May 6, 2012 93% Very Positive 5,726 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) You Have to Win the Game Developer / Publisher: Minor Key Games May 6, 2012 Visual 8-Bit pixel side scroll Structure exploration Combat permadeath Features difficulty options Themes cat Summary You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic. Last updated August 17, 2026 Where to play Windows Mac Linux Steam Deck Verified Steam itch.io Resources Links IGDB Maps VGMaps Suggest an update Other games to love Super Win the Game Developer / Publisher: Minor Key Games 2014 89% Very Positive 655 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration 8-Bit pixel side scroll Differences ability gated item gated non linear open world no combat accessibility fantasy randomizer speedrun mode Maya Star Developer / Publisher: RetroLamen 2022 70% Mostly Positive 10 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration 8-Bit pixel side scroll cat Differences action multiple endings Little Droid Developer: KingStyle Publisher: KingStyle, Stamina Zero 2024 88% Positive 16 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration pixel side scroll difficulty options Differences action LaserCat Developer / Publisher: Daniel McFarline 2011 90% Very Positive 101 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration 8-Bit pixel side scroll cat Differences non linear no combat Knights of Galiveth Developer / Publisher: LunarCore Games LLC 2017 55% Mixed 53 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities pixel side scroll permadeath Differences ability gated interconnected map multiple characters Semi-Linear Castlevania: Spectral Interlude Developer: Rewind Team 2015 MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration 8-Bit pixel side scroll difficulty options Differences unofficial fast travel equipment multiple endings Zebulon: A Lost Cat Developer: NuSan Publisher: PoticoGames 2024 100% Positive 29 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration pixel side scroll cat difficulty options Differences interconnected map non linear accessibility Micro / Mini Feed IT Souls: DOME Edition Developer: Gumpy Function 2025 MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration 8-Bit pixel side scroll permadeath difficulty options Differences ability gated interconnected map non linear utility gated action contact damage horror isolation Sci-Fi speedrun mode Micro / Mini Snailiad Developer: Auriplane 2011 MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration 8-Bit pixel side scroll difficulty options Differences ability gated interconnected map non linear action boss rush equipment An Amazing Wizard Developer: Jakub Dąbrowski Publisher: Erabit Studios, Jakub Dąbrowski 2025 85% Very Positive 151 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration pixel side scroll permadeath difficulty options Differences Early Access action fantasy leveling RPG Semi-Linear procedural Roguelite / Roguelike Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Developer: Lizardcube Publisher: DotEmu 2017 85% Very Positive 2,575 reviews MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration 8-Bit side scroll difficulty options Differences remake interconnected map non linear hand drawn action equipment fantasy multiple characters Emberfall Developer / Publisher: Dreamirl Coming soon MV Temperature NOT a quality rating! Weighted score based on features: Typical to Metroidvanias (warmer) Not typical to Metroidvanias (cooler) Similarities exploration pixel side scroll permadeath Differences Demo Available Early Access timer Roguelite / Roguelike Show more
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