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Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities non linear side scroll discrete levels MV Lite / Adjacent Differences pixel boss gated equipment Cursed Broom Developer / Publisher: Cursed Creations 2024 90% Positive 21 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated side scroll discrete levels MV Lite / Adjacent Differences pixel fantasy speedrun mode Semi-Linear OctoQuest Developer: Jacob Tiller, Your Infamous Harp Publisher: Your Infamous 2021 92% Positive 25 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated non linear side scroll discrete levels MV Lite / Adjacent Differences Free on Steam pixel Has Overworld leveling Ruby’s Realms Developer / Publisher: Chilling Moose 2025 MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities Demo Available ability gated exploration side scroll discrete levels MV Lite / Adjacent Differences pixel fantasy leveling puzzle heavy Semi-Linear Janosik 2 Developer: Onix Games Publisher: Retrovibe 2024 95% Very Positive 86 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! 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Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated exploration side scroll discrete levels MV Lite / Adjacent Differences item gated 8-Bit pixel action Micro / Mini Semi-Linear Pinball Spire Developer: Apparition Games Publisher: Freedom Games 2024 85% Very Positive 596 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated exploration side scroll discrete levels MV Lite / Adjacent Differences pixel fantasy medieval puzzle heavy linear Reknum Cheri Dreamland Developer / Publisher: NAPE GAMES 2021 78% Mostly Positive 18 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities ability gated side scroll discrete levels MV Lite / Adjacent Differences item gated monochromatic pixel boss gated fantasy Semi-Linear Jack of Clubs Developer / Publisher: Paul Bischoff 2024 100% Positive 14 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities Demo Available exploration side scroll MV Lite / Adjacent Differences action Show more
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