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YearLDThemeGameDivisionRankOvFuInThGrAuHuMo
202557Depths👥Depth Connections: Mail from the Deep Realmsjam5783.352.873.523.524.313.313.723.52
202456Tiny Creatures👥Humanely Hauntedjam6233.473.312.943.523.763.403.65
201945Start with nothing👥The Tragic Tale of No Bones Jonesjam6153.403.072.572.904.093.503.60
201843Sacrifices must be made👥Wizchanterjam
201842Running out of space👥Consensual Love in a Dungeon (NSFW)jam1883.803.843.092.494.233.664.243.93
201740The more you have, the worse it is👥The Blacksmithjam5653.463.183.143.083.763.38

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Comments by darefus

LD40 — The more you have, the worse it is

Bob the conqueror by Thijs Tak 2017-12-11T23:01:28Z

There's a lot of shit in this game and it doesn't feel overwhelming or over-technical to play. I beat the 3 main levels which had properly scaled levels, but the tutorial was slow and unbearable. There were a lot of differently seeming ways to play, however they all kind of felt the same and lead to almost identical outcomes. also: I tapped into your pandora account or some shit for music Really enjoyed this game, made me feel like a proper conqueror.

Enchain by PowerSpark 2017-12-14T09:58:54Z

I enjoyed the dark, gritty style and mood to the game. The concept of shooting heads is also a plus. The flaky inputs (in menu) were really fucking aggravating though. Also, the game became rather dull quite quickly. Would need a little variety or interest to keep me going interested. It's one of the cooler games I've played, but it came with some poor flavors.

Avarisk by SalamiChild 2017-12-14T07:20:21Z

Cool concept that's simple on the surface but allows for some p interesting complexity. Predicting jumps was annoying and it was p difficult to get the hang of. Controls felt a tad bit stiff. Addicting and challenging in a tubular way. Surf on!

Bum Bag Bangin' by DuzzOnDrums 2017-12-14T10:53:02Z

Tight. Style. Bangin.

The Legend of the Bikini Armor by Sun-Wukong 2017-12-05T16:01:19Z

Aw ya, **lewd**um dare entry.

It's hard to give an accurate review of gameplay due to only one playable level (I think?). Combat was simple but served its purpose. Town and girlie art was some good shiet, I just wish there was a full gameplay loop with another set of armor.

Operator by Viperfish9 2017-12-14T23:50:47Z

The stressful management gameplay is p entertaining. Really exercises that threaded brain muscle. Grabbing the noodles was a little difficult sometimes though. That, and random slowdowns which might be related to the web version.

Company harder project by falak 2017-12-11T23:31:10Z

**cool game feel n tunes**, vry realistic to my life personally

son is good guy but i don't think he deserves my investment

Worth Your Weight In Gold by UncleChris 2017-12-18T22:53:06Z

Was surprised: when I heard "heavy" I assumed it was purely to slow your movement/jump, but when it became a tool to dig through the level (and also fuck you over), I liked dat. Character controller seems floaty and the controls don't seem very reactive at times. Camera is also a little bit sluggish and not help in providing view of where I'm going at times. Enjoyed it tho

Dungeon Of Steel by Steel_Dev 2017-12-12T06:58:49Z

Fuck I was mad every time I didn't get a cool powerup to my weapon for the first 10 weapons. The beginning weapons are all pretty samey, but it's p worth it when the powerup weapons later-in are unique and sweet. The theme didn't work so well for me- as the difficulty change was pretty minimal and there being plentiful healing drops. Gameplay was enjoyable tho and I had a p good time.

Museum Keeper by Louspirit 2017-12-12T00:13:24Z

well done environment sceneing, sounds were adequately spooky gameplay was a little stale after the first few and could be made more interesting if there was more after-theft agency enjoyable to play and finish though

Bot Fishing by Pseudokai 2017-12-14T07:10:18Z

Whoa. I like this.

