Column introduction
Itch Games, a week-by-week compilation of free-to-play, web-based games from the itch.io platform. All content is organized manually, and there are occasional omissions. If there are more works that stand out to you in the same period, please share them in the comment section.
- 本期整理：Cheung Toon
You can't beat me!《我是赢家！》
Keywords: visual novel, cyberpunk, multiple endings
Released: July 15
开发者：ImpassiveDragon、Aki_Neki
Game Description: You find yourself locked in a room with your opponent. To escape, you must work together, but there can only be one winner in this game...... Could it be you? Or is he? Is there really a winner?
Game Jam 信息:O2A2 2024 - Visual Novel Jam
引擎 / 工具：Godot
Game Link: https://impassivedragon.itch.io/you-cant-beat-me
Sub-Optimal《潜水艇冲刺》
Keywords: puzzle solving
Released: July 15
Developer: Florian Castel
Game Description: Explore the depths of the ocean with a brand new submarine, but the engines are a bit too powerful. It is impossible to drive such an uncontrollable submarine through narrow sea lanes, and you have to damage the engine to reduce the power by crashing into the wall. Keep exploring with limited oxygen resources......
Game Jam 信息：Micro Jam 018: Water ($ Prizes)
Game Link: https://florian-castel.itch.io/sub-optimal
VESSELS《Container》
Keywords: visual novel, puzzle, science fiction
Released: July 15
开发者:CatTrigger
Game Description: A worker is trapped in the company's passage for up to 72 hours. During this inexplicable, long-lasting power outage, the company contacted your department and assigned you and another senior official to rescue the employee. Stay in touch in the darkness and explore the unknown to rescue him from a panicked man.
Game Jam 信息:O2A2 2024 - Visual Novel Jam
Game Link: https://cattrigger.itch.io/vessels
Unknown Signal《未知信号》
Keywords: visual novel, post-apocalyptic
Released: July 15
Developer: Mori Seika
Game Description: Dear sister, it's been a year since you died. Since that ...... Something controls you. I think you'll be happy to know that I've found a safe place, a place where I'm alone.
The world is nearing the end of the world. Those things...... They appeared, took over everything. You never know if you're talking to one person or one of them. Hear a stranger's plea for help on the radio. Will you answer? If you did, would you help them?
Game Jam 信息：Trijam #278: The 3 hour game jam
Game Link: https://mori-seika.itch.io/unknown-signal
Troll Dungeon
Keywords: platformer, adventure, comedy
Released: July 16
Developer: JoniJoni
Game Description: "No one can find my treasure!" —Trolls
Troll Dungeon is a 2D platformer action game with elements of deception. Delve into the dark dungeons to find legendary troll treasures. Seeing is not necessarily believing, jump over abysses that can move, dodge traps that disappear, and communicate with friendly gargoyles.
Game Link: https://jonijoni.itch.io/troll-dungeon
Bandit Rush - Demo《墨西哥强盗冲锋》
Keywords: platformer, puzzle, action, shooting
Released: July 17
开发者：Copal Studios
Game Description: Help fearless Mexico bandits escape from the depths of the mine with the recoil of a two-gun shot. Players' reflexes and judgment will be put to the test, will you have the confidence to escape the dangerous Sonoran mines?
引擎 / 工具：Unity
Game Link: https://copalstudios.itch.io/bandido-rush-demo
Tome Tower [Prototype]《魔典之塔 原型》
关键字：解谜、GameBoy
Released: July 17
Developer: Timbo Johnson
Game Description: Welcome to the Tower of the Grimoire! Play as the librarian's Servant 42 and enter the evil Tower of the Grimoire to collect unreturned tomes. Don't discourage the librarian, see the right time, avoid the demons, and bring the books back.
Game Link: https://timbojay.itch.io/tome-tower-prototype
ARSONATE (Demo)《纵火 Demo》
Keywords: Cards, Horror
Released: July 17
Developer: Nash (_nashset)
GAME DESCRIPTION: A WORK INSPIRED BY BUCKSHOT ROULETTE.
Are you afraid of death? When you wake up, you find yourself locked in a fire tower, and every time you turn over a card, the fire spreads. Use tools to outwit your enemies and fight to the end to survive to the end.
Game Link: https://nashset.itch.io/arsonate-demo
Blastingbot 2: Signal Hullabaloo《爆破机器人 2：信号喧嚣》
Keywords: puzzle-solving, strategy, turn-based
Released: July 18
开发者：PoodlePilot
Game Description: After a difficult landing, the demolition robot is trapped on a mecha planet full of malice. The antenna was damaged during the "landing", and now it can only receive commands. But don't worry, it also has blasters! Enter commands and direct it through 16 short thrilling levels to find new ships on a hostile planet.
Game Jam 信息：Rate for MechJam V
引擎 / 工具:PICO-8
Game Link: https://poodlepilot.itch.io/blastingbot-2-signal-hullabaloo
Julia was Alone (Chapter 1)《孤身茱莉娅（第一章）》
Keywords: survival, psychological horror, science fiction
Released: July 18
开发者：A. V. Dossow
Game Description: Julia is a 19-year-old horror fiction fan who dreams of becoming a novelist. Her mom went to the store and now she has to be alone for about an hour. Meanwhile, a deranged lunatic escapes from a local psychiatric hospital and is now heading to Julia's neighborhood. What could go wrong?
引擎 / 工具:PixiJS
Game Link: https://avdossow.itch.io/julia-was-alone