Dark Swords Firelink

Name: Dark Swords Firelink
Rating: 5 (15 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Lair Games Studio

Aug 15, 2022

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear
boss gated

Themes

fantasy
medieval

Summary

Embark on an epic adventure in the vast kingdom of Lordhem. Unleash the power of the dark sword to defeat enemies and save the kingdom. Explore a pixel art medieval fantasy world full of creatures and dangers. Are you ready to save the kingdom?

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

Troupe

Developer / Publisher: Spiral Digit

2021

94%

Positive

18 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- Differences
- hand drawn
Bushiden

Developer / Publisher: Pixel Arc Studios

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
Alwa's Awakening

Developer: Elden Pixels

Publisher: Elden Pixels, Mega Cat Studios

2017

80%

Very Positive

955 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- medieval
- Differences
- 8-Bit
- equipment
- Semi-Linear
Tres-Bashers

Developer / Publisher: ondydev

2021

96%

Very Positive

199 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Differences
- 8-Bit
- equipment
Mawthorne

Developer / Publisher: CrazyGroupTrio Games

2022

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Differences
- 8-Bit
Skautfold: Moonless Knight

Developer: Pugware

Publisher: Red Art Games

2020

86%

Very Positive

59 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Differences
- gore
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope

Developer: Hero Concept

Publisher: Numskull Games

May 1, 2026

72%

Mostly Positive

85 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Differences
- Demo Available
- hand drawn
Bones Beneath

Developer / Publisher: Blue Herb Software

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Semi-Linear
Rolled: A Pinball Nightmare

Developer / Publisher: No Agenda Studios

2023

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Differences
- Demo Available
- action
- multiple endings
Harpy's Curse

Developer: Todd Furmanski

Publisher: AtariAge

2023

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- Differences
- item gated
- 8-Bit
- action
Windmills

Developer / Publisher: Poor Locke

2023

78%

Mostly Positive

50 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- parry
Vampire's Veil

Developer: Fairy Cave Studio

Publisher: Nuntius Games

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- medieval
- Differences
- Demo Available
- action
- gothic

Dark Swords Firelink

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