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Hades is a critically acclaimed roguelike dungeon crawler where you play as Zagreus, the Prince of the Underworld, attempting to escape his father's realm. Its defining feature is its narrative integr...

Blasphemous 2 is a dark, brutal, and visually striking 2D action game that leans heavily into religious horror themes. It improves upon the original in every way, offering more fluid combat, better pl...

Ori and the Blind Forest is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant Metroidvania platformer. Players guide Ori, a small spirit, through a vibrant and decaying forest, restoring light and life to...

The original Guacamelee! sets the stage for its sequel with a vibrant and humorous take on the Metroidvania genre. Players control a humble gardener who transforms into a luchador, battling evil force...

The Messenger starts as a linear, 8-bit action platformer and evolves into a sprawling, 16-bit Metroidvania. It is a brilliant subversion of expectations, filled with humor, challenging platforming, a...

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a 2D action RPG that has been significantly improved since its initial release. The 'Afterlife' update added a wealth of content, including new areas, bosses, and mechanic...

Guacamelee! 2 is a vibrant, high-energy Metroidvania that blends platforming with deep, combo-based brawler combat. Set in a world inspired by Mexican folklore, you play as a luchador fighting to save...

Salt and Sanctuary is often described as '2D Dark Souls.' It is a dark, challenging Metroidvania with deep RPG mechanics, including character classes, weapon upgrades, and complex skill trees. You exp...

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is a beautiful, atmospheric 2D action RPG set in a ruined kingdom plagued by an endless rain. Players control a young girl who can summon spirits to fight for her,...

Carrion is a reverse horror game where you play as an amorphous creature, escaping from a research facility. The game emphasizes stealth and evasion, as you must avoid detection by human security forc...

Rogue Legacy 2 is a massive improvement over its predecessor, refining the 'genealogical' roguelite formula. Every time you die, you choose one of your heirs to continue the quest, each with unique tr...

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a vibrant 2.5D action-adventure Metroidvania that revitalizes the classic franchise. Players control Sargon, a young warrior with time-bending abilities, exploring...

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer steeped in dark fantasy and religious iconography. The mobile version brings its punishing combat and meticulously crafted world to mobile devices. The game's...