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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.

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.

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.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

96% User Score Based on 157 reviews

Developed by Meteor Pixel. published by SECRET SAUCE. Bsky  | X | Instagram  |  TikTok Little Corners is a cozy stickerbook decorating game that lets you decorate tiny slices of dreamlike worlds.  There’s no timer, no pressured objectives, just a neat pile of sticker sheets and your imagination.  Demo features: Two Little Corners to decorate to your heart's content - The Alchemist's Lab an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to little corners.

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.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Created by passionate students at the University of Utah. Dive into No Strings Attached, a puzzle platform thriller where you play as Pavo, a newlysentient puppet trying to escape from an abandoned circus. Marionette Pavo’s arms to swing, climb, and more as you are guided by a mysterious Blue Light to the Big Top. Unravel your Master’s true intentions in this captivating, Pinocchio-inspired adven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Strings Attached.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 124 reviews

PHYSICS BASED PLANET MATCHING! It is time to tidy up the solar system. Can't have all these planets laying around. Shove planets into each other to make bigger planets No stress, take your time Like Suika Game but more forgiving and extra features Play strategically to trigger insane combos Earn missiles to get out of tricky situations Totally accurate simulation of celestial bodies TIPS … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Collapse.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Solve puzzles by moving blocks to guide the ball to the exit in a minimalist 3D world. Take the time to appreciate your success; it's hypnotizing and satisfying to watch. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meaningless.

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.

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.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

87% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Tempus Bound is an artistically-driven pixel platformer with physics, puzzles and a speed running mode. In a desolate world, you play as a mysterious bushbaby/owl/fox hybrid with a dark past. Scramble across the world of wind temples & swamplands to reach your ultimate destination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempus Bound.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization

85% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Face mythical creatures from ancient mythologies face to face, create an army and fight back before winter swallows you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter.

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.

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.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

76% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style. To take them down, you'll have access to many weapons and items as well as unique vehicles, special abilities and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drive to Hell.

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.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability

44% User Score Based on 52 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.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

62% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Rogue Harvest is a finely crafted Rogue-like Open World Adventure - Dig, Mine, Build, Craft, Explore, and Survive in a massive Procedurally Generated World and work to unravel the mystery of how you ended up in this dream like place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Harvest.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

55% User Score Based on 205 reviews

Vortex: The Gateway is an open world survival horror game with two game modes. If you want to survive then be alert, sneak, build and fight. Meanwhile life back on Earth changes dramatically. What changes? You will get bits of information through your adventure. Prepare for the worst! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vortex: The Gateway.

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

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.