Dead Lasso: Temple Of Shadows

Name: Dead Lasso: Temple Of Shadows
Rating: 7 (15 reviews)

Developer: Chilling Moose Games

Publisher: Chilling Moose Games, This Is Neat

Feb 5, 2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Dodge enemies, solve environmental puzzles, and chain your growing moveset in true Metroidvania style as you unravel the temple’s deadly mysteries.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Steam
- itch.io
Mobile
- iOS
- Android

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

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- Differences
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- Differences
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- Differences
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- Similarities
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- Differences
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- Differences
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- exploration
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- action
- multiple endings
- Sci-Fi

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