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GMTK Game Jam 2026

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A jam submission

44 Seconds Till DeathView game page

A short exploration game on a strict timer, where you must defeat the reaper's curse.
Submitted by Dan B, Bevan Guest (@bevan_guest) — 4 hours, 37 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Narrative#7123.6183.618
Enjoyment#13243.6763.676
Audio#17963.3533.353
Artwork#33443.3533.353
Creativity#35253.4713.471

Ranked from 34 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How does your game fit the theme?
You have only a limited time to perform the actions required to escape the reaper's curse.

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(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Bevan Guest & Dan Blain

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MusiGatorSubmitted50 days ago(+2)

Great puzzle flow with a fair timer and a fun intro. The visuals and concept work really well, and the challenge ramps up nicely as you learn the routes. Familiar idea, but still very enjoyable. Well done!

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Detective Goblin: Last Minute Case
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Dan BDeveloper50 days ago

Thanks for playing! Glad you enjoyed it :)

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VDYOSubmitted50 days ago(+2)

Of all puzzle games, my favorites are always the ones where you need to perform under pressure. In fact, I beat the reaper's curse when the timer reached 0! Very stressful, but very enjoyable. Good job!

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SHOW DOWN at high noon
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Dan BDeveloper50 days ago(+1)

Thanks for checking the game out! Initially we were thinking that you’d lose as soon as the timer hit 0, but we found it more thrilling to instead be chased by the reaper, since it gives you an extra bit of time, and you can even kite him with some luck.

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BLAU:PSubmitted50 days ago(+2)

This game is really fun to play, love those puzzles, my legs are burning, but I guess I'm just too slow for this, the music and SFXs creates some horror atmosphere, the controls are really smooth, well made!

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Help Us, RC Car!?
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Dan BDeveloper50 days ago

Thanks for playing! Great to hear that you had a good time with it :)

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KhaledSubmitted50 days ago(+2)

Pretty fun and well thought idea i really enjoyed this one though i think 44 seconds is not enough to solve the puzzles lol, plus i got jumpscared when the reaper caught me, great game dude!

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TICK-TACK - platformer
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Dan BDeveloper50 days ago(+1)

Thanks for checking the game out! You’re right, the 44 seconds isn’t enough to solve all the puzzles - but that’s also the point. The aim is to learn the environment, puzzles, and shortcuts over multiple runs, so that on each retry you have a new objective. Perhaps we could have made that a bit clearer though. Your feedback is appreciated!

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Ansh Raj DarshanSubmitted50 days ago(+2)

Really like this one it's awesome XD

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The Gambler's Clock
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Dan BDeveloper50 days ago

Thanks for playing! Glad you enjoyed it.

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blueratSubmitted51 days ago(+2)

I loved the game, high replayability value. Reminded me of Minit :D

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Fury
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Bevan GuestDeveloper51 days ago(+1)

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Minit was 100% a inspiration.

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