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| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Rank | Ov | Fu | In | Th | Gr | Hu | Mo | ||
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| 2026 | 60 | Old Tech | 🤖 | 👥 | Love, Trash & Robots | jam | ||||||||
| 2026 | 59 | Signal | 🤖 | 👥 | LD: Lighthouse Defence | jam | 152 | 3.96 | 4.11 | 3.33 | 3.57 | 4.02 | 3.42 | 4.04 |
| 2025 | 58 | Collector | đź‘Ą | Cursed Labyrinth | jam | 397 | 3.50 | 3.31 | 3.18 | 3.90 | 4.06 | 2.65 | 3.75 |
Melomaner leaves an average of 35.7 feedback comments each event.
Overall, it’s pretty fun! I think it would be great to add more words and a wider variety of puzzles to keep things fresh.
It could also be really interesting to include hints for the words somewhere in the environment — that would add an extra layer of exploration and make solving them even more satisfying.
I liked the game — it was quite interesting to play, and I think the theme is handled pretty well.
It already has a solid core, and with a bit more development — maybe adding some meta progression or extra layers — it could grow into something really strong. I could even see this being expanded into a full release.
A really nice little platformer! It feels fun and enjoyable to play, and I had a good time with it.
I think the theme is explored quite well here. It feels like a concept that could definitely grow into a full game, and I’d be really interested to see where you could take it.
There are a few balance issues at the moment — for example, the player health feels a bit too low — but that seems totally fixable with some tuning.
Overall, it was an interesting experience, and I enjoyed playing it!
This is a pretty cool game. I like the idea of managing signals by raising flags depending on what’s happening, while also observing other houses and their flags — like fires and other events. It creates an interesting system of communication and awareness.
The concept itself is really appealing and feels quite original. You can tell there was a lot of thought put into the world and its logic.
The main difficulty for me was understanding how everything interacts. It’s not always clear what each flag represents or how they should be used in different situations. Some kind of in-game guide or quick reference explaining the meaning of each flag and how to use them effectively would make the experience much smoother.
Overall though, very interesting idea — I enjoyed it!
To be honest, I’m not entirely sure how I’m supposed to play the game. I did find a kind of “loop” where I keep pressing, sending a signal, and attacking every time — but I’m doing it without really understanding what I’m doing or why.
It feels like I’m just triggering actions without a clear sense of strategy or purpose. For example, I see things like “action: defense” or “action: attack,” but it’s not really clear what determines those outcomes or how my choices affect them. Sometimes it feels almost random from the player’s perspective.
Because of that, it’s hard to feel in control of what’s happening. Maybe adding more clarity or stronger feedback would help make the system feel more understandable and intentional.
Right now it’s a bit confusing, but I feel like there’s something interesting underneath that could really shine with a bit more clarity.
Overall, I think the idea is really cool. It feels like there’s room for thoughtful play and some creative problem-solving, rather than just being a simple “pick the right option” kind of puzzle.
I especially like the mechanic where not all commands go through — it adds an interesting layer where you have to remember which inputs failed, especially as you progress. Keeping track of which signals were sent and which weren’t becomes really important, and that’s a nice twist.
It wasn’t immediately clear how everything worked at first, but once it clicked, it started to make sense.
One thing I’m still a bit unsure about is what exactly you can and can’t step on. At first I thought the squares were meant to be interacted with directly (like digging or activating them), but it seems that’s not quite the case. It feels more like you’re navigating around the edges and searching, but then it’s a bit unclear what the purpose of some other buttons is. I get the idea with the chest acting as an obstacle, but beyond that I’m not entirely sure how everything ties together.
Still, overall it’s a really interesting concept — nice work!
It’s an interesting attempt, for sure. I liked the idea, but I had a hard time understanding how you’re actually supposed to win. It often felt like no matter what I did, I’d either get blown up by mines or taken out by enemies.
At one point I managed to go around the entire minefield from behind, which felt like a clever move, but I still ended up dying — and I wasn’t even sure what exactly got me in the end. I just saw my HP drop to around 10% and then it was over.
