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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a punishing new 2.5D side-scrolling dark fantasy set to hit Xbox and PC in April.

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 ...

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 ...