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Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

Ludum dare 42 submission. Intro The galaxy is collapsing. A giant, nightmarish black hole is slowly growing, consuming everything in its path. And on this path is our own solar system. You are an highly advanced A.I operating the Ark, the first faster-than-light colony ship, fitted with hundreds of millions of cryogenic pods to carry humans through the depths of space. Yet, it is not enough to ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Ship.

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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

83% User Score Based on 190 reviews

Earth is gone ... Humanity is faced with extinction ... Our only hope is to find another world. Star Explorers is a game that randomly generates a galaxy. Each star and and celestial object can be scanned and added to an ever expanding database, every planet can be landed on and explored. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Explorers.

A dark and mysterious entity from another dimension has gained access to our world through a portal deep inside an ancient temple. Only a true fighter pilot like you can stop it before it rips apart the very fabric of space and time. But beware: many dangers lie ahead! Project Möbius is a fast-paced 3D game inspired in part by 2D Shoot 'em up games such as Battle Squadron for the Amiga. Your goa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Möbius.

Remote Stranding Created in 16 days for Jamlytics Jam #1. Theme: A poor connection Stranded on an asteroid far from home, your only hope is a remote-controlled drone. Build a tower and pray someone out there is listening.  Version History Version 1.0.8 Stop enemy lasers from penetrating obstaclesShow warning messages when starting new gamesFixed laser enemies not dropping the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remote Stranding.

Short description A simple endless runner game made using Defold engine. The game was created as a second task during Game Dev School course. This task has taken 2 months of work after hours (everyone of us has a regular job). No one of us knew Defold engine nor lua scripting language before. The Adventures of Diasi is a simple run and jump endless runner game. All you do is to jump through obstac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Diasi.

Ocean Adventurer How to play Navigate the dolphin via arrow keys or corresponding letters (W, A, S, D). Pressing spacebar or Y makes her jump. Navigation via gamepad should also be possible.  You can find the story behind the quest in the about-menu. Sometimes, you need to jump to avoid obstacles. This will cost energy. But if the dolphin finds some fish to eat, she will replenish. Be careful no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Adventurer.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Explore the peculiar universe of ADIOS Amigos. A game with serious astrophysics in a comic setting for 1-4 players. Explore solar systems and discover planets, space stations, aliens, and artifacts. Improvise fuel efficient trajectories to keep your rusty ship running (and you might see your home planet once again). Toy with accurate and delightful space physics. Break into a space station with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ADIOS Amigos: Galactic Explorers.

Travel and make new friends in this mammoth sized RPG / Adventure filled with an amazing amount of content! While playing the story, make new friends, craft, mine, discover monsters and mysteries and even travel beyond the stars!                              Please leave a rating or comment if you enjoy playing. Also try another game I created. This is a CCG Challenge deck builder which is playe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Galaxis+1: Huge free and full game!.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Marsmare: Alienation is a thrilling adventure of an earthling kidnapped by malevolent aliens. Improve your gear and gain new abilities as you progress through the game. Encounter numerous enemies such as Martians, robotic spiders, space slugs and flying drones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marsmare: Alienation.

Controls: W/A/S/D - Player movement/UI controlsSpace - Player Action/UI selectP - Pause mini gameESC - Pause whole game Welcome to Sunrise Games! A game made to attempt to recapture the feeling of waking up early on a Saturday morning while the sun is still rising, and sneaking into the living room to play some video games while everybody else is still asleep. Pick from your choice of 3 games! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise Games - GDTV Halloween 2025 Entry.

Developed by me Emil A Olsen in 3 days and 5 hours with sleep during the GMTK Game Jam 2025 with the theme LOOPhttps://itch.io/jam/gmtk-2025 Had some issues with loading. Going fullscreen worked for me How to Play: 1. Use left click to create and switch tracks2. Press space to whistle3. Game over if you reach a track without a connection4. Keep going until the big enemy ship reaches the center … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rim Edge.