The functionality and mode of interaction in this game are great. It's really enjoyable to snipe a fishin hole, drift around waves, and keep them fish in focus. It has rigidity and gives a sense of mastery. Besides the core gameplay, the motives for catching the fish and continuing are a little stale. Mainly because there's not a whole lot to do.

Unshop by Le Slo 2017-12-11T22:19:14Z

Escalation of difficulty is there and makes sense. The theme was there. Giving items away could have more feedback. I was incentivized to just spam space. The most difficult part of the game was looking at the scrolling pixels as it began to move too quickly.

Justify the Means by Goat Toaster Games 2017-12-18T22:38:55Z

Really liked that the theme was implemented via narrative. A hard project to finish in a short span with all of the features you included, but it holds together well. I would personally recommend if you're going to load text into a text box that it's done in-place so the words don't actually change position- it'll make them easier to read. That, and I would like to see more feedback with movement/combat.

Smooth Lines by yojammerjammer 2017-12-14T11:38:24Z

Awesome writing, visuals, and the gameplay was fresh until the end. Well done.

Red Friday by martiangames 2017-12-13T02:54:39Z

Neat. I'm impressed you made a fully functioning little environment. Atmosphere was generic, but consistent. I would like to explore more and continue with some interactions. Kind of disappointed it was so short. Making sure the environment reacted to your actions was p cool.

Kim's Party by Angry Squirrels 2017-12-18T22:23:17Z

Solid controls and combat. Sweet, consistent art style. The gameflow seems a bit flat- it seems a bit like the features weren't all made completely useful, but it feels great for what you can do.

Golden Valkyrie by JOZGames 2017-12-12T07:20:17Z

Very simple gameplay, but with a very rewarding and learnable method of playing. Made the technical aspect of the gameplay incredibly satisfying. In terms of art, the cover and characters were cool, but the stiff characters made them feel lifeless.

I'd say you got a pretty good prototype here.

-current world record holder

The Gravedigger by Simone 2017-12-13T02:44:06Z

Interesting amount of complexity to the game: including differing weapons, optional difficulty routes, non-combat method of completing tasks. Also I enjoyed that the game actually escalates to an ending. I purchased the uzi first though, which wouldn't work until I purchased the pistol shotgun. I didn't like that the gameplay of avoiding zombies and waiting for them to move. It makes the combat exploitable to the point that the increased zombies really doesn't impact gameplay. Also, mouse moving out of game when using two monitors kept minimizing my window. That and the fucking mouse interface for interacting with the trader/mission guy. p neat fun lil game doe

Grooblins! by ahintoflime 2017-12-12T01:19:40Z

Loved the two-laned street you created of the loved, nostalgic concept and the odd, somewhat terrifying, narrative +characters. The game's brevity also worked well. Overall p cool

Save Your Gold by Xsior 2017-12-14T06:44:38Z

Interesting, functional game. Easy to learn to play and somewhat satisfying pulling off. The biggest annoyances for me were the bugs, lack of feedback with attacking, and the overall pacing being a bit slow. Pretty cool game tho.

Ludum Rest. by LoneWolfDev 2017-12-12T00:25:59Z

Neat game concept with a simple and challenging line of resources i enjoyed the idea of sneaking around by hiding behind mates, alas the functionality seemed flaky and would be caught sometimes anyway

Super Trader 64 by WildGamut 2017-12-14T09:42:07Z

Wow, nice art / general vibe. I really like how they impatiently gesture at me to give them their tomatoes or whatever. I only wish there was more I could do in that world beside just trading items for other items.

POKED - be social by Faktori 2017-12-14T11:06:46Z

Great little stressful thing here. Enjoyed the choice making. Cool shit mang

Xmas Fair Drinking Simulator by Wakka2 2017-12-11T22:03:44Z

Well done on the visuals, consistent quality across the entire scene. Gameplay was a little unclear in the beginning. At the moment, the difficulty scaling by having more alcohol seems negligible and I wish it would escalate to the point of failure on my part. However, it seems like I mostly die when I get impatient and bored and move around carelessly.

