Necro Summoner by Vasco Freitas 2024-04-24T15:02:13Z ♥ 1
Holly crap dude! this is just like my game but much more fun and with much more meaningful mechanics AND IN FREAKING COMPO??? HOOOOOOW? I can't imagine losing 1 day on my game. and even with 3 days I didn't have the time for the upgrades like in your game, I'm really impressed by how much you managed to achieve in a compo. seriously you're crazy 😆. amazing work on the fun mechanics especially the summoning which is a strategic dance between risk and reward. the art style is neat and the audio is just as good! great work!
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Wyatt & I by Untitled Studios 2025-04-25T20:25:28Z ♥ 1
Incredible game! I wish I found this earlier when I had more time but I enjoyed it a lot, very creative.
To the Depths of the Galaxy by alaah 2025-04-24T16:38:15Z ♥ 1
Nice work on this one! I appreciate being able to respawn on the spot and continue after dying, if the game required actual money I would've lost way too much lol. Almost managed to beat your score.
Reclaim You Soul by Kobato Games 2025-04-24T16:29:13Z ♥ 1
As short as the game was I found it enjoyable, the level felt like one big puzzle to solve one element at a time. I wish you had time for more levels, I can image more mechanics spicing up the gameplay with a few more levels. Good job!
Raid the Abyss by Static_Leap_Studios 2025-04-24T16:23:17Z ♥ 1
The game goes hard, I liked the gameplay, my strategy was to be aggressive and start with a kick before slashing away. Gamplay goes hard, music goes hard, even the animations feel really fluid how did you even do them? Overall this was fun. I did have some difficulty reading text though.
Cartoscoot by Mr_Field 2025-04-24T16:17:14Z ♥ 1
An absolute banger of a game! I didn't expect for a game to be in my top 10 favorites this far into the jam. The game is fundamentally good, it's mysterious, rewarding and plain fun even if you strip away all the nice art and beautiful music you have a good substance if I'm making sense. Amazing work! Will revisit the game later to study some game design.
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Holy Moly! by Thomas_Bringer 2025-04-22T10:20:39Z ♥ 1
Amazing game! Easy to understand, simple and fun, I had a lot of fun. I wish there were more levels.
Orb of the deep? by is.a.hatbox 2025-04-18T13:24:30Z ♥ 0
I would like to help you reach 20 ratings but the game won't start for some reason? All I'm getting is this: t.PNG
Is there a windows build I can try?
Nine Lives Deep by Simon Rahnasto 2025-04-18T13:12:28Z ♥ 4
I'm impressed you managed to make such a fun and innovative game in such a short time, I've seen few games with this amount of polish and quality, everything from art to music to gameplay is nearly flawless. Amazing work! I can't believe I missed this game until now.
Deep Dive by Matt Giuca 2025-04-18T12:50:33Z ♥ 1
I never managed to make it past the molten lava but I can see this as a mobile game. Nice work
TapTapTapTapTapTapTapTap by p-r 2025-04-18T12:44:14Z ♥ 1
Interesting and somewhat addictive concept but there is a lack of clarity about what to do initially. There is fun to it.
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BENEATH by Friend_Pirozhok 2025-04-17T18:33:11Z ♥ 1
Well polished game, I like all the little details and the good looking UI (which is usually in game jams). The gameplay is simple to understand but engaging, I liked the puzzle element.
Grimm Syndrome by Missfire 2025-04-16T16:55:52Z ♥ 2
This was such a different experience, I love your approach to the theme and the story telling and variety in gameplay. The music is awesome and moody (what scale was that piano melody?) and the graphics looks beautiful. You guys did great in such a short time. Amazing teamwork!
The Chase Beneath by Alvaron 2025-04-15T17:05:18Z ♥ 1
I love me a horror jam game! This was moody, the constantly lurking monster made me anticipate a jumpscare the whole game lol. The low poly style fits well. My only complain is that there are areas where you have to walk for a while without anything happening which help build anticipation but can get repetitive. Overall this was fun!
Sinking of you by Re-Markable 2025-04-14T16:20:43Z ♥ 1
That was different! I like the creative idea and how you recorded dialogues. The gameplay is fun but I found myself spending most of the time listening to dialogue, I wish the gameplay was more of a focus especially since you have a bunch of interesting mechanics and obstacles. Nice work!
