Schweigen by Yup1_X0dUs 2025-04-11T08:56:26Z ♥ 1
Great game. There are some shortcomings in style, but I think you will fix them. For example, at first the narration was in first person, and then suddenly switched to third. It is a bit jarring to the eyes. But overall, great!
LD60 — Old Tech (51)
Blokia Designer by titos2k 2026-10-24T19:38:16Z ♥ 1
This is really well made. I remember when Winamp and operating systems looked like this. I still think that style looked better than modern Windows. You could clearly see the interface elements and where to click. I really like it.
As for making devices, I built an iPod but couldnāt sell it. Apparently, you have to be Steve Jobs to pull that off.
Thank you so much for this game. I had a lot of fun playing it. It also reminded me of Delphi, a development environment where building interfaces felt very similar.
Iād love to play a tycoon game in this style about something other than phones, perhaps making retro video games.
I also really liked the BIOS-style loading screen and the way you placed the Next Turn button where the Windows Start button would be. Thatās a clever design choice.
A Little Louder by Nesmon 2026-10-24T19:33:58Z ♥ 0
The gameās core fantasy is really cool: youāre a tired police officer working late after visiting a crime scene, reviewing voice recordings while your boss waits for you. I havenāt seen this in games before, but itās familiar from TV shows, films, and stereotypes about police work. Iād probably play something like this. This Is the Police explores police life in a somewhat similar way.
However, I spent about two minutes trying to figure out how to pick up the cassette. I tried every button but couldnāt work out how to turn the camera or find the tape. I thought it was somewhere near the computer and didnāt realize the camera could turn.
Otherwise, it was really cool. Thanks a lot.
My Rusty Giant by bereg 2026-10-22T23:16:55Z ♥ 0
It's a good idea, but the balance needs some work. Otherwise, the developer deserves praise!
Plug In & Out by The Big Lost 2026-10-22T18:13:49Z ♥ 1
Amazing attention to atmosphere and detail! The game is well worth checking out and does a great job of capturing the theme of vintage technology.
Old Techniques: The Last Master by Paulsams 2026-10-22T18:11:18Z ♥ 1
It's just so cool-like, beyond belief! There's really nothing to say here - you just have to play it!
Old Deck by Bassilij 2026-10-22T18:05:31Z ♥ 0
The atmosphere is captured in a very familiar way. It reminded me of my childhood.
Dial_Up. by Revetoon 2026-10-22T17:56:17Z ♥ 1
It's a tough game, but for some reason I'm totally hooked on it! Those old phones of yours are scary stuff! :)))
Vipf by caeonosphere 2026-10-22T17:48:44Z ♥ 0
It's a very original concept, but it's a little hard to figure out what you're supposed to do! Even so, the game is worth checking out!
Loss by krakadushka 2026-10-22T17:44:58Z ♥ 0
Great, spooky atmosphere!
Rail Mania by darkshadow 2026-10-22T14:53:06Z ♥ 1
Trains are cool! Lovely game, thanks for sharing! Your explanation system is better than the tutorials in many games on Steam. Great job on a fun train-themed brain puzzle, can recommend to play with kids as well! :)
Nimkip and the Quest to Build an Airship by T C 2026-10-22T14:26:46Z ♥ 2
It would be cool to add a button to switch between nimkips. And add some enemies. Nice and peaceful game.
The Athanor Estate by bentglasstube 2026-10-22T09:25:39Z ♥ 1
I love text adventures, and yours is very stylish. Every response felt natural and never made me feel like Iād tried something I wasnāt supposed to do. Amazing! I got a bit stuck after the servantās room, but it was fun. Thanks!
Fantomansis's secret by TurboLaser 2026-10-22T09:20:15Z ♥ 1
I like it a lot. The sound design and how everything clicks are amazing. Col. Krivorotov is a tough guy!
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Siege of Syracuse by drimini 2026-10-21T19:40:18Z ♥ 1
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Hello, I am from Cyprus :) So nice to see this setting and your artwork is just beyond amazing. Love it, miss the games of Greek/Roman/Byzantine culture so much.
But in general: I'm a big fan of tower defence, and your game is wonderfully minimalist. I've enjoyed it :)
Thanks a lot!
