Column on the Sea

Name: Column on the Sea
Rating: 7 (12 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Griffin Snow

Sep 27, 2019

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll
first person

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear
utility gated
Has Hub

Summary

Join freelance treasure hunters Laika and Erhardt on their quest for a legendary treasure on a mysterious island! Explore a huge world, battle dangerous monsters, and discover valuable upgrades in this hilarious action-adventure with a unique art style!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

Website

Other

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Positive

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- utility gated
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Differences
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Developer: Nintendo, Retro Studios

Publisher: Nintendo

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- utility gated
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- Differences
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- Demo Available
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- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Differences
- fantasy
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MV Temperature
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- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Differences
- action
- equipment
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Differences
- item gated
- action
- Sci-Fi
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2006

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Differences
- action
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- equipment
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2023

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- utility gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- action
- fantasy
- gore
- medieval
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Publisher: Plug In Digital

2018

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- utility gated
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- Differences
- action
- difficulty options
- Sci-Fi
- Semi-Linear
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Developer: Retro Studios

Publisher: Nintendo

2007

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- utility gated
- Has Hub
- first person
- Differences
- boss gated
- action
- Ranged Combat
- isolation
- Sci-Fi
- 3D
- Semi-Linear
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89%

Very Positive

385 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Differences
- equipment
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Differences
- hand drawn
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92%

Very Positive

119 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- first person
- Differences
- new releases
- equipment
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear

Column on the Sea

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