Songbird Symphony

Developer: Joysteak Studios

Publisher: PQube

Jul 25, 2019

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
utility gated
boss gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action
no combat

Features

relaxed

Sub-Genre

MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS4

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

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92%

Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- utility gated
- boss gated
- action
- Semi-Linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Free on Steam
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- equipment
- fantasy
- skill tree
- RPG
- 3D
- isometric
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Developer / Publisher: Wizbane

2022

99%

Very Positive

141 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- no combat
- relaxed
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Free on Steam
- Game Jam Entry
- non linear
- fantasy
- puzzle heavy
- top down
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Publisher: Ratalaika Games

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Semi-Linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- equipment
- fantasy
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Developer / Publisher: Kingsnake Games

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Semi-Linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- hand drawn
- leveling
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- no combat
- relaxed
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- fantasy
- 3D
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Publisher: Whitethorn Games

2024

79%

Mostly Positive

287 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- no combat
- relaxed
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Has Hub
- accessibility
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Developer: Craig Collver, Jason Newman

Publisher: Jason Newman

2024

92%

Very Positive

1,663 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- no combat
- relaxed
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- non linear
- multiple endings
- puzzle heavy
- top down
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Publisher: Fellow Traveller

2020

87%

Very Positive

2,577 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- no combat
- relaxed
- Semi-Linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Has Hub
- story gated
- top down
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Publisher: Dear Villagers, Plug In Digital

2024

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- utility gated
- no combat
- relaxed
- Differences
- non linear
- third person
- post apocalyptic
- Sci-Fi
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Developer / Publisher: Adventure Islands

2025

94%

Very Positive

95 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- Semi-Linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- remake
- item gated
- fantasy
- Micro / Mini
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Developer / Publisher: Anchor Games

2022

80%

Positive

10 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Semi-Linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- fantasy
Growmi

Developer: carlospedroso

2023

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- pixel
- no combat
- relaxed
- Semi-Linear
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Has Hub
- Micro / Mini
- puzzle heavy
- isometric

Songbird Symphony

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