Aggelos

Developer: Storybird Games

Publisher: PQube

Jun 19, 2018

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear

Features

equipment
leveling

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Summary

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- itch.io
- Humble
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus

Developer: LookAtMyGame, Storybird Games

Publisher: Aksys Games, Plug In Digital

2015

69%

Mixed

335 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- Has Hub
- story gated
- puzzle heavy
- first person
- Semi-Linear
Mortal Manor

Developer / Publisher: Dogless Head Games

2018

80%

Positive

20 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- equipment
- leveling
- RPG
- Differences
- action
- gothic
Nyaruru Fishy Fight

Developer / Publisher: Chìtóng Dàbái Māo

2022

90%

Very Positive

1,812 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- leveling
- RPG
- Differences
- action
- cat
- multiple endings
Castle in the Darkness

Developer: Matt Kap

Publisher: Nicalis, Inc.

2015

77%

Mostly Positive

1,286 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- RPG
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine

Developer: Triple Ch3rry Studios

Publisher: Proponent Games

2021

92%

Positive

12 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- multiple endings
Orcen Axe

Developer / Publisher: origamihero games

2022

86%

Positive

22 reviews

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

Developer / Publisher: Team Lv.266

2023

91%

Very Positive

327 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- RPG
- Differences
- action
- Semi-Linear
Sega Ages 2500 Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection

Developer: M2

Publisher: Sega

2007

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- Semi-Linear
Necrotopia

Developer / Publisher: day-to-day management

2022

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- Differences
- hand drawn
- gothic
Alaric

Developer: Dominik Grigoras

Publisher: GRIGORAS

Jun 15, 2026

89%

Positive

19 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- action
- medieval
- 3D
- first person
Shadows Labyrinth

Developer / Publisher: Kratos Games

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- boss gated
- action
- gore
- gothic
Ore ga Omae wo Mamoru

Developer: Idea Factory, Vingt et un Systems

2009

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- action
- Semi-Linear

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