Games like There Lurks a Monster

In early 2018, I was looking for a way to finally create my first game. At a wedding somebody recommended using a game jam as the driving mechanic of such a project to me, and around the time of that month I discovered that I was capable of creating Chip's Challenge clones with my own skill and coding. I signed up for the 72 hour format of Ludum Dare shortly. It was a disaster, because for all the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bunny Horrors.

Step into the arcade-era thrill of Halloween 1985! When monsters steal Pumpkman’s pumpkins on Halloween night, it’s up to you to get them back! Dash through 5 vibrant, quirky levels, outsmarting classic foes like Dracula, The Mummy, and The Witch. Jump, dodge, and battle your way to their lairs, then take on the big boss in a final showdown! With 3 game modes, a retro chiptune soundtrack, and hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween 1985.

For the best experience, play the desktop version. WebGL can struggle to keep a steady framerate. Also, run the game fullscreen in the dark and with headphones for maximum immersion. If you're having trouble finding the objectives, click here to view a topdown map! About Into The Abyss is a 6DoF game where you investigate a sunken city and what lurks beneath it. Control your submarine, perform t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Abyss.

2/10/2026: I built a NABU version, mostly because I had a lot of nervous energy to burn but also because whenever I don't make a game for this online-capable Canadian computer, I get requests. I mean, sure, why not. Beats hacking the games down to a nub to make them work on a CreatiVision.2/1/2026: Spectravision version added. I can't post the MSX version here yet, but I can post a version for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye Brawls for ColecoVision.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

84% User Score Based on 115 reviews

BasketBelle is an experimental 2D basketball-based platformer. Each Chapter of the game uses the mechanics and idea of basketball in a different way. At one point you might be dribbling inside the intestines of a purple blob creature (what?). At others, you're likely to be dunking above the clouds in front of the Parisian moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BasketBelle.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

87% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Redshift Blueshift is a tournament-ready pong-like 2D shooter in which two pilots fight for glory in their variable paddle ships! Power up your shields, unleash a horde of drones and homing missiles on your opponent and keep the hyper-ball in play! Supports local multiplayer and single player vs AI. Gamepad strongly recommended. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redshift Blueshift.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

The Sun And Moon Made for Ludum Dare #29. Works best in Chrome and Opera. May contain bugs.If you use another browser please consider downloading the Windows Version. Now on Steam! A + D / Left + Right: move left and rightW / Up / Spacebar: jumpL Shift / R Shift / Z: actionEsc: exit to level select / exit to title screenR: restart levelM: mute/unmute audio twitter | email If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sun And Moon.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

88% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Ignis Universia: Eternal Sister Saga is a short but epic visual novel/JRPG made for Ludum Dare 45 by a small team in Tampere, Finland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ignis Universia: Eternal Sisters Saga DX.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 208 reviews

COMING SOON TO ITCH.IO! Defend Earth from an immeasurable alien invasion in GunSuit Guardians, an action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival. Take to the skies in an advanced aerial combat suit, wield enormous weapons, and upgrade your gear to become an unstoppable force of destruction. GunSuit Guardians condenses arcade shooter combat with roguelike elements to create a deep, action-packed experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GunSuit Guardians.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

80% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Feesh: An arcade game of microscopic survival, and pesky sharks. The mechanic is simple; eat smaller feesh to get bigger, and avoid being eaten by bigger Feesh. Survive long enough, and you'll evolve! But try not to get naturally selected. A game by Tj H, with music by RDTR Productions If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feesh.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

65% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Devil's Dare is a 2D zombie beat'em up, supporting up to 4 players to co-op and fight together locally. Being the spritual successor to Bitejacker, Devil's Dare carries the same theme of parodies, pitting classic game heroes against monsters straight out of 90s horror movies. Devil's Dare doesn't just relies on grinding and leveling up, but instead introduces permadeath to keep players on their to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil's Dare 悪魔の挑戦.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

The dance floor fills, the line gets longer… come on down, it's time to conga! Shake your virtual hips to the arcade action of Conga Master, fight to make the longest conga line possible and become the king of the club. No rhythm required – anyone can conga! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conga Master.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

86% User Score Based on 1,472 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Hunt for the great treasure and solve puzzles by sacrificing your teammates! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Party Kill.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

66% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Dodge is a minimalist arcade-style game originally made for Ludum Dare 26. Your aim is simple: To dodge the incoming squares for as long as possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dodge.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

From the mind of Baiyon, creative director and hypnotic soundscape composer, for both the award winning Pixeljunk Eden and Eden Obscura, comes Eden 2, an exploration of life, color and collaboration as Grimps reinvigorate and revitalize the world in a swath of luminescence, painting upon a lush canvas as they play. Return to the spectacular, ever changing gardens of psychedelic sights and sounds … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelJunk Eden 2.