Escape the Depths by Jhonny111 2025-04-14T15:48:15Z ♥ 1
I can't believe you made me spend more than an hour playing this 😄.
This was somehow addictively fun, something about gathering resources and upgrading stuff makes me spend way too long playing a game. The combat is simple but fun and not overly difficult (something I should learn myself lol). Awesome game!
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PARALLAX MOON by Raivk 2025-04-14T09:54:24Z ♥ 3
Interesting interpretation of the theme, I found the art style pretty cool and the story telling through level design is nice.
I feel like the gameplay didn't really provide a challenge, it was easy to find the moon and the glyphs each time, I think if there was parallax scrolling both horizontally and vertically it would've doubled the possibilities of where the moon would be and added more challenge.
Overall this was something different and I appreciate that.
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Run For Your Knight by baychowski 2025-04-14T09:40:46Z ♥ 1
Surprisingly fun for its simplicity, I love games that are easy to understand and simple mechanically, which isn't to say it wasn't fun, I had a lot of fun trying to get the most out of the time I have and frantically trying to go fast before I mess up because I forgot for a second how queens move XD. Nice work on this innovative game!
Abgrund by Ace17 2025-04-14T09:36:18Z ♥ 1
Cool mechanics I like the variety from moving platforms to unstable floors to swimming and climbing ladders. The map is Huge labyrinth I managed to find 14 trinkets before I started going in circles lol.
Great job!
Deep Fisher by Doomky 2025-04-13T20:07:01Z ♥ 2
Surprisingly challenging game with simple to understand mechanics, I found myself hectically trying to collect fish, dodge monsters and move towards the next oxygen tank all at the same time which created a nice sense of immersion. The graphics are pretty cool. Nice work! (best score around 30'000)
Hadal by ColeSlaughter 2025-04-12T20:56:51Z ♥ 3
Okay you're not going to believe this but I'm gonna say it anyway, I was playing your game trying to beat the highscore, I was close to second (or third place) in a perfect run, everything went well and then suddenly! A FREAKING POWER OUTAGE! That hasn't happened in months 😢. To add salt to injury I was one step away from the end, if the outage happened 5 seconds later I would've won, I hate everything.
Anyway, ahhemmm. The game is very fun, the leaderboard kept me trying and trying, each time raging and pressing R because I messed up a decent run lol. The level design is pretty cool too. Good job guys!
PS: Penith
Drillraph by DaivyIsHere 2025-04-12T17:58:27Z ♥ 1
Can't believe you managed to make this in a single day! A simple yet addictive game with an innovative idea and beautiful art style. You guys did great!
Note: if you have time you should rate more games so your game gets recommended to more people, would be a shame if this game doesn't get a rating.
Neon Crawl by ping78 2025-04-12T14:04:26Z ♥ 1
Cool neon effect, I like how its incorporated into everything in the game. The gameplay is fun but very challenging, especially with the 1 hit death, I think it would be better if I had more health so I don't die by accidentally ramming into an enemy while the level is transitioning 😅.
Diggin' Deeper by gquibao 2025-04-12T13:56:50Z ♥ 2
That was different lol. I love your idea of the theme, the gameplay is very simple yet engaging and the art style is cute.
I have to points of feedback to make: - 1: Please move the notice about the newer version being on itch.io to be at the top of the page so people can read it before playing the game. - 2: The descent from one row to the next right after you hit the last block is very fast even in the first levels, I found myself forced to not hit the first block in a row and wait for the gnome to bounce back which sometimes left killed the momentum of breaking every block first try.
I did have a lot of fun trying to do it as fast as possible lol, great game, I can totally see it as a mobile game!
Marble Race To Hell by Gaverion 2025-04-12T13:44:19Z ♥ 1
The classic 3d ball controls kind of game! The game is simple but engaging enough to keep me playing until the end, I found that I can jump down and as long as I do it right can land on a platform below and continue from there. Nice!
Death Perception by mshrmgirl 2025-04-12T13:37:10Z ♥ 2
Perfect! I love a game that doesn't take itself seriously, the gameplay is very simple and hella fun, this game scared me more than some games designed to be horror games I played this jam. I love all the gun animations and the sounds.
The game doesn't overstay its welcome, I found the gameplay length to be just perfect and the ending is top notch! Awesome game!
