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What is it? This is my short platformer game for the Samurai Game Jam 2024. You should help samurai fight evil bees. I was looking for a game idea for this jam and suddenly it all started to come together. I hope you will like it. I borrowed some mechanics from an old NES game called "Doki! Doki! Yūenchi: Crazy Land Daisakusen".  The fewer lives a player has, the stronger his projectiles become, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bee My Samurai.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

83% User Score Based on 2,085 reviews

Start your life as an apprentice witch to the legendary Baba Jaga and venture across a mysterious, natural landscape with your companion, chicken-legged cottage. Develop your magical powers, customise your home, craft potions, help or hinder villagers find your way in the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REKA.

"Don’t let the fire go out" - so said the last person who let their fire go out. A procedural survival thriller. Coax woodland creatures into the light; collect the Morning Stones; avoid night beasts Web support for this game is currently experimental. If you are having performance issues please use one of the download options below. From my testing it works much better in Chrome than Firefox.  Ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Until the Morning Breaks.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

HALLOWEEN girls is a calming puzzle game with a spooky Halloween twist. Featuring easy-to-learn mechanics and a captivating soundtrack, the game provides a serene gameplay experience. Relax and enjoy the eerie yet soothing ambiance as you explore and unravel the game's delightful puzzles. Features: ♥ 25 stunning Halloween-themed artworks featuring girls ♥ "Space" key for quick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HALLOWEEN girls.

This is a calm yet immersive puzzle-centered platformer, well-suited for players who enjoy mechanical interactions and solving puzzles. It allows you to experience the fun of discovering and overcoming challenges without the pressure of combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUM.

CONTENT WARNING: This game contains themes of grief and mental distress. There is no graphic content in the game and the inclusion of such themes are implied or lightly-referenced. For optimal viewing and play experience, run full screen with sound on. We recommend using headphones! Updated build coming soon! Unfortunately, we ran out of time to include certain assets and fix some prominent bug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Captain, First Mate.

Highly recommended to download the Windows game build for better performance.  Donation is not necessary to play the game, but definitely much appreciated for me to keep making games. --- SATIETY This is a short escape room style horror game about you trying to escape and figure out what happened to you. The game play length is only about 5 to 10 minutes. Find objects, read notes and figure o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satiety.

Observer and the Observed is a short tale about a mysterious house in the woods. According to the locals, the owner would offer visitors highly intriguing tapes, and that guests are guaranteed to leave with a great deal of insight into their own lives. CONTENT WARNING [SPOILER] You might find the theme disturbing. Jam Observer and the Observed was made in 5 days for the Wanderjahre Game Jam 3.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observer and the Observed.

In this game, you will fight, strategize, collect, survive, and read. "The Perishable" is as much a fiction generator as it is a turn-based strategy game. Actions have consequences, and they are displayed to the player in text form, an unfurling story of your characters' survival in the harsh crater world. Theme & Restriction This game was made for the Narrative Game Jam 4, where you have 14 day… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perishable.

How to play The aim of the game is to see how far you can run through the cave, whilst avoiding various hazards and jumping over many gaps. When the game starts, you will start running automatically and build up speed running on the ground. As you travel further into the cave, the challenge will increase. The game ends when you run out of health, or fall into a pit. This game can played in brows… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Cave Runner DX.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

96% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Searching the Amazon for the elusive razorback dolphin, Nora discovers more than she bargained for. Created in one month for Thalassophobia game jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Orange.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

93% User Score Based on 165 reviews

THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME is a survival game about gathering resources, discovering secrets, and avoiding the horror that lurks deep within the woods. Cut down trees, hunt deer, and gather water. You need all three of these resources to survive each day. Explore as you wish, and discover secrets in the woods which just might help you survive. But be careful, there's something else in these woods... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE DEVIL HAUNTS ME.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

30% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Adventure horror with many puzzles and an interesting story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fireflies.

Waveforge is a 2D physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate water waves and emergent physical phenomena to guide a rubber duck to the goal. Set within a meticulously crafted pixel-art physics world reminiscent of Noita, it invites players to experience uniquely engaging physical interactions. Featuring over ten thoughtfully designed levels, the game delivers about 1 hour of delightfully c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveforge.

Thanks for playing! ---------------------------------------------Instructions---------------------------------------------- You will see a tutorial texts if you are playing for the first time, but you can read this anyways if you want: PC: - WAD to move around - 'S' to fall faster (Dash vertically) - 'Space' to slow down time (When you have enough power) - Click to shoot - 'E' to pick up g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Energy Hunter.

Important Information Below =============================================================================== Description Years of living out of state kept him from returning to his childhood home. Shortly following his mothers passing, given his father's mysterious disappearance years back, the burden of packing his mother's belongings falls to him. Obsession is a short narrative horror experie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsession.

