Full Bore

Developer: Whole Hog Games

Publisher: Nkidu Games Inc.

Sep 4, 2013

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
story gated

Combat

no combat

Features

multiple characters

Themes

mining

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Deep underground lies a reminder of Boarkind’s darkest hours. All it takes is one little boar to dig it back up. A block puzzler with an exploratory twist, Full Bore throws the player into an open world of crumbling mines, arcane ruins, and technological wonders with only curiosity to lead the way.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

Plungeez

Developer: Team Zeroth

Publisher: QUByte Interactive

Aug 13, 2026

100%

Positive

14 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- new releases
- Demo Available
Treasure Adventure Game

Developer: Robit Games

Publisher: GOG.com

2011

87%

Very Positive

55 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- story gated
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Free on Steam
- 8-Bit
- multiple endings
Myth Bearer

Developer / Publisher: JC Bailey

2020

90%

Positive

39 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- story gated
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Free on Steam
- top down
Little Nemo the Clown

Developer: Cine Game Interactive Systems, Infiniti Sound Imagery Studios, Magic World Productions

Publisher: Gilles Villeneuve Pictures

2022

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- story gated
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- multiple endings
Knytt Underground

Developer: Nicklas Nygren

Publisher: Ripstone

2012

85%

Very Positive

492 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- multiple characters
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- fast travel
- multiple endings
- MV Lite / Adjacent
Knytt

Developer / Publisher: Nicklas Nygren

2006

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
Redder

Developer / Publisher: Anna Anthropy

2010

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Sci-Fi
- Micro / Mini
Slime Well

Developer: Ice&Whale

Publisher: YunheCulture

Sep 1, 2026

100%

Positive

25 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- new releases
- Free on Steam
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- relaxed
Echo: The Oracle's Scroll

Developer / Publisher: bumbleborn

2024

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

Developer / Publisher: Abylight Studios

2024

95%

Very Positive

146 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Sci-Fi
La-Mulana EX

Developer: Nigoro, Pygmy Studio

Publisher: Asterizm Corporation, Rising Star Games

2014

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- action
- equipment
Little Ghost

Developer: Alan Abbadessa, Eduardo Alexandrino, Law Jun Yan, Leaf Riifuneko

Publisher: Sync Book Games

Sep 22, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- no combat
- multiple characters
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- new releases
- Demo Available
- hand drawn
- action
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