The Blacksmith by darefus 2017-12-05T17:15:40Z

I added the OpenAL32 to the project, hopefully that'll fix your issue. I recommend trying to download again. If you still have issues I'll hotfix ASAP

The Blacksmith by darefus 2017-12-05T17:34:32Z

Should be working now.

The Blacksmith by darefus 2017-12-05T20:00:30Z

If your game plays without sound you'll need to install OpenAL (https://www.openal.org/downloads/) It's way better in sound I think. Glad you enjoyed it, make any regrettable decisions?

The Blacksmith by darefus 2017-12-06T23:40:46Z

@meneer-guus thanks for your words. The idea is: 'more money, more problems'. The gameplay changes if you hold on to your blacksmith bucks. You'll find that the blacksmith's life gets 'worse' as your wealth increases.

The Blacksmith by darefus 2017-12-14T22:46:00Z

@hiyek I wish I knew what the issue was there, do you have any extra details about your system?

@pur3 Sorry, buddy. Any details on what happened when you tried to run it?

@pecolyte The 'close' is pretty buggy for all users I think. That's something I can probably fix without breaking jam rules

@decipator oh yeah, I've seen some systems without draw parameters. I think I could make a workaround for those.

Donuts!! by SadColor 2017-12-18T22:15:03Z

Pretty challenging difficulty curve. Art works well and is pleasing to the eye balls. I really don't feel that incentivized to climb the difficulty cliff as it feels like the game doesn't progress all that much, but the mechanic's complexity is interesting and would probably transition better slowly.

Drugtopia by 1gres 2017-12-12T00:34:51Z

Cool visual and look. The control changing mechanic did make the gameplay harder, but the effect seemed unmaintainable which made it just painful and not that enjoyable to do. enjoyed the experience tho, noice

LD42 — Running out of space

Outta Space by Jack Lance 2018-08-21T16:53:01Z

Neat idea with great execution.

Squished by PaperAeroplane555 2018-08-23T10:13:12Z

Decent platforming and I love the concept of using your impending doom as a tool for your escape. Super neat way of handling the theme.

Personal Space by ursagames 2018-08-23T10:43:13Z

oooo. Loved the environment and exploring all of the characters and their dialogue. Creating a barred experience, unlocking contents of the house as you help the other peeps at the house creates a linear environmental puzzle-solving experience that felt pretty rewarding. That, and the audio n visuals were pleasing. Nice

Trattoria by Rongo Matane 2018-08-23T10:08:50Z

! This was really cool. You made a super decent simulation given the time constraints. I appreciate the AI logs, space management, and agent dynamics. I like the idea of spectating little AI dudes and adjusting your kitchen and table positions based on their current bottlenecks. I had a pretty good time, but I couldn't finish the first day without a crash.

Mystical Intrusion by yojammerjammer 2018-08-22T08:31:38Z

Love the scenario. Plus the execution is super cute and not overworked at all. Loved meeting all the new little friends in my home. I like that you allowed the player to create a playful mood out of the whole thing instead of what I would've assumed to be a harsh/negative one.

No Destination by TheFunAttic 2018-08-22T08:22:02Z

Holy shit

I was super impressed by this game. The amount of detail included in this really hooked me. At first, it took me a little bit to realize how the subsystems operated, and the way to manage oxygen/data but once it started clicking, the the ship was super exciting to operate. Making optimal use of scrap/crewmembers was fun to explore and I wish there were more items to collects through my collector and more upgrades to purchase. My last playthrough I scored 2677 on normal difficulty.

HELP: The Illuminati captured my family and are forcing me to make this game by CaptainDreamcast 2018-08-21T14:52:55Z

Hell ya- game was hilarious. Loved how many different interactions there were for combinations.

VCR STAR by erebus 2018-08-24T20:49:11Z

NEW FRIEND

Holy shit, this is a great use of the theme. The idea of a sandbox with goals made it fun to explore, voice acting was top notch.

Consensual Love in a Dungeon (NSFW) by darefus 2018-08-20T09:25:33Z

@maroovan THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PLAYING. I'm glad you took a liking to our game, friend.