Lexitron by woona 2026-10-21T13:41:54Z ♥ 1
Nice concept, lacks a bit of tutorial, but when you get the concept, it became interesting
Decom Protocol by parkuhrmd 2026-10-20T20:40:33Z ♥ 3
It took me a while to figure out how to switch the magnet on and off, but I eventually got it. Itās really cool.
As soon as I was told not to break protocol, I wanted to break it. I kept looking for a way to blow everything up or cause some other chaos. I couldnāt blow everything up, but I wonāt be getting a promotion either.
Thanks, I really enjoyed it.
Lots of old files by DrgCandle 2026-10-20T20:32:38Z ♥ 0
Projects like this are why I love Ludum Dare. You can find something completely unlike a typical game.
I spent ages extracting the archives, then digging through the folders. Whenever I found clues, I felt like a character in Ready Player One, searching a digital hiding place and connecting the pieces. Itās a great feeling, especially because youāre doing it on your own familiar computer, not in a dedicated game interface.
I was very tempted to let Claude search through everything and tell me what it found, but I didnāt.
Thank you so much for the experience. It was incredibly cool, and Iām genuinely impressed.
No Replacements by kiririn51 2026-10-20T20:28:14Z ♥ 1
The game loaded instantly, and everything runs quickly and smoothly. The old manuals and computers create the atmosphere of a vintage electronics repair shop. Itās really cool and reminds me a little of Zachtronics games on Steam. Itās very well done.
The one thing Iād wish for is a way to play without reading so much text. On the third evening of working on our Ludum Dare game all day, that much reading is difficult. Highlighting where to click and what to do, at least in the early stages, would help me understand how things work.
Overall, itās great. I didnāt immediately understand how to desolder a broken component, but I eventually figured it out.
Great job!
The Mushroom Boy by 1ncors 2026-10-20T19:37:46Z ♥ 1
Someone recommended this game in the comments, so I gave it a try. Whoever came up with the greenish fog fading into the distance really knows how to create atmosphere. It makes the visuals look incredibly interesting. The subtle texture some distance from the camera adds to the effect. I havenāt seen a style quite like this before, and I really like it.
I didnāt play very well and ate relatively few mushrooms. I tried to eat more, but just running around looking for them was fun. I also love the sound of clearing fallen leaves. Itās satisfying and makes me feel like Iām actually brushing leaves aside.
For a Ludum Dare game, this is incredibly well done. Great work. I donāt know whether the graphics are procedural or hand-drawn, but the overall style is fantastic. If I saw a GIF of this on Twitter, Iād definitely click.
Press Any Key! by Helgust 2026-10-20T19:34:03Z ♥ 2
Someone recommended this game in the comments, so I played it.
I liked how everything looks. Itās very stylish. I also enjoyed the gameplay, similar to Punch Club or older games where you move around an isometric level and always have plenty to do. It feels like an office life simulator.
The setting hooked me right away: an office with old computers in 1999. My first thought was, āWow, thatās interesting. I havenāt seen anything like this before.ā
Thereās a little too much text for me. As a player, Iād really appreciate being able to play without having to read so much. Overall, though, itās really cool.
The music sounds grand and rich. I wouldnāt expect music like that in this kind of game. Itās excellent.
I donāt know how many artists worked on this, but the artwork is beautiful. If your artist has an ArtStation profile or something similar, please share it. Iād love to see more of their work.
Out Of Frame by Malte Hedenstrom 2026-10-20T19:30:20Z ♥ 4
Someone recommended this game in the comments, so I decided to try it. The art is incredibly stylish, especially the 2D billboards. If it were on Steam right now for $20, that price would feel completely reasonable.
The idea of using an old camera to look into the past is really cool. I love photography, so I always enjoy games that let me take pictures or interact with a camera. This one does it really well.
If you turn this into a full game, Iāll gladly buy it on Steam and leave a positive review. Excellent work. I donāt know how many artists worked on it, but they did an amazing job.
Pager Panic by Liam 2026-10-20T19:28:33Z ♥ 1
I saw this game recommended in the comments and decided to try it. I really shouldnāt be allowed near games like this, because I spent countless months playing Theme Hospital years ago. I instantly love anything with that vibe.
