Games like we worship at strange altars

Made for the HOUDINI Magazine's Zine-o-Rama Jam. old snippets of poetry I gathered together to make a zine about the Internet and its strange concepts, such as "friendship" and whatever lies behind those simple usernames we see all around us. The Net might be the door to freedom, where you may go to escape reality, or it could be a trap where you lose yourself and cannot tell what is right. ~~~… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CYBERISSUES // ulti-mate.

Zine making was new to me in May. In July, International Zine Month hit. I created a dozen for a jam. Then kept going. In this collection of 21 fresh zines, you will find a myriad of different media used for a bouquet of ideas. From art zines to cutesy nicknames, political rants to adorable pests, and illustrated cinema tropes to walkabout results, you'll find something for every mood. Each zine … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Zine Collection - International Zine Month 2025.

AshCan 2025 Featuring work from across the last few years, AshCan 2025 is a zine collection of art, essay and poetry from digital artist and writer, Ashby Daugherty. This digital version of the zine contains ten interior pages, with projects dating from 2017 through 2025 — from the stuff he was drawing by finger on his cell phone screen (Ohio Summer, 2021), to the newer, more polished work he’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashcan 2025.

Orphic Dionysus was worshiped under many titles, "He of the Trees" among them. In contrast to the relaxed, languid, party-foremost persona he would later be associated with in Classical Antiquity, the original deity was a conqueror to be feared: a god of madness, possession, violent anarchy, and often horrific transformation. Colonel Avery Antioch has no taste for anything but plain straightforwa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He of the Trees.

ISSUE #57 Cover - insects 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 anthology. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #57.

HOLLOW BETWIXT, Or A Death Untamed is the third part of The Apotheosis Cycle, a narrative triptych told in prosaic and typographic verse. An experimental, three-part fantasy that explores faith, grief, sin, want and, ultimately, humanity. HOLLOW BETWIXT concludes the story of this world by putting readers in the weary body of a knight who washes ashore in a strange land and must find both answer a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOLLOW BETWIXT, Or A Death Untamed - A Digital Poetry Zine.

ISSUE #49 Cover - Thalia Godbout 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 as they fight agains… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #49.

When Thought Runs Away is a short zine featuring poetry from Mavis Tian of Vimas Ecriture. These poems tell a story about mental health and healing, about the conscious, and the strange ways in which the brain works. This zine comes as a celebration of my birthday, and in celebration of October as mental health awareness month. This zine is priced on a PWYW (pay what you want) or donation basis. 5… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When Thought Runs Away Zine.

[Media 20745986] Get instant access and start playing; get involved with this game as it develops. Learn more​ [Media 20712458] [Media 20712802] [Media 20712591] Project Utgardr is an... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Utgardr.

Jarboe’s outstanding debut collection demonstrates a flair for queer surrealism and an ear for lyrical prose. In the powerful “Self Care,” a nihilistic youth, who identifies as a “gay transsexual witch,” is displaced by apocalyptic flooding and takes refuge in Our Lady of Good Voyage, a Catholic church. “I Am a Beautiful Bug!” turns Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” on its head with a tale of a person under… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVERYONE ON THE MOON IS ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL.

Surrounded by a flat area of scrubby grass stands a tall stone bird bath known as Raven’s Roost. The bird bath is home to a large black raven, who circles the area in search of mice to eat, as well as the mice cultists who worship The Raven and periodically offer it a mouse sacrifice on an altar positioned on top of the bird bath.  Ritual at Raven’s Roost is an adventure site and game module for M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual at Raven's Roost.

The Potato God has issued a challenge to all mortals: conquer its labyrinth and be granted a single wish of your choosing upon Ascension. You are a desperate soul willing to risk everything for the ultimate prize. Your convictions will shape your destiny. Death is certain, but with every run, you will learn, adapt, and step closer to your wish. FORGE YOUR BUILD Discover and draft an arsen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Potato.

In the 1990s, there was a small, isolated mining town named "Lingshan Town", where the cold winds blow all year round and the economy relies on an aging coal mine that is gradually depleting. Most of the residents in the town are descendants of miners, and most people in the town believe in the "Mountain God Stele". However, recently, the Mountain God Stele has suddenly fallen … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shanwen.

