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Build a Game Universe is your spot to build, play, share and sell your 2D games and game content. Whether you are an experienced developer or just getting started, our intuitively designed tools create a fun and exciting environment to bring your imagination to life!

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Developer: Walker Boys Studio, Inc.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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  1. #1 Madcap Castle
    97% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2017
    Dev: Diel Mormac GamesPub: IDJ Games
    Windows · Linux

    Madcap Castle is a charming and challenging gameboy-esque puzzler. You control a mage in a quest to recover his memory and powers in 150 levels of a tower full of obstacles, challenges and secrets

    Why similar: GameMaker 89.4%, Indie 10.6%

  2. #2 PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 119 reviews2019
    Dev: Super Icon LtdPub: PQube
    Windows

    The easiest way to make platform games and share them with other PlataGO! players. It’s a versatile yet simple drag and drop tool, that can be enjoyed whatever your level of game-making experience. With the ability to import sprites into PlataGO!, the only limit is your imagination!

    Why similar: GameMaker 52.6%, Game Development 26.1%, Level Editor 5.8%, Action 5.1%, Indie 4%

  3. #3 School of the Dead: Anastasia
    96% matchMostly Positive72% of 38 reviews2018
    Dev: NOINDEX GAMES
    Windows

    This is the story about a girl named Anastasia, who ends up in a school filled with hideous monsters and gains amazing strength after a strange incident. Are you ready to help a damsel in distress or leave her to the mercy of the terrible monsters? You decide.

    Why similar: GameMaker 80.9%, Action 8%, Indie 6.4%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  4. #4 sok-stories
    94% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A simple game making tool. Draw objects, drag them onto a canvas, and make rules to make a game! Easily upload your stories and share them anywhere, with anyone. What will you make?

    Why similar: GameMaker 72.6%, Casual 15.9%, Indie 11.4%

  5. #5 Stamp Boy / 跳跳小子
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 101 reviews2019
    Dev: sadimakegames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Stamp Boy is a retro style puzzle-platformer about a hero and his stomp ability on a quest for rescuing a princess from an evil monster. Defeat bosses to get closer and closer to her. Collect Orbs in every level to unlock secret stuff. No randomly generated levels! Everything is handcrafted!

    Why similar: GameMaker 62.9%, Casual 9.9%, Action 8.9%, Indie 7.3%, Adventure 6.9%

  6. #6 greenTech+ Legacy Edition
    93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows

    Lead clouds of pollution into the cleansing centers, but be careful not to destroy the world by accident.

    Why similar: GameMaker 74.5%, Casual 9.7%, Action 8.7%, Indie 7%

  7. #7 The Hentai Memory
    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 62 reviews2022
    Dev: qpeckinPub: qpeckin's studio
    Windows

    Remember the same symbols, gradually opening the full picture.Play Now !25+ Images Relaxing music Achievements (soon)

    Why similar: GameMaker 86.8%, Casual 10.1%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  8. #8 Gunpowder on The Teeth: Arcade
    91% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2019
    Dev: Gunpowder Team
    Windows

    Mega hardcore! In this game you will receive damage first, and only then you will locate the enemy. The implementation of military operations in the classic mechanics of platformer.

    Why similar: GameMaker 76.5%, Action 10.1%, Indie 9.1%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  9. #9 Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Monuments
    90% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2018
    Dev: Flat Cat Games
    Windows

    If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Monuments is your game. Visit some of the most relevant monuments in the world enjoying its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that pose a real challenge for lovers of...

    Why similar: GameMaker 81.8%, Casual 8.3%, Indie 5.5%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  10. #10 Super Bearded Dragons
    91% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Greg Bayles
    Windows

    A lightning-fast indie brawler where bearded drag queens fight over cash tips that rain down from the sky.

    Why similar: GameMaker 90.7%, Indie 9.3%

  11. #11 Maestro Level Editor
    89% match2 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Symphonic Games
    Windows

    Maestro Level Editor is both a Virtual Symphony Simulator and a Level Editor for Maestro VR. Customize your orchestra, mix real audio tracks, and sync realistic animations. Design rhythmic levels and share your creations on Steam Workshop. Conduct your own music!

    Why similar: GameMaker 42.5%, Level Editor 25.7%, Game Development 18%, Sandbox 10.8%, 2D 1.4%

  12. #12 The Chatters Show Free Version
    89% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: FumetsuHito
    Windows

    The Chatters Show Free Version is designed for members of the community to create and edit question sets for their favorite Twitch streamers to play using the paid version of the game. Create questions sets for free and share with your community.

