Little Beast in the Big Maze

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Castle Teeth Games LLC

Jan 15, 2027

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Features

multiple endings

Sub-Genre

Micro / Mini

Summary

A fantastical, atmospheric Metroidvania platformer where you jump, fight, and expand your abilities to escape your exile and confront the beastly Queen who banished you. But will this fairy-tale end with you becoming a hero, or a beast?

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Linux
- Web
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

MetroidVania.gg

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Little Beast in the Big Maze

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