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Jack Pot Hey there!  This game was made for the Pirate Software - Game Jam 15 Premise Jack Pot is a tile-based, crafting-oriented, tactical battle game about fighting monsters, combining ingredients, and managing the battlefield as the impending threat of Darkness is approaching. Also, you get to play as a cauldron. Theme ~Shadows and Alchemy~ Twin themes of Shadows and Alchemy are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Pot.

Avoidance Aquatics Hey there!  I created this simple game to learn the basics of the Godot engine. It's my first project with Godot and the second game I've ever developed since starting my game development journey in March! How to Play Survive! Move around and avoid incoming fish for as long as you can while the difficulty ramps up! Bubbles give you immunity for a few seconds, and turtles… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avoidance Aquatics.

This game is a submission for VimJam3, Thank you for playing! *Warning* low poly gore.  For best gameplay and graphics play the native downloads Godot had some performance issues in its web build so the web build does not have any particle effects and has a few odd visual glitches from switching out the rendering methods. The Game's Story You died and were accidentally sent to hell. Opps! Luckily … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick it to Heaven.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

REPOSE - Deluxe Edition includes: REPOSE REPOSE - Soundtrack REPOSE - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPOSE.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

82% User Score Based on 305 reviews

An immersive and twisted adventure created before the official development of the Doorways saga If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doorways: Old Prototype.

The game "GRIMSIDE" - Open World, Story driven psychological horror from the Third Person Perspective. The soundtrack immerses you in the madness that the main character could experience WARNING: Epileptic seizures associated with increased sensitivity to light are Possible. Some people may experience seizures when exposed to flashes of light and flashing images that appear in a video game. People… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIMSIDE.

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

Stranded You're alone on an alien planet after crash-landing in your escape pod. With limited resources and increasing pressure, survival becomes a daily challenge. You'll need to make tough decisions, face random events, and manage your health, hunger, thirst, and sanity to endure the unknown. Info Hey there! I'm a hobbyist game developer from South Africa, and I started teaching myself codi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stranded.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

80% User Score Based on 166 reviews

BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in the beautiful and mysterious Japanese village of Kirisame Mura, where the ancient legend of the Gashadokuro, a giant skeleton from Japanese folklore, still looms. The story follows Naomi Montgomery, who arrives in Kirisame Mura for a major professional opportunity that could launch BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in the beau… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrokenLore: LOW.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

98% User Score Based on 13,391 reviews

Tiny Glade is a relaxing free-form building game. Tap into the joy of making something pretty with no management, no combat, or wrong answers - just kick back, doodle some castles, and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas. Explore gridless building chemistry, and watch the game carefully assemble every brick, pebble and plank, adapting to your whim. Draw a path through a building? A door … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Glade.

The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, humor

96% User Score Based on 4,925 reviews

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a truly daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dagon.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 983 reviews

"Love is both poison and cure, both knife and remedy." Set in 18th Century France, this is a gothic romance tale about loss, revenge and the different faces of love. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cupid.

Hey everyone! We're very proud to present you our first game, first LD, first Jam! It's called Hatty & Tom, the theme was "Sacrifices must be made", and we decided to make a short story-driven 3D Sidescroller in which you start at the final boss, and have to make sacrifices along the way to get back to your hometown.You're Tom, seeking adventures and glory with your living-hat-bunny friend, Hatty,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hatty & Tom.

GREMORY : ROLL YOUR FATE   "You step into a forgotten castle where silence breathes and shadows listen; objects bend to your will, and each footfall stirs ancient magic. Between the whisper of choice and the roll of chance, what fate awaits you ?" GREMORY is an 3D atmospheric puzzle experience crafted in 72 hours for 'Mini Jam 199: Creation'. Its main inspirations come from 80s RPGs/dungeon-craw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GREMORY.

T4H: Trapped 4 Hours Survive 24 hours alone in a damaged submarine. Will you make it out alive? About the Game You wake up alone, deep beneath the ocean, trapped in a broken-down submarine abandoned by your crew. Oxygen is running low. Systems are failing. Every second—and every decision—counts. Manage resources, stay calm, and survive random critical events. Can you hold on until rescue ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapped4Hours.

Important Notice: Currently the Downloadable Build is unavailable due to a build specific bug, this is being worked on and the Dowloadable Version should be available, with  the same content as the web build (with the differences mentioned below) as soon as possible. For now please enjoy the web build Welcome! Welcome to the page for my GameDev.tv Game Jam 2024 submission, this project was co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrofear: Apocalypse.