LOOPSCROLL is an installation that tricks its users to invest time in a simple yet addictive game. Through this altar, players worship a living imagery that demands frustration, competition, and obsession. It will keep you wanting to start over, never leaving the machine. Shaman garage invites us to “play” at doomscrolling. Is it fun? Using classical game mechanics “difficulty levels,  frustration… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopscroll.

The Bomb Split is a "split album" of 2 retro-styled platformers: Explo and Grenadier. Each game showcases a different game designer's twist on a shared mechanic: throwing bombs to propel yourself. Both games feature challenging screens with frequent checkpoints, in the tradition of precision platformers like VVVVVV or Celeste.     SIDE A: ExploExplode yourself to explore a mysteriou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bomb Split.

with Poetry of Doubt Chapbook Companion Zine The poems in Walking in Circles are in English, with a few in both English and Tagalog. The watercolour cover art is by the author (me). There are no page numbers or table of contents but the file is in single pages and can be read online or printed in booklet format. The companion zine is a hand-written and very rough unnumbered issue of Poetry of Do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Walking in Circles.

Welcome to Phinxel's Phield Notes Wowie Zowie, let's make things in Decker! A program where you can make art, games, zines, personal applications and more! It's a little hard to find your way around new software at first but if you're willing to put your hand in Phinxel's soft little paws he'll happily show you some things about Decker that might be useful to know when you're new. And a bunch of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phinxel's Field Notes.

Become a Zinester ($3) or higher on our Patreon before January 20th to get this zine for free! The Ghost of You and I is a collection of 6 short poems. In the past I've posted uplifting, and romantic poetry, and this is a bit of a shift in tone from those.  Over the years I've written a lot of poetry for writing prompt challenges and from my own perspective and experiences. This collection is a m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghost of You and I.

Who knew a trip to the spa could be so refreshing and... fattening? Sapphire Shores is an anthology of furry weight gain stories. This collection includes six stories, featuring different kinks all related to weight gain and growth, all set in the titular magical spa. First Time follows Deek, who gets a lot more than she bargained for when her masseuse gets carried away with a very fattening and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sapphire Shores.

The anime girl shall forever protect the anime fan. And the anime fan shall forever protect the anime girl. Secret in my Room is a poetry+art zine focused on two of my OCs/original characters, Richell Roller (he/him, man with the striped sweater and fluffy hair) and Yamashita (she/her, floating woman with the big hair and horns), as well as their romantic relationship. Special Notes and Thanks … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secret in my Room.

A mega-zine dedicated to a West Marches grand campaign of Wolves Upon the Coast by Luke Gearing. Thirty players. Three Referees. A year-long voyage across the whale roads, seeking glory, power, and a place to call home. WHALE ROADS chronicles the journey of the wandering flotilla, following their victories, challenges, and defeats across the Northern Isles. WHALE ROADS is and will always be a f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WHALE ROADS.

Is home where the heart is? The Broken Tower is a poetry (and vent) zine about recent events in my life (and mind), as well as what feeling at home means to me. Notes and Special Thanks This zine was made by Magikya Studios lead Barbilou for the Sunday Zine Club #17 jam, based on its theme "HOME". Go check the other entries out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken Tower.

Collector's Edition The spire sure knew how to keep a thing or two down its sleeve. Enrich your Spiredelve experience with never-seen before production art, sketches, music, mixes, and author notes from beyond the wicked tower itself. What's included: Dekkad's Log - Author's Notes DJ KIT 10 - Spiredelve OST Claymaker's Exhibit - Official Artbook Poems of Disregard - Curated Poetry C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPIREDELVE.

You have 24 hours before this land reaches it's doom. Use your limited time to: Explore:A small but dense and frequently changing world, with 4 distinct biomes, each with its own set of points of interest where you will encounter all kinds of creatures and constructs to fight. Knowledge about this land is the key to success, and the more you play, the more accustomed you will become to what enemi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReTrime.

Don't Click in The Darkis a unique strategy game that blends clicker elements with a world inspired by the dark mythology of H.P. Lovecraft. The game immerses you in a gloomy, atmospheric environment where the boundaries between reality and dark mysteries are blurred. You assume the role of an enlightened cultist who has glimpsed terrifying truths lying beyond our world. Your objective in the game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Click in The Dark.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 256 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

From the makers of Road 96 comes a groundbreaking narrative adventure. Your choices shape the story for other players! Follow in your friends’ footsteps, face the consequences of their actions and choose the fate of this plasticpunk world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tides of Tomorrow.

