Akaku Forest

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Dowfamidas

Coming soon

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map

Combat

action

Features

relaxed

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Akaku Forest is a game that blends puzzles, platforming, and thrilling boss battles in a Metroidvania-style format. You take control of Aki-Maku, a courageous forest spirit. Use your torch to solve puzzles or face off against your enemies. Save the forest!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Web
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

Attraction

Developer / Publisher: DAthoughts

2021

69%

Mixed

26 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- non linear
- pixel
- equipment
- Sci-Fi
Light of Atlantis

Developer / Publisher: Duck 'n' Run Games

November 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- hand drawn
- multiple characters
Slime Well

Developer: Ice&Whale

Publisher: YunheCulture

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Early Access
- non linear
- pixel
- no combat
Druid

Developer / Publisher: Blazing Planet Studio

2017

75%

Mostly Positive

273 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- non linear
- 2.5D
- fantasy
- top down
Gridvania

Developer / Publisher: ExpertStars

2024

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
Pain-T

Developer / Publisher: Wheel Of Games

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- relaxed
- Differences
- non linear
The Tale of Lumi

Developer / Publisher: GamerXP Studio

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- non linear
- fantasy
Nura's Wish

Developer / Publisher: Young Wolf Interactive

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- non linear
- no combat
- 3D
Memory Draw

Developer / Publisher: Restart Studio

Mar 6, 2026

91%

Positive

11 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- item gated
- non linear
- hand drawn
Toki Tori 2

Developer / Publisher: Two Tribes

2013

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- non linear
- fast travel
- no combat
Elowyn and the Stolen Souls

Developer / Publisher: Dream Stories

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- hand drawn
- fantasy
Evolvania

Developer: Elan Manuguerra, IV Productions

Publisher: Power Up Publishing

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- side scroll
- action
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- hand drawn
- gore

Akaku Forest

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