Take SyRec the plucky little robot and navigate puzzles of logic, timing and physics to advance to the next level. Controls Right/left - move right or left Up - jump Down - activate switch or terminal r - restart level q - quit to menu Progress is saved after completing each level. Why this project? After my last project CASE snowballed into something huge, I wanted to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SyRec.

This is my submission for the VimJam2 Game Jam hosted by 8 Bits to Infinity and Vimlark.[Note: The game was not submitted to the game jam because the project was started long before the time period of VimJam2.] *** If you are an ANDROID user, an .apk build is available for download. It is better optimized for a mobile experience. Scroll down to the bottom of the description to find the download bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lion Sleeps Tonight - VimJam2.

Works on Mac & Windows Browsers!Theme:  It's Spreading Cat Food is a comfy Isometric 2D tuna delivery game. We play as Rhino the cat with a Backpack and Skateboard. Navigate the town and deliver everything on-time and avoid the day’s dangers. Inspiration Paper Boy -  A game about delivering the daily newspaper and causing chaos. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperboy_(video_game) Player Exper… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Food.

Highly recommended to download the Windows game build for better performance.  Donation is not necessary to play the game, but definitely much appreciated for me to keep making games. --- SATIETY This is a short escape room style horror game about you trying to escape and figure out what happened to you. The game play length is only about 5 to 10 minutes. Find objects, read notes and figure out pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satiety.

"MEOW!" ("HOWDY, Y'ALL!") WHAT IS COWBOY COOTS? ☆ Cowboy Coots is an action-adventure rhythm game designed for and within the time frame for Ludwig Jam 2023, built on the theme: "Coots". In this game, Coots and Ludwig travel to their local museum for reasons unknown. A bit of mischief ensues, and Coots finds herself trapped in an alternate version of the Wild West controlled by cowboy...doggos*?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowboy Coots (Ludwig Game Jam 2023).

THE OCCULTIST : OLD GROWTH Part one of The ESPER Files STORY: You are Dr. Ian James McDermott, paranormal investigator, private detective, and practitioner of the forbidden arts. As lead investigator of the E.S.P.E.R. Society, you have been summoned to find Kathleen O'Neill and her young daughter Anna, last seen in the Willamette National Forest outside Salem, Oregon. This phenomenon is not restri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Occultist: Old Growth.

Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

By a twist of fate, Mary finds herself in a mysterious house, where the evil has been living for a long time. Survive in the house full of strange creatures and ghosts, or reveal all secrets of the Thompson family and clean the house from the evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anxiety.

You've made a terrible mistake!  There was definitely something wrong with the translation of that passage from The Octinomicon (and you'd had all eight volumes translated!) Now you find yourself lost in the woods, surrounded by legions of preternatural octopi. No choice but to fight till dawn and hope to survive. You have only your shotgun and a handful of shells to protect you. Throughout you're… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of the Cephalopods.

Puzzle Cube was initially developed as a game jam entry for the theme "Life in 2 Dimensions". It provides a variation on the challenge of solving the 3x3 cube, by limiting the view of the 3D cube to a 2D perspective and limiting the controls somewhat. The cube can be manipulated to any of the possible configurations that a Rubik's Cube* can. This current version of Puzzle Cube has been … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Cube.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

96% User Score Based on 364 reviews

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Rites of Arkham.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

99% User Score Based on 67 reviews

The Capybaras with Orange are back! Find them all in the fantastic library. Search for them between books and on the stained glass windows. Light them up at night with amazing colors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Capybaras with Orange in the Whimsical Library.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Our other interesting games About the Game 100 hidden Cthulhu fish 2 is a hidden objects/ clicker game. The game is loosely inspired by motifs from the world created by H. P. Lovecraft, decorated with hand-drawn humorous graphics. There are 100 fish hiding on each map. Your task is to find them all. There are two maps in total, which gives a total of 200 fish to find (wow!). There are m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 hidden Cthulhu fish 2.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 46 reviews

You are a lone soul who awakes in a hostile and sorrowful world. As you explore, you will discover landmarks enveloped in flesh, abominable creatures who will seek you out, and fragments of your past. Your journey will be wrought with conflict, but it is up to you to overcome and unravel the mysteries of this world. If you're interested in playing the final game, wishlist the game on Steam: ht… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Forgotten.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

87% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Keep the Lights On is an atmospheric horror game where you step in the shoes of Edmund Rosental, a private detective, who is tasked with investigating an old abbey and the mystery surrounding it. Will he be able to keep the lights on or will he succumb to the darkness If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep the Lights On.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 3,080 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

Birth is a point & click game about living alone in a large city. In order to quell your loneliness, you decide to construct a friend from spare bones and organs that you find while exploring the city If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birth.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 6,114 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 5 reviews

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, insane cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Scare" of the 1980s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FAITH: The Unholy Trinity.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

