Wavekin

Developer / Publisher: La Folie Studio

Apr 28, 2026

Visual

top down

Structure

exploration
non linear
utility gated

Combat

no combat

Features

accessibility
cosmetics
difficulty options

Sub-Genre

Micro / Mini
MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

Wavekin is a poetic and mysterious exploration and puzzle game, in which you explore a colourful reef and sing to control its creatures. You are a hatchling, tasked with finding out what happened to your species. Use your voice to open up the way, and restore balance to the ocean.

Last updated September 02, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Developer / Publisher: lightUP

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- cosmetics
- difficulty options
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- leveling
Pink Takes Shape

Developer: lezliz

2022

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- no combat
- accessibility
- Micro / Mini
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
Moth Planet

Developer / Publisher: Moth Fried Games

2024

100%

Positive

27 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- exploration
- non linear
- utility gated
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- speedrun mode
Tool Land

Developer / Publisher: bjsjsk

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Demo Available
- exploration
- non linear
- utility gated
- no combat
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- puzzle heavy
Deep Night Detective

Developer: Trainwreck Studios, Wilson Taylor

Publisher: Trainwreck Studios

2021

80%

Very Positive

61 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- non linear
- no combat
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Free on Steam
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- monochromatic
- pixel
- side scroll
- gothic
Zebulon: A Lost Cat

Developer: NuSan

Publisher: PoticoGames

2024

100%

Positive

29 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- accessibility
- difficulty options
- Micro / Mini
- Differences
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- cat
Metrocubevania

Developer: Flytrap Studios

2018

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- difficulty options
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Semi-Linear
Mire

Developer: bagelcollie

2021

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
K.O.L.M.

Developer: Antony Lavelle

2010

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
Moss Moss

Developer: Noel Cody

Mar 4, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- no combat
- accessibility
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- relaxed
- speedrun mode
- puzzle heavy
Blood Pressure

Developer: Eli Vazquez

2020

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- difficulty options
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- ability gated
- item gated
- side scroll
- gore
Stick Frame

Developer / Publisher: Yuu

2024

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- Micro / Mini
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action

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