The Good Old Days

Developer: 白石组

Publisher: Gravity

Oct 22, 2025

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Features

multiple characters
multiple endings

Summary

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo

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92%

Very Positive

629 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- multiple endings
- Differences
- hand drawn
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Publisher: iFAction Games

2021

72%

Mostly Positive

18 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- multiple characters
- Differences
- exploration
- item gated
- action
- equipment
- fantasy
- puzzle heavy
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Publisher: East2west Games

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88%

Positive

16 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- Differences
- combo combat
- skill tree
- steampunk
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Developer / Publisher: 白石组

2025

92%

Very Positive

620 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- multiple endings
- Differences
- exploration
- hand drawn
- fast travel
- story gated
- action
- time bending
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
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Developer / Publisher: 白石组

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- Differences
- stealth
- puzzle heavy
- Semi-Linear
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Developer: 白石组

Publisher: TrueColor Games

May 15, 2026

95%

Very Positive

804 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Differences
- exploration
- fast travel
- action
- contact damage
- companion combat
- difficulty options
- fantasy
- map markers
- RPG
Shining Symbol

Developer / Publisher: 白石组

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- Differences
- item gated
- hand drawn
- boss gated
- action
- fantasy
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
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Publisher: Eastasiasoft, Marcos Game Dev

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89%

Very Positive

61 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- multiple characters
Mean-While

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Publisher: LLC, Project tranquil

2020

83%

Positive

12 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- multiple characters
Crimson Phoenix Rise

Developer / Publisher: Adrian Torres

2022

90%

Positive

10 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- multiple endings
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To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- multiple endings
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Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- multiple characters
- multiple endings
- Differences
- time bending
- isometric

The Good Old Days

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