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.

Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption Be the BOSS! Reverse the role of getting stomped on by the boss, and instead be the end dungeon BOSS to destroy heroes. Summon armies of minions, cast crazy spells, and defeat those pathetic heroes. Now you'll know what it's like to be a true Boss! Quick Summary: Top-Down Survival Shooter where you as an end Boss go up against single heroes. As a boss you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Lord Soffar's Vacation Disruption.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

91% User Score Based on 105 reviews

Unleash Your CreativityStep into Outside the Blocks, the ultimate playground for builders and creators who want to express their artistic side in a relaxing, stress-free environment. Forget about objectives and pressure—immerse yourself in the pure joy of creation. Innovative Building ToolsCraft stunning, one-of-a-kind structures with our unique modular architectural block system. Whether you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outside the Blocks.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 392 reviews

Amy’s brother is dead. She hadn't even seen him in years. Thomas has always been a little eccentric. Obsessed with lucid dreaming and the concept of other worlds. All a little too fantastical for a small town vet like Amy herself. But then Amy comes across his journals. And what at first seems like the ramblings of a troubled mind slowly begin to seem more and more plausible. Maybe her broth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

93% User Score Based on 1,576 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

Follow The Midnight Walk in an adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midnight Walk.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

92% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

81% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Gameplay: Gory first person shooter, with RPG elements such as making your own choices through dialogue with NPC's, these choices will effect what endings you have, and what roots you can take... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Hub.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 360 reviews

Charlotte is missing. Decode an ancient language, investigate a mystery, and stay away from ancient monsters in this compact puzzle thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exiled.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

99% User Score Based on 292 reviews

Travellin Cats in Japan (formerly Cats Hidden in Japan) is a cute hidden object game set in Japan. 100 cats are waiting for you to be discovered within a hand-drawn background. Relax thanks to the chill soundtrack Found a cat? Click on it! Features 1 Level 100 cats Color Mode ❔ Easter Eggs Hint System Night Mode ☀️ Adjustable Brightness ⏰ Timer mode with leaderboard Adj… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Travellin Cats in Japan.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

86% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Join Reven as she explores her own wonderland in another visual novel by Träumendes Mädchen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden of Oblivion.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

93% User Score Based on 172 reviews

How much of someone can you cut away before there's nothing left? Find out in this chilling kinetic visual novel - IF YOU DARE! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cut to the Core.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

95% User Score Based on 1,004 reviews

The Witch’s House, originally released in 2012, falls within the tradition of Japanese horror RPGs with heavy emphasis on puzzle-solving and jump scares. Among other entries in the genre such as Ib and Ao Oni, The Witch’s House surprised fans with pixel-art that conceals truly frightening horror. The Witch’s House is deliberately designed with traps at *almost* every turn--sudden death is unpred… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's House MV.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 1,255 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Door: Complete Edition.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

96% User Score Based on 20,288 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 9 reviews

Instant town building toy If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Townscaper.

WelcomeHello! I'm Odd Ember, a solo developer and artist working on my own projects. Summona Realm is my very first project, and there’s still a lot of work ahead. But more than anything, I hope to bring an engaging story that everyone will enjoy.  This story is divided into several parts, beginning with the first chapter, "The Secret Flame". OverviewSummona Realm: The Secret Flame is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summona Realm: The Secret Flame.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Stuck in a submarine at the bottom of the sea, guide your crewmate around the sea floor to gather parts and repair the sub while avoiding the source of a mysterious light. Learn the required Morse Code on the fly, or surrender to the mysterious presence lurking in the deep blue... The Old Gentleman is a short half-hour horror game inspired by the real-life "Old Gentleman" dive suit and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Gentleman.

Theme:  No Weapons Allowed/Pacifist Features: Tense, thriller experience!10 - 20 minutes of gameplayMultiple endings (3)PSX styled retro graphicsFilters can be toggled on/off Controls: Keyboard ControlsActionWASD MovementMouseCamera MovementE/Left Mouse ButtonInteractSpacebarAdvance TextF/Middle Mouse Button Toggle Flashlight On/OffSHIFT SprintESC Open/Close Pause MenuRight Mouse ButtonZo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctuary of Peace.

Theme:  No Weapons Allowed/Pacifist Features: Tense, thriller experience!10 - 20 minutes of gameplayMultiple endings (3)PSX styled retro graphicsFilters can be toggled on/off Controls: Keyboard ControlsActionWASD MovementMouseCamera MovementE/Left Mouse ButtonInteractSpacebarAdvance TextF/Middle Mouse Button Toggle Flashlight On/OffSHIFT SprintESC Open/Close Pause MenuRight Mouse ButtonZo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctuary of Peace.