Awake, arise or be for ever fall’n.Waking with no memory on a strange planet. Your journey for answers and choices made will shape the course of history. Fall from Space is a non-linear​ open world RPG for the Gameboy, with an epic story spanning a solar system.Features Jet off to the stars! Multiple worlds to ​explore inside your Gameboy, with side quests, unique encounters, secrets and upgrad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall from Space.

An evil lich as old as time itself lurks beneath the earth in ever-shifting halls. There they wait, building their horde of undead so that they may rule the world once again... Before the lich can enact their plan, mighty heroes rise to face the most infamous dungeon of them all: the INFINICRYPT!!! Play as one of three heroes, all with unique abilities, and dare to delve deeper and deeper. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinicrypt.

No Gods of Men thrusts players into a hand-drawn fantasy world teeming with eldritch creatures and ancient gods. The player must rebuild a towering citadel that reaches the heavens while battling waves of gruesome creatures on their path to conquering the realms of gods. Balance fast-paced metroidvania combat with strategic base building & resource management. Rebuild your citadel and grow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Gods of Men.

Story Kyle wakes up with a headache, not realizing he has survived a helicopter crash. He finds himself alone on a farm, surrounded by wreckage. His team is dead, and he must recover the pilot's remains to complete their mission. As Kyle assesses his injuries, a bright flash of light envelops him. Suddenly, he is floating in space, wearing a space suit. Just then, a friend appears and tells hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare of Pandemic - Kyle's Story.

Your role is to be the surgical assistant of an unusual surgeon: a blindfolded man terrified of the mythological creatures he must operate on. During each surgery, you’ll need to respond quickly to his demands. Hand him over tools, keep the cryptid’s vitals stable, and even fulfill absurd requests far beyond medical logic. Your actions, or lack of them, can shape the outcome of the procedure. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scalpel, Please!.

A MYSTERIOUS INFECTION IS SPREADING aboard a long haul space freighter. As Medical Officer Dana Voss, you must diagnose and perform surgical procedures on ship systems. Restore functionality before your collision course with a star comes to cosmic end. - USE A PORTABLE ULTRASOUND MACHINE to discover and diagnose bizarre malformations that hide within your ship. PERFORM SURGERY to repair in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultrasound.

This story is circulating in the world. When the distant wind blew from the other side of the ocean, the mysterious East brought gorgeous satin, porcelain, and - miracles. A small number of people worshipped it as a god, but more people were afraid of it. People held up sickles and torches, avoiding it as if they saw a medieval wizard, and spurned it. Many years later, people forgot about it, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 栖云：遗忘之境 Oriental Dreams : The Forgotten Realm.

When you are staring at the stars, the stars are also staring at you.   Tide of Lone Stars is an ADV / AVG with conventional gameplay and unconventional apocalyptic sci-fi narration. As the disabled girl living outside the walls, Blanka, you will meet a strange man, Adrian. An amazing adventure of "Love, Rebirth and Death" is about to begin. Climate deterioration, famine, wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide of Lone Stars-孤星之潮-.

A faux pas at the Middle School dance reverts Nour back to their primordial state and sends them on a one-night maximalist transformative journey. Flop, slide, leap, and rocket around the city filled with zany future friends and mysterious architectures. Play eclectic mini-games where you will discover whether surgery can be joyful, if aliens have feelings, and how to deal with a bad boss. Contro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Growth Spurt: A Meandering Intermission into the Afterhours of a Miscalculation.

Embrace the Art of WanderingJourney through a breathtaking world where wandering leads to wonder—a place where creativity and exploration intertwine. This hand-crafted open realm invites you to discover its secrets at your own pace, with no dangers to evade or countdowns to race against. Here, your only mission is to experience the joy of discovery and express your artistic vision across an untame… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Those Who Wander.

After dying, poisoned for unknown reasons, Isobel finds herself in the afterlife... and on a dangerous mission. Experience a truly unique visual novel full of character, mystery and heart as you point and click your way to unveiling the strange world of Purgatory's many secrets. Enter a truly memorable story told in four acts, full of choices and branching outcomes both big and small. Explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poetry in Purgatory.

Embark on a quest to stop your phone from ringing all the time in Lost Call, a top down Adventure inspired by classic 2D Zelda games and Metroidvanias. In order to disable all nearby cell towers, you will find yourself traveling through many distinct areas, fighting strange and fearsome creatures, and making use of ordinary household objects in order to reach your goal of some peace and quiet. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Call.

