Ludum Dare 41—Games to play, hack on, and learn from

Ludum Dare is a global game development competition where developers are tasked with creating games over a weekend based on a specific theme, with Ludum Dare 41 challenging participants to combine two incompatible genres. The event saw more than 3,000 unique game submissions, ranging from real-time arcade games to visual novels and rhythm-based platformers, showcasing the creativity and diversity of the participants. Notable entries included "Rythm is Lava," a PICO-8 game that merges RPG, puzzle, platformer, and rhythm genres, and "Dungeon Scrawl," a rogue-like typing-tutor game. Other innovative games featured in the competition were "OUTLAW MAYOR PANIC!" where players build a city while outrunning the law, and "Crescendo," a rhythm-based platformer. The competition encourages developers to experiment with different game mechanics and offers a platform for both seasoned and new developers to showcase their skills, with the next Ludum Dare event scheduled for August 10th-13th.