Dice Versa is a simple puzzle game where players control a dice that they roll through obstacles and use to solve navigational puzzles. The game features a unique ability system where the player can roll onto special board spaces to gain powerups such as increased speed and the ability to roll across invisible tiles. There are currently five levels available to test players' abilities. The game wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dice Versa.

Scrapheap Shuttle is a sci-fi themed shoot-em-up game with puzzle elements, where you guide your spacecraft through outer space and waves of aliens in an attempt to get to the Interstellar Academy before you're too late. Set in an alternate universe where humans have populated most of the nearby galaxies, and regularly commute via space-travel to reach places of employment and/or learning. Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapheap Shuttle.

*Read Before Playing!* If you choose to play on a browser (WebGL), Google Chrome must be used for best experience! About You're a lonesome astronaut in space. Your space station is hit by an asteroid and your goal is to make it to your escape pod and head back to Earth.  This is RetroScape. If you're a fan of portal, you'll love this game. *Disclaimer* : The production of this game was entire… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroScape.

After crash landing into a forest, two fugitives are on the run from the  technologically advanced city, Neoverse. In the perspective of Ely, one of the wanted fugitives, the player must find their way through the forest known as the Overgrowth. Once a normal environment, transformed into a cesspool of overgrown plants, trees, and mutants that were affected by Neoverse’s experiments and migrated h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Overgrowth.

Finalized Release: https://maryam-teima.itch.io/telltale Mysterious manifestations have transformed an illustrated novel's world into a boss-invested, hostile environment.  YOU, Hero, the protagonist of the book, have been asked by your village to defeat the inhabiting monsters and uncover the mystery behind this sudden transformation.Objectives:Interact with Npc's, collect Resources to restore th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TellTale.

The Last Word puts you on a quest for Words. These Words have power: they can change the rules of the world around you and help you brave the harsh elements on your path. But beware: changing those rules might benefits your enemies! You’ll have to use the right Words, at the right time, to reach the end of your journey. How to play The Last Word is an infinite runner (with levels): you do not cont… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Word.

Description You are the captain of a modern era cargo ship! You know people are stranded alone, along the coasts of various countries with nowhere to go to. Their homes destroyed and their land ridden with war. You know they have no home to return to, and you know that you yourself can’t do much - BUT you own a cargo vessel and you want to try! You must manage your fuel and finances wisely to sav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Refugee Rescue.

Attention:Thanks to all the overwhelmingly positive feedback The Adventures of Yulpers! has gotten, work is underway on an expanded 'Game of the Jam!' edition.  You can check it out at:https://withthelove.itch.io/yulpers-gotje Ready, set, YULP! It's time to yulp your way to fame and glory with The Adventures of Yulpers! The more you yulp, the longer you get, but watch out for the sinister Gulpers … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Yulpers!.

Fire the frogs, defeat the anti-frogs and take back Frogkingdom once again. Defeat all the frogs in each level to continue. Controls: Select a frog with left click, drag and release to fire! Right click to duplicate frog when duplication ammo is loaded. Use the numeral keys to visit individual levels Press B to summon a boulder Press A to quick-restart level Press M to return to the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Normal Game About Launching Frogs.

Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

*Read Before Playing!* If you choose to play on a browser (WebGL), Google Chrome must be used for best experience! About You're a lonesome astronaut in space. Your space station is hit by an asteroid and your goal is to make it to your escape pod and head back to Earth.  This is RetroScape. If you're a fan of portal, you'll love this game. *Disclaimer* : The production of this game was entirely do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RetroScape.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Color Madness is a side-view game where the player controls a cube that loses its eyesight when moving If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Color Madness.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

81% User Score Based on 1,153 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

Nimbatus: The Drone Constructor is an action simulation game. Craft drones out of hundreds of different parts and explore a fully destructible, procedurally generated galaxy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimbatus: The Space Drone Constructor.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

