Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons

Developer: @unepic_fran

Publisher: UnEpic Games

Apr 23, 2023

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear

Combat

action

Features

Co-op
equipment
multiple characters
speedrun mode

Themes

fantasy
medieval

Sub-Genre

Summary

Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
Nintendo
- Switch

Resources

Links

Unepic

Developer: Francisco Téllez de Meneses, @unepic_fran

Publisher: A Crowd of Monsters, Eastasiasoft, EnjoyUp Games, Ninagamers Corp., UnEpic Games

2011

91%

Very Positive

8,166 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- difficulty options
- leveling
- map markers
- multiple endings
Ghost 1.0

Developer: @unepic_fran

Publisher: Eastasiasoft, @unepic_fran

2016

91%

Very Positive

2,111 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- side scroll
- multiple characters
- Differences
- boss gated
- stealth
- leveling
- Sci-Fi
- skill tree
- Semi-Linear
Mini Ghost

Developer / Publisher: @unepic_fran

2017

95%

Very Positive

421 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Differences
- boss gated
- Micro / Mini
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
Jrago II: Guardians of Eden

Developer / Publisher: Jrago Studios

2024

95%

Positive

21 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- Co-op
- equipment
- fantasy
- medieval
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Differences
- third person
- gothic
Praise To The Moon

Developer / Publisher: PolarCatStudio

Mar 26, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Co-op
- equipment
- fantasy
- medieval
- RPG
- Differences
- boss gated
- Souls-like
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Developer / Publisher: Karuma Games

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- Co-op
- equipment
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- Differences
- hand drawn
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

Developer: ArtPlay

Publisher: 505 Games

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- side scroll
- action
- Co-op
- equipment
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Differences
- 2.5D
- gothic
Savior

Developer / Publisher: Starsoft Entertainment

2021

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- medieval
- RPG
Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero

Developer: OneManOnMars Art

Publisher: Mindscape, OneManOnMars Art

2024

86%

Positive

22 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- side scroll
- action
- Co-op
- equipment
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Differences
- hand drawn
- companion combat
Daemon Detective Gaiden II

Developer / Publisher: Yal

2019

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- Co-op
- multiple characters
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- difficulty options
Seal of Sins

Developer: 白石组

Publisher: iFAction Games

2021

72%

Mostly Positive

18 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Differences
- puzzle heavy
- Souls-like
Tiny Dangerous Dungeons

Developer / Publisher: Adventure Islands

2015

96%

Very Positive

91 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- monochromatic

Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons

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