Gridvania

Developer / Publisher: ExpertStars

Nov 11, 2024

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

interconnected map
item gated
non linear

Features

relaxed

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

In this 2D Puzzle Metroidvania, explore the world collecting items to help you solve puzzles on your way to reach the flag! Will you remember where you came from, and will you be able to collect all the hidden gems?

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Very Positive

1,088 reviews

MV Temperature
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- pixel
- side scroll
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- Differences
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- Differences
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Publisher: Asterizm Corporation, Rising Star Games

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
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- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- action
- equipment
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100%

Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- exploration
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- fantasy
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Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
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- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- new releases
- Demo Available
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- exploration
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
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- Differences
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Very Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- hand drawn
- top down

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