Lootbox Lyfe

Developer / Publisher: Conradical Games

Feb 28, 2020

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear
post game

Combat

action
no combat

Features

cosmetics
difficulty options
speedrun mode

Summary

Explore a desolate world in the genre defining platformvania. Lootbox Lyfe is a Metroidvania with Movement Option Progression. Save your species through delving into an interconnected world riddled with platforming obstacles. Unlock new areas as you obtain new movement options.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Developer / Publisher: Free Time Dev

2026

94%

Positive

36 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- no combat
- Differences
- gothic
- Semi-Linear
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Developer / Publisher: Raccoon Logic

2025

86%

Very Positive

3,630 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- post game
- action
- cosmetics
- Differences
- Demo Available
- item gated
- third person
- Co-op
- equipment
- Sci-Fi
- 3D
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Developer / Publisher: Achpile

2021

76%

Mostly Positive

34 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- difficulty options
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- Free on Steam
- fantasy
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Developer: CreSpirit

Publisher: CIRCLE Entertainment, Mediascape, PQube, Sekai Project

2016

95%

Overwhelmingly Positive

12,273 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- action
- cosmetics
- difficulty options
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- Has DLC
- Has Hub
- boss rush
- companion combat
- fantasy
- bullet hell
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
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Apr 13, 2026

82%

Positive

11 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- difficulty options
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- Demo Available
- 2.5D
- Sci-Fi
Moss Moss

Developer: Noel Cody

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- no combat
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- accessibility
- relaxed
- Micro / Mini
- puzzle heavy
- MV Lite / Adjacent
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Developer / Publisher: Moth Fried Games

2024

100%

Positive

28 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- Demo Available
- utility gated
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
Pharaoh Rebirth+

Developer: Krobon Station, Vaka Game Magazine

Publisher: Degica Games, Vaka Game Magazine

2016

91%

Very Positive

361 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- action
- difficulty options
- Differences
- boss rush
- equipment
- discrete levels
- MV Lite / Adjacent
Baionlenja

Developer / Publisher: BAION

2025

98%

Overwhelmingly Positive

553 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- post game
- action
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- Sci-Fi
- 3D
- first person
- Semi-Linear
Inexistence Rebirth

Developer / Publisher: Jonathan Brassaud

2020

72%

Mostly Positive

137 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- difficulty options
- Differences
- remake
- equipment
- skill tree
- RPG
Super Gear Quest

Developer / Publisher: Blob Games Studio

2020

84%

Positive

25 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- difficulty options
- Differences
- boss rush
- equipment
- multiple characters
- multiple endings
- Sci-Fi
Intrepid Izzy

Developer: Senile Team

Publisher: Ratalaika Games, Senile Team

2020

96%

Positive

47 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- cosmetics
- Differences
- Demo Available
- item gated
- fantasy

Lootbox Lyfe

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