Sak'd

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Alchemy Interactive

To be announced

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
boss gated
open world

Features

equipment
leveling

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy
RPG

Summary

Unleash the power within the pillow! An epic action adventure across dangerous environments filled with unique creatures. Discover powerful weapons and legendary treasures, wield elemental magic to slay monsters and solve challenging puzzles through a vast realm of dreams fractured by nightmares!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io

Resources

Links

Sheba: A New Dawn

Developer / Publisher: Kashkool Games

2024

65%

Mixed

48 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- puzzle heavy
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- action
Faeland

Developer / Publisher: Talegames

2023

84%

Very Positive

374 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- item gated
- side scroll
- open world
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- Early Access
- exploration
- pixel
The Waste Land

Developer: Fledermaus

Publisher: Digital Tribe

2014

51%

Mixed

104 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- open world
- equipment
- fantasy
- Differences
- exploration
- pixel
- action
- medieval
Aggelos

Developer: Storybird Games

Publisher: PQube

2018

78%

Mostly Positive

683 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- pixel
Dex

Developer: Dreadlocks Ltd.

Publisher: Badland Indie, Qubic Games

2015

87%

Very Positive

3,516 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- open world
- equipment
- leveling
- RPG
- Differences
- pixel
- stealth
- character creation
The Doomed Knight

Developer: Holysoft Studios

Publisher: Holysoft GmbH

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- boss gated
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- multiple endings
Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures

Developer: Turkey Games

Publisher: Waku Waku Games

2025

92%

Very Positive

86 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- open world
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- utility gated
- pixel
- companion combat
Shadows Labyrinth

Developer / Publisher: Kratos Games

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- pixel
- action
- gore
- gothic
Strong Moon

Developer / Publisher: Chihuas Games

2022

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- boss gated
- open world
- leveling
- Differences
- exploration
- action
- Metroidvania Lite
Exploaris: Vermis story

Developer: ViART Games

Publisher: ViArt Studio

2020

82%

Positive

34 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- boss gated
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Early Access
- exploration
- Has Hub
- Sci-Fi
Sorrowself

Developer / Publisher: Vieri Games

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- fantasy
- puzzle heavy
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- action
Mystik Belle

Developer: Last Dimension

Publisher: Last Dimension, WayForward Technologies

2015

88%

Very Positive

226 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- leveling
- puzzle heavy
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- pixel
- action
- multiple endings

Sak'd

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