Itās really fun running around and getting tasks on a pager. From the first second, you feel like a doctor in a hospital, constantly busy, with so much to do and everything depending on you. I loved that feeling.
Thanks for the Dem Hospital nostalgia. If you managed to make this over a weekend, thatās really impressive.
Nomad City by DiElecktrik 2026-10-20T19:05:00Z ♥ 1
Nice autobattler, very pleasant colors.
ANIMAL BAR TYCOON by caffeinetrip 2026-10-20T19:02:21Z ♥ 2
Nice gfx style!
THREAT* by Jacky San 2026-10-20T19:00:52Z ♥ 2
Nice 8bit mood!
Foot Night Attack Funtime: Vengeful Counterfeit Feet: One Night BloodFoot Attack by rat-balls 2026-10-20T17:22:05Z ♥ 1
I played on the latest version of macOS, Tahoe 26.6.2. Since your build isnāt signed with an Apple Developer Account, I had to use Terminal to allow it to run, but it worked.
The game looks very stylish. Even though thereās a lot of black on the screen, the visuals are really well done. Great work, and thank you for the game.
Totally Accurate Data Center Simulator by jstech 2026-10-20T17:19:59Z ♥ 0
That was really fun. I havenāt played games like this in years, and I enjoyed getting back into that Wolfenstein-like atmosphere.
Iām not sure if this is intentional, but you can use weapon recoil to push yourself backward through walls.
I also struggled to figure out where I was on the map. Adding a player location marker would make navigation much easier.
At first, I didnāt understand what the pager messages meant or what I was supposed to do with them. They seemed to contain only an image, and its meaning wasnāt clear.
But great job overall!
A Portal Home by Lonthy 2026-10-20T17:09:14Z ♥ 1
I laughed when the caption āThere is a nice intro here, meow, woofā appeared. That was funny.
But once I started playing, I got stuck in the valve-turning interaction. After trying to turn the valve, I couldnāt move away from it to continue playing. Maybe Iām doing something wrong. I tried pressing Escape, the arrow keys, Space, and Enter, but nothing worked.
The Base for Old Creations by alaah 2026-10-20T17:05:53Z ♥ 0
I really like how this game looks. The combination of dark red tones and the sky gives it a Martian feel.
Hope to play it tomorrow. I donāt have a Windows PC with me right now :(
The Animation Morgue by WeLoveGames 2026-10-20T16:02:47Z ♥ 1
nice concept of using old style cartoon camera setup for puzzles, wish there were more complicated combinations, though!
The Raven Sea š¤ by Entropea 2026-10-20T13:39:13Z ♥ 1
I liked the unusual combination of retro, low-poly graphics and a deeply immersive atmosphere. I donāt usually play games with dark themes like saving souls, but I still really enjoyed it.
This seems like a lot of work for a Ludum Dare game. Great job, and thanks! I had a lot of fun playing.
Little Bug, Big Computer by The Quinnzite Mushroom 2026-10-20T13:36:57Z ♥ 0
Itās really cool that you told the story from the bugās perspective. Iāve never seen that before. I also liked how the game responds to every action and button press. Everything looks good and animates smoothly. It feels very cohesive for a prototype. Thanks, I had fun playing.
ASPHYXIA by Act of Violence 2026-10-20T13:27:56Z ♥ 1
Thank you so much for the macOS build. Those are rare here at Ludum Dare, so it was great to see. I did have to look up how to run it, since modern macOS blocks third-party builds like this.
The visual style is really cool. The noise overlay disguises the simplicity of the objects and makes everything look stylish. Nice work. It all feels very cohesive.
DON'T CRASH 95 by Elmani335 2026-10-20T13:26:17Z ♥ 1
I really enjoyed the funny text on your page. āOne installation, a thousand problemsā is a great line.
But Windows 95 wasnāt that bad, especially toward the end of its life cycle, when more powerful hardware made it feel fast. Windows 98 was the same. Both felt incredibly responsive.
Thanks for such an interesting game and the nostalgia.
Torch Keeper by Boxofcuriosity 2026-10-20T13:24:15Z ♥ 1
The mechanic is really cool. Being the genius I am, I initially missed that the torch points toward the cursor. I played using only the keyboard without moving the mouse and couldnāt figure out the puzzle because I kept putting out the torch when I jumped.