    Why similar: GameMaker 69.8%, Level Editor 22.5%, Casual 7.7%

  13. #13 Hope; or How We Survived
    88% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2019
    Dev: Ghiq Games
    Windows

    A tower guard protects the town’s survivors but how does he pass the time when not shooting zombies? Hope; or How We Survived is a short, narrative focused game with pick up and play shooting and dialogue mechanics.

    Why similar: GameMaker 68.2%, Casual 11%, Action 9.6%, Indie 7.7%, 2D 3%

  14. #14 ShellBlast: Legacy Edition
    87% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows

    Described as a cross between Minesweeper and Picross, ShellBlast is an action packed puzzler where you travel the globe to defuse bombs before they explode.

    Why similar: GameMaker 88.1%, Indie 8.3%, Action 3.7%

  15. #15 Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Space
    86% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2018
    Dev: Flat Cat Games
    Windows

    If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Space is your game. Visit the infinite space enjoying its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that suppose a real challenge for puzzle lovers.

    Why similar: GameMaker 84.7%, Casual 6.4%, Indie 4.5%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  16. #16 Push Pull
    85% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2019
    Dev: abso1ution
    Windows

    Push Pull is a challenging 2D puzzle game. You play as Push and Pull, and must work together through a series of simple looking, yet challenging puzzles in an unknown test facility. Will you persevere and discover what purpose this testing serves? Includes over 40 levels and multiple puzzle mechanics.

    Why similar: GameMaker 83.1%, Indie 8.5%, 2D 4.3%, Co-op 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  17. #17 Aborigenus
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 167 reviews2018
    Dev: Flying Islands Team
    Windows

    Aborigenus is a small adventure platformer with RPG-elements in a primal world. Hunt the aggressive fauna, learn new abilities and fight with the whole enemy army. Choose who you are - a shaman, a warrior or a hunter. Can you save the flying islands from the evil?

    Why similar: GameMaker 78.7%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 5.3%, Indie 5.1%, 2D 3.7%

  18. #18 Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Cities
    83% matchVery Positive95% of 93 reviews2018
    Dev: Flat Cat Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Cities is your game. Travel the world enjoying its comfortable and intuitive interface and its relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these beautiful photos that pose a real challenge for lovers of puzzles.

    Why similar: GameMaker 79.9%, Casual 9.1%, Indie 6.3%, 2D 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  19. #19 Project Conquest
    81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Pikos Studios
    Windows

    In this sci-fi turn-based RPG, you play as Blade, who is homeless because Earth was destroyed in a nuclear war. Now he travels through space to find a new home. The combat system is based on grid movement with bullet-hell mechanics.

    Why similar: GameMaker 89.4%, Indie 3.9%, 2D 3.4%, Adventure 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  20. #20 Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus
    82% matchMixed47% of 19 reviews2020
    Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
    Windows

    Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is a shameless 8-bit style clone of Shadow of the Colossus! You are Captain Navigator. Fight the evil minions of Planetus! Save Saturn! Save Galaxy!

    Why similar: GameMaker 72.1%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 7.4%, 2D 3.5%

  21. #21 Spirits of Metropolis: Legacy Edition
    82% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2018
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows

    Blast gems under a starry sky in this unique take on the match-3 genre.

    Why similar: GameMaker 80.3%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 8.2%

  22. #22 Project Pixel
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: DDMLatte
    Windows

    Welcome to Project Pixel! Build and share stages online, jump through hand-crafted levels within the game's story mode, or find hidden gems within the player-driven Community Hub! You can play single player or join a lobby with friends in online co-op.

    Why similar: Level Editor 34.4%, Game Development 19.1%, Sandbox 14.9%, Building 13.6%, Casual 5.8%

  23. #23 in My MIND.
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 51 reviews2018
    Dev: P.S.B (iNsOoL)Pub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    in My MIND. is a shooting game with metaphors about mind and feelings. Face 18 different negative emotions. Your goal is to overcome them without being defeated.

    Why similar: GameMaker 76.1%, Casual 7.7%, Action 6.9%, Indie 5.3%, 2D 3.5%

  24. #24 Super Blockbreak 3D
    79% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2017
    Dev: abstract garden
    Windows

    Super Blockbreak 3D is an action game where you use all your reactions and skills to bounce a ball around an arena breaking blocks as you go. Play to unlock all 30 levels or challenge yourself to get high scores.

    Why similar: Level Editor 36.6%, Building 25.4%, Casual 14.3%, Action 13.4%, Indie 10.3%

  25. #25 Bouncing Hero
    78% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2019
    Dev: ZPinkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Bouncing Hero is an extreme auto-jump platformer. Use your skills to control the knight on his pogo stick and avoid the sophisticated traps to conquer the castle!

