Archesis

unreleased canceled

Developer / Publisher: Dynabox Games

Coming soon

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Themes

time bending

Sub-Genre

bullet hell

Summary

Save the kingdom of Archesis in this unique 2D metroidvania game where you can freeze time! Traverse a vast kingdom packed with exciting encounters, unlock new abilities, and overcome its various obstacles! Skillfully harness the power of time, as time only moves when you move.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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