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 August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- itch.io

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- multiple endings
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- Differences
- exploration
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64%

Mixed

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- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
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- puzzle heavy
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- new releases
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- Similarities
- interconnected map
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- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- exploration
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- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
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- exploration
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- interconnected map
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- exploration
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Very Positive

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- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- no combat
- multiple endings
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- exploration
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141 reviews

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- Similarities
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- Differences
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To be announced

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- interconnected map
- non linear
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
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Very Positive

881 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- parry
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- third person
- action
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Auridia

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