The Light of the Darkness: Renascence

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: QUARTOMUNDO

To be announced

Visual

2.5D
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action
parry
stamina system

Features

equipment

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

RPG
Souls-like

Summary

Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Souls-like
- Differences
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- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- stamina system
- equipment
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Mostly Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
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- action
- parry
- stamina system
- equipment
- fantasy
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- Differences
- pixel
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- action
- equipment
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- action
- equipment
- fantasy
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- Differences
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- action
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- fantasy
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MV Temperature
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- interconnected map
- 2.5D
- side scroll
- action
- parry
- stamina system
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- Souls-like
- Differences
- Demo Available
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Mixed

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- parry
- stamina system
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- Souls-like
- Differences
- pixel
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- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- fantasy
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- Souls-like
- Differences
- pixel
- companion combat

The Light of the Darkness: Renascence

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