Sorcerian Original

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

Dec 31, 2000

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

interconnected map
item gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

class system
multiple characters

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Summary

A remake of the classic RPG Sorcerian for Windows PCs. In Sorcerian you created a party of four adventurers and set off to solve a series of scenarios each with their own unique quests and challenges, which usually involve exploring a specific dungeon and retrieving some treasure or slaying a specific monster. Gameplay is mostly action-oriented with the addition of upgradable stats and the ability to equip different weapons and magic items.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Where to play

- Windows

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Sorcerian

Developer: Nihon Falcom

Publisher: Nihon Falcom, Sega, Sierra Entertainment, Takeru, Victor Musical Industries

1987

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- class system
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- character creation
- companion combat
- equipment
- leveling
- proto-Metroidvania
Ys: Wanderers from Ys

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

1989

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- 8-Bit
- equipment
- leveling
- medieval
- discrete levels
- proto-Metroidvania
Dragon Slayer IV: Drasle Family

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

1987

85%

Very Positive

143 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- equipment
- proto-Metroidvania
Xanadu Scenario II

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

1986

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- class system
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- boss gated
- contact damage
- character creation
- equipment
- leveling
- proto-Metroidvania
Xanadu

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

1985

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- class system
- fantasy
- RPG
- Differences
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- contact damage
- character creation
- companion combat
- equipment
- leveling
- medieval
- discrete levels
- linear
- proto-Metroidvania
Romancia: Dragon Slayer Jr.

Developer: Nihon Falcom

Publisher: Nihon Falcom, Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd.

1986

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- remake
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- timer
- medieval
- puzzle heavy
- discrete levels
- proto-Metroidvania
Ore ga Omae wo Mamoru

Developer: Idea Factory, Vingt et un Systems

2009

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- exploration
- equipment
A Song in Elyel Nalore

Developer / Publisher: Sunflower Games

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
Sega Ages 2500 Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection

Developer: M2

Publisher: Sega

2007

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- ability gated
- equipment
Lost to Time

Developer / Publisher: Ephemeral Glades Software

2021

85%

Positive

13 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- class system
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- non linear
- gothic
- leveling
- multiple endings
- time bending
Intertwined

Developer / Publisher: VoidNode

May 1, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- multiple endings
Etherland Saga

Developer / Publisher: ChillFace Games

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- ability gated
- skill tree

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