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Microvania (2025)

Microvania cover
Developer
Dreampunk
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A compact, bite-sized metroidvania that feels like a quick, focused adventure through tiny yet detailed pixel worlds, completable in one sitting.

tinyshortexplorationmetroidvaniapixel artretrosession-friendly

What players say

Players appreciate the bite-sized, retro-style exploration but report technical rough edges. Opinions split on difficulty: some find bosses and navigation frustrating, while others enjoy the challenge. A softlock in the vanishing blocks section is a known issue, and the spider ball upgrade is noted as glitchy.

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Screenshots

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