    Why similar: GameMaker 76.3%, Casual 7.5%, Action 6.9%, Indie 5.4%, 2D 3.4%

  26. #26 Mushroom Savior
    77% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Islands Team
    Windows

    The evil tree kidnapped the mushroom folk and imprisoned them in the dungeon. Help the mushroom king to rescue his people. Make your way through the dangerous dungeon, save the mushrooms and defeat the evil tree!

    Why similar: GameMaker 82.5%, Adventure 6.6%, Indie 6.5%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  27. #27 Lost Skies: Island Creator
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 88 reviews2024
    Dev: Bossa StudiosPub: Humble Games
    Windows

    Sculpt your island, design places for other players to explore, and even set traps or create puzzles in the Lost Skies: Island Creator! Each island tells its own story; are you ready to craft yours?

    Why similar: Level Editor 47.2%, Building 28.5%, Sandbox 20.8%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  28. #28 jut
    76% matchMixed62% of 29 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A game about beach hunting. Put trash in your belly, wear a stack of hats, and find every item to complete the game!

    Why similar: GameMaker 74.6%, Indie 20.9%, Casual 4.5%

  29. #29 Little Lost Robots
    76% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Evil Art Bunny Studios
    Windows

    Little Lost Robots is a challenging puzzle game designed for players who want a proper mental workout. Help the robots reach the rescue portal by placing a sequence of commands for them to follow, pressing play, and hoping nothing crashes!

    Why similar: GameMaker 87%, Casual 4.4%, 2D 4.2%, Indie 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  30. #30 Ollie & Bollie: Outdoor Estate
    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 250 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A cute sandbox game about restoring an estate. Work with your (real or AI) friend Bollie to cut trees, catch sheep, build a shed and more in this outdoor autumn sandbox game.

    Why similar: GameMaker 62.5%, Casual 21.8%, Indie 15.7%

  31. #31 Buildmark
    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Lex4art
    Windows

    [development of this game is on pause] Buildmark is a sandbox with gameplay based around real time ray tracing tech capabilities plus there is a ray tracing benchmark to decide who is the boss.

    Why similar: Level Editor 29.1%, Building 26.2%, Sandbox 23.4%, Game Development 18.4%, Indie 2.3%

  32. #32 Mazed and Bemused
    77% matchNo user reviews2020
    Dev: GJ Arts
    Windows

    A series of amazing puzzles and puzzling mazes. Maneuver an avatar through mazes, find clues, and solve puzzles.

    Why similar: GameMaker 83.9%, Casual 12.4%, 2D 3.7%

  33. #33 s&box
    71% matchMixed61% of 8,284 reviews2026
    Dev: Facepunch Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    S&box is a game creation platform built on the Source 2 engine. Play, create, and share games, explore community creations, and experience endless sandbox fun with powerful modern tools.

    Why similar: Game Development 36.8%, Building 21.2%, Sandbox 17.8%, Level Editor 12.8%, Casual 5.4%

  34. #34 The Sandbox of God: Remastered Edition
    74% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2018
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows

    Build your world and lead mankind (and rabbitkind) into the centuries beyond in this classic PC re-release.

    Why similar: GameMaker 80.3%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 8.2%

  35. #35 Ctrl CV
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 258 reviews2018
    Dev: ZPinkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Welcome to the world of Ctrl CV, a find-the-image platformer puzzle game. You are surrounded by countless clones of yourself, and your goal is to find the source of these doppelgangers. Try not to lose yourself in the midst of "yourselves".

    Why similar: GameMaker 66.7%, Casual 11.1%, Action 9.9%, Indie 8%, 2D 3.8%

  36. #36 Operation Empty Quiver
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gunpowder Team
    Windows

    Nuclear train assault in arcade shooter-platformer mechanics. Your main objective: infiltrate a military convoy, locate and destroy nuclear weapons.

    Why similar: GameMaker 77.8%, Action 10%, Indie 8%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  37. #37 Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Anime Reloaded
    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2019
    Dev: Flat Cat Games
    Windows

    If you like to make puzzles, Super Jigsaw Puzzle: Anime Reloaded is your game. Beautiful and colorful images of anime kawaii style with a comfortable and intuitive interface and relaxing music that will allow you to concentrate on the difficult task of solving these puzzles.

    Why similar: GameMaker 85%, Casual 6.4%, Indie 4.3%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  38. #38 INK
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,581 reviews2015
    Dev: ZackBellGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    INK is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Defeat all enemies in the room and reach the goal! However, the terrain is invisible, so you need to discover the terrain by physically bumping into it, by performing a double jump or by, well, dying.

    Why similar: GameMaker 74%, Action 8.5%, Indie 8.1%, Adventure 4.5%, 2D 4.3%

  39. #39 Yahrit!
    72% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2018
    Dev: Vertical Skull Games
    Windows

    Easy to learn and fast to play local competitive multiplayer for 2-4 players. Cleverly combine jumping and dashing mechanics to outwit your rivals in this sweet pixel art brawler!

