Medusa

Name: Medusa
Rating: 7 (15 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: radgu8

Nov 29, 2022

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear

Combat

action

Themes

isolation

Sub-Genre

Micro / Mini

Summary

A Metroidvania about Medusa searching for a foregone creature called the Ancient Sludge. Explore eight unique regions, face hordes of menacing enemies and acquire items to help you on your adventure.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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- Differences
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Medusa

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