50% User Score Based on 537 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Objects in Space is a modempunk stealth space-trading game set in Apollo, a huge cluster of star systems dozens of lightyears away from earth. You are a lonesome ship's captain, buying and selling wares in order to keep your bucket of bolts afloat and stay one step ahead of pirates, organized criminals, corrupt governments and shady laws. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Objects in Space.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 2,104 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome! Experience the brilliant climax of the legendary X-Trilogy , and take your place in the history of the X Universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X3: Terran Conflict.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

77% User Score Based on 124 reviews

Voidship: The Long Journey is a 2D top-down space combat/strategy game. You are the captain of a modular spaceship entrusted with a mission which might take centuries to complete. Gather resources, crew and technology to build your spaceship into a titan warship to fulfill your objective. If you love exploring and battling through unknown quadrants of space with a fully customizable warship… Voi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voidship: The Long Journey.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

Team up with your friends and go explore the peculiar universe of ADIOS Amigos. A game with serious astrophysics in a comic setting for 1-4 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adios Amigos.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:humor

84% User Score Based on 218 reviews

A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Horizon.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,472 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 3 reviews

Space Run is a PC game that mixes strategy and space ship construction in real time, borrowing certain mechanics from the “tower defense” system with numerous twists and hyper dynamic gameplay. Space Run is a nod to ‘80s science fiction and pays homage to many of its tropes and references. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Run.

Harness your MOBA skills, and dominate the first of the SOBOs! Discover the Single-player Online Battle Open-world genre, fight for your life, explore an alien planet, defend your crashed ship, survive arena battles, encounter intelligent adversaries, and earn the love of appropriately odd pets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Donovan.

[ DOWNLOAD LINK BELOW ] ( Windows version runs best! ) A game by NPJarcade, made in one week for Big Mode Game Jam 2026. - CONTROLS - [WASD]  : move around [MOUSE] : adjust camera [SPACE] : dodge [LMB or E] : pick up items [Q] : pause (web version) [ESC] : pause (downloadable version) - GRIZZLY GETAWAY - If you go down in the woods today… you’re in for DANGER! ANGRY BE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grizzly Getaway.

The star-devouring swarm GREEN DYNAMO is approaching the ZERO POINT. Pilot the last remaining GIGADYNE FIGHTER , armed with the homing-lightning superweapon VOLTRAID , to repel the enemy force and protect the NAMELESS FACILITY GIGADYNE VOLTRAID is a single-stage vertical shoot 'em up about destroying enemies with an extremely powerful homing weapon. It was developed in a week for the TWG discord'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GIGADYNE VOLTRAID.

You play as the sole survivor in a spaceship. You are now required to manage everything all on your own. You start the game repairing your ship and upgrading it to make it to the next planet. You now chart your path and make your journey through the cosmos, upgrading your ship, managing your resources and trying your best to survive. Gathering materials for journeys on the way. You have 1000 years… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryo Journey.

This is our entry in to the Brackey's 2025.2 Game Jam (https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-14). Keyboard/mouse required; relatively decent computer with a GPU is recommended.  Art/Character Design: Oleksandra Dreval (https://oleksadreval.com/)Programming/Game Design/Writing: Wes C. (https://wescc.dev) The Stupid Ridiculous Story Grumpy, our hero, is an indoor kitty and has never been outside. Why w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grumpy the Cat vs The Genius Rat Swarms!.

It's a beautiful day in Granny's backyard, and you are a very hungry squirrel.  Granny has placed a freshly baked pie on her window sill, and you know you have to eat it. But watch out for dangers in the backyard! Lawn mowers running loose, bear traps forgotten on the ground, and even Granny's son, Jimmy will all try and stop you. If you're in a tight spot, you can either hide in the foliage, or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Going Squirrely!.

Description When your ship crash lands on an unknown planet, you are forced to mine to gather resources in order to patch your ship back up to working shape and escape the planet.  Mine down into the depths to obtain more valuable resources to upgrade your equipment and prepare your rocket for launch. Patch Notes v1.0.1 Added terminal velocityReduced fall damageSlightly increased base minin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astropatch.