I think with a bit more clarity on the goal and feedback on what’s happening to the player, this could become a much more satisfying experience.
Overall, the game is actually really fun — it feels fast-paced and energetic, which I enjoyed a lot.
I would’ve liked a bit more guidance or tutorial at the beginning, since it’s not immediately clear what you’re supposed to do. But once you get into it, it becomes quite engaging.
The only thing that didn’t quite click for me personally is the visual style — it’s a bit subjective, of course, just not really my taste. But aside from that, the core gameplay is solid and enjoyable.
I could totally see a game like this doing really well on platforms like Roblox or similar — it has that kind of addictive, replayable feel that people would love.
Nice work overall, I had a good time playing it!
First of all, the core idea is really interesting. In our game we actually used a similar input system (up-down, left-right), inspired by Helldivers as well, so it was fun to see a familiar concept used here in a different way.
I like the idea of sending signals to people to help them escape various dangers — that fits the theme nicely. It’s also great that you added the ability to move around inside the cabin and interact with things there. That extra layer of activity makes the gameplay more engaging and keeps the player involved.
Visually, it’s very minimal right now, and the audio is a bit harsh, though I understand the intention — it does create a sense of danger and urgency.
Overall, I think it’s a cool concept with good potential. I’d be really interested to see how you develop and expand it further!
Overall, I actually really like games like this. The core idea is fun, and I’d definitely be interested in playing more of it.
I did run into some issues with the sound though. At first I thought I couldn’t control it at all, but turns out I can at least turn it off — so that’s on me 🙂 Still, it would be really nice to have a proper volume slider, because right now it feels a bit too loud, and I can’t comfortably adjust it to my preference.
In terms of gameplay, it felt a bit on the easy side. You can mostly rely on visual cues (like watching for the checkmarks) and then just fine-tune things from there. Maybe I’m missing something, but it didn’t feel very challenging.
That said, I don’t want to focus too much on the negatives — the game is still fun, and the idea is interesting. I hope you keep developing it further and find success with it!
This game is really captivating. Even with its very minimalistic visuals, it manages to hook you — which says a lot about how well the core design works. The progression and overall game design are genuinely engaging.
I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if this game ends up getting very high ratings, or even winning. Everything feels thoughtfully crafted, especially from a game design perspective. It’s clear, readable, and intuitive — you immediately understand what to do and how to do it.
Overall, great job — I really enjoyed it!
Overall, I like the game — it has an interesting core idea and a kind of idle-game charm that makes it engaging. There’s definitely something here that keeps you curious and wanting to continue.
One thing that felt a bit unclear is what you’re supposed to do at the very beginning. For example, the initial dollar felt a bit confusing — I think the flow might be clearer if the player first works toward a simple goal (like reaching a score of three), and then receives the dollar as a reward to use later.
Right now it feels like if you use the dollar too early, you’ll most likely lose, which can be a bit frustrating.
Still, I think the idea is really promising, and it feels like something that could be expanded in many interesting directions!
The game has a really nice atmosphere — it immediately pulls you in. I especially liked the idea of searching for different signals and mysteries in space, it feels very fitting for the theme.
That said, I got a bit confused about what to do after rotating the antenna 🙂 Some extra guidance there would really help the experience flow more smoothly.
Pretty fun — it reminded me of The Stanley Parable! Too bad you can’t escape with the cards =D And it’s a pity the cards don’t give bonuses like extra coin gain, faster button recharge, or increased movement speed to collect coins more quickly.
Pretty tricky puzzle — the half-step movements make it really challenging, like you’re solving several puzzles at once!
Great atmospheric game! The only thing missing is a map that reveals itself as you explore — just to have some idea of where you haven’t been yet. I spent half an hour running around looking for the cookie =D
Very cool atmosphere, and the game is interesting — but it really needs a book with ingredients so you can tell what they look like. The spider, doll, and feathers are clear enough, but the plants are kind of confusing :)
Pretty fun idea — I liked it :) I’d add a stage for checking the mushroom instead of giving the list of which ones to collect right away.
