Popular games built on game engine GB Studio
A homebrew port of Blastar, developed by Elon Musk (at the age of 12) for the Spectravision in 1984. In this game you have to destroy an alien space freighter, which is carrying deadly Hydrogen Bombs and Status Beam Machines. This game make good use of sprites and animation, and in this sense makes the listing worth checking out.
"A horror fiction kinetic novel made especially for the Game Boy (and Super Game Boy)! Go through a linear, zero-choice visual novel made up of 4 short horror vignettes, each inspired by very personal fears and anxieties, and using real photos that [the dev] adapted for the Game Boy- many taken with [their] actual Game Boy Camera! Just a small series of nightmares, all over in about 15 minutes or so. [They] promise~"
A pixel art platformer action game! There are two types of stages: boss battle stages and road stages. When you conquer 3 stages in the same level, you can advance to the next level. Use big attack against hard enemies and bosses. You can deal a lot of damage at a time. It is important not only to attack, but also to watch the enemy's attack and avoid it.
This game is made for the 20 Second Game Jam. You play as a small bear where you need to reach your goal in under 20 seconds or else you’ll fail. There are traps and bats flying around. You need to be careful, as you will die on the very first touch.
One-Hit Wonder is a short visual novel written in Catalan language, the first of its kind. Our protagonist joins a young man called Ismael in his nocturnal journey through a cyberpunk Barcelona... and down memory lane.
Help Marzipan whip steaks back onto a horrifying skeletal bovine carcass in order to bring it back to life! But beware, -or should we say... beRARE- the steaks can also hurt you!
What Friends Are For is a puzzle platformer for the original Game Boy. It was developed in GB Studio for Game Boy Showdown 2023. Switch between friendly and unfriendly modes to use your enemies to solve puzzles and platforming challenges... or are they your friends? The game features 5 unique levels lovingly made in a week by Shin, with an awesome dynamic soundtrack from Beatscribe.
Self Simulated is a fast-paced precision platformer for the Game Boy Color. Play as a robotic version of yourself and navigate over 100 handcrafted levels filled with enemies, hazards, and glitch-filled dangers. Uncover your past and master tight, responsive controls designed for fast retries and fluid movement.
Halo: Combat Devolved is a fan-made demake of Halo: Combat Evolved that reimagines the game as an 8-bit, Game Boy Color-style action title. The game adapts elements from the original Halo into a top-down perspective, featuring simplified visuals and gameplay inspired by classic handheld games. Early builds include the levels Pillar of Autumn and Halo, along with recognizable weapons and enemies from the original release.
A surreal slice-of-life about a mysterious computer virus and its effects on the city you live in. Navigate day-to-day decisions, fall in love with your coworker, and alienate your customers by being rude in this dystopian desert ring-‘em-up — featuring graphics created with a Game Boy Camera!
AF+ER is the story of a child finding himself in a dream world. One that is a perfect reflection of the real one, but with a grim secret. Somehow, these two worlds become almost seamlessly intertwined.
Short detective game made with GB-Studio.
You are a lone Xzapper, last survivor of an advanced civilisation.Many centuries ago, your planet was besieged by alien hordes. Now only you remain. The aliens have the advantage of numbers, but you are on home territory. Your mission is to collect energy berries left on the tracks and complete all 12 levels. The game was probably never released independently, only as part of a collection that came with the Commodore 16. The gameboy version does not follow the original game where you have to shoot. In this version you have to collect points, but the graphics solutions are very similar.
Super Jacked Up Tomato Face Johnson is a fast paced twitch platformer made for the Game Boy Color. There's a new protein shake fresh on the shelves and Tomato Face Johnson needs to bulk up! It's on the pricey side of course, but luckily, it's on sale for a limited time...
A girl becomes lost in a land of lost souls, somewhere between light and dark.
You wake up at home with a splitting headache, only to discover that something isn’t quite right. A strange broadcast urges you to stay inside and avoid contact with the outside world. As tension builds, your surroundings begin to shift in unsettling ways, and your attempts to reach loved ones are met with unexpected obstacles.
Fido needs regular nourishment to keep up strength. Strength is used to wag the tail and the tail is used to stop the moles from digging holes. Simply bash the moles on the head with the tail when sitting down.
A retro platforming game where two ladies, Kiana and Biscuit go on a vacation to a private island to spend time with their partners, only to be interrupted by dastardly pirates! Jump, collect coconuts and tokens, beat the par times, and aim for high ranks to unlock images in the gallery!
A devastating virus threatens to cripple the Galactic Federations Chief Neural Core, threatening to put an end to intergalactic travel and turning a galaxy-spanning empire into mere island settlements - disconnected and alone. Ikalo Pann, Captain of the Starship Leviathan, must track down the source of this virus and bring the unknown terrorists before the Federation to answer for their crimes. An encrypted message sent by a dead man offers a single thread to unwind the mystery. Within are galactic coordinates and a brief message: "Come find me, Pann..." Join Ikalo as she solves hundreds of complex puzzles, explores planets for clues and uncovers a deep science fiction mystery.
Dango Dash is a platformer adventure game that combines fast-paced action with an engaging story about growing up and fighting for what you believe in. Help Dango in his quest to save his village and defeat the evil Hanami ninja clan threatening their peace.
Viv and Bob is a puzzle game made with GB Studio 1.1 where you play Viv and Bob, trying to exit the many rooms of the mansion's basement. While Bob is strong enough to push blocks to their designated places, Lil Viv is light enough to walk above insecure parts of the floor. Bob and Viv are trapped in two sides of a mirror. The room Bob is standing in is a mirrored version of Viv's room and vice versa. Actions on one side of the mirror affect the other side as well. Switch between both protagonists and always think about both sides of the mirror.
A rhythm RPG where music powers every spell. Story-driven, chill, and packed with original songs. Stowed away on a Spanish merchant vessel, craving for adventure, riches and fame, your long and arduous voyage to the West Indies is about to come to an abrupt end... Set in an alternate history where Golden Age pirate mythology and headbanging heavy metal riffs collide, embark on an epic journey to collect mystical sea chanteys, navigate treacherous waters, overcome enemies, and survive the horrors lurking beneath the ocean’s waves.
An unfortunate adventure game about an apocalypse, and apartment building, and its murderous, cannibalistic landlord. Find hidden items to help your neighbors, seek a way to escape the apartment building, and discover four unique endings based on your choices!
Glory Hunters is an innovative action-adventure RPG designed for the original GameBoy. It introduces a distinctive and original gameplay twist: progression is driven by earning achievements.