Akatori

Name: Akatori
Rating: 6 (338 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Contrast Games

Aug 5, 2026

Visual

2.5D
hand drawn
pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration

Combat

action

Sub-Genre

Souls-like

Summary

A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam

Resources

Links

Steam Trigger

Developer / Publisher: x-climb Inc.

Jul 16, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- new releases
- ability gated
- exploration
- 2.5D
- side scroll
- action
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- non linear
- steampunk
White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void

Developer / Publisher: Ongar Studio

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- non linear
Dreiframe

Developer / Publisher: MrDrone

2026

87%

Positive

15 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Differences
- interconnected map
Chrysolite

Developer: José Manuel Conesa Hernández

Publisher: Firenut Games

2024

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
- fantasy
Scrabdackle

Developer: jakefriend

Publisher: Fellow Traveller, jakefriend

2025

96%

Very Positive

170 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- hand drawn
- action
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Early Access
- interconnected map
- non linear
- difficulty options
- top down
Frauki's Adventure!

Developer / Publisher: CLYDE Games

2021

79%

Mostly Positive

57 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Free on Steam
- interconnected map
- fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- Semi-Linear
Sylva: Curse of the Demon Woods

Developer / Publisher: Alessandro Castiglione

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- multiple endings
Crown of Silence

Developer / Publisher: Nyro Interactive

Aug 5, 2026

100%

Positive

18 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- new releases
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- interconnected map
- non linear
- equipment
Vomitoreum

Developer: Mengo, Scumhead

Publisher: Scumhead

2021

91%

Very Positive

996 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- 2.5D
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Souls-like
- Differences
- interconnected map
- non linear
- Ranged Combat
- gore
- first person
Spirits of Lunara

Developer / Publisher: Purple Cat Game Studio

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- side scroll
- action
- Souls-like
- Differences
- interconnected map
- non linear
- fantasy
- RPG
The Crown Stones: Mirrah

Developer: Frater Studio

Publisher: QUByte Interactive

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Souls-like
- Differences
- non linear
- equipment
- fantasy
- gore
- gothic
Undivine

Developer: Wendeoo

Publisher: Brainium Games, Deadpix Studios

2025

93%

Positive

28 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- fantasy

Akatori

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