MV Temperature

Stellar Poetry

Developer: MXL-Studio

Publisher: TrueColor Games

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Combat

action
parry

Features

equipment
multiple endings

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Souls-like

Summary

Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Other

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Stellar Poetry

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