WISHLIST ON STEAMThis project means a lot to me. If you’d like to help, add CHARK to your Steam wishlist. I’m grateful for every click.CONTROLS The controls are intuitive and designed to keep you focused on strategy, atmosphere, and the thrill of choice. PC: Left Mouse Button — select a card or interact with UI elements. Right Mouse Button — physically drag and place a card into a sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARK.

Uncle Chuck Incorporated is a first-person survival horror game where you investigate the abandoned Funplex of a bankrupt robotics company. What starts as a routine search for answers quickly turns into a fight for survival as the animatronics lurking within prove to be anything but lifeless. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and evade the ever-watching Uncle Chuck as you unravel the dark tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Chuck Incorporated.

A new restaurant opens in the city,called ''David Pizza Palace'', your Oscar Gonzales, you accept the offer. Listen to the instructions of the man on the phone. Inspired in Fnaf 2 by Scott Cawthon Originally by victoraranda. David’s Pizza Palace stands on a lonely corner of town, its neon sign flickering through the night like a distant lighthouse. To most, it’s just another pizza joint — a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night At David Classic.

"The Congress of Monsterdom" is a game jam game, developed for Ludum Dare 33 in the short period of two days, as per the competition's rules. This is a re-upload to itch.io from the original GitHub repo."What is a monster, if not part of the Great Congress of Monsterdom!" - Valgaar, the Bloodlustful That quote is there for a reason. The Congress of Monsterdom is the most prestigious group of monst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Congress of Monsterdom.

Action RPG game where your allies are controlled with deep learning.This is an entry for the AI and Games Jam 2021 (Mouse control is quite interesting, so give it it a try ! :D) ''' Theme:AI: For the AI theme we used Reinforcement learning for the main characters. The enemies have different hardcoded AI, some will follow a given path, others have aggro values depending on the distance with a main … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Down.

FURIDAY NIGHT FUNKIN ft. The Whiskateers (SKINS Demo) -=-Short Description-=- An FNF skin Mod that is based from The team Whiskateers - would we continue working on it? maybe! no promises, don't bet on it.  Are you ready? -=-Controls-=- If you had played Friday Night funkin before, you should know the controls but in case you haven't (for some reason lol) press the arrow keys (Or WASD) on the ri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furiday Night Funkin' FT.Whiskateers (PLAYABLE SKINS CONTENT).

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

The twist? The action takes place on a tower that evolves continuously! Different types of weapons await you, each useful in different situations! Release magical powers on enemies that climb on the tower. Evolve your tower every 10 waves and choose new passives with your upgrade coins! Defeat the enemies trying to reach the crystal at the top of the tower! Each enemy one has its own be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monos: The Endless Tower.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Listeria Wars is a tactical strategy where we protect the hero’s body from various infections and viruses by controlling the troops of the immune system. We can observe his personal life and even influence it with side effects. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Listeria Wars.

The player controls an alchemist who has been summoned to defeat an evil warlock. The game is set inside the warlock's castle, with the game's primary objective being finding four pieces of a magic scroll. This allows the alchemist to use the "Spell of Destruction" to defeat the warlock. The alchemist can transform into a golden eagle, requiring the use of spell energy. Transforming between the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist.

Repair a desolate planet by reaching the perfect balance and sustaining life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumpy.

This is minimalistic horror platformer about survival at snowy mountains. Follow the mysterious voice from the radio, fight your fears and reveal the truth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold Silence.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Kill a lot of enemies on screen with the help of your gun and upgrades. Explore insane builds and try to get into the global ranking! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PISTOLA.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Run, jump and type words to conjure spells and help your typing wizard to disinfect the platforming TyWorld from the slime monsters! Be prepared to type a lot, because it will allow you to reload your feather and control the world around you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Typomancer in the Feather's Way.

A journey to the hell and back! Hellbreachers is a retro styled action-platformer with RPG character progression system. Choose one of three heroes and than one of ten specializations, progress through spectacular locations and take on challenging bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellbreachers.

**⚠️ Warning: This experience contains some strobe and flashing light effects that may be harmful to individuals with photosensitivity. ** Endless Halloween A cozy spooky word-search + deduction experience where pleasing the monster trick-r-treaters is your only way to escape… and you better get their treat right... or it's a trick for you. Welcome to the coziest Halloween night of your life… … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Halloween.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 1,144 reviews

In Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road, gather what resources you can to defend an ever-moving city. Are you ready to take on a never-ending army of darkness in a tower-survivor, action-rogue-lite on wheels? - Fortify: The city must endure! Choose from a selection of town halls, place towers and create your own builds to maximise destruction. Equip defensive structures to repel monsters from the gat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Defeat monsters? Check. Save Bulbhouse? Check. Family complete? Check. Everything seems to be just fine... But not for long! When Grandparaffine sends Bulb Boy to venture into the eerie depths of the basement in a search of a precious jar full of delicious jam, it quickly turns out that this mission will not be as easy as it might seem. And by saying that we don't mean problems such as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

