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Cover for Glowkeeper

Aug 28, 2025

100%
Positive
48 reviews

MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler)

Glowkeeper

Developer / Publisher: bucketfish, oolimry

Aug 28, 2025

Visual
  • side scroll
Structure
  • exploration
  • interconnected map
  • item gated
  • non linear
  • fast travel
Combat
  • no combat
Features
  • accessibility
  • difficulty options
Sub-Genre
  • Metroidbrainia
  • puzzle heavy

Summary

A luminescent puzzle game about manipulating elements. By the light of fireflies, link and dissolve elemental forces to construct bridges, break through obstacles, and traverse a glowing, interconnected world.

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