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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.

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.

"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.

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.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

94% User Score Based on 52 reviews

An action adventure game in which you, as a magic doll, will fight evil spirits at night. You will be met by malicious opponents - a bannik, a ovinnik and a kikimora. Find a way to defeat them in a fair fight and teach them a lesson so that they will remember it for a long time! • Explore the yard, the wheat field and the river bank • Collect a collection of strange objects • Learn more a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vasilisa and Baba Yaga.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 264 reviews

Into The Gloom is a first person puzzle solving horror game based on retro graphics.It features only the black, white and red colors. Explore 18 suspenseful levels to find the items and solve the puzzles. You will encounter terrifying events along your path, and must escape from "The Shadow".This is an atmospheric horror game; creepiness is not only about monsters but the environment, rich envelop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into The Gloom.

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.

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.

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.

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. Includes : 12 Steam Achievements 40 Unique puzzles Simple and Challenging puzzles Secrets Estimated difficulty : 4/5. No QTE or limited time. No puzzles based on text. No AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fade Out.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

The Third Shift is a Game Boy Styled horror game inspired by classic horror titles like Resident Evil and Clock Tower.  As the newly hired security guard at the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder, you’ll be working under the watchful eye of your boss, Daniel.  An Adventure in Multiple Perspectives Blend 3rd and 2nd person perspectives as you see yourself through video surveillance. 1st p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Third Shift.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

83% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Explore, create... or venture beyond. LIMSCAPE is a game where you can freely explore mysterious and quiet spaces. You can simply walk through the world and still enjoy it fully. But if you wish, you can also reshape the world with your own hands. Whether you’re here to explore or to create using it as a tool, LIMSCAPE offers a world you can enjoy at your own pace. Begin your journey with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMSCAPE : THE LIMINAL SPACE EXPLORER.

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.

Scroll to bottom of page for Windows and Mac downloads + download instructions. Sengoku is created by four Chapman Game Development students, Diego Avena, Kaylee Whitehead, Jon Kuntz, and Ellen Mowat.  Also, stay tuned to our facebook page for the most up to date information: Sengoku Page Or checkout our youtube channel: SengokuProductionsYoutube Thanks!! About The Creators Hi, I’m Jon Kuntz and I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sengoku.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

97% User Score Based on 168 reviews

All your coworkers are gone and the halls are quiet, except for the pitter patter of rain on the window. Explore a desolate laboratory as a creature stalks you, always watching. Run and hide as you solve puzzles and learn more about what happened to the facility its secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quiet is the Eyes.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

97% User Score Based on 69 reviews

GESTALT: The Fifth Day is a story-driven point-and-click horror game solo-developed KINJAKO, with publishing and localization by 072 Project. FEATURES: A grainy, black and white graphic novel aesthetic A point-and-click style of navigation and exploration Puzzles, problem-solving, and drag/drop sequences to solve problems and mysteries Ever-changing scenarios and story based on Wick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GESTALT: The Fifth Day.

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.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 1,018 reviews

All the stories being told to scare children is actually true. The Swedish folklore is real and it's coming for you! This first person horror game is heavily inspired by Swedish folklore and the Nordic mythology to create the nightmares that's been haunting Swedish children for many generations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

95% User Score Based on 351 reviews

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1657170/?t=Suspicious%20Downpour%20is%20a%20very%20short%20single-player%20comedy%20horror%20experience%20about%20getting%20stuck%20in%20a%20storm%20while%20out%20camping.Now on Steam with achievements! But you can play the original jam edition and updated version here. Welcome to hanawiti forest, a popular location for adventurous backpackers. Pitch a tent a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suspicious Downpour.

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.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

58% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Octave is a point 'n click horror-adventure game with elements of action. Dark woods, monsters, paranormal activity, nice puzzles - all this is present in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Octave.

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.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 552 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Explore the exciting world of slavic legends! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eventide: Slavic Fable.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

76% User Score Based on 255 reviews

Stay quiet. Stay hidden. Watch your steps. If you don't, run. Play as Abigail in her quest to find her grandmother in a cursed forest. Use your spellcasting abilities to hide from various dangers. Will you survive the night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veneficium.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability

44% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Critic Score 47%Based on 3 reviews

Journey as Eva, a young girl who lost her sight at an early age, and has since developed the unique capability to "see" the world around her through sound. Explore a world on the edge of collapse and discover the long-kept secrets of the land... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulse.

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.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

49% User Score Based on 134 reviews

Gumboy has fun and novel gameplay set in a richly imagined world. With simple game controls, Gumboy lets the player bounce, roll, float, and fly through the world. Additionally, Gumboy can change size, shape and material. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gumboy: Crazy Adventures.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

69% User Score Based on 790 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

Through the Woods is a third-person psychological horror game set in a forest on the western shore of Norway about a mother and her missing son. Through dynamic narration, you play the mother's re-telling of the events surrounding her son's disappearance in a setting heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Norwegian folk tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Woods.

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.

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.