Badass Brigade

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Marauder Squad

Nov 13, 2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Features

equipment

Themes

Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

Throw a dude at another dude! Badass Brigade is a light-hearted 2D action game where you shoot, punch, grab, and throw your foes. Take on missions where you can explore the world and uncover a wide variety of weapons and gear for new ways to fight.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

IGDB

Aoi

Developer / Publisher: Pura Studio

2022

71%

Mostly Positive

42 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Early Access
Our Dreadling

Developer / Publisher: Panopticorp

Jun 23, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- item gated
- hand drawn
Spirinse

Developer: CoolCastGames

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- exploration
- 2.5D
- action
Mother's Sword

Developer / Publisher: Monsitle

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- combo combat
Gauntlet Force: Rise of the Machines

Developer / Publisher: Forge Studios

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- equipment
- Sci-Fi
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- exploration
- hand drawn
- combo combat
- mining
Rubato

Developer: dconn

Publisher: dconn, Headcannon

2026

98%

Overwhelmingly Positive

539 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- Sci-Fi
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- exploration
- discrete levels
Berserk Boy

Developer / Publisher: BerserkBoy Games

2024

85%

Very Positive

433 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Sci-Fi
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- discrete levels
Xolotl

Developer / Publisher: Anchor Games

2022

80%

Positive

10 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- exploration
- action
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
Stick Frame

Developer / Publisher: Yuu

2024

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- exploration
- action
- Micro / Mini
Tower of the Wizard: Gameboy Adventure

Developer / Publisher: Suhail Habib

2016

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- fantasy
- Micro / Mini
Exile's End

Developer: Magnetic Realms

Publisher: Marvelous, XSEED Games

2015

70%

Mostly Positive

47 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Sci-Fi
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- remake
- stealth
- isolation
- multiple endings
- puzzle heavy
Akuji the Demon

Developer: E. Hashimoto

2002

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- exploration
- fantasy
- leveling

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