Pretty fun, but there aren’t many upgrades. It would be more interesting if there were items that took away money when collected! Or you could add an incremental aspect — letting players buy and upgrade the falling items!
That was fun, but at first I didn’t realize that the cards could be used — and when I finally did, one of them somehow broke my controls and I couldn’t move anymore.
Cool idea — collecting the sounds of space is awesome! But I think the flying speed feels too slow when you’re drifting through empty space, and it’d be great to get power-ups from defeated enemies.
I got the general idea of the game, but the sound was terrible :(
I collected all the runes, but I don’t understand what’s supposed to happen next :) Overall, it’s a fun puzzle — I really enjoyed figuring out the stone connection patterns.
I really liked it! Keep it up! The only issue was that the hint didn’t show up when the timer was extended. The tentacles really got on my nerves, stealing the crystals from the ship =D
That was a fun experience, but the balance definitely needs some work. Right now, the strategy of multiplying a single tile to the maximum works perfectly — everything else can just be placed around the edges.
Pretty strange game — though I do love collecting tiles :) Overall, not bad!
Cool idea, I liked it :) You could think about adding more variety to the puzzles, but overall it’s already quite good!
All I can say is — that was weird XD
Pretty fun, but at first I didn’t realize where the currency you use for summoning comes from — and I also didn’t understand that you have to collect it from defeated ones in the collection.
Pretty fun and moderately challenging game — I only managed to beat it on my second try. Too bad you can’t shoot at the tentacles, and I wish the footsteps slightly revealed the area ahead since they make sound anyway.
I made the main dishes, but after that I couldn’t figure out how to mix things or whether there’s any kind of hint system. I tried different combinations, but nothing worked :( The visuals are really nice though!
Interesting concept, but toward the end I kept getting beaten up a lot — is there any way to hide from the other customers?
A simple yet brilliant idea :) All that’s left is to add auto-battle, and it’ll make for a great clicker!
That’s an unusual mechanic — and it’s a nice touch that all the fallen bugs were given names :)
The idea is clear, but unfortunately the bugs don’t get picked up :( and the light doesn’t turn off — though I think it was supposed to.
Destroying a plane with bottles — that’s a new experience for me =D Overall, it’s pretty fun, though I still don’t understand what the Jack Daniel’s bottle does :)
I didn’t really understand what was going on — I made a happy one, the wheel landed on a sad one, but I still won. It would’ve been more fun if we compared eyes, nose, and mouth separately, plus kept a win counter.
I got stuck on the second level mini-game after clearing the first one. Overall, I really like games like this, but I feel the mini-game doesn’t quite fit here. It would be better to add more misleading clues instead — or make the mini-games a separate story branch where you can uncover some extra interesting information.
My head started spinning, but I managed to fill up the HP bar — now everything in front of my eyes is moving upward... Hopefully it’ll pass xD As for the game — I think it’s a bit too easy. It could use some variety with different boosters, and maybe change the background so it’s not so harsh on the eyes.photo_2025-10-08_19-57-40.jpg
Fun little game! Though it wasn’t immediately obvious that you needed to gather someone — the gathering spot didn’t highlight until you got close. If the gathering points were placed directly on the arena, it would’ve been a bit clearer :)
Hmm, that’s a cool concept — I also like the atmosphere! There’s definitely potential here to turn it into something really interesting later on.
Overall, it’s a fun vampire survivor-style game, though it definitely needs some refinement — adding more weapons and a meta-progression system would make it much more engaging!
It looks pretty cool, but I have a few notes:
Why do you have to go inside every time to dump the trash? It would make more sense to do that outside.
Oxygen doesn’t seem to deplete.
When opening the menu, the mouse cursor stays visible on the screen.
The task bar showing how much to collect includes what you already have — it’d be nice if the current amount were shown in a different color.
