I've got one more day to rate games, really have to get back to work on Monday so I'm looking for recommendations for hidden gems. Which game was your favourite that I might not have seen?
Well, just since you asked, I quite like my own entry! I tried to add a bit of spooky 4th-wall-breaking, without going too far. :') If you feel like trying it, mine is here: https://kooky.itch.io/chip
But I've seen so many good entries. Here are a few entries I've seen so far that really impressed me (though I still have many more to play):
Very impressive, cohesive and challenging puzzle experience (somewhat reminiscent of Baba Is You): https://lew1smarks1.itch.io/ghostman
Impressed by addictive puzzle mechanics (little bit like match-3, but slightly more complex): https://cfhm.itch.io/graveyard-shift
Very impressed with the overall implementation of stats, loot, and combat (somewhat similar to Vampire Survivors): https://coolfox24.itch.io/dv
Loved the attention to detail and unsettling atmosphere: https://rzxx.itch.io/failed-delivery
This is definitely not an exhaustive list, but here are a couple that came to mind recently that deserve some more clicks.
Bloobs - a game where you and your little bloob minions have to dodge obstacles on a pathway. The amount of bloobs that follow you continues to grow as you progress, but you can lose some of your bloobs along the way if they get hit by obstacles. You have a little bit of control over the obstacles to help get the right timing to avoid the obstacles and keep as many bloobs as possible.
https://the-z-axis.itch.io/bloobs
Hell Time - A very trippy little first person shooter that uses classic style controls (think original DOOM). All the environments and "enemies" are strange looking and surreal. Might not be for everyone - don't go in with the normal shooter mindset. There was something fascinating about it and the visuals are pretty unique.
https://rvvesplit.itch.io/hell-time
Comping with Loss - A little 3d puzzle platformer with a bit of a narrative. The environments generally look pretty good, however the part that got my attention was using gameplay for story telling.
https://edbarbetta.itch.io/copinging-with-loss
Nor the End - not so much a game as a short atmospheric and very nice looking little experience.