I really liked the idea of checkpoints being places where you can relight the torch. The jumping and movement feel great, making the game enjoyable to play. Excellent work.
Overheat by Vladimir_Kazak 2026-10-20T13:20:48Z ♥ 1
This is really stylish and cool. How did you create the horizontal lines on the screen? They make everything look beautiful.
I love the idea that Iāve lost my cable, the battery is running low, and I can use fans to cool it down, but not all the time. Itās such a clever concept.
Iām a big fan. Iām glad you made this game. I really enjoyed it.
Living Scraps by Iluvatar 2026-10-20T10:00:16Z ♥ 2
I love the idea and overall fantasy of the game: scanning unknown tech and making decisions about it while uncovering its secrets and stories. Great job, and the art style is amazing!
P.S. Big fan of your huge cursor arrow. For some reason, it makes the game feel much more interactive.
THE LAST WORD by Chef 2026-10-19T22:59:25Z ♥ 4
Unfortunately the game doesn't start on macOS (latest Chrome). In the logs there are something about the fmod initialization. But screenshots and gifs look amazingly well!
TGISSTOGWLT (This Game Is Somewhat Similar To Other Games With Long Titles) by SadCrawler 2026-10-19T22:31:52Z ♥ 1
Legend!
Terrrapy by kremlebot 2026-10-19T22:29:23Z ♥ 2
Unfortunately, I wasn't a good doctor. The game's visuals are amazing. Great job!
Primitive Logistics by CupofCuppuccino 2026-10-19T22:26:22Z ♥ 1
I like it! Iām very bad at delivery. Iāve pushed the robot with the pile of wood straight into the head so many times... It was very funny, thanks for building that!
The Switchboard Operator by Isline 2026-10-19T22:18:54Z ♥ 1
Leonard Foxley wasn't easy to find, but I did it :) Love the concept! Now I'm curious about the actual process of deciding who should be commuted where during the Old Tech era. Thanks!
Rotabot by bit0 2026-10-19T22:10:32Z ♥ 2
It looks just like the ancient mosaics here in Cyprus :) It also reminds me a bit of Potion Craft. It took me 2-3 minutes to get used to the controls, but the idea is very cool. Seeing an "ancient" mosaic about a "Roman Robot" was funny too :)
Lensor by orpheus 2026-10-19T22:05:26Z ♥ 1
You perfectly nailed the style of games from that era. Iād honestly forgotten they used to look like that. Amazing job! The left panel really gives me HOMM3 vibes :)
Analog Overdrive by maxxxMAX 2026-10-19T22:02:10Z ♥ 1
Hey @maxxxmax . Oleg from the trains game here. I want to say the the visuals and camera shakes are just beyond awesome. Have no idea how to make the game feels like this in such and short period of time, awesome job!
Gamma Emergency by OnlinE_Play 2026-10-19T21:55:08Z ♥ 1
Oh, now I get it. I should bounce it, right? I exploded a few times before figuring it out. I love how clear and easy to understand the beginning of the game is. It creates tension naturally. Great job!
MemoryManager98.exe by Flovwver 2026-10-19T21:49:49Z ♥ 1
I think itās an amazing idea to build around Windows 98 vibes :) So nostalgic! I remember building interfaces like that in Delphi, a development environment - so cozy and warm memories sparked by your amazing game idea, great job!
AURORA Project by Mathstr0fficial 2026-10-19T21:41:43Z ♥ 1
Thanks to your game, Iāve realized I miss text adventures :) Is the text input handling all coded, or does it use an LLM? No judgment, just engineering curiosity. Great job!
Punch Card 0 by AppleJollyGarden 2026-10-19T21:39:03Z ♥ 0
Good looking one!
Outmoded by orgonedonor 2026-10-19T21:37:17Z ♥ 1
Oh my... That's absolutely amazing! I love the idea, the style, and the vibes I get from playing with all the tuning. I was wondering if the audio is also connected to the tuning I am making with the visuals?
Scrap Quest by irkavtanke 2026-10-19T21:34:47Z ♥ 4
Very stylish, amazing job! For some reason of macOS I always keep playing in the small square even after pressing the fullscreen button. But I've managed to play somehow :)