Cursed Broom

Name: Cursed Broom
Rating: 7 (21 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Cursed Creations

Oct 31, 2024

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
discrete levels
Semi-Linear

Features

speedrun mode

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Metroidvania Lite

Summary

Fly with Maya through this charming 2D platformer! Find your way through the different parts of Maya's hometown, collect artifacts to gain different powers and experience a heartfelt tale of self-discovery and friendship.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

Color Story: Pixa's Quest

Developer / Publisher: r1kGAMES

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- fantasy
- speedrun mode
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- hand drawn
- accessibility
- equipment
Berserk Boy

Developer / Publisher: BerserkBoy Games

2024

85%

Very Positive

427 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Sci-Fi
Reknum Cheri Dreamland

Developer / Publisher: NAPE GAMES

2021

78%

Mostly Positive

18 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- item gated
- monochromatic
- boss gated
Ruby’s Realms

Developer / Publisher: Chilling Moose

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- leveling
- puzzle heavy
The Eternal Life of Goldman

Developer: Weappy Studio

Publisher: THQ Nordic

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- non linear
- hand drawn
Lamp Chronicle

Developer / Publisher: Pixellica Corp.

2021

67%

Mixed

81 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Early Access
- hand drawn
- action
- contact damage
- equipment
Xearz

Developer: ABC Games.

Publisher: WhisperGames

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- item gated
- boss gated
Janosik 2

Developer: Onix Games

Publisher: Retrovibe

2024

96%

Very Positive

82 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- equipment
- multiple characters
- multiple endings
- first person
Rubato

Developer: dconn

Publisher: dconn, Headcannon

Mar 20, 2026

98%

Very Positive

495 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- non linear
- Sci-Fi
Chefy-Chef

Developer: BUG-Studio

Publisher: Crescent Moon Games, Ratalaika Games

2022

90%

Positive

31 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- item gated
- non linear
Sheepy: A Short Adventure

Developer / Publisher: MrSuicideSheep

2024

99%

Overwhelmingly Positive

23,883 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- multiple endings
Demons of Asteborg

Developer / Publisher: Neofid Studios

2021

88%

Very Positive

50 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- story gated
- equipment
- gore
- medieval

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