As pointed out to me by TIGSource, Ludum Dare 17 has ended. To quickly catch you up to speed, these are competitions that task creative types with building a working videogame based around some concept — this time, “islands” — in a mere 48 hours. Saying the results are always interesting is such an understatement.

There were 204 entries to Ludum Dare 17, and you’re able to view thetop 20 games here. I had a couple of personal favorites, likeIsles of ColorandIsland Hopping. Oh, andRocket Bike to Spacegets my coveted “Best Use of Thumbs Down” award.

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A few of them are worth playing purely to witness insanity unfold on your monitor. Your eyes will have their beliefs questioned, if such a scenario is even possible. Specifically, go playNuclear Test, which is pictured above. After surviving my play session with that game, I’m starting to believe anything is possible.

John and Molly sitting on the park bench

Close up shot of Marissa Marcel starring in Ambrosio

Kukrushka sitting in a meadow

Lightkeeper pointing his firearm overlapped against the lighthouse background

Overseer looking over the balcony in opening cutscene of Funeralopolis

Edited image of Super Imposter looking through window in No I’m not a Human demo cutscene with thin man and FEMA inside the house

Indie game collage of Blue Prince, KARMA, and The Midnight Walk

Close up shot of Jackie in the Box

Silhouette of a man getting shot as Mick Carter stands behind cover