She's downstairs by alcotrip 2025-04-12T13:28:15Z ♥ 1
Very creepy and moody. I love a good horror games and the monster design here was amazing. In terms of gameplay I felt like there wasn't much to do in a sense that the game was based on RNG rather than skill, I would've preferred something more based on my interaction so failure feels like my own fault rather than randomization. Cool game though.
CAGE by krakadushka 2025-04-12T13:08:33Z ♥ 1
I'm unable to play the game, let me know if you fix it and I'll gladly try again.
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Home is where hell is by Anderson Job Loeffler 2025-04-12T13:03:48Z ♥ 2
I wish the game was a bit longer, somehow I managed to pick the right path first try. The music is really nice and the graphics are well done, I love the walk animation :)
Tumtrix by ohjuliego 2025-04-12T10:36:56Z ♥ 1
I like your interpretation of the theme. The game is simple and fun, although I felt like the game didn't require my input half the time it was fun to suddenly realize that a pepper just spawned and quickly make room for it lol.
Nice work!
Lockpicks-11 by suvi 2025-04-12T10:02:01Z ♥ 2
Very fun and creative game, I like the variety in puzzles and the beautiful animations. The game is simple but engaging enough to keep me replaying a couple of times even after I beat it. The music is a bit repetitive but I think you did a great job!
DUCKDEPF by Jona Scheidig 2025-04-12T09:48:49Z ♥ 1
What a fun and addictive game, the only thing I wish was in the game is a leaderboard so I can track my score. The level generation is fair and well thought out and the gameplay variety kept me playing for quiet a while (best score 3000 and something). Very well done!
Dyamid by leorean 2025-04-12T09:37:44Z ♥ 1
Clever game with great level design and art style, this was a blast to play! I don't know how you managed to finish all that while keeping the game very polished in only 3 days. Amazing work!
I'd totally play a full version.
Perspector by Parxer 2025-04-12T09:26:16Z ♥ 2
I game about shifting perspective will never not be innovative to me! I like the idea of this game, still not sure how it works technically 😄
The animations feel really smooth and the art style is nice. The gameplay can be hit or miss at times, understandably a game like this would take more than 3 days to balance but I had difficulty understanding the shift in perspective until I realized that when you go back to top down view you retain the same Z position as the last time you were in top down view.
Falling all the way from the top to the start reminded me a lot of Getting Over It (a game I would rather not think about 😢). Overall I found this to be an innovative game despite the challenging gameplay.
Cadet Mizuno by betovf 2025-04-12T09:14:49Z ♥ 1
You animated a starting cutscene that blends seamlessly with the start of the game??? Are you crazy? 😄
I appreciate the simplicity of this game, it was clear from the beginning where I needed to go and what I should/shouldn't do. The low poly style is always a plus for me.
I did found the game to be quite challenging, mainly due to the kinetic ability pushing objects all the way, the guards also can spot you through small gaps between object which can feel unfair sometimes, perhaps this would've worked better with grid-based movement so it's clear when I can be spotted.
Other than that I think the idea of using kinetic superpower to solve puzzles is innovative and I had fun.
Shootwell by Sevatoxin 2025-04-12T09:03:03Z ♥ 2
I appreciate a simple, easy to understand game. This was fun but also very challenging, I second the comment by @jcmonkey in that it might've been better to prevent players from taking damage in mid-air since we don't have that much control over the trajectory.
Overall I had fun and my best score was around 2000. Nice work and congrats on finishing your first game with such a tight time!
Deep Space Photography by Verbante 2025-04-12T08:45:28Z ♥ 1
Beautiful art style and mysterious music! It was inevitable that the world would know about the creatures the moment they put me in charge lol, the difficulty escalates quickly especially once the big green creature appears, it felt like a was juggling many things at once I forgot to breathe for a moment XD.
I found the best strategy to be standing where the camera is and shooting without moving too much which worked for a while but I gotta say, the game is quite difficult even in post-jam build.
Overall I found myself getting immersed in the action (at some point I screamed at a person "GET YOUR BIG HEAD OUT OF THE WAY" XD) and had fun despite the challenge. Nice work!
Depth to Horizon by YibiRabbit007 2025-04-12T08:34:47Z ♥ 1
The closest jam game I played to an LSD simulator 😄. I was confused the whole time but in a good way.
The music had me moving my head to the beat with an expression of confusion XD, I managed to make it to the level where the cubes keep falling and got overwhelmed. I think you did good for your first jam entry, definitely a memorable experience.
Mr. Money's Phenomenally Soggy Water Removal Romp by Rhoka 2025-04-12T08:18:37Z ♥ 4
I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU MADE ME SPEND HOURS DRAINING A STUPID LAKE. 11/10!
If there was a rating for "I want a full release of this" I'd give you 5/5. This game triggers a deep primal ooga booga instinct within me, the same instinct that make us want to dig a hole at the beach, or grab a stick that looks like a sword. I was there for hours just draining and purchasing and draining more and more AND MOOOORE...
This is the highest ratings I've given a game this jam and I'd give you 6/5 if I could. Actually 7/5 for the added comfort of controller support. The pixelated art style is awesome and the music is top notch without being repetitive (I appreciate the cooldown between music). You guys totally cooked, with such an ambitious game for 3 days and somehow managed to finish it!
The humor was also just perfect, I noticed those trees with purple textures and thought "aw man must be an issue with textures" and then it turned out to be a feature!
I can yap on and on and on about how much I enjoyed this game but you get the idea by now, best game I played this jam 💯
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Earth Below by whateverdat 2025-04-11T14:58:22Z ♥ 1
Simple, innovative and fun. The platform placement was tricky at first especially when you click an existing platform by accident and it disappears 😄. But I managed to overcome that. I found that building platforms while transitioning between levels made things a bit easier.
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Going Down Protocol by Ein 2025-04-11T14:51:47Z ♥ 5
Honestly one of the best entries so far, it amazes me how you managed to do 3d modeling, animations and design of all levels in only 3 days while keeping the game well polished. The atmosphere is really good and the puzzles are smart without being too complicated (I was often the one complicating solutions in my head).
The music is also amazing, there is an acapella at some point that I thought was really beautiful 😄
Hints are also something I appreciate about this game, I feel like more games should have optional hints for players that get stuck and end up quitting before experimenting the whole game, I only needed to look up a hint once and liked how it didn't show me the answer outright, instead providing a small hint. Although I feel like it would've been better if you didn't tell me that there are no jumpscares, though I understand that some people don't like them.
Overall, this was a really nice experience, I'd love to see this game expanded further, you obviously have a talented team and good coordination!
SLITHER by slimetrash 2025-04-11T14:07:49Z ♥ 0
Interesting idea, I like the physics-based movement and the challenge added by the buoyancy. The graphics is cute.
I gotta say, this is NOT a calming game 😢. It's tricky and the level design can feel punishing sometimes especially when you fail 1 step away from the finish line and have to restart.
I managed to get better at controlling the character but got stuck at the level shown in the image at the top of the page. Overall I think the game is innovative and tries something different but at the same time it's a bit punishing 😅
The Deep Dive into Another World is over? by HNKXOBKA 2025-04-11T13:52:57Z ♥ 1
oof lol. This game reminds me of an old game I used to play I can't remember its name. Music helps the mood without being too loud and mixing of 2d and 3d is a nice touch. The gameplay was challenging especially the projectiles canceling out was throwing me off but the shop was there for the rescue. Good game!
HellDigger – A Cozy Idle Game by sangheli 2025-04-11T10:25:48Z ♥ 1
Probably my first ever idle game in a game jam, I like the simple but addictive mechanics that kept me playing for a while. The game feels satisfying and the art style is pretty.
For some reason I was never making enough money to buy a joker card (other than the first round), I'm not sure if I was doing something wrong. nice work!
Focal Depth by parkuhrmd 2025-04-11T10:13:07Z ♥ 4
Wow what a game, the pixelated art style fits well with the concept and the music is sooo Subnautica especially those bell-like instruments doing arpegios, it reminded me a lot of underwater exploration in Subnautica and that since of "what's behind that corner over there". I enjoyed this one a lot.
Also I totally thought I was going to get jumpscared in the end lol, thanks for not giving me a heart attack I guess.
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Johnny Depths by Aeoncl 2025-04-11T09:55:43Z ♥ 2
Ha a fellow typing game! I enjoyed this one a lot, you managed to make a lot out of typing, I liked the different types of text and how the word selection changes overtime to keep things fresh, the gibberish words got me everytime especially the ones with the ' character. This is as far as I managed to get, nice work and awesome music too!
