This jam is now over. It ran from 2024-06-20 22:00:00 to 2024-06-30 16:00:00. View results


Welcome to the Official 2D Game Jam, a premier event dedicated exclusively to the creation of 2D games. 

This is a 10 day game development event for which the gates open on the 21st of June until the 30th of June. After this development period, the voting begins!

This jam is specifically designed to celebrate the art and craft of 2D game development. 

In order to be able to win and get the potential prizes from this jam, as well as get all the news about the jam, ask for assistance or simply engage and share with the other developers, please join the official discord server.

2D Game Jam - Official Discord



The theme for the 2D Game Jam was selected from 10 different themes, and voted on by the participants.

The theme that had the most votes and won is:



It is up to you how you interpret the theme "Time" into your game.

Just make sure that your game is somehow related to the theme xD


Participation in the 2D Game Jam is open to everyone, regardless of skill level or background. Here are the key details for participating:

Who Can Participate: 

- Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate developer, or a seasoned pro, you are welcome to join. This jam is a great opportunity for learning, growth, and showcasing your talents.

Team Size: 

- You can participate as a solo developer or form a team with up to three members. Collaborate with others to combine your strengths and create something truly unique.

Registration: 

- Each team member must be registered as a contributor on the itch.io game page for your entry. This ensures that everyone who worked on the game is properly credited.

Submission: 

- All game submissions must be made through the itch.io platform. Make sure your game is properly uploaded and accessible to the judges and other participants.

Original Content: 

- All game assets, including graphics, sound, and code, must be created by the participants during the jam period. Using pre-made or purchased assets is not allowed, to ensure a fair and level playing field.

Creation Time-frame: 

- All content must be created during the jam. Any assets or game elements created prior to the start of the jam are not permitted.

Tools: 

-Any and every engine is acceptable as long as you can export it as html to be played in browser, or exe to be played as downloadable file. Any music/art tools are allowed.







Your game will be evaluated based on several important criteria. This ensures a fair and comprehensive assessment of all entries:

  1. Graphics: The visual quality and artistic creativity of your game. 
  2. Sound: The quality and effectiveness of the audio elements, including music, sound effects, and voice acting. 
  3. Mechanics: The functionality and innovation of your game's mechanics. Are the controls intuitive and responsive.
  4. Game Feel: The overall enjoyment and immersion of the game. Is it fun to play.
  5. Innovation: The creativity and originality displayed in your game.
  6. Theme Integration: How well does your game incorporate and interpret the given theme.





While the primary goal of the 2D Game Jam is to foster creativity and community, we also have some exciting rewards for the winners:

  • Special Discord Role: The winning team will be awarded a unique role in our Discord server, giving you recognition and prestige within our community.
  • Publishing Opportunity: If your game is promising, has potential and it looks scalable to a full steam game size, we might assist you with publishing it on Steam. We will cover all associated costs, providing you with a fantastic opportunity to bring your game to a wider audience.

We are eager to see the incredible games you will create. Good luck, and have fun!




        

Submissions(77)

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Collect ores to pay rent before your ship gets repossessed.
Adventure
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A rage platformer
Platformer
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Help the Agnus 2319 avoid a black hole
Puzzle
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Time puts them together
Role Playing
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In a world where people stop dreaming, you are the last salvation.
Platformer
Save the world by traveling through timelines
Action
Horror Riddle Twister.
vampire/mage metroidvania with time manipulation
Platformer
A game about platforming using a cassette recorder.
Platformer
Run,Pause,Adjust
Platformer
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Save time!
Puzzle
A slightly rage-inducing procedurally generated stealth game for 2D Game Jam 2024
Survival
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Fly high
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Events take place as a detective with an unusual watch
Action
A small game about chasing the sunset! An entry for the 2024 2D Game Jam
Interactive Fiction
7 days. 7 clocks.
Puzzle
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Hurry up Harry! You're late!
Platformer
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Get all the souls to the hive!
Puzzle
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Game Platforme
Platformer
Use the stock market to give your family a good inheritance before you die!
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2D Game Jam
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A game where you need to monitor plants. You have limited time. If you don't help the plant in time, it will die.
Outrun Death, Survive the Curse
Survival
Can you deliver?
Racing
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holy cungadero
Adventure
Outrun Death, Survive the Curse
Survival
Simulation
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speedrun racing game
Racing
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A short time travel puzzle platformer
Platformer
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Arrive home by midnight, if you can...
Time moves with you
Puzzle
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Puzzle
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You - ant and you went to the past ananas
Adventure
Slow down and speed up time!
Platformer
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Sports
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Arson!
Simulation
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Entry for 2D Game Jam 2024!
Puzzle
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get your stonks in boxes in this speedrun puzzle game with gameplay thats gonna HURT
Puzzle
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Use the ghosts of your past self to construct a path to reach the end in 10 seconds (Puzzle, Platformer)
Puzzle
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Drive A Convertible. Deliver Parcels. Be More Reliable Than Your Local Delivery Service.
Racing
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Exchange with your past and future selves in this platformer game.
Platformer
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survive 3 minutes while fending off ever increasing enemies
Survival
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Not Not Not Done
Platformer
2d space arcade shooter
Action
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A very short game made for 2D Game Jam 2024
Platformer
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Scuffed game I made for a game jam
Puzzle
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Gauntlet... with TIME TRAVEL!
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Run and jump, try your best time!
Platformer
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Try to Save you Family from the Mafia
Platformer
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Activate the self-destruct timer and escape to eliminate all the enemies
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Indie Story Telling Visual Game
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Switch between past and present to solve mysterious puzzles
Puzzle
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stuck.
Platformer
Time is yours to manipulate (expecting more levels)
Platformer
Top Down Shooting Action with Time Stopping Powers
Shooter
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Simulation
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Your duck parents dissappeared. Use time travel to find them
Adventure
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Run for your popsicle!
Platformer
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Platformer
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Try to dodge the screen time (or not)
Action
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Get through all the doors avoiding all paradoxes
Platformer
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The currency of this world is time and the objective is taking it away by completing the dungeon and saving your partner
Adventure
A Tale About A Penguin's Journey To Godhood!
Action
Platformer
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Scuffed 8-bit Speedrunning Game
Platformer