Vanishing Starlight

Name: Vanishing Starlight
Rating: 5 (13 reviews)

Developer: Heart Seven

Publisher: Gamepoch

Mar 26, 2026

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

companion combat
equipment

Summary

Vanishing Starlight, integrating ancient Chinese myths and Cyberpunk, is a Metroidvania platformer. Play as a prisoner who lost memory and embark on a journey across the stars where you seek lost memories, partners, and uncover your own destiny.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
PlayStation
- PS5

Resources

Links

MetroidVania.gg

Other

IGDB

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- action
- companion combat
- equipment
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Publisher: Headup Games

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Mostly Positive

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- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- companion combat
- equipment
- Differences
- non linear
- pixel
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- Sci-Fi
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- equipment
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- fantasy
- multiple endings

Vanishing Starlight

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