The Legend of Thabor: Rise of the Mages

Developer: Ivo Zabot

Publisher: iz-gamedev

Jul 5, 2024

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
linear

Combat

action

Features

multiple endings

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy
Metroidvania Lite

Summary

It is a 2D action adventure in pixel graphics. Combines the Metroidvania, platformer and puzzle platformer genres. Experience great fantasy worlds, challenging boss fights and exciting puzzles. Gradually learn new skills and become a master of magic.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam

Resources

Links

Website

Other

IGDB

The Fall

Developer / Publisher: Over The Moon

2014

88%

Very Positive

3,707 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- puzzle heavy
- linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- item gated
- Sci-Fi
Demon Quest

Developer / Publisher: Pattern Games

2025

80%

Positive

10 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- side scroll
- multiple endings
- puzzle heavy
- linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- stealth
- difficulty options
Pinball Spire

Developer: Apparition Games

Publisher: Freedom Games

2024

85%

Very Positive

579 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- puzzle heavy
- linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- medieval
- discrete levels
Where Are My Friends?

Developer / Publisher: Beard Games Studio, Sometimes You

2017

81%

Positive

32 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- hand drawn
- Has Hub
- Sci-Fi
Rose and Locket

Developer: Whistling Wizard

Publisher: Critical Reflex

May 26, 2026

91%

Very Positive

56 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- new releases
- Demo Available
- hand drawn
- difficulty options
Kiwi Game

Developer: play mek

2020

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- puzzle heavy
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- non linear
Looppip

Developer: Petal Twirl Studio

Publisher: Dream Stories

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- puzzle heavy
- linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- relaxed
- time bending
- discrete levels
Bruno: Lost In Nightmares

Developer / Publisher: Bruno Batista

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- linear
- Metroidvania Lite
Sect-Machina

Developer / Publisher: Skelecrew Games

2023

60%

Mixed

303 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- linear
- Metroidvania Lite
Dreaming Sarah

Developer: Anthony Septim, Asteristic Game Studio

Publisher: Asteristic Game Studio, Eastasiasoft, Ratalaika Games

2015

91%

Very Positive

2,867 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- multiple endings
- puzzle heavy
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- no combat
Everblade

Developer / Publisher: Elion Games

2022

76%

Mostly Positive

29 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
Alpha Particle

Developer: Function Unknown

Publisher: Eastasiasoft, Function Unknown

2021

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- action
- puzzle heavy
- linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- 2.5D
- no combat
- difficulty options
- Sci-Fi
- discrete levels

The Legend of Thabor: Rise of the Mages

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