Squigley

Name: Squigley
Rating: 5 (10 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Jay Hawkins

Aug 26, 2024

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear
Has Overworld

Features

accessibility
Co-op
cosmetics

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy
MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

Traverse and experience a massive, cohesive 2D world as Squigley. Use your wits, resources and unique movement mechanics in order to explore this dark digital world.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Linux
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

Youropa

Developer / Publisher: frecle ApS

2018

87%

Very Positive

703 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- cosmetics
- puzzle heavy
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- third person
- relaxed
- Semi-Linear
Torto: Cursed Divine

Developer: TortoRacoon

Publisher: Torto Racoon

2020

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Overworld
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- item gated
- boss gated
- equipment
Kiwi Game

Developer: play mek

2020

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- action
OctoQuest

Developer: Jacob Tiller, Your Infamous Harp

Publisher: Your Infamous

2021

92%

Positive

25 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Free on Steam
- ability gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Overworld
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- leveling
- discrete levels
Phoenotopia: Awakening

Developer: Cape Cosmic

Publisher: Cape Cosmic, Flyhigh Works

2020

83%

Very Positive

2,921 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Overworld
- accessibility
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- remake
- item gated
- action
- stamina system
- difficulty options
- equipment
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
Pyxel Knight - Engagement Quest

Developer / Publisher: DietChugg LLC

2016

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- accessibility
- Co-op
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Early Access
- action
- fantasy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
Beep's Escape

Developer / Publisher: Little Martian Games

2023

100%

Positive

30 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- item gated
- 8-Bit
- Sci-Fi
Everblade

Developer / Publisher: Elion Games

2022

76%

Mostly Positive

29 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- MV Lite / Adjacent
VVVVVV

Developer: Distractionware, Terry Cavanagh

Publisher: Distractionware, Nicalis, Inc., Terry Cavanagh

2010

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

10,563 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- Co-op
- puzzle heavy
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- 8-Bit
- Has Hub
- Sci-Fi
- speedrun mode
- Semi-Linear
The Legend of Lumina

Developer / Publisher: Wizbane

2022

99%

Very Positive

141 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Free on Steam
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- puzzle heavy
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- no combat
- fantasy
- relaxed
- top down
Enihcam eht ni tsohg

Developer / Publisher: oGustav64o

May 12, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- puzzle heavy
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- top down
Quant

Developer / Publisher: PetRem Labs

2023

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- action
- Sci-Fi
- Semi-Linear

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