PICO-8 Metroidvanias | Diatom Ravine

2018

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Get Out of this Dungeon

Developer / Publisher: Jay Cobs

2018
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- fantasy
- medieval
- Micro / Mini
The door is locked. You'll have to explore a dangerous dungeon full of traps and monsters and find 6 lost gems to open the door and Get Out!
- Windows
  
  Mac
  
  Linux
  
  Web
  
  PICO-8
  
  itch.io
2023

92%

Positive

38 reviews

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Shadow King

Developer: Johan Peitz

Publisher: Apskeppet, Johan Peitz

2023
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- Micro / Mini
- puzzle heavy
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
- Windows
  
  Mac
  
  Linux
  
  PICO-8
  
  Steam
  
  itch.io
2022

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Ascent

Developer / Publisher: Johan Peitz

2022
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- multiple endings
- Micro / Mini
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and uncover its secrets.
- Web
  
  PICO-8
2023

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Olden Peak

Developer / Publisher: abhimonk

2023
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- stamina system
- leveling
- Micro / Mini
- Souls-like
A short, challenging soulslike with metroidvania elements. Made in PICO 8 by Abhi Sundu. Olden Peak is a melee combat-focused metroidvania with some soulslike elements like limited healing flasks and stamina.
- Windows
  
  Mac
  
  Linux
  
  Web
  
  PICO-8
  
  itch.io
2024

100%

Positive

29 reviews

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Zebulon: A Lost Cat

Developer: NuSan

Publisher: PoticoGames

2024
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- accessibility
- cat
- difficulty options
- Micro / Mini
Zebulon the cat is lost in a strange place, but he has a lot of courage and curiosity quickly replaces fear as he explores and unravels the world around him. It also helps that smelly green food is everywhere to grab!
- Windows
  
  PICO-8
  
  Steam
  
  itch.io
- Nintendo
  
  Switch
Mar 4, 2026

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Moss Moss

Developer: Noel Cody

Mar 4, 2026
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- post game
- no combat
- accessibility
- relaxed
- speedrun mode
- Micro / Mini
- puzzle heavy
- Metroidvania Lite
Play Moss Moss to moss the world and find secrets.
- Windows
  
  Web
  
  PICO-8
  
  itch.io
2018

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Allocation

Developer: Matthew Watson

2018
- Game Jam Entry
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- difficulty options
- Micro / Mini
- puzzle heavy
A Metroidvania without an interconnected world or character upgrades.
- Web
  
  PICO-8
2020

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Iii Demake

Developer / Publisher: Carson Kompon

2020
- remake
- ability gated
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- cat
- Micro / Mini
A PICO-8 demake of iii, a little "catroidvania" about a one-eyed cat leaving his comfort zone. Explore underground caverns, gain vision of other dimensions, help the inhabitants, and expand your horizons.
- Web
  
  PICO-8
  
  itch.io
2023

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Subsurface

Developer: julian reid

2023
- ability gated
- exploration
- item gated
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Ranged Combat
- isolation
- Sci-Fi
- Micro / Mini
- Semi-Linear
A small metroidvania in which you delve deeper into a planet, until you reach it's bottom...
- Windows
  
  Web
  
  PICO-8
  
  itch.io
2018

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Little Dragon Adventure

Developer / Publisher: Matthew Watson

2018
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Micro / Mini
- Semi-Linear
The evil Chiro Empire has captured all of the other Dragon Eggs! It's your job to save them!
- Web
  
  PICO-8