Ruby’s Realms

Name: Ruby’s Realms
Rating: 0 (4 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Chilling Moose

Apr 21, 2025

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
discrete levels
Semi-Linear

Features

leveling

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy
MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

Ruby's Realms is a platformer blending metroidvania exploration with level-based challenges in mysterious cursed realms. Leap across precarious platforms, blast cultists and possessed monsters with magic flames. Collect upgrade points and buy upgrades from your friend, Skully.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB

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