    Why similar: GameMaker 77.7%, Casual 5.7%, Action 5.4%, Indie 4.6%, 2D 4.2%

  40. #40 helionaut
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 224 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    An open-world galaxy adventure game ✨🚀🌠 Explore a procedurally-generated universe filled with diverse micro-planets, asteroid belts and UFOs. 👽

    Why similar: GameMaker 77.5%, Indie 8.7%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 5.7%

  41. #41 Faith of Fate
    70% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2020
    Dev: Guillermo Flores Morales (Ris Δos)
    Windows

    The Fate Of This World Is On Your Hands, What Will You Do? Heaven Or Hell?

    Why similar: GameMaker 75.8%, Indie 10.5%, Adventure 10.4%, 2D 3.3%

  42. #42 Underdog Arena
    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Björn Fredberger
    Windows

    A pretty simple action game with a twist; the worse you do, the stronger your character becomes. Grab a friend!

    Why similar: GameMaker 62.4%, Action 20.9%, Indie 16.7%

  43. #43 AshenForest
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 197 reviews2020
    Dev: GentleRaven GamesPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.

    Why similar: GameMaker 65.2%, Action 12.3%, Indie 9.8%, Adventure 9%, 2D 3.1%

  44. #44 Hornet Virus: Steel Alcimus II
    69% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2020
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Hornet Virus: Steel Alcimus II is a sequel of Steel Alcimus inspired by various 1980-1990s' 3D computer games. Pilot the deadliest helicopter in this action-packed 3D game. Destroy the targets, rescue the hostages, and capture the enemy buildings to save the world!

    Why similar: GameMaker 65.2%, Action 19.4%, Indie 15%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  45. #45 P.3
    70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: DevJgame
    Windows

    P.3 is a vertical classic arcade shooter with two button controls. Save the space by defeating 5 stages and bosses with variety of weapons and upgrade.

    Why similar: GameMaker 74.5%, Action 9.5%, Casual 7.2%, Indie 5.2%, 2D 3.6%

  46. #46 RED HOT VENGEANCE
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,565 reviews2019
    Dev: Bros Before Giraffes
    Windows

    He had one rule: No killing women or children. When a hitman is double-crossed by his employer, he brings forth a night of carnage and bloodshed.

    Why similar: GameMaker 64.2%, Level Editor 22.5%, Action 6.8%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  47. #47 Dungeon Inspection Guild
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Twinforged Games
    Windows · Mac

    Dungeon Inspection Guild is a top-down dungeon editor inspired by classic Action-Adventure games. Bring broken dungeons up to code while catering to the whims of the dungeon owners. Create and customize your own dungeons; share them with others; or explore other dungeons from the community!

    Why similar: Level Editor 35.3%, Game Development 33.9%, Building 21.3%, Action 4%, Adventure 2.9%

  48. #48 The Oil Blue: Steam Legacy Edition
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 188 reviews2015
    Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    It is the future, and the world is in grave need of oil. You and a crew have set off into the ocean, reclaiming old island drilling sites for oil production as you work for the UOO, the biggest oil supplier in the world. The working conditions are dire. You have no choice.

    Why similar: GameMaker 86.9%, Indie 9.5%, Action 3.6%

  49. #49 Excive A-1000
    68% matchMixed66% of 46 reviews2019
    Dev: Droid RiotPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows

    Sometimes the robots set on a riot. Then you start turning them into the ground metal. That is just your job.

    Why similar: GameMaker 71.5%, Action 17.8%, Indie 10.7%

  50. #50 Dreamlab
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dreamlab Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dreamlab is a game creation platform where you can discover and create fresh multiplayer games. Bring your friends or make new ones!

    Why similar: Game Development 36.7%, Sandbox 21.9%, Level Editor 13.1%, Action 7.7%, Casual 7%

  51. #51 Adventurezator: When Pigs Fly
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 105 reviews2015
    Dev: Pigasus GamesPub: Degica
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The Adventurezator is an emergent adventure game about creating emergent adventure games! When Pigs Fly is our adventure campaign of courage, intrigue, and betrayal (and dumbness) - created using the Adventurezator itself!

    Why similar: Level Editor 34.3%, Game Development 34.2%, Sandbox 17.6%, Casual 4.7%, Adventure 4.7%

  52. #52 Chronac: Escape
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Chronac Software
    Windows

    CHRONAC! The roguelike action game where you shoot, slash, blast your way out the facility that created you. Gain powerful upgrades, face unforgiving enemies. Together.

    Why similar: GameMaker 64.3%, Action 16.3%, Indie 13.1%, 2D 3.1%, Co-op 2.7%

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