Metroidvania
Metroidvania is a genre of games that combines elements of platformers, action, and exploration. The name derives from two iconic game series – Metroid and Castlevania – which laid the foundations for the genre. In these games, players explore vast interconnected worlds where new areas become accessible only after acquiring certain skills, abilities, or items.
A defining feature of Metroidvania games is the cyclical exploration process, where players revisit previously inaccessible locations using newly gained abilities. The genre is renowned for its intricate level design, dynamic combat, and engaging character progression mechanics. Metroidvania games appeal to players who enjoy adventure-focused experiences, where every corner of the world hides secrets and unique challenges. This genre provides an unparalleled sense of satisfaction when discovering a new path or solving a complex puzzle.
List of Metroidvania games:
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Stoatman
In a world where ancient magic is closely intertwined with danger, your small but brave hero is about to embark on an incredible adventure.
In a world where ancient magic is closely intertwined with danger, your small but brave hero is about to embark on an incredible adventure.Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas (17.03.2015)
The game offers immersion in an adventure world with elements of action and magic, where players explore islands, engage in battles with monsters, and unravel ancient mysteries.
The game offers immersion in an adventure world with elements of action and magic, where players explore islands, engage in battles with monsters, and unravel ancient mysteries.Afterimage (2023)
It is a 2D RPG platformer with metroidvania elements, developed by Aurogon Shanghai in 2023.
It is a 2D RPG platformer with metroidvania elements, developed by Aurogon Shanghai in 2023.Dead Cells (2018)
It is a metroidvania game with roguelike elements, developed by Motion Twin in 2018.
It is a metroidvania game with roguelike elements, developed by Motion Twin in 2018.Unworthy (29.05.2018)
Unworthy is a challenging metroidvania game with a focus on combat and survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
Unworthy is a challenging metroidvania game with a focus on combat and survival in a post-apocalyptic world.Dread Delusion (14.05.2024)
A retro-3D graphics adventure RPG where players explore a world cursed by a curse and make decisions that impact the plot.
A retro-3D graphics adventure RPG where players explore a world cursed by a curse and make decisions that impact the plot.Hyper Light Drifter (2016)
This is a pixel-art isometric game that combines elements of RPGs, Metroidvania, and adventure genres, developed by Heart Machine in 2016.
This is a pixel-art isometric game that combines elements of RPGs, Metroidvania, and adventure genres, developed by Heart Machine in 2016.Ender Lilies (2021)
A metroidvania with RPG elements, developed by Adglobe and published by Binary Haze Interactive in 2021.
A metroidvania with RPG elements, developed by Adglobe and published by Binary Haze Interactive in 2021.Undungeon (18.11.2021)
Undungeon is a multidimensional RPG with strategy elements, where players create characters, explore an open world, and influence the fates of NPCs through choices and customization.
Undungeon is a multidimensional RPG with strategy elements, where players create characters, explore an open world, and influence the fates of NPCs through choices and customization.Ori and the Blind Forest (2015)
This touching metroidvania, created by Moon Studios and released in 2015.
This touching metroidvania, created by Moon Studios and released in 2015.Rain World (2017)
It is an atmospheric adventure platformer with survival elements, developed by Videocult in 2017.
It is an atmospheric adventure platformer with survival elements, developed by Videocult in 2017.Xanadu Next (03.11.2016)
Xanadu Next offers an exploration of an ancient kingdom with real-time battle elements and integration with Guardians, inspired by Mongolian legends.
Xanadu Next offers an exploration of an ancient kingdom with real-time battle elements and integration with Guardians, inspired by Mongolian legends.INMOST (2020)
A narrative pixel art platformer with puzzles where the player takes on the role of a seeker of truth to unravel the dark mysteries of a crumbling world.
A narrative pixel art platformer with puzzles where the player takes on the role of a seeker of truth to unravel the dark mysteries of a crumbling world.Tails of Iron (17.09.2021)
A harsh RPG adventure with an epic storyline and combat challenges in a world ravaged by war and overshadowed by the Frog Clan.
A harsh RPG adventure with an epic storyline and combat challenges in a world ravaged by war and overshadowed by the Frog Clan.
It is a metroidvania developed by the independent studio Team Cherry in 2017.Blasphemous 2 (2023)
It is the sequel to the platformer Blasphemous, developed by The Game Kitchen and released in 2023.
It is the sequel to the platformer Blasphemous, developed by The Game Kitchen and released in 2023.
It is one of the most iconic game series, which began its journey in 1986.Crystal Project (31.03.2022)
The game offers world exploration, crystal collection, and threat management, with progress reminiscent of Metroidvania, and open battles without random encounters with monsters.
The game offers world exploration, crystal collection, and threat management, with progress reminiscent of Metroidvania, and open battles without random encounters with monsters.Salt and Sanctuary (2016)
It is a dark 2D action RPG with metroidvania elements, developed in 2016 by Ska Studios.
It is a dark 2D action RPG with metroidvania elements, developed in 2016 by Ska Studios.Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (2014)
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is an action-RPG with a polished combat system and a deep storyline, where Dracula battles both internal and external foes in a mystical world.
12>»Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is an action-RPG with a polished combat system and a deep storyline, where Dracula battles both internal and external foes in a mystical world.