Ludum 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 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.
Butterjar 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.
Lead 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 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.
This 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.
Guide your mouse through a pixel-art garden to find your posse in this pixel-art roguelike game.
In 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 Apple is an idle simulation game where players generate love in a city with simple one-button gameplay. Play in browser.
Combo 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.
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.
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