It's that time again!

Over the past few weeks the Keyboard Cowboys have been hard at work rating as many Ludum Dare games as we can! This past month has been particularly busy for all of us, so we haven't been playing and rating as much as we would like to be, but that hasn't stopped us from already finding some awesome stand-out titles!

So, without futher ado, here are some games that we've played that we think are totally worth your time:

1. SoundScapes

Team: @euler-moises, @kaish

This is a clever little find-it game where the images your comparing are complete blackness, and you spot the differences between the two using sound. With excellent minimalist presentation and superb sound design, this is a novel little idea that was absolute bliss to play from beginning to end.

2. Full Moon

Team: @thegrandpa, @chambre19, @divic, @slimabob

Easily the funniest game we've found so far this LD. You play through the memories of an easily distracted old man telling a How I Met Your Mother story that becomes increasingly rambling, much to the frustration of the grandson just trying to get a straight answer. This game has a ton of personality, and a punchline for the ages!

3. Barterin' Buckaroo

Team: @bobo-games, @paragonraptors, @fernando-puig, @onlyallygrace, @chelc

A classic game concept done in absolute style. You play as a down-on-his-luck sheriff who's had all of his equipment taken from him after a bad night of gambling. Armed only with a jar of your own piss, you must trade your way up to earn your belongings back, all the while interacting with some of the most stylish and entertaining cast of characters we've seen yet this LD!

4. Dreamiverse

Team: @lakuma, @antoined73

This is a lovely little slow-paced exploration game that has the player reveal the world enshrouded in complete blackness by tagging the walls, furniture, and floors with a luminous paint. The stakes are low and the pacing is leisurely, and every little discovery is wonderful to discover. This is an entry that has the mood category locked down in spades.

5. Untitled Goop Game

Team: @unept

...Holy crap, this game was just made by one person? Untitled Goop Game is a surprisingly deep and wonderfully presented action puzzle game where you control and adorable goopy character that has an irresistible urge to stick to things. You use these powers to create protective barriers, activate switches, and more in a perfect example of an "elegant mechanic." In our opinion, this game is criminally underrated.

...And that's all we have for now! If you're interested in trying the latest Keyboard Cowboys entry, you can play our game Higher Desire on our game page! But before you do, consider giving the above wonderful entries some love.

'Til next time! :pointright: :cowboy: :pointright: