Paradiso Guardian

Name: Paradiso Guardian
Rating: 8 (325 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Team Lv.266

Sep 14, 2023

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

equipment
leveling

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Summary

A metroidvania game heavily influenced by SOTN. Play as Lenga, the Battle Angel, going on a quest to reclaim the floating castle occupied by the Demon army!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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