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Somnium by Roitchie 2025-04-11T09:43:08Z ♥ 3
One of the most creative interpretations of the theme! Reminds me of games like Superliminal and Manifold Garden to some extent. The graphics are simple and clear and the level design is well thought out, I'm surprised you managed to make all of that in 3 days. Beautiful work, would totally play a full version!
Stolen Heart by LyaMgtt 2025-04-11T09:30:51Z ♥ 2
The art style is really beautiful and I appreciate the visual clarity, I was able to tell what each icon meant (except for magical shield) before I even read the tutorial.
As others have mentioned the game could use more polish, especially when it comes to feedback so we can better track what's going on, I see that that's a planned feature and understand that there is only so much one can due in 3 days. I did manage to play a couple of rounds and had fun. Nice work and great art!
The Signal by joewan 2025-04-11T09:23:26Z ♥ 1
Perfect horror mood, I love the atmosphere and how it kept me on my toes the whole time I was sure you're going to spawn an enemy in a path I've already been through and that alone kept me terrified lol, nice use of anticipation.
The sounds are creepy and the art is simple but clear, I wish there were more levels, I'd totally play this if you do a full release, 5/5 mood.
A seance and a murder by Stratcat66 2025-04-11T09:13:06Z ♥ 1
This was probably the highest rating I've given so far, the game looks deceptively simple but it's incredible, the concept of a murder mystery is great on its own but then you have NPC schedules that you have to track and jump between and the mind-reading mechanic that makes for strategic gameplay where you have to search for those moments of isolation and constantly be on the lookout.
I played the game a bunch of times and it never got stale, this could genuinely be a full game with better polish and longer story.
My main criticism as someone else pointed out is that for a game jam the game could use a bit more handholding, and perhaps you can make the time stop temporarily while you read minds. Other than that, this was innovative and fun, solid game!
Spider Cave Offensive by Cardboard Box 2025-04-11T08:56:48Z ♥ 1
Beautiful art style and music. The gameplay is intuitive and fun and I really appreciate the tutorial at the start, beats a wall of text anytime. I found that a good strategy was to press the down arrow as fast as I possibly can until I spot a monster, as long as I'm fast enough the spider shot will miss me. Solid entry!
I love me a good pico8 game.
Riches From Below by negdo 2025-04-11T08:50:38Z ♥ 3
This was a lot of fun, the graphics set the mood really well and the gameplay is simple but addictive. I found myself playing for quite a while. The upgrades actually make a difference rather than just being there for display's sake.
Nice work!
A moment of silence for all the divers that died of natural cause.
Depths of Xylos by Reyansh 2025-04-11T08:27:10Z ♥ 2
I like the variety in levels and how some mechanics like spikes and falling arrows only show up for a brief time before moving to something different. The variety in weapons is cool although I couldn't figure out how to use the sword without taking damage from zombies. I couldn't get past the boss fight, I tried to gather the zombies together and then jump past them but that was easier said than done lol.
Overall this was a nice change of pace.
The Hidden Depths by nsadie 2025-04-11T08:13:28Z ♥ 1
That intro alone is worth some innovation points, it was an awesome idea 😄
The game requires some getting used to but it plays like a puzzle game with strategic long term planning, and as someone who grew up playing games like Age Of Empires2 I enjoyed that. I like how the ideal eco-system for the most points is one where creature placement makes sense (coral at the bottom, then prey then predators).
Awesome Work!
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ONLY GO DOWN by jefvel 2025-04-10T19:37:19Z ♥ 2
Not to brag but (I'm about to brag hehe) I managed to beat the game in only 2 tries.
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I like the dithering effect and the music. I wish there was more to controlling the player other than a clicking, and maybe some upgrades or enemies for variety. Overall the game is simple and fun.
LD 57 by Codmen4000 2025-04-10T19:32:30Z ♥ 0
I'm not sure what to do exactly, I see what look like islands in the water? but I'm not sure if I should press something. Can you include some instructions?
Cave Escape by Flinge 2025-04-10T18:58:45Z ♥ 2
What is it with simple game mechanics making for the most addicted games 😄
I had to stop myself from doing "one last try" again and again, the difficulty scales really well and the overall game is fun and satisfying, I got 3 boots in a row at some point and my brain was on fireworks lol. The music is really nice and the graphics are simple but clear which is very important for a game like this.
All in all, this is a solid game, pure addiction. My only complain is that it doesn't have an online leaderboard.
