Happy Souls

Name: Happy Souls
Rating: 6 (52 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Galactic Geckon

Jun 19, 2024

Visual

side scroll

Structure

interconnected map
item gated
non linear

Sub-Genre

Zelda-like

Summary

Happy Souls is an action Metroidvania with puzzle elements reminiscent of old Zelda games. Navigate through two worlds filled with challenging puzzles, fearsome traps, and majestic enemies. Collect keys to advance and defeat the great dark evil lurking in hell.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
- exploration
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- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
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- pixel
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- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- Zelda-like
- Differences
- exploration
- pixel
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- top down
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
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- Zelda-like
- Differences
- exploration
- pixel
- action
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- equipment
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
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- Zelda-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- pixel
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Very Positive

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MV Temperature
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- Differences
- exploration
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- accessibility
- relaxed
- puzzle heavy
- top down
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- Zelda-like
- Differences
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- action
- contact damage
- accessibility
- equipment
- fantasy
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- top down

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