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2014

60%

Mixed

494 reviews

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Secrets of Rætikon

Developer / Publisher: Broken Rules

2014
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- utility gated
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- open world
- action
- fantasy
- puzzle heavy
- sandbox
Ruthless bird versus bird action. Wild animals and the artefacts of a mysterious ancient culture. A game full of challenge and discovery – unlike anything you've played before.
- Windows
  
  Mac
  
  Linux
  
  Steam
To be announced

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Layers Deep
unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Tall Order Games

To be announced
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- boss gated
- open world
- fantasy
- gothic
- relaxed
Explore a non-linear Southern Gothic-inspired world. Find upgrades and use them to expand your combat and exploration capabilities. Get lost in a dense atmospheric and dangerous map full of enemies and interesting characters.
- Windows
  
  Mac
  
  Steam
Coming soon

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Piroot
unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Frank Force Games

Coming soon
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- open world
An open world metroidvania where you begin with a single ability: roll. Crash landed on a hostile planet, you unlock powers that open up a deeply interconnected world. Journey to its core, and decide whether the voice guiding you can be trusted.
- Windows
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
  
  itch.io
To be announced

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Sak'd
unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Alchemy Interactive

To be announced
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- boss gated
- open world
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- puzzle heavy
- RPG
Unleash the power within the pillow! An epic action adventure across dangerous environments filled with unique creatures. Discover powerful weapons and legendary treasures, wield elemental magic to slay monsters and solve challenging puzzles through a vast realm of dreams fractured by nightmares!
- Windows
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
  
  itch.io
To be announced

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Voice of Flowers
unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Tomasz Chabora

To be announced
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- side scroll
- open world
- equipment
- fantasy
- multiple endings
Embark on an epic adventure full of perils and secrets. Explore distinct forsaken lands of Devetlam and fight your way by jumping on your enemies or showering them with a plethora of magic spells. An open-world platforming action inspired by the classics.
- Windows
  
  Linux
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
  
  itch.io
2011

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

78,453 reviews

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Batman: Arkham City

Developer: Rocksteady Studios

Publisher: DC Entertainment, WB Games

2011
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- realistic
- third person
- open world
- story gated
- action
- stealth
- gothic
- 3D
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
- Windows
  
  Mac
  
  Steam Deck
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
- Nintendo
  
  Switch
  
  Wii U
- PlayStation
  
  PS4
  
  PS3
- Xbox
  
  One
  
  360
2025

92%

Very Positive

86 reviews

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Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures

Developer: Turkey Games

Publisher: Waku Waku Games

2025
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- non linear
- utility gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- open world
- companion combat
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- RPG
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
- Windows
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
2014

89%

Very Positive

654 reviews

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Super Win the Game

Developer / Publisher: Minor Key Games

2014
- ability gated
- exploration
- item gated
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- open world
- no combat
- accessibility
- fantasy
- randomizer
- speedrun mode
Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!
- Windows
  
  Mac
  
  Linux
  
  Steam Deck
  
  Steam
  
  itch.io
2015

87%

Very Positive

3,556 reviews

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Dex

Developer: Dreadlocks Ltd.

Publisher: Badland Indie, Qubic Games

2015
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- open world
- stealth
- character creation
- equipment
- leveling
- RPG
Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.
- Windows
  
  Mac
  
  Linux
  
  Steam Deck
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
  
  GOG
- Nintendo
  
  Switch
- PlayStation
  
  PS4
  
  Vita
- Xbox
  
  Series X|S
  
  One
2014

50%

Mixed

105 reviews

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The Waste Land

Developer: Fledermaus

Publisher: Digital Tribe

2014
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- open world
- action
- equipment
- fantasy
- medieval
The Waste Land, a "metroidvania" style side-scroller inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings.
- Windows
  
  Steam

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