The Altermind Project by MatthewDrake 2025-04-10T17:44:16Z ♥ 1
Aww this is one of the most innovative entries I've played, I had plenty of fun, even knowing that it's just a game, having to answer personal questions like that can feel therapeutic. One of my favorite things in this game was the anticipation build up, the whole time I was getting more and more curious about what will happen at the end, will the game try to create something based on my input? do you use actual AI api to create a character? etc...
I would've loved to see something a bit more... I guess cool as the ending but that's me and my high expectations, or perhaps you and your immersive use of expectation management as a tool. Anyway, I had a lot of fun playing this game.
Skellevator by Kahztein 2025-04-10T16:31:08Z ♥ 2
The combat feels surprisingly satisfying and there seems to be a meta that I couldn't completely figure out but I think staying on the floor helps by giving me more room to wiggle. The game is fairly challenging, I couldn't get past level3 for the life of me, at some point I was just running around like a headless chicken and throwing swords whenever I could 😄. I wish there was a bit more variety in game mechanics but I guess there is only so much one can do in a game jam. I had fun.
Further Below by Flaterectomy 2025-04-10T16:22:23Z ♥ 1
This was surprisingly immersive for a text based experience. Your writing is pretty good I found myself imagining every scene based on your description which helped me navigate better and feel more immersed. I wish there was more to it as I feel like there are many questions left unanswered which I understand creates mystery but by the end(s) I found myself wanting more. Regardless, I had a lot of fun and I thinking you're writing skills are impressive. Good game!
Floor -22 by mircal 2025-04-10T15:59:10Z ♥ 1
I did it! took a couple of attempts (mainly because I didn't know what to do with black holes at first) but I managed to get to -22. I had fun, the game is simple and fun with nice music. Nice work!
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Granny's Gotcha by Joscco 2025-04-09T21:25:25Z ♥ 1
Amazing game! probably the best I've played so far, everything is perfect, the art style, music and gameplay all work together very well, the difficulty curve was perfect for me, easy at first, then challenging but not to the point where I'm incentivized to go play something else. I'm impressed you managed to pull all this off in a short time. Easy 5/5 from me!
Where it Ends by cherrybcake 2025-04-09T13:13:12Z ♥ 1
Congrats on your first jam game! I hope you had fun making it. I think the graphics and sound design is really cute and fits the style, the gameplay is simple and fun.
My feedback would be that there isn't really a sense of progress here, maybe if we had some collectables that restore your health or slow down the fall etc it would make for a more variation. The second thing is that whenever I die it feels like it was the game's fault (the camera to be exact) rather than my fault which can cause frustration, ideally you want players to feel like they lost because they made mistakes rather than because the game design prevented them.
That's just my 2 bits, I think the game is fun nonetheless and for your first game you should be proud!
Burger into the Depths by zjuWindKing 2025-04-09T13:06:55Z ♥ 1
Spongbob shall eat his burger! (even though he can cook it himself). I enjoyed this entry, it doesn't overstay its welcome and is engaging without being too complex, something I'm guilty of myself 😅. Nice work!
Devour by ScoobySnacks 2025-04-09T12:59:40Z ♥ 1
I love a good jam game that doesn't take too much time and is plain fun. The idea is simple but the gameplay is engaging, I enjoyed the graphics as well. Awesome job!
I can see this being developed further in the future.
SIRTET by Airgameboys 2025-04-09T12:51:34Z ♥ 1
This game was such a brain tease, I struggled to grip how it works at first, I thought I could outsmart the game and just hold down or only use certain pieces but nope! The dev thought about everything lol. I like the idea and the execution, ++ for pico8
Depth of Moments by Lev Ramburg 2025-04-09T12:43:56Z ♥ 3
Easiest 5/5 graphics I've ever given. This was an interesting take on the theme, I can totally see this as a full game with properly cooked mechanics and a full branching story. The gameplay is simple bug engaging, I think taking objects away from the backpack is bugged, I had to click near the left corner of the screen for it to register.
Overall this was enjoyable.
SpeleoloGraph by Bismark 2025-04-09T12:32:43Z ♥ 1
I had some difficulties figuring out everything at first, I feel like having so many text elements at the start can be discouraging for some players. I enjoyed the unique navigation and the challenge of managing stamina.
Deeper into the Black Hole by On100Ruykajop 2025-04-09T12:24:44Z ♥ 7
I can't rate the game for some reason but I didn't really understand what to do, it seems there is a debug feature still in the game when you press Space, and after a minute or 2 the bot goes "if you leave me to explain" and I lose control. I'm not sure how to play?
