GOTY 2021: Game Jam Edition

GOTY 2021: Game Jam Edition
Since this blog’s launch, I have had the honor and privilege of presenting my forty favorite jam games of the year six times. This format was always two things at the same time for me: Firstly, I celebrated the …
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Treasure Chest: December 2021

Treasure Chest: December 2021
2021 surprised us with some really great games at the end of the year. We were able to embark on a mystically eerie search for a Christmas tree, deliver beautifully wrapped presents, take on the battle with mushroom, lizard and…
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Stick It To The Stick Man

Screenshot of "Stick It To The Stick Man"
“Stick It To The Stick Man” by Free Lives (Evan Greenwood, Rohun Ranjith, Jason Sutherland, Jarred Lunt & Deon van Heerden). “[It is] a [physics brawler] where you fight stick men to get your job back. …
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Treasure Chest: November 2019

Treasure Chest: November 2019
In November 2019, we recommended a total of twenty-two more games (nine indie games as well as thirteen jam submissions) on our Twitter account in addition to our regular articles. So feel free to delight in high-spirited kittens, hard-working ghosts,…
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GOTY 2020: Game Jam Edition

GOTY 2020: Game Jam Edition
Let us cut to the chase. No slightly ironic introduction this time. We just want to say one thing: Thank you. 2020 was a dumpster fire of a year, we all know that. But still, so many of you continued…
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7dfps 2020: Anger Foot

Screenshot of "Anger Foot"
“Anger Foot” by Free Lives (Robbie Fraser, Luc Wolthers & Jason Sutherland). “A lightning-fast hard-bass blast of kicking doors and kicking ass.” While we do not often recommend games that depict high amounts of blood and ‘ultra …
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The Zium Garden (2018)

Screenshot of "The Zium Garden (2018)"
“The Zium Garden (2018)” by Alivia Horsley, Belinda Zoller, Benjamin Gattet, Benjamin Vedrenne, Charlie Stone, Charlit Floriano, Chris Chappelear, Colorfiction, Daniel P. Lopez, Dziff, Dorian Beaugendre, Easton Self, …
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Stones of Solace

“Stones of Solace” by Dziff, Armel Gibson & Jason Sutherland. “[A] minimalistic and contemplative ritual, offering you a quiet space for relaxation. Find out what your idol is every day, and take some of your time to craft …
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Ludum Dare 32: Snow Cones

Screenshot of "Snow Cones"
“Snow Cones” by Team Lazerbeam (Ben Rausch, Richard Pieterse & Jason Sutherland). “Get dressed for success! Stand around as you awkwardly make first contact with your charming date!” This short ice cream dating simulator with its cute …
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