Best Metroidvania

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...

A masterclass in the Metroidvania genre, Hollow Knight immerses players in the vast, decaying insect kingdom of Hallownest. It features challenging, precise combat, a sprawling interconnected world to...

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a breathtakingly beautiful Metroidvania that combines tight platforming with emotional storytelling. The art style is hand-painted and vibrant, creating a world that f...

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...

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...

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to Hollow Knight, follows Hornet as she explores a new kingdom filled with challenging platforming and intricate combat. The game retains the sig...

Axiom Verge is a love letter to the original Metroid, featuring a unique 'glitch' mechanic that allows players to manipulate the environment and enemies in unexpected ways. The game offers a vast, ali...

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...

Aetherium: Depths takes players to the submerged sections of the space station, introducing new challenges and enemies. The game features a new set of abilities and a darker, more claustrophobic atmos...

Often cited as the game that defined the genre, Symphony of the Night remains a timeless classic. Its gothic atmosphere, deep RPG mechanics, and massive castle map set the standard for decades. While...

La-Mulana is a retro-style metroidvania game known for its intricate puzzles, challenging platforming, and demanding combat. Players explore an ancient ruin filled with traps, enemies, and secrets. Th...

SteamWorld Dig is a charming and addictive metroidvania game where players control a steampunk prospector as they dig their way through the earth. The game features a unique gameplay loop, rewarding p...

Metroid II: Return of Samus continued Samus Aran's journey, this time on the Metroid-infested planet SR388. The game introduced a new mechanic: Metroid evolution, where Metroids grow stronger over tim...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Dead Cells is a 'roguevania' that combines the exploration of a Metroidvania with the permadeath and procedural generation of a roguelite. Players fight their way through a constantly changing castle,...

Control is a supernatural action-adventure game set in the Oldest House, a shifting, brutalist building that houses the Federal Bureau of Control. Players assume the role of Jesse Faden, the new Direc...

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...

Carrion is a reverse horror game where players control a monstrous creature escaping containment. The game emphasizes stealth and strategic movement, as the creature must avoid detection while consumi...

Aetherium, from Lumina Studios, is a sci-fi metroidvania with a focus on exploration and atmospheric storytelling. Players navigate a derelict space station, uncovering its secrets and battling hostil...

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...

Chasm is a Metroidvania-style action-adventure game with procedurally generated dungeons. Players explore a vast underground world, uncovering secrets and battling enemies. The game features a wide va...

Grime is a surreal, dark Metroidvania where you play as a creature with a black hole for a head. The combat is unique, focusing on parrying and absorbing enemies to gain their traits and abilities. Th...