Echo-Of-Fallens by caffeinetrip 2025-04-09T12:18:06Z ♥ 2
Cool atmosphere, I like how you put the final boss at the very start, it creates a sense of progress when you come back and beat him. The game was a bit short it only took me like 3 minutes to beat.
Into the depths by Perovic2018 2025-04-09T12:05:32Z ♥ 3
This game is so itch.io-indie-horror-game and I love that about it. The mood is spooky. I couldn't for the life of my figure out how to pick up the lantern, I tried E, tried stepping on it, tried different angles and it just wouldn't work so I went in without it and couldn't figure out where to go 😢. I'll try it again later.
Also please enable VSync, my PC's fans didn't like running the game at 2000FPS.
Darkest Depths by Shasaur 2025-04-09T11:52:22Z ♥ 1
I see the Darkest Dungeon inspiration in this game, it's surprisingly fun to slowly build your warriors I felt too invested in them at some point. The gameplay is simple and engaging. I enjoyed it. My only issue was the "flee to surface" button not turning on sometimes causing me to lose a warrior but that was also because I'm greedy and waiting until 1hp to go back 😄
Coin Grind by jester1454 2025-04-08T19:36:07Z ♥ 4
This was simple and fun, I enjoyed all the little things and the different digging tools, the minesweeper-like hidden objects and the half life2-like exploding objects launching other exploding objects into you was chaotic lol. Nice game!
The chronicles of Mr. Marmo by Wouter52 2025-04-08T17:51:46Z ♥ 3
At this point I can recognize your games just by the art style 😄. This was fun to play, I got a good giggle out of the music and the puzzle element was engaging. I got stuck in the geometry at some point and couldn't keep going but it was fun while it lasted lol. My only complain is that the music doesn't loop so I'm given a piece of art and it's taken away from me too soon.
Nice work as usual!
Blind Depths by DeadCode 2025-04-08T17:29:09Z ♥ 1
That jumpscare scared the crap out of me, I was not ready for that lol 5/5 mood. The game felt like a true cave diving experience, I was running in circles half the time and had no clue where to go. I managed to finally find the other pilot with the help of beacons. I wish I could pick them back up and reuse them.
Overall this is a cool entry.
harvest the valley :) by chloew 2025-04-08T17:17:02Z ♥ 1
For a moment I forgot the horror vibes and started playing casual Stardew Valley. I like the vibes of this game, playing on the familiar and making it hella creepy. What can I say, grandpa wanted to be dug so I did what I had to lol.
My only criticism would be the screen effect which was quite intense I couldn't play on fullscreen for too long. Other than that this was innovative and fun.
Belials Bellybutton by Kujoen 2025-04-08T16:53:13Z ♥ 1
You guys really cooked this time, I enjoyed this game a lot, the atmosphere is genuinely creepy and the controls feel challenging. Nice work with the creepy sounds and art, don't think I didn't notice the attention to details like the diver's head and the directional audio. Overall this was fun to play I couldn't manage to find all upgrades I'm sure it was only 1 or 2 left but I couldn't find them for the life of me, I wouldn't make a good cave diver lol.
Prismarine by Anekich 2025-04-08T12:13:42Z ♥ 3
Really cool atmosphere and perspective, I love the art style and the mysterious music. The game was a bit difficult, I struggled to reach the intended depth before the timer ran out for a while but it clicked at some point and I hadfun. Nice work!
Deep in the Folders by Playrea 2025-04-08T00:39:42Z ♥ 3
This is an easy 5/5 innovation form me. I love how you turned the theme into the depth of folders and as a messy person with an old computer this is accurate lol. The game made me panic the whole way through and I enjoyed the well paced "Aha!" moments. Nice work, this is a creative idea!
DESCEND with CAUTION by LightningST 2025-04-08T00:25:59Z ♥ 2
Oh man this was hard, I enjoyed the game a lot, the simple and engaging mechanics, the art style and the seemingly infinite playlist of music. It took some suffering and singing with the melody about how evil the dev is, but it was a solid experience, I'm curious what tool did you use to do the level design?