So, for ghost girl.. Well, the thing is. Well, you see. Umm well err.. We WERE going to add the blowjob scene but.. Definitely going to do it, no doubts about it. Well but - we sorta didn't have time to add it. Which explains why your diligent investigative work revealed no fruit. I'M SORRY. IT'LL BE INCLUDED IN THE POST LD42 UPDATES ON ITCH- her, the chest and a few other cuties we have planned.

As a token of our sincerest apology, take this coupon.. it's the least we could do.

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Consensual Love in a Dungeon (NSFW) by darefus 2018-08-21T12:29:36Z

@maroovan Some of that stuff is engine stuff, but we do have plans for making combat more decisive. Like more solid RPG combat but with unique items and such still.

@kiirohanabi LOL. I respect your pacifist route. I can extra respect anyone who's sympathetic to goblins.

@limejuice123 THANKS, glad you ilke. By chance. do you remember which DLL you were missing?

Consensual Love in a Dungeon (NSFW) by darefus 2018-08-21T13:59:48Z

@chronicbite OH HEY, it should work now for you if you still want to play!

Consensual Love in a Dungeon (NSFW) by darefus 2018-08-21T14:39:43Z

@luca1152 HEY. Even though it wasn't your kinda game I'm glad you gave it a try and enjoyed what you did play of it. THANKS

Junk Dealerz by Lodugh 2018-08-21T17:54:22Z

Game is addictive as hell, would love to see it continued. Loved the variety of items and their unique uses, was exciting everytime I found something new. SWEET GAME

The Fall of Arcology ONE by amkingTRP 2018-08-23T09:59:26Z

Cute game with solid platforming. Like the duration of the game considering how many features you included, and loved that you made some ending images so I kno my lil dude made it out safely.

Zero Grace Megadrive by triplefox 2018-08-23T10:24:22Z

FUCK.

I loved the audio and the visuals/gameplay were pretty damn crisp too. The crashing sound was a little abrasive, but didn't take away too much. It was hard for me to play too much but it was a simple idea implemented really beautifully. Greatjob

LD45 — Start with nothing

Dungscoot by Mr_Field 2019-10-24T15:57:15Z

Hell ye, loved it.

Unlock Everything by DDRKirbyISQ 2019-10-24T20:53:59Z

damn, nice job wit dis

Ignis Universia: Eternal Sister Saga by arzi 2019-10-24T20:27:49Z

damn, dis was p good! liike

Nothing to Say by celia14 2019-10-24T18:47:15Z

loved this concept~!

Words With Foes: Quest for the Lexinomicon by MattWoelk 2019-10-16T15:15:05Z

had lots of fun wit dis! wish it had a timer or something to make it feel a little more dangerous because i kinda felt like i couldnt lose.

TRIGGORE by Lumpy 2019-10-15T14:43:08Z

hell ye, really enjoyed this one. graphics were super consistent, spooky, n immersive, audio on point, gameplay just right.

Rag Racer or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the bump by CaptainDreamcast 2019-10-24T17:03:57Z

i went into this expecting to start with nothing and gain things as i mosey about, however this was not in any way the case.

what did i lose? everything

1. i lost someone (rightmost cyclist) - i lost coin (common currency) - i literally lost my life (explodeded) - 10/10 enjoyed tho tbh ty

The Tragic Tale of No Bones Jones by darefus 2019-10-13T21:42:53Z

@gsamore @redhermit try now?

Dice Dungeon by Momori 2019-10-24T20:14:34Z

like it, was fun in a puzzlesense but also in like a fun timing game like that fucking spinny thing they had at chuck-e-cheese

What's Behind The Mirror by el_fideo_rubio 2019-10-16T14:42:03Z

really good feeling to dis, spooky aesthetic. left me wanting more audios but lov the narrative concept

Day Zero by Emma B 2019-10-24T21:05:32Z

v cool concept, loved discovering things by experimentation

LEGS by moechen 2019-10-24T15:47:56Z

likeded! gud platformer

LD56 — Tiny Creatures

Bunny’s Dusty Odyssey by Snowdrama 2024-10-09T03:31:01Z

luved art and overall vibe th mechanic of taking over th dust territory was fun n satisfying to uh do ! v cool i want to pet the dust mites

Death Harbor by f1tzy 2024-10-09T04:03:40Z

can we get this seallone a girlfriend?

