What are the best Metroidvania games? With mechanics that have spread to all genres, few games beat a sprawling Metroidvania. Mostly 2D with some straightforward combat, tricky platforming ...

Metroidvania games feature expansive landscapes, diverging from claustrophobic settings. Different environments in the genre offer diverse experiences, from atmospheric platformers to anime ...

You’d think that the Metroidvania style wouldn’t be popular with many gamers due to the “back and forth” that goes on within these games. However, many adore it, as it highlights the depth ...

Good news may be on the horizon for Castlevania fans, as a rumor circulates about a possible 2025 new game announcement for ...

When I think of punishing video game genres that tend to give you a stiff challenge no matter what game in the genre you choose, the two that often come to mind immediately are Metroidvanias and ...

Somber Echoes is a Metroidvania / side-scrolling action video game developed by Rock Pocket Games and published by Bonus Stage Publishing. Take the role of the resurrected Adrestia and embark on ...

He also has a home within the city that he can retire to after a tough battle, which you can also customize if you like your Metroidvania games with a side order of interior design. Exploration ...

Animal Well is a 2D metroidvania, but one of the most open and off-beat you will play. The art style, sounds, and tone of the game is unlike anything else in the space. You can see the creator’s ...

AEROMACHINA is a high-altitude, low-poly 3D platformer Metroidvania lovingly inspired by the PSX era! Soar through the labyrinthine world that holds you, cutting through foes with your trusty ...

If I was forced to choose my favorite type of game, I’d likely go with the Metroidvania. When done well, there’s little in gaming that I find as satisfying. Whether delivered in 2D or 3D ...

Originally unveiled at The Game Awards back in 2022, Earthblade was a Metroidvania game that looked extremely promising, especially for folks who were excited to see what the Celeste developers ...

RTS Fest, Valve’s first big Steam sale of 2025, is happening right now, and if you’re a fan of PC city builders, tactical war games, or other strategy-focused genres, you’ll want to check out some of ...