Children of Birch

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: UvuikSmoniti

To be announced

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Themes

fantasy
horror

Sub-Genre

Souls-like

Summary

"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
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- Differences
- exploration
- equipment
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- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Differences
- boss gated
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- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- Souls-like
- Differences
- exploration
- item gated
- equipment
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- non linear
- fantasy
- Souls-like
- Differences
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- Similarities
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- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Differences
- exploration
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- Differences
- exploration

Children of Birch

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