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Hollowspire by simex 2025-04-07T23:31:55Z ♥ 2
So far the most enjoyable game! I'm so glad there is an actual ending otherwise I would've kept playing forever lol, the addiction factor is off the charts. I don't know how you make the art for the blocks but it looks so darn satisfying and all the layers are optimized enough for the game to run smoothly on web. Honestly you deserve a pat on the back for this one, I had so much fun my monke brain was way too hooked to notice the atmosphere slowly turning evil. Amazing experience.
Dirty Little Secrets by winniehell 2025-04-07T23:07:07Z ♥ 2
So far this is the game that hooked me the most, I spent over 30 minutes playing, you have an addictive gameplay loop and satisfying mechanics. It's clear that a lot of love went into making this game from all the art of each indivisual object to the informative descriptions. My only feedback would be that the progress felt very slow, which is fine for a normal game but for a jam game I can only play for so long. Other than that this is a solid game, I found myself singing a silly song about taking people's money each time the museum music started lol. Good job!
MineDigger by dot_Ex 2025-04-07T22:39:46Z ♥ 1
Cool game, I had fun with the simple but enjoyable mechanics. The style is cute and well polished and the audio fits the visuals well. My only issue was not being able to tell when an ore had a mine so it felt unfair when they blew in my face, and oh boy they did lol. The game hooked me and I found myself playing for quite a while. I had fun.
Depth Charge by Redmori 2025-04-07T22:29:51Z ♥ 0
Oof this was quite a challenge, I enjoyed how each layer requires its own timing and in the middle of all the chaos I had to remember not to throw the bomb too early, can't say I did a great job lol. I enjoyed the music as well. Nice work.
Pizza Devilery by Sariiger 2025-04-07T22:17:34Z ♥ 1
This game had me screaming and clenching my butt the whole time 😅.
I do not have the patience for these kind of games so as soon as I realized that there was an easy mode I turned it on. Though I would argue that the jump indicator should be in the game by default. I appreciate you considering the impatient of us lol.
DEEP DEEP DIG DIG by NoytroO 2025-04-07T22:05:10Z ♥ 3
There is always that one game that takes the theme in the weirdest possible direction 😄. This was genuinely fun to play, once I figured out how to time it right and the trade off between being big and small I had a bit of flow going on. Overall it's a simple game that doesn't waste your time and doesn't take itself seriously which is what I like in a jam game. Nice work!
RainDrops by Geckoo1337 2025-04-07T21:57:32Z ♥ 2
As always this game was a technical beauty, it reminded me of an older entry of yours with similar mechanics but you can paint on walls. Somehow I found this one to be better, probably because it's a new concept to me. I have no clue how you did this nor how you made it work smoothly on web but I enjoyed this. At some point I was like "are you seriously going to make me do parkour while half blind?" 😄.
Murder for Dessert by Fupi 2025-04-07T21:47:47Z ♥ 2
Awesome atmosphere and music as always, you guys nailed the black and white detective vibe. I don't think I've ever played a game before where you can go backward in dialogue boxes that's some innovation.
The bass goes hard I found myself singing the dialogue at the start with a deep voice lol.
Unfortunately I couldn't for the life of me beat the game, there is a lot of back and forth the best I could do was unlock 3 dialogues at a time. I guess my detective skills aren't as good as I thought 😃
Though if I was to give you feedback I would say that the game requires more commitment than the average jam game, I spend a good 20 minutes but I wasn't making as much progress as I hoped, but that may well be a skill issue. Congrats on finishing the game!
The Investigator by ImmortalFox 2025-04-07T21:23:19Z ♥ 1
Congratulations on your first game. You asked for honest feedback and I appreciate that attitude, you're going to improve as long as you accept criticism.
As mentioned by others I think the main issue with the game is the confusion, it's not clear what to do from the start, I thought the paper had 2 options and was confused how only 1 was clickable and didn't understand what to do until the timer ran out. I think for now you can improve the player experience with a simple text explanation in the itch.io page.
I think the art style is okay but can be improved, I found that grabbing a palette from Lospec typically helps me with cohesion, you could try that.
The music is fine I guess, it's not annoying or loud which oh boy that's a plus 😄. I laughed at the "the developer hates the music too", but in all fairness there is only too much you can do at a game jam.
I hope this isn't harsh I'm just trying to be honest with you. This is a lot to improve but I remember my first jam game and how messy it was lol. You'll look back at this game one day and feel pride with how much progress you'll have made since trust me. I hope you had fun messing around with gamemaker.