Tesera is an adventure voxel sandbox with an endless procedurally generated world and a wide variety of biomes. Absolutely everything around you can break down and use it for your creations, whether it's for creativity or defense against aggressive creatures. The strange world of Tesera is filled with various buildings, bizarre creatures and secrets left behind by previous explorers. Tesera Wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tesera.

About This Game This is the first version of the game I am working on, Xuhivans Autonomous Cube. The game is a Roguelike Auto Battler, played on a twistable magic cube. Use the strengths and weaknesses of your units wisely to fight through a series of cubes, and reach the final boss before you exceed the number of allowed rotations. Battle different bosses and choose between relics and new units … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xuhivan's Autonomous Cube.

The prison moon Gehenna has gone dark. The prisoners have taken control, forming a militant religious group that worships an entity known only as the Umbral. You were sent to investigate -- and now you are trapped. Survive the Black Moon. Find your way home. Kill their God. From the developer of the critically-acclaimed narrative adventure game Sagebrush, EFFIGY is a retro fir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Effigy.

Sent by the Church to investigate strange cases of possession, explore the universe of Baphomet, where numerous areas await you, such as the Templars' Dungeon, the Village, the Catacombs, and many more! Roam through each location and search every nook and cranny to unveil all the secrets hidden within the game! Exorcise your enemies and collect Latin words that you can pronounce at the Altar to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Baphomet.

A long, long time ago(lotl), beneath the five suns that first illuminated the world, the river goddess Chalchuihtlicue gave life to axolotls, who lived peacefully under the waves of Lake Chalco. But something strange is happening... An evil god has descended upon the underworld kingdom of Lake Chalco! Luckily, the brave Xolotl and his merry band of friends are ready to journey through trea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golotl!.

DO YOU DARE ENTER LOLA OLET'S HOUSE? This game was initially created for a Game jam (We got 3rd place) but we decided to continue developing it. We are currently working on improving this game. We have a lot of plans for this game that wasn't pushed through because of the deadline but we will make sure to implement everything in the next version. Thank you for checking out the first versi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BALIKAW.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

The Predecessor is an atmospheric, surreal walking simulator. Traverse a series of abstract, ephemeral worlds. Interact with various strange characters and objects. Collect artifacts and memories scattered across the worlds. Follow the path of the one who came before you. Heavily inspired by games like LSD: Dream Emulator, this game engages in themes including the postmodern pastiche, artistic … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Predecessor.

Made for the January 2026 edition of the Trans Games Zine. "Fleshy Essays on Tits and Tribulations" is a self-indulgent interactive compendium regarding my experience as a post-op grad school dropout who has a chip on their shoulder and Thoughts (six of them!) about trans games. The piece includes a preface written in 2023, monstrous self-portraits drawn during graduate seminars in 2020-2021, an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleshy Essays on Tits & Tribulations.

Sanguis et Corpus: The Sacrifice of John You wake up lost, with nothing left in your possession, in an ancient cultic temple deep within a forgotten cave.But you’re not alone in these caverns and hallways, a creature beyond human understanding is hunting you. Together with a strange voodoo doll, you might still make it out of here.  With the powers of the voodoo doll, you rip off your own limbs … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanguis et Corpus: The Sacrifice of John.

What music do goblins make, and why do they make it? A collection of drawings and lore exploring the strange sounds made by goblin bands down in the deepest, darkest caves. 21 pages. This is the digital version of goblin zine 8, and contains the original drawings from goblin week 2025, plus extra artwork and lore not found in the print version. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goblin Zine #8.

The Plot For interrupting a terrible open-mic poetry reading in late October, you are promised ... something. When you don't expect it. On the night of October 31st, you fall asleep while reflecting on your month and planning what to do in November. Dusk, Airy, Does Carry is unrepentantly based around one of the oldest, silliest tropes imaginable, one your college or even high school writing te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dusk, Airy, Does Carry.

What The Stars Forgot is a starship and crew management sim. As the cutting-edge AI on the most advanced research vessel ever built, you have to guide a procedurally generated crew of hundreds as they embark on a dangerous mission to discover the source of an anomalous signal emanating from deep space. You will need to optimize crew assignments and maximize the performance of your ship, always wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What the Stars Forgot.