Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams

Name: Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams
Rating: 0 (5 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Lavadrop Entertainment

Mar 12, 2026

Visual

side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear

Combat

action

Features

companion combat
multiple endings

Themes

fantasy

Summary

A 2D metroidvania where every defeated Archon becomes a summonable power. Claim six ancient beings, use their abilities to fight, move, and unlock hidden paths, and uncover a sinister plot threatening the world.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

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Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams

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