Games like Within Our Own Forgotten World

This game was created over a few days in July of 2022 for the Portland Indie Game Squad (PIGSquad) July Summer Slow Jam. The technical theme was "stealth" and the creative theme was "critters"; I implemented the stealth prompt by allowing player pieces to color-shift and hide within their own color squares, and I implemented critters by reconsidering the word as a portmanteau of "critical hitters"…

It's bedtime, and you have to go to sleep. Too bad your room is full of monsters. This game was created using GameMaker Studio 2 over a few weeks in August of 2020 for the Portland Indie Game Squad (PIGSquad) August Summer Slow Jam. The technical theme was "horror" and the creative theme was "don't let it out" This game is still a work-in-progress; its play style was heavily inspired by the great …

This game was created using GameMaker Studio 2 over a few weeks in June of 2020 for the Portland Indie Game Squad (PIGSquad) June Summer Slow Jam. The technical theme was "turn-based" and the creative theme was "alternate timeline" (although we all really know the creative theme was "Tea", and so we present to you our totally "turn-based" alterna-tea-time game. Enjoy! Player Input: Left Arrow Ke…

This game was created using GameMaker Studio 2 over a few weeks in July of 2020 for the Portland Indie Game Squad (PIGSquad) July Summer Slow Jam. The technical theme was "music first" and the creative theme was "ghost notes"; we hope you enjoy our stage lighting game/toybox! The core of the game consists of three songs which total a little over 8 minutes;  the entire experience can be played thro…

This game was created using GameMaker Studio 2 over a few weeks in August of 2020 for the Portland Indie Game Squad (PIGSquad) August Summer Slow Jam. The technical theme was "horror" and the creative theme was "don't let it out"; I hope you enjoy, and keep your cool! The core of the game consists of six rooms which the character automatically moves through, keeping the entire experience to roughl…

"Whispers in the West" is a narrative-driven strategy game set in the wild west. You play as a detective, uncovering a mystery through interactive conversations, clue-gathering, and crime scene investigation. The game features a unique morality system that affects the story's outcome, providing multiple endings. Your choices and deductions shape the town's fate and the characters within it.

Tiny Garden invites you to cultivate a magical, pocket-sized garden inside an heirloom toy, blending farming, puzzle-solving, and strategy. Grow diverse plants and trade harvests for unique furniture to customize your serene space. With no scores or time limits, it’s a relaxing experience focused on creativity and discovery.

In "Home Safety Hotline," players take on the role of a telephone operator, answering calls about mysterious happenings in callers' homes. They must use a catalog of safety information to identify pests and hazards, with the understanding that they will be held responsible for their responses. The game features a soothing lo-fi soundtrack and immerses players in the atmosphere of the 90s.

In "Root of Evil: The Tailor," players step into the role of a telepath named James, tasked with exploring the past of a house where a family was killed 20 years ago. The couple is believed to have committed suicide, but a series of strange occurrences have led to the belief that their ghosts still reside in the house. As James, players will use their psychic abilities to uncover the truth about what really happened to the family and bring closure to the daughter who was left behind.

"Last Will" is a narrative-driven detective game where players must solve challenging puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of a mysterious mansion. As the newly appointed executor of a wealthy person's last will, players must navigate a twisted family drama while searching for hidden objects and deciphering cryptic clues. With its unique gameplay mechanics and immersive storyline, "Last Will" offers a captivating experience for fans of adventure and mystery games.