Intertwined

Developer / Publisher: VoidNode

May 1, 2026

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

multiple characters
multiple endings

Sub-Genre

Summary

A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Other

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- Differences
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MV Temperature
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- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
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- Differences
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