Cold Lazarus

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: CyrusTheVirus Studios

To be announced

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
non linear
boss gated
open world

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

bullet hell

Summary

Embark on a thrilling odyssey with Lazarus amidst Nimbranumbra's asteroid islands. Encounter charismatic characters, explore ancient ruins, quaint villages, and brave the eerie 'Frameworks.' Battle foes, complete quests, and solve puzzles in this captivating hand-drawn fantasy epic!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

Sojourn Past

Developer / Publisher: ReDimension

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- non linear
- hand drawn
- boss gated
- fantasy
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- pixel
- action
- top down
Layers Deep

Developer / Publisher: Tall Order Games

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- boss gated
- open world
- fantasy
- Differences
- interconnected map
- gothic
- relaxed
Magical Blush

Developer: Alkacer Game Studio

Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment

September 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- non linear
- boss gated
- fantasy
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- action
- equipment
- medieval
- multiple endings
- top down
NECROCOSMOS: There is No God Up Here

Developer: Andromeda Project

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- non linear
- side scroll
- open world
- bullet hell
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- third person
- Has Overworld
- action
- Sci-Fi
Archesis

Developer / Publisher: Dynabox Games

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- interconnected map
- time bending
Strong Moon

Developer / Publisher: Chihuas Games

2022

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- boss gated
- open world
- Differences
- action
- leveling
- Metroidvania Lite
Echo Wisp

Developer / Publisher: Fuzzy Antler Games

2023

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- multiple characters
Charlie from the Swamp

Developer / Publisher: Arinima Games

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- open world
- fantasy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- action
Rain in the Abyss

Developer / Publisher: NUEZWARE

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- pixel
- action
- stealth
- equipment
- gore
- horror
Overlord: Escape from Nazarick

Developer: ENGINES

Publisher: Kadokawa Corporation

2022

66%

Mixed

534 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- side scroll
- fantasy
- bullet hell
- Differences
- interconnected map
- pixel
- action
- equipment
Crab Attack

Developer / Publisher: Crab Attack Games

2025

100%

Positive

11 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- Ranged Combat
- equipment
The Waste Land

Developer: Fledermaus

Publisher: Digital Tribe

2014

51%

Mixed

104 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- open world
- fantasy
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- action
- equipment
- medieval

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