The Last Case of Benedict Fox

Developer: PlotTwist Studios

Publisher: Rogue Games

Apr 27, 2023

Visual

2.5D
hand drawn
side scroll
third person

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action

Features

companion combat
equipment

Themes

gothic
horror

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Epic
PlayStation
- PS5
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Maps

Demajen

Other

IGDB

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Publisher: Team17

Oct 8, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 2.5D
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- horror
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- stealth
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Developer / Publisher: NAPE GAMES

2024

80%

Positive

10 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 2.5D
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- action
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- fantasy
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Developer / Publisher: Behind the Hump

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- 2.5D
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- companion combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- fantasy
- multiple endings
- Semi-Linear
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 2.5D
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
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Developer / Publisher: Honeypot Games LLC

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- action
- companion combat
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- pixel
- fantasy
- RPG
- top down
La-Mulana EX

Developer: Nigoro, Pygmy Studio

Publisher: Asterizm Corporation, Rising Star Games

2014

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- item gated
- pixel
Aquaria

Developer / Publisher: Bit Blot

2007

88%

Very Positive

1,530 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- gothic
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- fantasy
- multiple endings
Snowy Memories

Developer: quanhome

Publisher: 白石组

2026

100%

Positive

24 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Sci-Fi
- Semi-Linear
DreamWatcher

Developer: Class of 2019-2020

Publisher: Campus ADN

2020

83%

Very Positive

77 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- third person
- action
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- item gated
- fantasy
- 3D
Star Iliad

Developer / Publisher: Cape Cosmic

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- fantasy
- Sci-Fi
The Tale of Lumi

Developer / Publisher: GamerXP Studio

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- fantasy
Shinsekai: Into the Depths

Developer / Publisher: Capcom

2019

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 2.5D
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- isolation
- mining
- post apocalyptic

The Last Case of Benedict Fox

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