Demons of Asteborg

Name: Demons of Asteborg
Rating: 8 (50 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Neofid Studios

Aug 1, 2021

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
story gated
discrete levels
Semi-Linear

Features

equipment

Themes

fantasy
gore
medieval

Sub-Genre

Metroidvania Lite

Summary

Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

Tales of Wakana

Developer: OrangeTiger

Publisher: INDIECN

Jun 15, 2026

61%

Mixed

122 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- pixel
- side scroll
- story gated
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- new releases
- action
- RPG
B.O.D.E.

Developer: Cozy Creeps Games

Publisher: ZNT Productions

Dec 31, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- story gated
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- action
- Ranged Combat
Cursed Broom

Developer / Publisher: Cursed Creations

2024

90%

Positive

21 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- speedrun mode
Super Panda Adventures

Developer / Publisher: BlueEagle Productions

2014

92%

Very Positive

1,028 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- story gated
- equipment
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- exploration
- action
- leveling
- RPG
Kalinur

Developer: Pixel vs Pixel

Publisher: Penguin Pop Games, Pixel vs Pixel

2022

96%

Very Positive

497 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- medieval
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- interconnected map
- 8-Bit
- action
- Micro / Mini
Lamp Chronicle

Developer / Publisher: Pixellica Corp.

2021

67%

Mixed

81 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Early Access
- hand drawn
- action
- contact damage
Janosik 2

Developer: Onix Games

Publisher: Retrovibe

2024

96%

Very Positive

82 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- multiple characters
- multiple endings
- first person
Teslagrad 2

Developer: Rain Games

Publisher: Modus Games

2023

76%

Mostly Positive

585 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- story gated
- equipment
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- interconnected map
- hand drawn
- action
- steampunk
- puzzle heavy
Ultracore

Developer: Digital Illusions CE

Publisher: Columbus Circle, ININ Games, Strictly Limited Games

2019

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- story gated
- equipment
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- action
- Ranged Combat
- two stick
- Sci-Fi
- linear
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
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- exploration
- leveling
- puzzle heavy
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

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