Hayaku! Island of Darkness

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Pizia Studios

To be announced

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Features

equipment

Summary

A fast-paced retro Metroidvania with 8-bit-inspired pixel art. Explore an interconnected island cut off from the outside world, unlock movement abilities, fight evil Tenebris monsters, and customize your "Power Armor" mecha with interchangeable parts.

Last updated September 28, 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

199 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

97%

Very Positive

221 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

267 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- boss gated
- Sci-Fi
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
Dracula: Dark Reign

Developer: Spacebot Interactive

Publisher: Incube8 Games

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- Differences
- exploration
- multiple characters
- New Game+

Hayaku! Island of Darkness

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