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⬅️ GLJ #001 GLJ #003 ➡️

Disclaimer: The Game-Like Jam is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Ninja Kiwi, Modern Times Group, or the Bloons franchise.

Winning Entries

Most Creative Twist
On The Original

Ghost Buskers

Ghost Buskers
SuperMonkey
Most Like
The Original

Sable's Balloon Game

Sable's Balloon Game
Monkey
Overall Runner-Up

Slime Fest

Slime Fest
Monkey

Submission Rules (Click)

1. Preserve the core gameplay.

  • Submit a game that is so similar to Bloons TD, it would be considered "a Bloons TD-like."
  • Improvements and changes are OK!

2. But make it original.

  • Do not give it a name similar to "Bloons", "Bloons TD", or "Bloons Tower Defense".
  • Do not copy any assets or code directly from Bloons Tower Defense, or any Bloons game.
  • Do not use assets that you did not make unless they are CC0/similar, or you own a commercial license to use them.
  • Avoid using music that you did not make yourself, or else your game will be muted in the playthrough livestream. Note that AI music is not considered made by you.
  • Consider adding a "Streamer Mode" if you want sound FX to be heard on stream.

3. Keep it clean.

  • Entries must be SFW (Safe For Work), and comply with the itch.io TOS.

4. Make it embeddable.

  • Your game must be playable in the browser, or it will be disqualified! This allows everyone to play without concerns about malware.

5. Submit in time.

  • You'll have approximately 1 month to work on this. Please study the jam calendar below for exact dates.
  • Submissions will not be editable during the voting period!

6. Vote on other games.

  • During the week after the jam ends, voting will be open. Please rank as many games as you can, so we can find the best Bloons-like out there 😎!

7. Have fun!

  • Just kidding, that would be so cringe to say. No but seriously, try to have fun though.



Rogue-likes... Souls-likes... Bloons-likes.

We made games so similar to Bloons Tower Defense (2007), they would be considered "Bloons-likes."

Check out this jam's "theme game" here:
https://www.crazygames.com/game/bloons-tower-defense


Live Showcase

Watch a playthrough livestream of all the entries!




Future Jams

The Game-like Jam happens hexannually

i.e.
January, March, May, July, September, and November
(6 times a year / every other month)



Links

YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@HyperGameDev

Discord Server:
https://discord.gg/HWXe8pQcEg


⬅️ GLJ #001 GLJ #003 ➡️

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A music toy in the style of tower defense
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The slimes are approaching. Bring out the bunting! Stop them getting the snacks!
Action
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Action
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An insect infestation is here, and only a bird army can stop it! Use birds with unique abilities to defend!
Strategy
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Strategy
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Survive as long as possible! Upgrade your towers using gemstones.
Strategy
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game-like jam #002: Bloons TD
Action
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BUILD turrets and POP evil balloons in this colorful 'Bloons-like'
Strategy
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Eco-friendly Tower Defense
Strategy
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Strategy
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Hyper Game Dev Game-Like Jam#02 Entry
Simulation
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Reverse Tower Defense - Card Game
Strategy
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Participation to the Game-like Jam: Bloons TD 2007
Strategy
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