96% User Score Based on 253 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Frames.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Waking up after a nap one warm July afternoon, Klim finds out that his sister Alionushka has left the house earlier. He goes looking for her, with an aim to visit the great festival of Midsummer together later that day. However, an unlikely event changes everything... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midsummer Night.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

99% User Score Based on 571 reviews

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Escape Trilogy.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 124 reviews

SEARCH PARTY is a survival horror game inspired by the cat/mouse gameplay of Clock Tower, and the resource management of classic Resident Evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Search Party.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 264 reviews

It's a retro horror game featuring eerie black, white, and red visuals. Embark on an exciting adventure across 18 suspenseful levels while evading "The Shadow" and discovering five possible endings. Immerse yourself in a chilling atmosphere with haunting environments and unsettling sounds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

66% User Score Based on 1,762 reviews

Do ghosts exist? What about Bigfoot, Chupacabras,Rake or Skinwalkers? And how will we ever know? You play as Gordon Davis, a scientist,a traveller and an explorer of unknown creatures and unusual events. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rake.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

58% User Score Based on 380 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Secrets of Rætikon is an action-focussed exploration game with an open world. Fly through the savage mountains of the Alps and collect parts of ancient machines. The world is rich in interactivity. Trees, rocks, plants and animals – everything is physics based and can be grabbed and dragged around. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Rætikon.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 1,758 reviews

Reveal the Deep is a short exploration-based indie game, where the user traverses through the wreck of a 19th century steamship. There is a heavy focus on piecing together the story of the ship's past, through a variety of notes and clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reveal the Deep.

Fade Out is a 2D puzzle game. Create constellations to guide you back home. Cross forests, mountains, and the ocean through 40 unique puzzles, and find the secrets hidden along your path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fade Out.

Dance with Lumina’s glow to outwit nature’s sneaky shadows in this cozy 2D puzzle platformer! Built for the "Man vs. Nature" game jam, Lumina reimagines the theme as a battle against light itself—a primal force that both reveals and conceals the path to victory. Switch between light and dark modes to uncover hidden platforms, dodge lurking enemies, and push boxes to reach each level’s exit. With m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumina.

Maggie has a very special house. She's spent the summer journeying across Northern Europe, with her little witch's hut carrying her wherever she wants on it's massive bird-like legs. But there is a coldness in the air. Maggie looks out the her window at the trees and the forests, made damp by light drizzle, she realises that summer has once again given up it's fight against autumn. Soon it will be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystic Maggie's Magic Mansion.

FlameBamboo Presents Godot project Sprint 3:   IMPORTANT MESSAGE Please for the sake of performance download .exe version let me know if anyone needs macOS, The web version will run laggy, limited post processing and 30 fps max and for some reason enabling the thread support in Godot 4.3 wont work with the current system I implemented for background loading using Resource Loader class.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Howls Sprint 3.

Harmony is a dungeon crawling puzzle adventure created in 7 days for Dungeon Crawler Jam 2023 . The theme is Duality. We hope you enjoy your journey in purgatory! Developer's Note: This game automatically saves progress in both the browser and desktop versions. If you experience a glitch in which you get stuck, restarting the game and selecting "Continue" will bring you back to the entrance with a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harmony.

Radioactive Trove is a short, atmospheric sidescroller set deep underwater, where you aim to retrieve dangerous cargo trapped inside of a sunken research vessel.The officials gave you little intel on the mission, but you know enough to bring a sturdy diving suit and a specialized hammer. Vision is limited. Do your best to survive. Jam Radioactive Trove was made from December 13 to December 21 f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radioactive Trove.

WebGL Build: Known issues/知るの問題:* VFX doesn't render properly/VFXが正しくレンダリングされません。* Audio for the knight and wall doesn't work properly/ナイトとデーモンウォールのオーディオが正しく動作していません。* Wall doesn't break when you hit the lever, however, you can walk through it/レバーをヒットの時は壁を壊れませんけどまだ歩いて通り抜けることはできます * All of these issues aren't present in the Windows build, I would recommend playing this version or alternatively wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Helper.

The year is 2050. Humanity has conquered the last frontiers, from the deepest caves to the highest peaks. Unfortunately, they forgot to bring snacks. Play as OvenBot 3000 - a loyal companion built to scale even the most treacherous of mountains to deliver oven pizza to the starving explorers - and climb the great peaks. Collect upgrades, find secrets and brave death-defying leaps, but make sure y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Really Long Arms.

This game was made for the CanDev Canberra Games Game Jam, July 2024.The theme was to include "Canberra" in some way. It runs much smoother on Windows (download link somewhere below) compared to the browser version.   TowerClimb is a platformer game set in Canberra, Australia. Run, jump, and climb your way up Telstra Tower (Black Mountain Tower) to rescue your lost artwork. Controls Run wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TowerClimb.