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Jam #1 Theme: SunriseName: Sunrise at Repique BeachExplanation: I wanted to make a song with a beach theme, which I found fitting the theme. As I usually do, I name my songs to an uncommon instrument I've used, this time being a Repique tom of sorts. I don't care about the name of the instrument, just the sound. As I am still new to my DAW 'Logic Pro', I learned quite some new things during the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nick's Weekly Note Composing Jam.

This is a hybrid orchestra/electronic soundtrack for an imaginary video game, Wanderlust written for the OST Composing Jam #4. I imagine this game to be an adventure/exploration/collector 3D platformer. In this story, the child from the “Runaway” theme image is now a young girl and after struggling her whole life with wondering where she and her family came from, decides to run away to find her ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderlust.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Critic Score 58%Based on 4 reviews

Salary Man Escape is a VR physics puzzle game where players must use their skills to help an unhappy Salaryman escape from his life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salary Man Escape.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

89% User Score Based on 735 reviews

Unpacking Mode Update About the GameAbout this gameHi, I’m Niklas – the developer of Small Spaces. My goal is to make a game that puts you into a creative flow without you even noticing. And a lot of the player feedback has been exactly that. So, if you’re looking for a relaxing game to take your mind off stressful thoughts, Small Spaces might be just the creative escape you were looking for :… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Small Spaces.

Links: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/joseph-black-16953843/sets/only-as-good-as-the-last-day Youtube: Only As Good As The Last Day“The last day of any vacation is the most important when it comes to forming memories. If you have a good final day, the trip is a success in your mind. If you have a bad last day, was the trip even any good?”I’m sure many reading this know the feeling. A w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only As Good As The Last Day.

Redline's Monthly Composing Challenge #10 Title: The Ascension Path Link: Description: I spend all the 15 coins : Accordion : 2 coins Banjo : 1 coin Cajon and percussion : 3 coins Double Bass : 3 coins Synthesizer : 2 coins Viola : 4 coins The sound of the synth is very close to that of an accordion, to keep the song coherent while allowing it to go far into the bass and treble range… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Selkione - The Ascension Path.

ISSUE #52 Cover - Amanda Cotan - twitter Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the alternative indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #52.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Winging It, produced during Wholesome Games Jam 2020, invites you to experience the Spring as a bluebird. Choose the material for your nest, feast on nature’s bounty in the form of seeds, berries, and worms, and participate in quintessential bird activities. Most of all, take care of your eggs to make sure they hatch safe and sound. And, remember: don’t give up! Love the chiptunes in this game? Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winging It.

ISSUE #28 Cover - Joanna Krótka Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definition of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #28.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics

92% User Score Based on 60 reviews

A collection of spooky microgames featuring fast-paced gameplay inspired by horror classics. Chop off legs, hurl hatchets, clash cards with Nosferatu, and many other ghoulish acts of terror! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPOOKWARE: Watch Party.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

75% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. A Musical Story is the debut game from independent French developer, Glee-Cheese Studio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Musical Story.

Okay, I think I need to explain what the heck's going on here. I like to write music. You wouldn't know that from my itch.io page, which mainly consists of continually-in-development games and the rare engine plugin, but music theory and composition is a much-beloved hobby of mine that I've spent many, many hours learning about. (And when I say learning about, I mean watching video essays and goin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Day Trip.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

100% User Score Based on 448 reviews

Hapi, a down on their luck racing cat, teams up with a hacker named S4br aboard the cybership “The Eternal September”. Together they travel to abandoned sites, siphoning energy to power their ION Drive. Can the team pull off their scheme, or will the future of cyberspace be controlled by the megacorp PANDO?WHISKERS [Width/Height Intersect Sensing Kinetic Energy Recovery System] Generate Burst ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitten Burst.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics

97% User Score Based on 250 reviews

Ever wanted to get into music making but find mainstream music software too complicated? Doodle some shapes on the piano roll and the dragon will do its thing. You don’t need to know music in order to make something that sounds good. There are 223 instruments and 275 drum samples so you can make a ton of music across a bunch of genres without having to get outside of 1BITDRAGON.Features 223 hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1BITDRAGON.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Dive deep "Below the Ocean" in search of legendary treasures while using your oxygen lifeline to swing passed obstacles! Run, Jump, Swing, Bubble-Jump, Bungee, Slingshot, Puzzle-Solve, Platform, Treasure-Hunt, BELOW THE OCEAN! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Below The Ocean.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 115 reviews

Come with us now on a journey through music and space... To the world of Voyager! Take it easy and create your own gorgeous emergent journey! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOYAGER.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, stability

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

75% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

The fast, easy way to play the songs you love on your guitar.Even if you've never played the guitar before, Four Chords makes it fun (and easy) to learn your favorite songs and the latest hits. Download Four Chords now to get access to hundreds of songs you can actually play. It's like having a personal guitar teacher whenever you need one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FourChords Guitar Karaoke.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

98% User Score Based on 429 reviews

Helianthus is a silly little game about an astronaut vacationing on an abandoned planet. With an incoming asteroid strike, it's up to you to grow a massive sunflower by collecting water and sunlight in order to climb back to the safety of your ship. Oh, and don't forget to dodge those asteroids! Helianthus was created in eight days for the Farewell North community Game Jam. Come join the Discor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helianthus.