Developed by SelfMadeGames ABOUT THIS GAME A "Half-Baked" Christmas Wisp is a 2D endless runner inspired by The Running Dinosaur Game. The game was developed in 4 days and submitted to the 12 Devs of X-Mas Game Jam 2020, the theme being; Christmas Villains - It debuts as the first ever game jam entry developed under SelfMadeGames. OBJECTIVES Use the mouse cursor to destroy as many pesky el… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Christmas Wisp.

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.

|| EXPLANATION!! || You are a wild pukeko chick, you aren't a big fan of industrialisation, one day while hanging out at the abandoned skatepark you see a tall factory in the distance, this offends you. So you head out to climb into the factory to destroy it from the inside. Submission for speedrun Jam made in 10 days by a team of four. || CONTROLS ||CAUTION: While this game supports keyboard… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Awesome Bird Exploration!!!!!.

Quick Notes Play testers report the game takes about 2 hours to completeOn Mac, the mouse scroll to zoom is incredibly sensitive! Sorry for the inconvenience.Some people have reported it takes a few minutes for the Unity load screen to finish. It is loading, please be patient.If the game feels laggy in your browser, you may need to enable Hardware Acceleration in your browserInstructions for Chro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fangs & Feathers (Eggs-COM).

A remake of a failed project submitted to Brackeys Game Jam 2021.1 now being submitted to: Bring Out Your Ghosts A jam for abandoned or forgotten WIPs I wouldn't say what's on this page is a WIP, it's as finished as I plan on making it. But if you would like to experience the original, crummy version that certainly fits the theme of this jam you can play it with this secret url: https://fava-beans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vera x Rosa Refresh.

Dead? No problem!  Your friendly neighborhood gravekeeper is here to take care of all the real estate you brought with you to the afterlife (your grave).  Play as a ghostly custodian to haunt away grave robbers and repair the tombstones of your compatriots in the ever after. Who~oo knows? You might make some friends too! Controls: Space  -  Ghost screamShift  -  DashQ  -  Possess & Depossess obje… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted, Kinda.

As interstellar mercenaries, you fight through procedurally generated ships to secure resources for your crew. This is a turn-based strategy game with real-time elements. NOTE: Game is in development, so is likely to experience issues and crashes. Feedback appreciated! NOTE: The game is ~50mb, so may take a little bit to download on first run on the browser. May require short wait when playing t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Warfare.

Take on the role of a pirate searching for the legendary treasure chest, rumored to have great wealth inside. The player must fight other pirates, merchants, and monsters as they navigate the open sea. They collect upgrades and alchemy supplies to help modify their cannons against their adversaries.  As they upgrade their ship and take on increasingly more difficult enemies, they find themself fac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arrrrchemist.

Examgry Birds 1.0 The aim of the game is to use your slingshot to launch projectiles at the enemies hiding in their towers! The more efficient you are with your shots and the more damage you casue, the higher the score. Controls: Click and drag the projectile in the slingshot to aim. Release the mouse button to fire. Some projectiles have special abilities that can be activated by pressing the spa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Examgry Birds.

***Update***Post Jam Version is Live!! New Additions + Changes: Added 5th level with new weapon + music!Added new Enemy!Added a full tutorial!Added Audio Settings in the game menuAdded Escape Key as secondary way to pause gameAdded a pause menu closing animationBalanced Rewind ability by adding short cooldown periodLess downtime in all levels (Adjusting difficulty stars accordingly)Level completed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kaset.

I drew on the theme of motion and stillness by expressing it in the gameplay and main menu by incorporating various elements. In the main menu, a sense of stillness and serenity was created through slow music, variation and repetition of visuals, and slower movements. On the other hand, in the gameplay, the hand of the character remained still, but the scrolling background and movement of the fing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Life of A.