Derelict Star

Developer: GateEightyEight

Publisher: Luminous Tree Games

Apr 2, 2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear
Has Hub

Combat

no combat

Themes

isolation
Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

Metroidbrainia
puzzle heavy
Metroidvania Lite

Summary

A precise momentum-based platformer that emphasizes exploration and navigation puzzles. Run and jump your way through a wide variety of obstacles and challenges as you explore an abandoned derelict freighter. Be careful: getting in is often easier than getting out!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

Öoo

Developer: NamaTakahashi

Publisher: Amata K.K., NamaTakahashi

2025

99%

Overwhelmingly Positive

6,458 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- fast travel
- speedrun mode
Fez

Developer: Polytron Corporation

Publisher: Microsoft Studios, Polytron Corporation, Trapdoor

2012

93%

Very Positive

16,196 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- no combat
- isolation
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- voxel
- 3D
Nonolith

Developer / Publisher: JUSTCAMH

Q4 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- item gated
Once Glorious Artahk

Developer / Publisher: Bismuth Tales

2025

95%

Positive

40 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- no combat
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- ability gated
- top down
The Tangled Tapestry

Developer: Clemicle, Julie Besançon

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- hand drawn
- Micro / Mini
PITH

Developer / Publisher: ItllBeFunTheySaid

Q4 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- no combat
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- item gated
- 3D
Monomoon

Developer / Publisher: Gentle Giant

Q3 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- fantasy
- Micro / Mini
Timebound

Developer: Fabien Calabria, Michal Kluz, Patrycja Sagan

Publisher: Michal Kluz

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- no combat
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- item gated
- fantasy
- time bending
- top down
Leap Year

Developer: Daniel Linssen

Publisher: Daniel Linssen, Sokpop Collective

2024

97%

Overwhelmingly Positive

3,148 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Has DLC
- item gated
- hand drawn
- Micro / Mini
Dark Labyrinth

Developer / Publisher: Xiaote

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
Sting & Swing

Developer / Publisher: MrCheeseAndPie

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- relaxed
Green Top

Developer / Publisher: Rayo75

2024

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry

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