Fez

Developer: Polytron Corporation

Publisher: Microsoft Studios, Polytron Corporation, Trapdoor

Apr 13, 2012

Visual

pixel
voxel
3D

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

no combat

Themes

isolation

Sub-Genre

Metroidbrainia
puzzle heavy

Summary

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- itch.io
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS4
- Vita
- PS3
Xbox
- 360
Mobile
- iOS

Resources

Links

IGDB

PITH

Developer / Publisher: ItllBeFunTheySaid

Q4 2026

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

Developer / Publisher: JUSTCAMH

Q4 2026

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

Developer / Publisher: Gentle Giant

Q3 2026

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

Developer: GateEightyEight

Publisher: Luminous Tree Games

Apr 2, 2026

96%

Very Positive

148 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- no combat
- isolation
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Sci-Fi
- Metroidvania Lite
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
Dark Labyrinth

Developer / Publisher: Xiaote

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- side scroll
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
- no combat
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Has DLC
- item gated
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- Micro / Mini
Green Top

Developer / Publisher: Rayo75

2024

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

Developer / Publisher: MrCheeseAndPie

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- side scroll
- relaxed
Polly's Puzzle Box

Developer / Publisher: Box Penguin Games

Q1 2027

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- item gated
- hand drawn
- side scroll
Glowkeeper

Developer / Publisher: bucketfish, oolimry

2025

100%

Positive

48 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- no combat
- Metroidbrainia
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- item gated
- side scroll
- fast travel
- accessibility
- difficulty options

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