GOTY 2016: Game Jam Edition

GOTY 2016: Game Jam Edition
2016 was a stunning year for the game jam culture: Over 7.000 Ludum Dare entries were created overall, hundreds of smaller and bigger other jams were running, we could ramble on and on. To celebrate this wonderful gaming scene, we…
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Ludum Dare 37: Empty

Screenshot of "Empty"
“Empty” by Dustyroom (Max Dzitsiuk & Volodymyr Dzitsiuk). “All interior things should disappear. […] The thing will disappear once you completely [cannot] see it against the background[.] […] Only one thing should be between your eyes and the wall [or …
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Ludum Dare 37: Behind The Wallpaper

Screenshot of "Behind The Wallpaper"
“Behind The Wallpaper” by Stefan Srb. “[A] short […] [visual novel] about a [family] that has to hide in a time of discrimination and war […] in a single room.” “Behind The Wallpaper” is simply one of the best …
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Asylum Jam 2016: Exposure

Screenshot of "Exposure"
“Exposure” by Christoph Frey. “[A] surreal short horror game about new apartments, hidden secrets and a camera. You want to spend your first night in your new apartment. While documenting your experience, you realise, that things [are not] quite …
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YOUjam: T H E YV

Screenshot of "T H E YV"
“T H E YV” by Thana Orchard. “[A]n interactive art piece. Place tribute items into the spheres to awaken the gods. Watch them, listen to them, that is all.” “T H E YV” was a submission for the YOUjam, …
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GBJAM 5: Trappy Climb

Screenshot of "Trappy Climb"
“Trappy Climb” by rogueNoodle. “Reach the peak by jumping and sliding, dodging mountain sheep, boulders and icicles along the way. Collect coins and stomp enemies to get the best score, but reaching the top is the only way to …
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GBJAM 5: Shuriken

Screenshot of "Shuriken"
“Shuriken” by rxi. “An action platformer[.]” While “Shuriken” is a pretty small action platformer, it surely is challenging and well-crafted. The core mechanic is that you have got three throwing stars to attack and defend yourself. But be careful, …
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