The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest

Developer: Elden Pixels

Publisher: Acclaim

Feb 10, 2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
item gated
boss gated
Has Hub
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

procedural

Sub-Genre

Metroidvania Lite

Summary

After a psychologist visit goes terribly wrong, you find yourself trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania-lite drenched in anxiety and based on a very true story.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- GOG
Nintendo
- Switch

Resources

Links

IGDB

Alwa's Awakening

Developer: Elden Pixels

Publisher: Elden Pixels, Mega Cat Studios

2017

80%

Very Positive

944 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- interconnected map
- 8-Bit
- equipment
- fantasy
- medieval
Alwa's Awakening: The 8-Bit Edition

Developer / Publisher: Elden Pixels

2022

100%

Positive

10 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Differences
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- third person
Alwa's Legacy

Developer / Publisher: Elden Pixels

2020

87%

Very Positive

644 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- Differences
- interconnected map
- non linear
- fast travel
- contact damage
- difficulty options
- equipment
- fantasy
- puzzle heavy
Necro Pop

Developer / Publisher: Nalua Studio

2027

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- fantasy
Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake

Developer / Publisher: Adventure Islands

2025

93%

Very Positive

91 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- remake
- interconnected map
- fantasy
- Micro / Mini
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

Developer: Dimps, Flagship, HAL Laboratory

Publisher: Nintendo

2004

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Has Hub
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Co-op
- companion combat
- multiple characters
Apotheon

Developer / Publisher: Alientrap Games Inc

2015

90%

Very Positive

3,868 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Has Hub
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- stamina system
- equipment
- gore
Shining Symbol

Developer / Publisher: 白石组

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- item gated
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- hand drawn
- fantasy
- RPG
Souno's Curse

Developer: Kiro Team

Publisher: PixelHeart

2024

67%

Mixed

24 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- item gated
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- hand drawn
- fantasy
- puzzle heavy
Axel Quest

Developer: PowerSlash Studios

Publisher: Ratalaika Games

Mar 6, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Demo Available
- equipment
- fantasy
Sal's Sublime Sundae

Developer / Publisher: Rusty Bailey

2021

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- interconnected map
- fantasy
Xearz

Developer: ABC Games.

Publisher: WhisperGames

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- discrete levels

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