So, if you're looking for a Metroidvania franchise that can offer more than just a one-off experience, here are some incredible sequels that one-upped their predecessor. When it comes to hidden ...

For Metroidvania lovers, the long wait for the most anticipated upcoming title in the genre continues. Hollow Knight Silksong is still AWOL, and while that’s a mighty disappointment, a steady ...

Metroidvania soulslikes are a joy, thanks to their high-skill ceilings and rewarding exploration, but they can be quite hard to find amongst all the AAA fodder out there. So, allow me to surface a ...

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 ...

After a stint in early access, Metroidvania sequel Ender Magnolia has just hit 1.0 and it’s drowning in praise. This dark fantasy adventure already boasts an eye-watering 98% rating on Steam ...

The game’s creators use this combat to sew different patches of enemy types into a big, beautifully quilted Metroidvania world. And the game’s generous fast travel system and clear map are a ...

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 ...

From developer Team Ladybug, Blade Chimera is a metroidvania game that blends cyberpunk elements with Japanese folklore, a compelling blend of themes that inspires unique gameplay approaches and a ...

Team Ladybug hasn’t reinvented the Metroidvania with Blade Chimera, but thanks to its core idea — tying its mystical sword into nearly every aspect of gameplay — it offers something that ...

New title Possessor(s) looks unlikely to buck that trend, eschewing 3D exploration in favour of a 2D Metroidvania-style side-scrolling adventure as you guide Luca and her somewhat unhelpful ...

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 ...

In Metroidvania fashion, finding your way around the island is just as important — and just as challenging — as combat. Mark of the Deep is full of hidden passages and blocked pathways to find ...