"In the aftermath of a global war between humans and machines, you are the only hope of destroying an A.I. keeping what's left of mankind enslaved in a virtual world called Veris" Veriscape is a 2D side-scroller/rhythm game where the stages are generated using music. Players will have to react fast as the music gets more intense The main key to play the game is timing your jumps while keeping … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veriscape.

Captive Audience is a first person Narrative Thriller set in the confines of the Compendium Estates, a dark-web corporation responsible for the creation of unlicensed programming using unwilling... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captive Audience.

Rosemarie, an alien princess from the planet Nimola seeks genocide on the evil monsters who killed her mother and people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repugnant Bounty.

You spawn in an ominous maze filled with a terrifying atmosphere and Globox is hunting for your blood. Your objective is to collect Lums that randomly spawn in the maze. The rest is for you to explore! WARNING! This game contains bright, flashing lights and effects and/or other imagery that may cause discomfort and/or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.Viewer discretion is advised! --… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Globox Terror: Escape of the Lumar Eclipse.

!!!IMPORTANT NOTE!!!There's a shitton of blinking lights and fast-moving bright images in this game. Now I haven't tested this, but I suspect that this might cause issues for folks who are susceptible to that sort of thing. Please be careful. Less important note While the game is serviceable when played in browser, it's kinda wonky and isn't perfect for the optimal fast-paced shooter experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Possessor.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

84% User Score Based on 237 reviews

You are a monster under someone's house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I live under your house..

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

72% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Set in a fictionalized version of the 1920s where the lines between modern psychiatric treatment and pseudoscience are still muddy at best. Sanatorium is a 2D card-based workplace adventure where the player has to test, diagnose and treat patients. At its core, Sanatorium is a comment on the turbulent history of the practices and pseudoscience used to stigmatize mental illnesses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

88% User Score Based on 52 reviews

With the abrupt death of your mentor, you have become the sole proprietor of an alchemy shop in a world of magic and bizarre creatures. You will quickly learn to fill his shoes. Experiment with precise combinations of plants and minerals to learn the principles and the systems of the alchemical sciences. Use the knowledge you gain to produce the elixirs requested of you by a diverse set of creatur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Elixir.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

86% User Score Based on 316 reviews

Occlude is a ritual disguised as Solitaire; a cosmic-horror card game where the rules are obscured and reality is at stake. Play through cryptic challenges to reveal forbidden lore in this singleplayer narrative puzzle game for the terminally curious. Don’t worry; you can always start over. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occlude.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

99% User Score Based on 2,411 reviews

The Children of Clay The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret. Features Point & Click Archeological Investigation Creepy Stop-Motion Animation Lore Inspired by Hungarian Mythology If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Children of Clay.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 165 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

Stars in the Trash brings the magic of animated movie classics into a narrative-driven platformer that combines action, exploration and puzzles. Tired of feeling trapped at home, Moka, a spoiled cat decides to run away and seek adventure. Explore, make friends, fight, and escape from the kennelman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stars in the Trash.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

96% User Score Based on 281 reviews

▼ Purchase FULL version on Steam ▼ More content, cutscenes, areas, and unlockables exist in the Steam version. Haneko has forgotten her assigned homework at school, and they're due tomorrow. Feeling she has no choice, she decides her only way to avoid failing the semester is to make a trip back to school at night and retrieve the assignments. But something's not right in the building... an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Homework | 遅れた宿題.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

99% User Score Based on 138 reviews

The game uses pixel sprites, with characters drawn in a classic American comicbook style. Fossil halls, greenhouses, hedge mazes, botanical gardens, underground cave systems...scenes appear one after another, presenting a visual feast. Unique lighting and shading technology creates an engaging atmosphere and a wonderfully immersive experience. The game embraces the spirit of early suspense novels,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercury Abbey.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

87% User Score Based on 119 reviews

LiDAR Exploration Program is a exploration game where you can't see the world around you. Use the lidar scanner to colorize everything around you. The game contains several levels to explore, in each of which you have to scan unknown objects. Features Quite simple and addictive gameplay, just walk and scan. Each level has its own color palette. 8 levels available for exploration Customiza… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LiDAR Exploration Program.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

92% User Score Based on 98 reviews

This game is an arena shooter where you have a gun, and you must fend off hordes of börds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Börd Killer.