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A jam submission

The Killing MachineView game page

Gamedev,js Jam 2026
Submitted by {mentalmonk3y} (@CraterGames9074) — 21 hours, 24 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Gameplay#563.5143.514
Audio#1912.7302.730
Graphics#2332.8652.865
Overall#2362.7462.746
Innovation#2912.4592.459
Theme#4002.1622.162

Ranked from 37 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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Submitted

Nice work! This is a really great survivors game! I really liked the walking animations, and i got to the point where there were a ton of enemies on the screen! I think it could be improved if there were more weapons to choose from, but I did find the weapons were introduced at a nice rate. Not really sure if that was on purpose or if it was random. The choices upon level-up were a nice touch, and everything was really smooth. I think just adding some unique mechanic to make it your own would be really cool, maybe something that fit the theme of machines a little better. I really appreciate that the boss was included at the end of the run! Great work! Keep it up!

Developer(+1)

Hye Parker. Thanks for playing. The theme always gets me, I get an idea in my head before the Jam starts and that's what I roll with. I agree I need to work on Theme implementation better in future Jams. 

Weapon choices were weighted, with the intention of them being somewhat random options but the Axe/Hammer combo is regularly shown and proves to work well on large mobs. 

Submitted

The character movement felt genuinely satisfying — in a way that makes the chaos feel earned. The core loop is addictive. Sound fits the atmosphere well. Graphics have room to grow but the overall package is a fun, polished survivor-like.

Really enjoyed it — well done! ⚔️

Developer

Thank you Ace. Appreciate the feedback. I am always working with free assets so limited to what I can do, however I do have a fantastic asset pack and plan to convert the game to this new graphics upgrade.

Submitted

Cute animation! The gameplay was also easy to understand, and I liked it! (ツ)ノ

(The longer I survived, the more my PC screamed lol)

Developer(+1)

Ah Tatta. This is a common theme. I think the Web Browser doesn't like the amount of enemies I was throwing at it....and to think I originally planned more!. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for playing.

Submitted

This is the kinda game I love! Really well done and a lot of fun. If only there was a health boost among the many upgrade ;) Great job!

Developer

Hey Eoinmcg. There was plans to make a health regeneration upgrade but I ultimately cut it to focus on more weapon options. I feel the game would benefit from some more health options, maybe a shield?

Submitted (1 edit)

this is pretty cute and very very addictive,  I wish I got more weapons to protect me around me, but it was pretty satisfying to get all enemies in a line and just throw daggers at dozens of them at the same time, when I died the screen was pretty packed and I wished that I could have survived longer. Of course a lot of the addiction factor comes from the survivors formula, but there is a lot of room to innovate in that area I think, this seems to be going towards a more cute kinda vibe, and perhaps in the future creating unique weapons and enemies can make this a very unique survivors game like mega bonk did. My defeat screenshot shows how much I was trying to make enemies line up to have my daggers satisfyingly destroy all of them in one hit lol.


Developer

Hey Happybats. Did you get the Axe or the Hammer in your run? Really OP area effect weapons once you level them up. Thanks for playing. The feedback is greatly appreciated. 

Submitted

I got the dagger, no idea the real name but I was calling it dagger and I felt it was an amazing gun for quite a while, I felt smart for being able to make all enemies kinda line up

Developer

Very good strats but if you wanted another swing at the game, other weapons are much more powerful. The dagger is a Low Tier item while the Axe with upgrades is High Tier. 

Submitted

ok trying that later today and focus on the Axe

Submitted

Pretty nice. I like how you used the tileset for this entry.

At first I didn't understand what is happening and what is going on but then it clicked ;-)

I would love to see some kind of the indicator of exp between the levels (upgrades).

Developer

Hi Romualdk. Thank you for the feedback. There was a EXP bar at the bottom of the screen filling up for every level progression but this was not clear enough for you I see. I will make sure to keep it more prominent in future updates.  

Submitted

It's a great game!! Good job!!

Developer(+1)

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for playing. 

Submitted

Good job! I love this kind of games

Developer

Thank you Basurita.

Submitted

Totally addictive! I love these games! I liked how you solved the animations without actually “animating” them. It took me a couple of tries to beat it, so it’s a good challenge :D

Developer(+1)

Thank you for stopping by Migue and giving it an honest try. I found the animations to be quite fun and goofy, giving it a light playfulness. It's not something I've done before so glad it paid off. 

Submitted

Nice vampire survivors clone!

Developer(+1)

Thank you Limbs. VS was my inspiration, glad it comes through. Hope you like it. 

Submitted

Ingenious mechanics! The game feels great. It's very satisfying to play. I assure you I'll give it a 5/5 rating.

Developer

Wow! So generous as with every other comment you've made. So glad you like it. Thanks for playing. 

Submitted

The mechanics are simple and fun, and the art style is super cute! I kind of wish there was a way to see my current stats or ability changes, though, because I tend to forget which upgrades I chose earlier. Also, the enemies at the very end felt a bit too dense XD. Nice work!

Developer

Akisame, you are right. Some stat tracking would have been perfect and is planned in a future update. The enemy massing as the end is easy, kill more :-). Thank you for playing. 

Submitted(+1)

Theres a few of these kinds of shooters in this game jam but what yours does nicely is keeps the chaos and action at 11. I loved it. I played it a few times and ill probably play it a bit more. Just plain fun!

Developer

Ahh Unhinged! The max dial on anything is 11 right!. Thank you so much for playing and I do hope you return. 

Submitted

i will be. I hope you continue with this one. I love these short addictive action games

Submitted

Just Great! work appreciate the efforts 

Submitted

nice game, but it doesnt really fit the theme of the jam

Developer

Themes can be interpreted any way you like. MACHINE....The Killing Machine. Someone unstoppable in their pursuit of murder, destruction and mayhem. Others may have gone with robots, or circuits or more literal, I was playing with the theme suggestion. I hope you liked. 

Submitted

Do love bullet-heaven type of game and it was cool! Well done!

Developer(+1)

Thank you Nihdao. I am a huge fan of Vampire Survivors and Brotato (could you tell). Really glad you liked it. Thanks for playing. 

Submitted

Wow! Got crowded real fast! It was fun while it lasted!Good job!

Developer

Hey Baan. Thanks for playing. Enemies come at you real fast and a strong selection of weapons and upgrades make a huge difference. If you did'nt get the W this time, try again. A new build will present itself and you never now, you might become the unkillable machine you were meant to be. 

Submitted

I've never played a Vampire Survivors-like, I had no idea what to expect. I enjoyed it so much I want to make my own now.

Developer

Ah, The Wandering Wizard. I wondered when we would see you wander into these woods, wise wizard....Please sit down and explore the magical treasures a Vampire Survivors-like game has to offer. We bring, riches, power and most of all fame....Thanks for playing Wise One.  

Submitted(+1)

Left my comment under the game :)

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