The Light Of Vertical

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: WangxoGame

To be announced

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear
boss gated

Combat

action

Features

equipment
skill tree

Sub-Genre

Summary

A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Nihilsearch

Developer / Publisher: Team_Bug

2022

50%

Mixed

16 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- pixel
- post apocalyptic
- Sci-Fi
Mira and the Legend of the Djinns

Developer: littleknightgames

Publisher: Assemble Entertainment

2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- item gated
- pixel
Slime:Evo

Developer / Publisher: Falcon Stories

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- pixel
- fantasy
Aeterna Lucis

Developer / Publisher: Aeternum Game Studios

Q4 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- action
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- 2.5D
- fantasy
Star Rift Saga

Developer / Publisher: Studio Vela LLC

2025

94%

Positive

34 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- equipment
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- item gated
- pixel
- Has Hub
- Ranged Combat
- Sci-Fi
Super Daryl Deluxe

Developer / Publisher: Dan & Gary Games

2018

86%

Very Positive

508 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- equipment
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- Co-op
Rubi: The Wayward Mira

Developer / Publisher: Wayward Games

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- skill tree
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- pixel
- multiple endings
Shadows Labyrinth

Developer / Publisher: Kratos Games

2025

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- equipment
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- pixel
- fantasy
- gore
- gothic
- leveling
Orcen Axe

Developer / Publisher: origamihero games

2022

86%

Positive

21 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- pixel
- fantasy
The Doomed Knight

Developer: Holysoft Studios

Publisher: Holysoft GmbH

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- boss gated
- equipment
- RPG
- Differences
- item gated
- fantasy
- multiple endings
Sophie: Starlight Whispers

Developer / Publisher: Youth Gaming

Mar 10, 2026

96%

Very Positive

50 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- equipment
- RPG
- Differences
- Demo Available
- pixel
- fantasy
- leveling
- Semi-Linear
Astronium

Developer: LukeThePolice

Publisher: The Council

2022

90%

Positive

41 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- equipment
- RPG
- Differences
- pixel
- fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- Souls-like

The Light Of Vertical

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