Projects that have advertised as not using generative AI their creative process.
Uses two-dimensional "sprites", 2D images created and used on a flat plane, as opposed to the three-dimensional models or environments found in 3D games.
Featuring tense atmospheres, unsettling themes, and often supernatural elements designed to frighten or disturb players. Games in this category may include jump...
Visual novels are interactive stories. They focus mainly on character development and plot rather than action and gameplay mechanics.
Pixel Art refers to the charming, simplistic, retro/renaissance style of very-low-resolution graphics, such as from the 1977-1995 Atari, GameBoy, & Super Ninten...
Games that can be played alone
Games which seek to lead the player on a journey through an uncertain and challenging world.
Three-dimensional graphics, environments, and gameplay mechanics.
Role-playing games let you assume the role of a protagonist, customizing their abilities, equipment, and appearances. Through exploration, dialogue, and strateg...
Featuring aesthetics, gameplay, or themes reminiscent of classic video games. Often characterized by pixel art, chiptune music, or mechanics popularized in earl...
Set in a fictional universe, often (but not always) with fantastic or supernatural elements, alternate worlds, magic and monsters.
Games which have short playtimes and can usually be completed in one sitting.
Either prominently containing or entirely themed around romance, this genre is typically focused on interpersonal romantic relationships between characters and...
Games with a distinctive mood, with themes of romance, mystery, or nostalgia
Games that try to simulate real-world activities (like driving vehicles or living the life of someone else) with as much realism as possible. Simulators general...
Featuring fast-paced gameplay, combat mechanics, and challenges that test reflexes and coordination. Often involving physical confrontations, weapon usage, and...
Games that challenge the player with critical thinking to solve levels.
Also known as TTRPG, tabletop role-playing games are tabletop games when you play a character within a set of rules. Typically actions are determined by speech...
Featuring adorable aesthetics and charming characters, these projects often incorporate whimsical designs, pastel colors, and endearing elements.
When jumping over obstacles is one of the main actions, challenges, or mechanics of the game.
Pretty sure everything is indie on itch.io but just in case you want something extra indie.
Presenting gameplay from the perspective of the player character's eyes, typically rendering a 3D environment. This view allows for immersive exploration and in...
Blending narrative storytelling with player choice, often text-based experiences where readers shape the story through their decisions. These works can range fr...
Horror that challenges the brain and messes with the psyche, leading to a mind-racking experience.
Games with a heavy focus on storytelling and narrative.
Dating sims (or dating simulations) are a video game subgenre of simulation games, usually Japanese, with romantic elements. The most common objective of dating...
Contains lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender characters or plot lines.
Unity is a game engine for 2D, 3D, AR and more
A collection or bundle of assets together as a single download or purchase
Science-fiction. Commonly including things like aliens, advanced technology, and settings of outer space or distant planets.
Sprites are generally 2D images used in games to represent objects. They can be animated or static, and come in different styles like isometric or top-down .
Evoking an unsettling atmosphere, these games and experiences aim to unnerve and disturb players through eerie visuals, haunting sounds, and psychological tensi...
A perspective where the camera is placed directly above the player. Common in 2D games, but can also be used in 3D games.
Games where the primary goal is keeping the player character alive under harsh circumstances such as dwindling resources or a hostile environment.
Games made with ASCII/Enterbrain/Kadokawa Games' RPG Maker series of game engines. Includes, but is not limited to the following: RPG Maker 2000 RPG Maker...
Games that are normally played on a table or other flat surface, such as board games, card games, dice games, miniature wargames, or tile-based games
Story based experiences
Offering easy-to-understand mechanics and accessible gameplay, this category emphasizes relaxed, enjoyable experiences suitable for players of all ages and skil...
Inspired by (or directly containing elements of) storytelling and visual design that are otherwise most commonly seen in Japanese animation.
Games that feature 3D art that has a low polygon count per model. Generally used as an artistic style.