Xearz

unreleased

Developer: ABC Games.

Publisher: WhisperGames

Coming soon

Visual

side scroll

Structure

item gated
boss gated
discrete levels
Semi-Linear

Sub-Genre

Metroidvania Lite

Summary

A 2D side-scrolling action game with an emphasis on pre-rendered graphics. Its atmosphere is similar to that of the Castlevania and Contra of the 90s. It features a multi-plane system that allows players to move in depth. A story of bonding and conflict between AI and humans.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- itch.io

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

Reknum Cheri Dreamland

Developer / Publisher: NAPE GAMES

2021

78%

Mostly Positive

18 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- boss gated
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- monochromatic
- pixel
- fantasy
Xecuter

Developer / Publisher: Blue Rain Games

2020

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- boss gated
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- non linear
- pixel
- equipment
Wild West Crops

Developer: lightUP

Publisher: Ratalaika Games, lightUP

2021

82%

Positive

17 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- boss gated
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- action
- cat
- Micro / Mini
Chefy-Chef

Developer: BUG-Studio

Publisher: Crescent Moon Games, Ratalaika Games

2022

90%

Positive

31 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
The Black Knight

Developer: Over Games

Publisher: GoGo Games Interactive

2022

74%

Mostly Positive

42 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- boss gated
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Has DLC
- exploration
- pixel
- action
- fantasy
- medieval
- puzzle heavy
- RPG
Wario Land 3

Developer: Nintendo

Publisher: Gradiente, Nintendo

2000

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- boss gated
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- ability gated
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- no combat
- fantasy
- time bending
- puzzle heavy
Supercrab Extravaganza

Developer / Publisher: Stupidrat studio

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- boss gated
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- pixel
- linear
Shining Symbol

Developer / Publisher: 白石组

To be announced

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- hand drawn
- action
- fantasy
- RPG
Prehistoric Dude

Developer: lightUP

Publisher: Ratalaika Games, lightUP

2020

86%

Positive

21 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- action
- Micro / Mini
Necro Pop

Developer / Publisher: Nalua Studio

2027

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- exploration
- pixel
- action
- fantasy
Cursed Broom

Developer / Publisher: Cursed Creations

2024

90%

Positive

21 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- ability gated
- pixel
- fantasy
- speedrun mode
Stickman's Bad Luck

Developer / Publisher: TingThing

2023

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
- Differences
- interconnected map
- pixel
- action

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