In a world of usually tiny problems, disaster has struck! The guinea pigs’ hoard of delicious peaflakes has dwindled to a pitiful amount! But the box holding the beloved food is standing locked on a shelf, mocking the herd's need for tasty treats. There is only one way to solve the problem – some brave guinea pig will have to venture out and get their owner! This is the story of Maximus Jones! Wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maximus Jones.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Play with light and shadow in this Game Boy–inspired puzzle game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Feline.

Free Appetiser is a prologue for Diner at the End of the Galaxy, a management game where you run the only diner in a post-apocalyptic galaxy. Learn the basics of running an intergalactic diner, and see just how profitable (or non-profitable!) it can get! Build grand dining halls, busy kitchens, and outdoor gardens where exotic crops thrive. Design a menu that caters to the diverse preferen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Diner at the End of the Galaxy: Free Appetiser.

Tattarrattat My entry for the palindrome game jam is a palindrome itself, of course! I composed it out of pure joy, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. This challenge was so much fun! Theme The game I imagine is a JRPG, and this track is for a desert village called Tattarrattat. The music sets the backdrop for exploring this slightly odd new place. The player has just traversed a harsh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tattarrattat.

Hello! This is a track I made for the OST Composing Jam. The theme "Inside My World" (and the artwork provided with it) instantly made me think of dreams, since I think that dreams are some of the most personal things created by our brain, meaning that noone  knows what someone else's dream could be like (so it's quite literally our "own worlds" in a way). I wanted to illustrate the feelings of d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost In A Strange Dreamension - !Camix.

Made for Redlines Monthly Composing Challenge #10 Finale The challenge was that each participant got 15 coins to spend on instruments to use.  I used Electric Bass for 4 coins  Electric Drum Kit for 5 coins  And 3 Synths worth 2 coins each for a total of 6 coins So I used all 15 allotted coins.  I felt like I was plateauing with my music recently and I wanted to change that. I spent a lot of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Gamblers Fate.

Play as a little flame as you work your way up a mountain lighting every torch on your path.Light all 7 torches on your journey to activate the final torch to complete the game!Everything but the music was created by me for the first UTAS game jam with the theme "new beginnings".CHANGE LOG:Version 1.3.1Tweaks & Fixes:- Fixed issue where new record text would reappear after dismissal.- Fixed issue … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trail Blazer.

Ever wanted to jam out on a Nokia phone? Now you can! Nokia Hero is a fun and challenging musical rhythm game for Nokia Jam 6, inspired by Guitar Hero and Rockband. Using your melody keys, you can create actual musical riffs, as the keys take on one of 14 musical scales embedded in the game! Controls Inspired by the Nokia Phone's limitations, there are 12 controls for the whole game. For menu nav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nokia Hero.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

The year is 2072. Virtual reality has become a worldwide phenomenon, allowing people to sink into the virtual web, while experiencing isolation in real life. A VR engineer has finished his... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electric Highways.

What is PlantPlanet? PlantPlanet is a homemade gamejam project made in 2 weeks. It is a mini-game with up to an hour of playtime. According to the story, the protagonist is an earth-boring dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius) who just woke up from his winter sleep. He sees that his little planet was trashed/littered by humans who took off with their spaceships after completely worn it out/depleted… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PlantPlanet.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

A dating card game for anxious people. Use conversation cue cards up your sleeves to make connections. But beware—the more anxious you get, the scarier they become. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Party Party Anxiety!.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

81% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Shift’n Slay is an amped-up turn-based tactical roguelike, where you fight your way through a cyberpunk hell step by step, trying to break a time loop engineered by corporate bastards. Every turn is a puzzle, every attack—a deadly chain reaction. Mistakes are fatal. Tactics or Death – Always Stay a Step AheadEnemies don’t wait around, and your resources are limited. You can't just mash an "a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shift'n Slay.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Bible Puzzle is an educational and relaxing game, perfect for all ages, from children to adults. Designed as an excellent option for family leisure, the game offers difficulty levels starting from just 4 pieces, allowing even the youngest players to have fun and learn while assembling biblical scenes. As you start the game, players are invited to select a biblical image to assemble. Each image … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bible Puzzle.

Get ready for adrenaline-pumping gameplay in this competitive and cooperative experience that fits into one-minute rounds. Compete with up to four players online or locally, moving and firing Qi-Bullets to spread your Color-Qi to the greatest number of Qi-Cells. Join the Quadricolor Rangers and climb the ranks of the online championship to become an Ultra Sentai Color Ranger! Main features Mas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QUADRICOLOR: Ultra Sentai Color Ranger.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization

94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Welcome to my home, an enchanted cottage named "The Merry Fairy", because I am, indeed, quite a merry one. I invited you here to rest and relax. But I must warn you... My home is filled with abundance and serenity. There is nothing that will stress you, challenge you or push you towards any goal. All is plentiful and readily available. You need not worry about a thing. Just relax and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Merry Fairy.

