
Student Game of the Year

Smoke Break!
by Applewood Studios
Smoke Break! is a lighthearted 3D stealth puzzle game where you play as Applewood — a living puff of smoke. By breaking machinery, dashing past bakers, and using smoke to grow, you can hunt down the ultimate, yet elusive, burnt pie!
Smoke Break was developed at the University of Southern California as part of the Advanced Games Project under USC Games.
Play Free on Steam
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Smoke Break!
by Applewood Studios
Smoke Break! is a lighthearted 3D stealth puzzle game where you play as Applewood — a living puff of smoke. By breaking machinery, dashing past bakers, and using smoke to grow, you can hunt down the ultimate, yet elusive, burnt pie!
Play Free on Steam
Scare Crow
by Puckish Games
Play as a mischievous crow in this stealth-meets-tower-defense game. Outsmart invading squirrels with traps and jump-scares to drive them out of your backyard.
Play Free on Steam
DuoQ
by The Duo Crew
Squad up with Tala, a mysterious (and flirty!) player you meet in the lobby of a fictional FPS game. Use your real-life voice to talk with Tala over comms, solve puzzles, and outwit enemies. By the end, you’ll answer the most important question: Is she into you?
Play Free on Steam
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