This jam is now over. It ran from 2020-12-21 18:00:00 to 2021-01-04 18:00:00. View results

The DevSquad Game Jam is a relaxed competition in which you make a game based on the theme (which will be announced at 6PM on the 21st of December and submit it before 6.00pm on 4th of January. It will be a great opportunity to meet new people and become part of a growing community as you push yourself to learn new skills and create an amazing game.

Want to fly solo? That’s great! However, participants are strongly encouraged to team up with other entrants! Find people who complement your strengths and look for like-minded people! Looking for teammates? Come say hi in the DevSquad Discord! We also encourage you to say hi in the discord regardless and meet other like-minded game developers!

discord.gg/virtus (must be at least 13 or older)

The theme is: Connected Worlds

Overall game

Theme

Gameplay

Sound

Aesthetics

Fun

Voting for the game jam will be done by the community, carefully breaking every game down into different categories to give a fair and reliable score. We'll be crowning the winner of the game jam on the 9th of January.

Game Jams are rewarding in more ways than one, not only will you learn a bunch of a new dev skills, we’ve teamed up with a bunch of awesome dev companies to offer each member of the winning team some sweet prizes. Each of these partners have been carefully chosen to add value to your game dev career.

TO BE ANNOUNCED!

There is basically only one rule, no NSFW games. We want all games to be playable by everyone. So also make sure that your game doesn't have any offensive or hateful content.

Other than that you are allowed to use any game engine/framework, and any assets (you of course are required to have a proper license to use them). You can also make everything yourself.

Teams are allowed, but up to a max of 5 people. You are not required to be on a team and may participate solo.

To allow a fair chance for all participants, any games NOT created for this jam will be removed. Any games that are against the rules will not be considered while being judged. 

Q: I've never made a game before, can I enter?  A: Yes

Q: I'm not very good at making games, should I enter? A: Yes

Q: Can I use Gamemaker, Unity, Unreal, my own boilerplate, and/or my own engine?  A: Yes

Q: What time zone determines the start and end dates?  A: GMT

Q: Can I join the jam after it has already started?  A: Yes, you can join at any time. You just have to submit a game before the deadline. 

Q: Can I work with a team?  A: Yes

Q: Can I be a member of more than one team?  A: No

Q: Can I update my game after the end of the jam? A: Yes but judging will be based on the copy that was submitted by the deadline. 

Q: How many people can I team up with? A: 5 is the maximum team size!




A very special thank you to all of our sponsors!

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Hugo Attal:

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Fly Dream Dev: 

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Submissions(39)

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A story about loss, ghosts, and possibly a cookie recipe.
Visual Novel
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(Dev Academy Game Jam) Travel through multi-dimensional mirrors to explore Osamu's fears and psyche
Puzzle
A detective hunts down a serial killer on a mountain with the help of a young detective.
Adventure
An ominous multiplayer maze solver
Puzzle
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The legend of a little robot who goes by the name "Number 0".
Puzzle
A 3D puzzle game where you need to change dimensions with you pocket watch to get over obstacles!
Adventure
A 2D platformer where you follow the legend to find the mysterious celestial civilization!
Platformer
Tower defence
Puzzle
A game of mystery in which a Detective needs to travel between 2 connected worlds.
Visual Novel
3D planetary platformer with VOXEL DESTRUCTION!
Adventure
A thrilling survival horror game
Survival
Puzzles using natural elements as skills
Puzzle
A spirit helps guide you home
Adventure
This is my submission for DevSquad Academy Jam, which was a 14-day jam with the theme: "Connected Worlds".
Platformer
Fix the rift between two worlds in this action-packed platformer
Action
Pursue an interdimensional criminal through dangerous worlds.
Platformer
A fun curling puzzle game.
Puzzle
A portal like puzzle game in which you solve puzzles using physics.
Puzzle
Run through the connected worlds of the blue and red realms.
Platformer
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Endles, randomly generated strategy game
Strategy
Search for the key to Sisimi . can you find the ultimate key.
Platformer
A game about two connected worlds.
Visual Novel
Defend your land from demons coming from another world (Tower Defense)
Strategy
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Solve mazes and travel to different worlds as you find your way home
Puzzle
Use your rocket to thread through the galaxy and connect the planets ( Devsquad Game jam Submission)
Puzzle
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Phaser.js game made for DevSquad Academy Jam 2020
Platformer
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[DevSquad Academy GameJam 2020 Submission] Connect to other worlds and discover your hidden powers.
Shooter
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Collect debris or face your doom!
Action
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Drive down the map and collect coffee to replenish energy
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Shoot-em-up with a dark twist
Shooter
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Your actions today affect you tomorrow.
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Connect to an AI and prove yourself worthy in this challenging speedrunning platformer with Controller Support!
Platformer