Yes, there are a few true Roguevanias out there, and some really fun ones. But there are a lot more that are, frankly, a bit ...

What are the best Metroidvania games? Nintendo’s Super Metroid and Konami’s Castlevania: Symphony of the Night popularized the Metroidvania, but the genre has come into its own since these ...

If you love the metroidvania concept but hate getting PTSD from demanding gameplay mechanics, then cozy metroidvanias are about to be your next obsession! These games offer mechanics that ...

You got the message now, right? A violent fight for survival, Sundered is a brilliant Metroidvania from the same team responsible for the gorgeous Jotun, and Spiritfarer. The team is notable for ...

Boss fights are an obvious staple of many video games, especially those in the Metroidvania genre. Since the origins of Metroid and Castlevania, these major encounters have gained increasing ...

Almost 40 years have passed since Beyond the Ice Palace first released on the Commodore 64 in 1988, but new life has been ...

The current king of the Metroidvania genre is far and away Hollow Knight. This humble Kickstarter game won fans over with its amazing art direction, world, character design, and most importantly ...

and Metroidvania progression is an excellent fit for the game's universe and environments (when not hamstrung by time gating). The idea of a survival game mode, perhaps doubling down on the waves ...

Some of the most memorable titles in gaming history stand out because they are Games That Blend Genres Perfectly, seamlessly ...

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 ...

Subcult Joint's frantic 2D Metroidvania, Cookie Cutter, is finally coming to Nintendo Switch.

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 ...