itch.io Recommends: "Tiny Creatures" for Ludum Dare 56

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itch.io Recommends: "Tiny Creatures" for Ludum Dare 56Follow itch.ioFollowing itch.ioUnfollow itch.ioFollow itch.ioFollowing itch.ioUnfollow itch.ioLudum Dare, the bi-annual event where developers spend 48 or 72 hours creating a game from scratch, took place this past weekend from October 4th to October 7th. In Ludum Dare 56, developers created games with the theme “Tiny Creatures.” Here are some of our picks, but there are many more to explore in the Ludum Dare 56 tag on itch.io.TINY PACKTINY PACK combines dice, animals, and a forest into a roguelike adventure.

Players guide a pack of tiny creatures through a woodland, using dice abilities to overcome obstacles. The game features deck-building elements and turn-based strategy, with pixel art visuals. Play in browser.ButterjarButterjar is a puzzle game where players guide a butterfly into a jar. 13 levels that can be completed in about 10 minutes. Play in browser.GO BLOLead a troop of blue people through various levels trying to collect a larger and larger crowd of followers to solve each level’s puzzles. Play in browser.Slimeow GameSlimeow Game combines tower defense and incremental gameplay mechanics.

Players guide slime creatures to collect fish, breed more slimeows, and defend their pond from invading bobtails. Play in browser.A very small seedThis hand-drawn adventure follows two tiny creatures on a journey to bring a small seed home. Players face various obstacles in this short interactive experience. Play in browser.Critter SwitcherGuide your mouse through a pixel-art garden to find your posse in this pixel-art roguelike game.CandyweenIn this Halloween-themed puzzle game, players control a cat helping a witch find scattered candies. The game features isometric pixel art and levels where players navigate around ghosts and dogs.Tiny AppleTiny Apple is an idle simulation game where players generate love in a city with simple one-button gameplay.

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Play in browser.Combo CrittersCombo Critters is a strategic card battling game featuring tiny creatures. Players build teams of critters with unique abilities to create combinations and defeat opponents. Free for Windows.Would You Still Love Me?This narrative adventure explores what happens if your partner turns into a tiny creature. Play in browser.Explore more submissions by checking out the Ludum Dare 56 tag or check out every game tagged Ludum Dare on itch.io. Tell us about games you’ve submitted or are playing for Ludum Dare 56. Digestitch.io Recommends#ludum-dareWhat is itch.io?Mentioned in this postAdd to collectionTINY PACKDice, cute animals, scary forestxkCard GamePlay in browserAdd to collectionButterjarZz1pPuzzlePlay in browserGIFAdd to collectionGO BLOLudum Dare 56huindieStrategyPlay in browser Add to collectionSlimeow GameA tiny incremental tower defence gameQuan RanSimulationPlay in browser Add to collectionA very small seedA pair of tiny creatures find a little seed.

Many obstacles await them on their way home.​vidarnAdventurePlay in browserAdd to collectionCritter Switchercan you and your posse of critters make it through the garden?torcadoStrategyPlay in browser Add to collectionCandyweenHelp little witch to find all candies as her best cat-friend!megurtePuzzlePlay in browser Add to collectionTiny AppleA tiny (not so) idle game!DocGeraudSimulationPlay in browserAdd to collectionCombo CrittersTiny Creatures, Mighty Combos!PUNKCAKE Délicieux 🥞Strategy Add to collectionWould You Still Love Me?Short narrative adventure about your partner turning into a tiny creature. Made for Ludum Dare 56.RachelfTechAdventurePlay in browser