In the game, you'll play as a cat engineer and travel to different countries such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Egypt, and more, each with its unique house styles and layouts. CONNECT CABLE TO LIGHT THE WORLD UPPlace and remove connection to make every house light up. But, be careful and don't overload the electricity, each building would have different maximum supply. 120+ PUZZLE TO COMPLETEThe … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light On.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, monetization

84% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Welcome to "Seeking Cat", a charming hidden object game where your mission is to find all the mischievous cats hiding in a cozy, cluttered room. In this beautifully crafted, isometric environment, playful cats have tucked themselves away in the most unexpected places. With their tiny paws and curious eyes, these furry friends have found clever spots to hide among the room’s many items. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seeking Cat.

https://medium.com/@tmaurodot/creating-a-virtual-piano-with-ai-composed-music-in... Creating a Virtual Piano with AI-Composed Music in Unity: A Deep Dive into the Project Imagine pressing a button and hearing a piano play an original, AI-composed melody that evokes moonlight on waves or a sprint through sunlit fields. This is the essence of a Unity 2D virtual piano project that combines interact… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Piano in Unity.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Life’s never boring with Cloudy and Stormy. This time our two pups got sucked into a video game due to a crazy coincidence! Luckily, they also gained superpowers which will aid them on this pawtastic adventure. Are you ready to help them get home and, more importantly, find their beloved blanket? Travel the colorful world!Cloudy and Stormy, inquisitive as ever, are thrown into a new colorful … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloudy & Stormy: Pawtastic Adventure!.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

️ Grab your pastels and find over 1,000 cats across maps set in more than 10 countries, alone or with a friend. Once you find them all, color and bring the black-and-white maps to life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Cats Lost In World Find & Color.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

        Step into the polished shoes of Chad Ironjaw, CEO of a sprawling research-and-development behemoth. From his luxurious office he gazes out over Millenniumopolis, the city of tomorrow, where gargantuan Art Deco skyscrapers, studded with gargoyles and neon lights, pierce through the clouds         What does a day in the life of Mr. Ironjaw look like, you may ask? The elevator doors part wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Atom.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 622 reviews

Become the coolest kid of the playground in this playful roguelike deckbuilder. Craft every card yourself with adorable stickers and wow your rivals in tug-of-war card battles full of wonder! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Card Is Better Than Your Card!.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

A first-person horror game where you play as Daniel, a Maritime Operative trapped alone aboard a submarine. Sent to investigate an abandoned deep-sea colony, you uncover dark secrets as terrifying horrors await in its depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Dive.

Ephemeral Art: Shapeweaver is a unique art sandbox game where you create interactive artwork with shapes. It's designed for anyone curious to explore and play — no artistic skill required. With simple controls and endless possibilities, this 2D world of color, shapes, and motion is your personal creative playground. Your creations are temporary, destined to fade, giving you the freed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ephemeral Art: Shapeweaver.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires automatically while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Storm.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

99% User Score Based on 473 reviews

Free movement ship control while the screen advances automatically. Single fire button. Collect stars to obtain temporary special shots. Collected fruits award points that can be converted into extra lives. Modes: practice, score attack (single life), adjustable difficulty If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platypus Reclayed.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

93% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Full throttle retro racer. Blast around homages to some of histories greatest tracks, as well as some that simply couldn’t exist. Visit London, Tokyo, Rome, USA, The Alps and more, with 48 tracks of exciting twists and turns to unlock and master. Choose your team, your car and then jump into a race, no tiresome menus to wade through, even the pathway to action has been accelerated! Relive the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPGP Super Polygon Grand Prix.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

95% User Score Based on 783 reviews

Make miniature dioramas using hundreds of objects! Create a compact kitchen, a comfortable living room or a cozy nook to read books - the choice is yours! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MakeRoom.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

"This is a cute game for finding foodie kittens!" A few maps and a chance to find the furry creatures that are cleverly hiding!" Added a few rice cats [Give the cat what it wants, the cat will let you order] 300 cats [10% are hidden cats] Six maps [Three are hidden maps] The demo only has 100 cats If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find Cats2 吃货猫奇遇.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

99% User Score Based on 1,030 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 10 reviews

In this turned-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

99% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Meet Buddy and Bag Boy - two tiny robots with big hearts and an even bigger mission: spreading joy wherever they go! After a mysterious explosion rains golden cogs and trash from the sky, the duo must work together to restore each village and uncover the secret behind the blast. Scrub messes, collect trash, and lend a helping hand by cleaning up. Every difference you make earns you points. Got tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misc. A Tiny Tale.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

What The Hack! Is a humoristic, story puzzle game, where you, a computer program, tries to avoid getting destroyed by escaping a facility. Doing so by hacking and hijacking devices in your surroundings. You play as Boolian, a facility worker whose consciousness is unexpectedly zapped into a computer. Before you can even process what’s happened, a security drone begins checking for malware. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What The Hack!.