B.U.D.D.

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: EngineerKappa

To be announced

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
Has Hub
post game
Semi-Linear

Combat

combo combat
timer

Features

leveling

Sub-Genre

Metroidvania Lite

Summary

Join Eris Altair as she explores abandoned planets, battles monsters with her trusty BUDD units, and unravels the mysteries of the Lumina system in this cute sci-fi adventure platformer inspired by the games and anime of the late '80s.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Linux
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

Necrolepsy

Developer / Publisher: Mighty Obstacle Studios

2019

100%

Positive

32 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- combo combat
- timer
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- item gated
- discrete levels
Sinweaver

Developer / Publisher: Jitterbug Games

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- leveling
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- non linear
- action
- parry
- fantasy
Jottobots

Developer / Publisher: Kyle Pulver

2009

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- timer
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- interconnected map
- action
- Micro / Mini
God of War Sons of Sparta

Developer: Mega Cat Studios

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- post game
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- non linear
- fast travel
- contact damage
- Co-op
- equipment
- multiple characters
- puzzle heavy
Mother's Sword

Developer / Publisher: Monsitle

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- combo combat
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- non linear
Souno's Curse

Developer: Kiro Team

Publisher: PixelHeart

2024

67%

Mixed

24 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
- hand drawn
- fantasy
- puzzle heavy
Citadale: The Accursed Seal

Developer: ERMedia

Publisher: Plug In Digital

2024

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- timer
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- exploration
- interconnected map
- action
- fantasy
- gore
- gothic
- multiple endings
The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest

Developer: Elden Pixels

Publisher: Acclaim

2026

89%

Very Positive

61 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- item gated
- boss gated
- action
- procedural
VVVVVV

Developer: Distractionware, Terry Cavanagh

Publisher: Distractionware, Nicalis, Inc., Terry Cavanagh

2010

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

10,518 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- interconnected map
- Co-op
- Sci-Fi
- speedrun mode
- puzzle heavy
Destroy the Wall

Developer / Publisher: Kingsnake Games

Mar 27, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- leveling
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- interconnected map
- hand drawn
- boss gated
Treasure Hunter Man 2

Developer / Publisher: origamihero games

2015

94%

Positive

17 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- leveling
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
- fast travel
- difficulty options
- equipment
- fantasy
- multiple endings
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

Developer: Dimps, Flagship, HAL Laboratory

Publisher: Nintendo

2004

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- boss gated
- Co-op
- companion combat
- multiple characters

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