Druid's Friends by Risminator 2024-10-10T00:10:05Z

relle fun lil game, def new game concept i havnt played b4 i like feeding lil guys v cool jar of sauce very difficult to not have fingers bitten

Awakened from Stardust by FireFalls 2024-10-08T17:52:28Z

rlly like, game fun. i liked that each char had their own mechanics~!!

Kill The Tiny (Ron's Nightmare) by RaeTheWizrd 2024-10-08T18:18:46Z

was fun, fast paced, am wishingings there were more enemy types tbh - liking the frameby frame animations and the sounds were vry fitting and silly nice nice

Beyond Fear by Arsmih24 2024-10-09T04:30:46Z

art and aesthetic are amazning. once i understood i could hide behind plants i thought that element was really fun. i did get kinda tired of dying over the pits due to poorly-timed jumps. checkpoints would be nice so i don't have to start over at the beginning tbh. overall really awesome universe created here and good work. the intro sequence was very immersive.

Restoring Reparia by SerenityDev 2024-10-08T18:10:30Z

this game wuas actually sick, i loved all the different creatures wandering around and i espesh liuked all the tiny unique dudes that you can throw - it didn't seem liuke the enemies could hurt my crew but it was still fun to toss them and stuff. o and the boss scene was awsome!!

I LOVE THROWING LITTLE GUYS!!!!!!!!!!

LD57 — Depths

Depth Connections: Mail from the Deep Realms by darefus 2025-04-17T19:40:06Z

@ryrumeli ye!! we had som' drafted plans for finishing some addresses but ran out of time ;( @braeden ohh i didn't accnt for using # before th number, so those addresses would all fail to connect unfortune. the only currently accepted formats being '622 depth 2', '622depth2', or '622d2'

Deep Fisher by Doomky 2025-04-17T17:24:25Z

the alternantivve movment was fun to explore nd i liked how fasst paced the shoot and breath gameplayy was,, the cardinal direction actions using th arrow keys were frusttrating to rely on a bit

Vanity Check by NoNumbersGames 2025-04-17T17:16:32Z

the best psychological shonen of thuis jam

MS Drowning by Anton Florey 2025-04-22T01:43:18Z

extrmeme cool, returning and prgresing with upgrades was v fun,, and the grabbing and movement mchanics felt vry intuitive

Deep Sleeve by antbrl 2025-04-21T03:12:54Z

such a cool uzse of the theme, and cheaitingn as a mechanic was v fun,, liuke it a lot~

GOLDLOVING STONEHATING IDOL by SurWeaver 2025-04-17T16:24:25Z

the core slide menchancic feels intuitive and is fun to use whne figuring out the correct paths. i was imemediately drawn to th extra loot sections for added challenge. Vry cool!!

Depths of Death by Philocode 2025-04-21T02:29:36Z

FUN!! i liuke all the upgrades especially the sacrifice style ones--~

Meanepth by rensun 2025-04-21T14:50:35Z

i liuked exploring, the scene set was weird nd strange nd i luiked finding all the vibrating objects``~

DATE IN THE DEPTHS by WHOLE GARBAGE SALE 2025-04-21T00:43:35Z

lovd the fish chars and animations,, nd sound@! vry fun and felt supre complete,, the challennge was ramped pperfectly as well~

Webbed In The Depth by Livelypersimmon 2025-04-17T20:09:10Z

ffuuunn fun gam, it was p hard but nott in an anoyning way,, and it was supre qute!! im enjoyed explring the diff routes round th lil maze --- i cn imagine lil collectibles in diff hidden challenge spots liuke that in a fuller release or smthing~