i really liked the narrative of the game, and how it was constructed, well done my friend
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Machine Pets (Gamejam)'s itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Graphics | #68 | 3.554 | 3.554 |
| Audio | #96 | 3.108 | 3.108 |
| Overall | #126 | 3.135 | 3.135 |
| Innovation | #133 | 2.973 | 2.973 |
| Theme | #154 | 3.203 | 3.203 |
| Gameplay | #209 | 2.838 | 2.838 |
Ranked from 74 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Challenges
Open Source
Deploy to Wavedash
GitHub repository url
https://github.com/geraldb1996/Gamedev.js-Jam-2026
Comments
The premise is really fun, and the cat is very cute! I enjoyed all the different mini-games. (I was surprised the QR code on the box actually works!)
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Blackbox FactoryGood premise and set up. The dialogue is well written and voice acted. It was easy to play and progress.
A few things I would like as a gamer (these are not criticisms): I wish the cat would move a little faster. I wanted a frame or two lee-way when the human appeared in the window, or an indicator that they were approaching so I could actively react and stop moving instead of just guessing a safe time. I'd prefer the cat to stop at the edge of the screen instead of walking off the screen.
Overall, great experience!
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No Time for a ManualI didn't expected a voice acted cutscene at start :D Really loved the game, did you voiced it?
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Robot-Jelly ComboI really liked the art you've done here, and that music is ruddy mysterious. I think there needs to be more of an indication that the humans coming to the window. As is, it feels too punishing when I make a mistake, having to redo everything. I also wish there was an option to skip through the dialog at the begining . Nice collection of mini games though, congrats on finishing.
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Machines Vs MustacheReally lovely game, with beautiful art and script. Congratulations on such a good work!
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Rage Against The SapiensMachine Pets won me over immediately with its crayon art style — it feels personal, playful, and full of character. The voiceover intro was a smart addition that sets the tone perfectly.
And what a tone it is. A house cat trying to sabotage its robot replacement? That's a fantastic concept, and it fits the Machine theme in a delightfully unexpected way.
The minigames keep things varied, and watching the cat's plans go hilariously wrong never got old. The music complements the vibe nicely as well.
Overall, a really charming entry to the jam.
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Cogworks: Idle ContraptionsCool idea. I really like the intro, it draws my attention into the storytelling of the game. I do think that the gameplay could be structured more linearly than a selection of mini games to complement the storytelling better. Great concept, needs more tutorial for each minigames though.
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Rogue InputMe thinks that the real Shakespeare might have been a POET and CAT. That intro was really, really good. And the music was also top notch. I wasn't as fond of the gameplay, at least in part because it wasn't clear if there were controls beyond just moving??
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Mech-3: a RPG/Match 3I like the art style - it is charming. The simplicity fits the story. One note - the menus' background is too precise compared to the rest of the game. It is more fitting for some engineering game.
The whack-a-mouse is cool. Sneaking was challenging - I think I counted 4000 miliseconds between the human's appearances - it may be good to keep it a constant time. Looking forward to drowning that metal toy!
Another suggestion - you can make the bush where the mouse is random. This would increase the replayability.
Great game!
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