Aeterna Lucis

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Aeternum Game Studios

Q4 2026

Visual

2.5D
hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action

Features

skill tree

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Summary

Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch 2
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

Aeterna Noctis

Developer / Publisher: Aeternum Game Studios

2021

75%

Mostly Positive

2,108 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- fantasy
- skill tree
- Differences
- boss gated
- fast travel
- Has Hub
- contact damage
- difficulty options
- Souls-like
Rubi: The Wayward Mira

Developer / Publisher: Wayward Games

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- pixel
- multiple endings
The Light Of Vertical

Developer / Publisher: WangxoGame

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- action
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- ability gated
- boss gated
- equipment
Uros: A Trip Through Shadows

Developer: ESAT, Oniric Kittens

Publisher: ESAT

2021

62%

Mixed

65 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 2.5D
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- skill tree
- Differences
- Early Access
- ability gated
Mira and the Legend of the Djinns

Developer: littleknightgames

Publisher: Assemble Entertainment

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- item gated
- pixel
- equipment
Soul Passage

Developer / Publisher: Emrah Ozbay

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- ability gated
- item gated
- leveling
- multiple endings
Nihilsearch

Developer / Publisher: Team_Bug

2022

50%

Mixed

16 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- pixel
- boss gated
- post apocalyptic
- Sci-Fi
Legend of the Moon

Developer / Publisher: GozipGame

2015

100%

Positive

12 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- ability gated
- pixel
Super Daryl Deluxe

Developer / Publisher: Dan & Gary Games

2018

86%

Very Positive

508 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- Co-op
- equipment
Dark Throne

Developer: Brendan Wang, Elroy Saltzherr, Jose Orantes, Lucas Lee, Nicholas Lee, Nicholas Puckdee, ZhiBin Huang

Publisher: Dark Throne

2024

63%

Mixed

19 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- pixel
- linear
Orcen Axe

Developer / Publisher: origamihero games

2022

86%

Positive

21 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- pixel
- equipment
Sorrowself

Developer / Publisher: Vieri Games

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- ability gated
- puzzle heavy

Aeterna Lucis

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