Divine Guardian: Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Adventure

8/16/2026, 5:59:02 AM

Release date: TBAUpcoming

Tags: #metroidvania #exploration #nonlinear #hand-drawn #singleplayer #multiple-endings #mythology #platformer

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/16/2026, 5:59:01 AM

Key highlight

Divine Guardian is a free-to-play, hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania adventure where you play as a guardian restoring harmony to a mythical realm, inspired by Vietnamese folklore and classic games.

Who this is for

Recommended for fans of Metroidvania games with rich mythological settings, especially those inspired by Vietnamese folklore and titles like Hollow Knight and Ori. It's free-to-play, making it an easy recommendation to try.

Details

Overview

Embark on an epic 2D hand-drawn adventure as the Divine Guardian in this action-packed Metroidvania. Explore a mystical realm, battle fearsome swamp monsters, and rescue creatures as you strive to challenge the gods and restore harmony. The game draws inspiration from beloved classics like Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, and Ori, while weaving in rich lore from Vietnamese mythology and folklore.

Highlights

Genre-Bending Action: Dive into a Metroidvania experience that blends fluid exploration with responsive combat mechanics, featuring variable weapons and spell casts.
Mythological Setting: Immerse yourself in a world inspired by Vietnamese myths and folklore, exploring six legendary locations across the realm.
Free-to-Play Adventure: Experience this hand-drawn 2D world without cost, offering a full controller support for seamless gameplay.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who love Metroidvania titles, appreciate hand-drawn art styles, and are drawn to rich narratives inspired by mythology. If you enjoy games like Hollow Knight or Ori and are looking for a new world to explore with engaging combat, Divine Guardian is worth checking out.

Game Info

Developed and published by Young Buffalo, Divine Guardian is a single-player action-adventure game. It features full controller support and is available in multiple languages, including English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. The release date is currently to be announced.