Axel Quest

Name: Axel Quest
Rating: 0 (9 reviews)

Developer: PowerSlash Studios

Publisher: Ratalaika Games

Mar 6, 2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
boss gated
Semi-Linear

Features

equipment

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Metroidvania Lite

Summary

A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam
- Demo
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

IGDB

Necro Pop

Developer / Publisher: Nalua Studio

2027

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- action
Barbarium

Developer: Roope Tamminen

2013

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- equipment
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- multiple endings
- post apocalyptic
Destroy the Wall

Developer / Publisher: Kingsnake Games

Mar 27, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- hand drawn
- leveling
Witchcrafty

Developer: PigeonDev

Publisher: Meridian4, PigeonDev

2021

57%

Mixed

79 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- action
Xolotl

Developer / Publisher: Anchor Games

2022

80%

Positive

10 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- action
Draco Knight

Developer / Publisher: TeamHen

2022

88%

Positive

26 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- side scroll
- boss gated
- equipment
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- gore
- Souls-like
Faye Freelance: Rebel Reporter

Developer / Publisher: JH (@jjonahjonahson)

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- utility gated
- Sci-Fi
A World Abandoned

Developer / Publisher: Michael Grieshofer

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- equipment
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- interconnected map
- Sci-Fi
Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake

Developer / Publisher: Adventure Islands

2025

93%

Very Positive

91 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- remake
- interconnected map
- item gated
- action
- Micro / Mini
Bones Beneath

Developer / Publisher: Blue Herb Software

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- interconnected map
Reknum Cheri Dreamland

Developer / Publisher: NAPE GAMES

2021

78%

Mostly Positive

18 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- item gated
- monochromatic
- discrete levels
Alwa's Awakening

Developer: Elden Pixels

Publisher: Elden Pixels, Mega Cat Studios

2017

80%

Very Positive

944 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- equipment
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- interconnected map
- 8-Bit
- medieval

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