, hunting, farming, livestock, brewing, cooking, traveling, fight, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Despair 2.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

43% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Pure metroidvania game, adventures, secret locations, tons of weapons, and of course hardcore gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Other Worlds India.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Beautiful Bricks is the ultimate 4 player brick breaker. A restoration of an arcade great with awesome improvements like physic-based ball behaviour, more paddle control, 4 simultaneous players and boss battles. All presented in a consistent retro ‘8-bit’ aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beautiful Bricks.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

66% User Score Based on 232 reviews

Оne day your life changes dramatically and you become a hostage of your own home. Your task is to survive but to do this you need to get outside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Floor.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

42% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Star Fields is a casual, arcade style game with strategy and shooter elements. Simple, fast paced game-play, enjoy the original electronic/progressive/synth/retrowave soundtrack or import your own mp3s and listen to them while you play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Fields.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

83% User Score Based on 687 reviews

Game only for easy achievements I dont advice buy it in another case If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Achievements printer.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

They Came From the Sky 2 is highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the giant Alien robot with one and only one Mission: Save the Earth from mankind and make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie! Features: A excellent Family Alien friendly coffee-break game! Inspired by the legendary game from Amiga: Walker and old good Defender Simple controls and pure ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Came From the Sky 2.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

77% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

Shooting Stars is a refreshing colorful and funny take on the classic arcade shoot'em up, bullet hell, shmup, space invader like, whatever you want to call it – but finally, with evil aliens disguised as superstars, cats and rainbow lazers. Superstars like Justin Belieber, PewDerPie, Kanye East, Han so low and many more. Did you just say rainbow lazers? Yes! Rainbow freakin’ lazers! Shooting S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shooting Stars!.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

77% User Score Based on 9,746 reviews

Critic Score 35%Based on 2 reviews

Explore random worlds and follow an amazing storyline in a stylized universe If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morphite.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

73% User Score Based on 44 reviews

These are the voyages of the starship Anoix. Its 84-level mission to explore strange worlds, protect the ball from going outside and destroy all the bricks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANOIX.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

85% User Score Based on 97 reviews

FPS Infinite is a "Metroidvania" (similar to Metroid Prime) where the enemies, weapons, levels and item placements are procedurally generated. You'll need to explore each unique world for new abilities, which will unlock new areas. Your goal is to find the Forbidden Phr00t in each world, which will trigger the world to blow up. You must escape safely in the dynamically calculated time to win. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FPS Infinite.

'Sukebe Beach' is a brick breaking game. The theme is young women and 30 unique sexy girls. - Game play Destroy all the bricks on the screen to watch the full picture. - Function Beauty girl pictures. Full view mode after level completion. Press the "Enter" key to quickly complete the current level. Using items with the number keys 1,2 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sukebe Beach.

Demo Video: This project was a collaborative effort, with the following highlighting my specific contributions.Project Overview: In this project, I developed a procedural room generation system for a 2D dungeon crawler using breadth-first search (BFS), depth-first search (DFS), and Dijkstra algorithms. This system creates dynamic, grid-based levels. Additionally, I incorporated gameplay mechan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stone Soup.