Auridia

Developer / Publisher: Norseboar Games

Sep 22, 2025

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

no combat
parry
stamina system

Features

map markers
multiple endings

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- itch.io

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- Differences
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- Differences
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- Differences
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915 reviews

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- Differences
- Demo Available
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MV Temperature
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- side scroll
- no combat
- multiple endings
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
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349 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- exploration
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- Sci-Fi

Auridia

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