Gravethorn

Name: Gravethorn
Rating: 8 (86 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Volviir

Feb 3, 2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

interconnected map
item gated
non linear
boss gated

Combat

parry

Features

multiple endings

Themes

fantasy
gore
gothic

Sub-Genre

RPG
Souls-like

Summary

Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam

Resources

Links

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- boss gated
- fantasy
- gore
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- RPG
- Souls-like
- Differences
- exploration
- action
- stamina system
- equipment
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- Differences
- ability gated
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Positive

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MV Temperature
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- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- RPG
- Souls-like
- Differences
- exploration
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- equipment
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- Similarities
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- side scroll
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- Differences
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- Similarities
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- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- RPG
- Souls-like
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- action
- Co-op
- equipment
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- gore
- gothic
- multiple endings
- RPG
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Has DLC
- ability gated
- exploration
- action
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- equipment
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- parry
- fantasy
- Souls-like
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- action
- equipment
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- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- gore
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- Similarities
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
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- Souls-like
- Differences
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69%

Mixed

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- gore
- RPG
- Souls-like
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- action
- equipment
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- RPG
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- equipment
- Sci-Fi
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Very Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- boss gated
- fantasy
- gore
- RPG
- Souls-like
- Differences
- third person
- Has Hub
- action
- corpse run
- equipment
- leveling
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