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

MV Lite / Adjacent

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 September 28, 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
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- 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
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- exploration
- non linear
- action
- parry
- fantasy
Jottobots

Developer / Publisher: Kyle Pulver

2009

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- timer
- Semi-Linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- 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
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- interconnected map
- non linear
- fast travel
- contact damage
- Co-op
- equipment
- multiple characters
- 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
Mother's Sword

Developer / Publisher: Monsitle

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- combo combat
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- non linear
The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest

Developer: Elden Pixels

Publisher: Acclaim

2026

88%

Very Positive

60 reviews

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

Developer: Distractionware, Terry Cavanagh

Publisher: Distractionware, Nicalis, Inc., Terry Cavanagh

2010

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

10,563 reviews

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

Developer / Publisher: Kingsnake Games

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- leveling
- Semi-Linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- 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
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- exploration
- boss gated
- Co-op
- companion combat
- multiple characters
Uncured

Developer / Publisher: EndRealm

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- timer
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- action
- post apocalyptic
- steampunk
- Roguelite / Roguelike

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