Why do you have to keep pressing E to pick things up in space? You also have to catch them with the rope first — it’s not very convenient.
And I don’t really get why there are two ropes at once.
I only managed to find 4 of them (need a guide on how to finish =D). Overall, it’s atmospheric, but there’s too little space to hide from the eye.
Cute little game about a duck :) But the grass gets in the way when trying to run and catch butterflies!
That was pretty simple, but I felt bad for the angel :( Overall, nicely done.
This game reminded me of the board game Cartographers! It looks and plays really well, though the talking old man got a bit annoying at first :) I’d really love to see how the game develops in the future — adding it to my favorites!
That turned out to be a fun game! It’s just missing some kind of resource radar or something similar — I flew upward and there were no resources at all, while there was a whole bunch below. It would also be nice to add something to do inside buildings while waiting out the storm.
This is a pretty popular game genre — overall, it looks nice, but it doesn’t play very comfortably. It’s missing some kind of images or icons for the choices so you can roughly understand what they affect. Also, the choices blend together, and sometimes you have to pick them in different directions — sometimes in a row, sometimes in a column. Another thing — you can click multiple times, and the stats keep changing even when there’s no text.
The idea is great, but I couldn’t beat the boss — I either run out of swords or HP :( He’s a bit too tough for me.
It’s a pretty fun little game — though holding down the mouse button for too long gets a bit tiring. Other than that, it’s quite enjoyable; I got a bit hooked :)
In the second location, there were only crosses, but aside from that, the game was super chill and atmospheric! I really liked it :)
The game is very atmospheric — I really like it :) It just needs some bug fixes and a bit of polish, and it would be perfect!
The concept is cool, but it was tough. The part where the circle is supposed to turn green is nearly impossible to notice, and there’s not enough time at the start — it’d be better if the difficulty ramped up gradually.
An interesting clicker about life :) But I couldn’t find the right balance between work, studying, and personal life =D way too hard!
Pretty fun game! Though it took me a while to understand the rules for how we move and attack. Overall, it gives off strong Heroes of Might and Magic III vibes :)
Whoa, that’s quite a collection! Awesome! :) Overall, the puzzle turned out to be really interesting — it could totally be expanded in the direction of a 100 Doors-style game.
Crafting in the style of Vampire Survivors is awesome! I need to remember that idea :) There’s an issue in the game though — resources eventually run out, so there’s nothing left to craft with. You should make trees regrow, and as for stones… maybe have waves bring them in :)
The sounds are AWESOME! =D The game itself is actually pretty fun, and it sticks to the theme well. I’d love to see this idea developed further :) The only thing is that the other fish got in the way while I was trying to catch one — though I guess that was part of the design. Still, Poppy the cannibal is wild XD
I didn’t understand how to beat the three of them — while I’m attacking one with 10 damage, the others just gang up on me. Also, I somehow managed to fit two tokens instead of one. And I couldn’t figure out how to use the sword. It would be great if that were explained in the game description :)
Well, that was weird — and honestly kind of funny :) But overall, if this was their first game, I’d say good luck to them!
Interesting concept, though I’m not really a fan of the setting. Some of the enemies feel unbalanced, but overall, it’s pretty good for a jam game.
Oh, this game is just awesome! It reminded me of Runebound, which I used to play a lot with my wife and friends :) I’d really love to see this idea developed further!
Interesting idea — I’d love to see it expanded into a larger world, maybe with a top-down Diablo-like view =D
A cool and nicely challenging game — I beat it on my third try :)
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Pretty cool game — I even got a bit hooked! It’s not very clear how the theme ties in, but otherwise it’s interesting.
