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:
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:
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.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.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.Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (2019)
This is a metroidvania-style game developed by ArtPlay and produced by Koji Igarashi in 2019.
This is a metroidvania-style game developed by ArtPlay and produced by Koji Igarashi in 2019.Supraland (2019)
This is a mix of Metroidvania, adventure, and RPG genres in a minimalist style, developed and published by Supra Games in 2019.
This is a mix of Metroidvania, adventure, and RPG genres in a minimalist style, developed and published by Supra Games in 2019.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.
It is a metroidvania developed by the independent studio Team Cherry in 2017.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.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.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.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.
It is one of the most iconic game series, which began its journey in 1986.