Exographer

Developer / Publisher: Abylight Studios

Sep 26, 2024

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
non linear

Combat

no combat

Themes

Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
Xbox
- Series X|S

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- pixel
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- puzzle heavy
- Differences
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- Differences
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- ability gated
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80%

Very Positive

326 reviews

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- Similarities
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- side scroll
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- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- interconnected map
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64%

Mixed

162 reviews

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- Similarities
- exploration
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- pixel
- side scroll
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- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- interconnected map
- multiple endings
- relaxed
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- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
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- Early Access
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- interconnected map
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MV Temperature
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- exploration
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
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Publisher: HandyGames

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87%

Very Positive

61 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- 2.5D
- multiple endings
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2012

90%

Very Positive

251 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- time bending
- Semi-Linear
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- interconnected map
- relaxed
- 3D

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