Maybe OP could integrate similar gameplay ideas from the other games. E.g., the "squished" space can be traversed more quickly by game objects since it occupie

Maybe OP could integrate similar gameplay ideas from the other games. E.g., the "squished" space can be traversed more quickly by game objects since it occupies less screen space. Not sure if you can actually create a whole game out of that mechanic, but it's a start.