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 September 28, 2026

Where to play

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

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MV Temperature
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- non linear
- side scroll
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- puzzle heavy
- Differences
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- no combat
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- Differences
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Publisher: QUByte Interactive

Aug 13, 2026

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Positive

14 reviews

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- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- new releases
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
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Developer: Nicklas Nygren

Publisher: Kreatoriet AB

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80%

Very Positive

327 reviews

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- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Free on Steam
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Publisher: YunheCulture

Sep 1, 2026

100%

Positive

25 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- new releases
- Free on Steam
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- ability gated
- interconnected map
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Developer: Octato

Publisher: HandyGames

2024

85%

Very Positive

62 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- 2.5D
- multiple endings
- post apocalyptic
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Developer / Publisher: Smudged Cat Games

2012

89%

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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Developer / Publisher: Anna Anthropy

2010

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
- Micro / Mini
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- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- interconnected map
- relaxed
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Developer: Anthony Septim, Asteristic Game Studio

Publisher: Asteristic Game Studio, Eastasiasoft, Ratalaika Games

2015

91%

Very Positive

2,873 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- multiple endings
- MV Lite / Adjacent
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- side scroll
- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- interconnected map
- action
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Echo: The Oracle's Scroll

Developer / Publisher: bumbleborn

2024

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
- 1-Bit
- monochromatic

Exographer

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