The Wizard of Gloss

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Dracula's Cave

Coming soon

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Themes

gore

Sub-Genre

bullet hell

Summary

The Wizard of Gloss is a PSX-style metroidvania game with horror elements. Grab your wand and prepare for a bloodbath.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Developer / Publisher: CygnusA-1

2022

100%

Positive

11 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- item gated
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Developer / Publisher: Dynabox Games

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- hand drawn
- time bending
Fujiwara Phoenix

Developer / Publisher: Twin Phoenix Interactive

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Semi-Linear
Echo Wisp

Developer / Publisher: Fuzzy Antler Games

2023

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- hand drawn
- multiple characters
Overlord: Escape from Nazarick

Developer: ENGINES

Publisher: Kadokawa Corporation

2022

66%

Mixed

534 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- exploration
- action
- equipment
- fantasy
Crimson Glaive Sigma

Developer / Publisher: Pixel Artery

2021

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- item gated
Globulo

Developer / Publisher: Hermo

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- hand drawn
- companion combat
- Sci-Fi
Bloody Hell 2

Developer / Publisher: Pun Intended

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- gore
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Ranged Combat
- two stick
- isometric
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Developer / Publisher: ReDimension

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- hand drawn
- boss gated
- action
- fantasy
- top down
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Developer / Publisher: NUEZWARE

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- gore
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- boss gated
- action
- stealth
- equipment
- horror
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Developer / Publisher: Capivara Prime

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- Demo Available
- exploration
- item gated
- action
- Sci-Fi
- isometric
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Developer / Publisher: VP Games

May 26, 2026

100%

Positive

22 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- bullet hell
- Differences
- new releases
- hand drawn
- two stick
- difficulty options
- fantasy
- top down

The Wizard of Gloss

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