Hayaku! Island of Darkness

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Pizia Studios

To be announced

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Features

equipment

Summary

In this retro inspired metroidvania that combines fast paced melee combat, intense platforming and incredible music, you'll explore a mysterious island full of dangers, fight both monstruous and cute bosses and enemies, platform through intense challenges, and uncover the secrets of this story.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

Dokutsujima

Developer: Puwatto X

Publisher: SmileBoom

2017

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- exploration
- action
Nakawak

Developer / Publisher: Anxious Neck Games

2017

76%

Mostly Positive

29 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- Differences
- ability gated
- interconnected map
Hydra Castle Labyrinth

Developer / Publisher: buster

2011

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- non linear
- fantasy
- no map
Tres-Bashers

Developer / Publisher: ondydev

2021

96%

Very Positive

198 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- boss gated
Rolling Star

Developer: NUL2 STUDIO

Publisher: NUL2 STUDIO, Waku Waku Games

2025

98%

Very Positive

211 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- Sci-Fi
Amber's Tale

Developer / Publisher: LazyTeaStudios

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
Life on Mars Remake

Developer / Publisher: Oscar Kenneth Albero Ingles

2017

91%

Positive

44 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
Castlevania: The Lecarde Chronicles 2

Developer / Publisher: Migami Games

2017

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- unofficial
- non linear
- gothic
Rex Rocket

Developer / Publisher: Castle Pixel, LLC.

2014

75%

Mostly Positive

266 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- boss gated
- Sci-Fi
Dungeons and Cat

Developer: CatBellUnion

Publisher: Mango Party, Mango Party News

Aug 27, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- action
Bouhou Koumakyou: Scarlet Family

Developer / Publisher: MAROKAKA

2011

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- unofficial
- yokai
Plague of Yamorn

Developer / Publisher: DozenByte

2023

91%

Positive

46 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- gore

Hayaku! Island of Darkness

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