Lightwood

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Unfixed Brain

Coming soon

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Sub-Genre

Souls-like

Summary

Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Lightwood

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