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 August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

Memory Draw

Developer / Publisher: Restart Studio

Mar 6, 2026

91%

Positive

11 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- hand drawn
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Developer / Publisher: Normal Distribution LLC

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
Attraction

Developer / Publisher: DAthoughts

2021

69%

Mixed

26 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- equipment
- Sci-Fi
UvsU: You vs. You

Developer / Publisher: dietzribi

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
The Ancient Cat Temple

Developer / Publisher: LeJunesArt

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- hand drawn
HomeGrove

Developer / Publisher: Blake Fix

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- fantasy
Akaku Forest

Developer / Publisher: Dowfamidas

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- action
Slime Well

Developer: Ice&Whale

Publisher: YunheCulture

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- ability gated
- exploration
- no combat
Druid

Developer / Publisher: Blazing Planet Studio

2017

75%

Mostly Positive

273 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- ability gated
- 2.5D
- fantasy
- top down
La-Mulana 2

Developer: Nigoro

Publisher: NIS America, PLAYISM

2018

86%

Very Positive

1,071 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Has DLC
- exploration
- action
- equipment
Nura's Wish

Developer / Publisher: Young Wolf Interactive

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- exploration
- no combat
- 3D
Neanderthallica

Developer: Cheers

Publisher: Bonus Stage Publishing

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- equipment

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