While the genre has expanded exponentially, these five series remain as the greatest Metroidvania games of all time.

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Metroidvanias offered open-world maps before open-world games were cool. Perhaps with some restrictions. Progression might eventually be limited by certain barriers that require the collection of a ...

Nine Sols is one of the best Metroidvania games of recent memory, with its so-called "taopunk" setting melding sci-fi elements with a futuristic Asian-fantasy style. And now, the story is continuing ...

From combat to platforming, here are the best Metroidvanias to play in 2026 ...

Metroidvania games have massive potential for deep, immersive experiences. At PAX East, the panel “A Platform for Adventure: Metroidvania Game Makers Round Table” talks about this dynamic genre and ...

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Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Publisher OKJOY and developer Team Orca have announced Metroidvania game, Bolt & Wahlington, for PC via Steam. A beta test will happen in June. View the announcement trailer below: Read details on the ...

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