The formula of exploration and combat that Metroidvania games deliver work perfectly on the Switch, which is why there are so ...

Developer D-Pad Studio’s twist on the genre is seriously well-executed – no wonder Owlboy’s earned a spot on our list. A product of the Metroidvania Month 19 game jam, Pseudoregalia is a ...

Sending players on a journey to reclaim five elemental orbs across aesthetically distinct pixel-art biomes, Cathedral 's ...

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 ...

MetroidVania’s were once the product of ... Cells one of the most enthralling games of the decade. The oldest game on this list, and the game that played an enormous part in birthing the genre ...

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 few ...

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 ...

The opening stage is a tutorial that plays out just like a Metal Slug stage, then you get captured and escape prison to begin ...

It’s frustrating to see games leaving Xbox Game Pass, especially ones that are well-regarded. On the plus side, the advance notice from Xbox is always appreciated, as it gives subscribers a chance to ...

Steamdolls has just launched in early access, and this stealth, gritty Metroidvania has a stacked cast that Metal Gear Solid fans will love.