Space Pirates for Life

Name: Space Pirates for Life
Rating: 0 (6 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Tidal Rave

Apr 28, 2023

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action
timer

Features

speedrun mode

Themes

Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

Metroidvania Lite

Summary

A hardcore 2D action platformer where you play as a stranded space pirate. Hack, slash, and speedrun through a brutal alien world, with tight precision controls, end-game stats, and an exclusive unlockable track by Tidal Rave.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

Shrubnaut

Developer: gleeson

2016

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- timer
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- ability gated
- Micro / Mini
Re:Aktor

Developer / Publisher: Re:Base Studio

Dec 31, 2027

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- timer
- Sci-Fi
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- ability gated
- time bending
- puzzle heavy
Pentacore

Developer: Mythril Age

Publisher: Gotcha Gotcha Games

2023

58%

Mixed

12 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- timer
- Sci-Fi
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- item gated
- equipment
- map markers
- multiple endings
Jottobots

Developer / Publisher: Kyle Pulver

2009

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- timer
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- Micro / Mini
- Semi-Linear
Roskur's Run

Developer / Publisher: Dirty Beast Games

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- timer
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- parry
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
ReplaceR

Developer: Rarukasu

Publisher: 白石组

2021

86%

Very Positive

95 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- timer
- Sci-Fi
- speedrun mode
- Differences
- Early Access
- item gated
- utility gated
- Semi-Linear
Spirinse

Developer: CoolCastGames

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- action
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- 2.5D
Thief's Treasure

Developer / Publisher: Weasel Token

2018

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- stealth
Kiwi Game

Developer: play mek

2020

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- puzzle heavy
Nine Lives Ninja: Explore!

Developer / Publisher: JX Games

2024

93%

Positive

27 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- item gated
- cat
Badass Brigade

Developer / Publisher: Marauder Squad

Nov 13, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Sci-Fi
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- equipment
Aoi

Developer / Publisher: Pura Studio

2022

72%

Mostly Positive

43 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Early Access

Space Pirates for Life

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