THOUSANDS OF EVIL ALIEN MONSTERS ATTACK CONSTANTLY! BE ON YOUR TOES, STEER THE MASSES AND REACT FAST TO ENEMY AMBUSHES! 12 unique enemy types 14 weapons to find on your mission Relentless hordes want to eat you Avoid constant laser fire, rockets and mortars! Watch your back at all times! (especially in the dark) AUTOMATIC CHAINGUN TOWERS, HEAVY ARMED TRUCKS, HUGE DEFENSE TUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palpus X Annihilation.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Look for your car in a series of mazes and parking lots while you talk to your therapist about feeling lost. An interactive short story about trying to make sense out of the unreal. Based on real dreams! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dream About Parking Lots.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

89% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Row Divers is a short, experimental incremental game about diving into dungeons in the form of rows, shooting enemies, collecting resources, and upgrading your bow to conquer the depths! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Row Divers.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

85% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Midnight Snack is a short and surreal first-person horror game where you wander through an eerie forest using the dials of a microwave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Snack.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

57% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Become a Tower Lord! Build and upgrade your tower in this incremental idle game. Fight off the forces of the Dark Lord, conquer new lands, and challenge his dominion with the power of your dragon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower Lords.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

74% User Score Based on 235 reviews

Anomalous Coffee Machine 2 is a strange interactive visual novel and fictional simulation where you stand across from a mysterious girl and an unassuming coffee vending machine capable of producing anything you type, no matter how impossible it seems. She doesn’t tell you who she is, why she's there, or what's the deal with the coffee machine. All she asks is that you type a word—any word—and pres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Coffee Machine 2.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

66% User Score Based on 231 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 9 reviews

Bad Cheese is a psychological horror inspired by the eerie charm of 1920s animation. Step into the tiny paws of a mouse spending the weekend at home with a dysfunctional Dad while Mom's away. Be on your best behavior and KEEP DADDY HAPPY. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Cheese.

-------------------------------------- Introduction to the game -------------------------------------- This is a barrage shooting game (SHMUP / STG) that you can easily get started with low technical requirements; All bullets will destroy each other, which means that as long as you press the fire button, you will hardly have to worry about being killed by the enemy; Under this mechanism, you wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vampire Memories - 吸血鬼的回忆.

You are a Mage from the Order of the Sky, tasked with a final assignment. Will you make it home, or tread the Ancient path? Welcome to the Gamebook Ascension Alpha release v4! An RPG utilizing choice-based  2d6 dice narrative adventure game play. Your role is to play as a graduate of a magical guild. With the Spellbook of Sky you will venture out on a quest of the ages!  Age of 12-13+ PG. Copyri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascension Gamebook.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

97% User Score Based on 61 reviews

A story woven from courage A fusion of nostalgia and novelty awaits you!　 An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG packed with retro style, intended for the NES™ generation and all RPG fans! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crescent Tower.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 1,915 reviews

The official mobile game of Garten of Banban 0! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garten of Banban 0.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

95% User Score Based on 399 reviews

A devlog and playable demo for The Happyhills Homicide Sequel: Out For Blood. This story takes place 6 years after the first game, following John Wade, aka The Pale Grin, mass murderer and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Happyhills Homicide 2: Out For Blood.

Three limbs ripped off, infected with a deadly parasite, you must save your research. Drag yourself through the corridors of a secret research lab on a remote asteroid, fight off horribly mutated monsters, inject countless syringes of vaccines, and survive at all costs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endoparasitic.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 132 reviews

An indie dungeon crawler inspired by late 80s and early 90s CRPGs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Ruins II.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Bubble Frog DX is a fun and challenging short Action Puzzle game where you take on the role of a Frog in a Bubble who's been tasked to save 160 Onigiri from all kinds of hazards across 50 levels and 4 colorful zones in this retro throwback title! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Frog DX.

Experience five different levels: Forest: You are a forest keeper. Your task is to bring light to the forest while avoiding danger lurking in the dark. You have your trusty flashlight and a map that will guide your way, but be careful, as the flashlight battery is limited. Light all the lamps marked on the map to provide safety for yourself and the forest. Underwater: After an accident, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Fears.

Related game About the Game Welcome to our community:   When you first awaken on the blood-stained altar, you're bewildered. But by the tenth resurrection, you've mastered the secret of escaping death. "As payment, offer me the Lifespan crystalline..." the altar whispers in your ear. "If you are truly the Chosen One, then I am at your service," the cultivatrix vows before … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Cultivatrix.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

63% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Loot the treasures left behind and find your way out before it’s too late! Danger still lurks in the dungeon, and surviving on your own is not an option. Only through teamwork and skill can you and your allies make it out alive.   ⚔️ Cooperation and Survival Up to six players must join forces to overcome the dangers within the dungeon. Whether it’s unlocking sealed doors or opening heavy treasure… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Done.