The game’s about “buy everything that can be bought.” I like the vibe overall, though it’s a bit sad that the cards are unreadable. It’s also hard to tell what we already have and what else we can collect. Does the game even have an ending? My quota is 200, but I’m collecting 400 :)
It looks interesting, but I didn’t understand anything. Still, I won =D Or is it impossible to lose here? :)
That was fun! Though I got stuck on level 5 since I couldn’t quite figure out the mechanic. An interesting interpretation of the theme :) photo_2025-10-07_16-39-43.jpg
Awesome game! I totally got hooked — the only thing is, I couldn’t quite figure out what some of the cards do, and I kept winning just by using the bearded guys with briefcases =D I didn’t wait for all the dots at the end =)
The idea is cool, and the art style is nice too. But the difficulty is pretty high — I couldn’t beat anyone, and I can’t see the enemies’ HP. Also, I don’t really get why you need to reduce HP for each body part separately? :)
Fun and addictive game! But it’s missing some kind of mini-game for keeping the ball in play — right now it feels like it just falls randomly before reaching the goal. It would also be nice to get points not only at the end of the game, but also for collecting certain special balls — like boosters or AI grabbers.
I liked it :) There’s definitely room to grow, but the game itself is nicely polished! The upgrades could be made a bit clearer, but overall it turned out really well.
The idea is interesting overall, but I got stuck at 15 achievements — I couldn’t set the birthday, and nothing happened when I tried to adjust the date. Still, definite points for the concept :)
Fun little game! I definitely wanted to walk around that forest myself, but it was still cool :) It’s missing a journal or book where you could see which creatures you’ve photographed and which ones are still hidden in shadow.
Cool game, but it would be nice to be able to fight to the end or have a button to return to the base — right now it feels like a “press start button” simulator :) Also, when two enemies appear, you can still only collect the reward from one of them.
A small but pleasant game — I liked the art and the story, though the gameplay felt a bit weak =)
I liked it — I completed it 100%! When the pictures started overlapping, I thought that would be the end for me, but I managed to finish it :) Not sure about the theme, but the vibe is really cool!
I collected 11 achievements, but the game froze after jumping into the abyss and reopening the door :( Overall, it’s really fun — I’d just make wall jumps more comfortable.
The game is easy to understand, and the sounds are pretty good. But the bots are way too dumb — I just placed one robot in each row and won everywhere except the last one, where I put down four mice :)
This game was weird — but overall, it was kind of fun to throw stuff out the window straight into the car. Though my mouse was suuuper slow.
It’s not immediately clear how to play. But once I figured it out, it became interesting! I’d improve the tutorial and visually show how many cards we have — because I managed to sell down to -99 cards with tons of money. But I can’t buy that many. Also, it’s unclear how to win if we need 100 cards in 10 days when we can only buy 10 cards per day, and they’re all different.
Sorry, but the game doesn’t work — only the jump button does.
Visually, it’s done really well, but the controls aren’t very comfortable :) overall, I liked it.
The aesthetics are cool — it instantly reminded me of Cluedo! But I didn’t really understand how to play :) I just walked around killing everyone and taking their stuff =D
The music and aesthetics are cool, but the gameplay is way too slow.
Overall, the idea is clear and I liked it, but I think the fact that they run away right away is unnecessary — I just kept circling around to see who would run.
Very cool art! It would be really interesting to see the finished game without bugs and with properly tuned balance :)
The game was really buggy, and it’s not clear how the theme is represented.
Pretty conceptual :) I didn’t understand anything, and the ghost broke my eyes — but the idea is interesting!
That’s really cool! I especially liked that the progress is saved =D You could improve the controls a bit and make it work on mobile :)
LD60 — Old Tech (1)
I Got Isekai’d Into a Dance Game World! ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪ by Kryakikrya 2026-10-22T21:53:30Z ♥ 1
Really interesting game! I enjoyed it a lot, especially the music mechanics. And I absolutely loved the soundtrack!
The only thing I'd change is removing the need to press the spacebar, since it feels a bit inconvenient. I'd also make the game about three times faster, maybe even on Hard difficulty, because right now it's pretty easy to beat.
Of course, removing the spacebar mechanic would make it even easier, but I think the faster pace would make the gameplay feel much more dynamic and exciting.
Overall, really cool game! I had a great time playing it!