METROIDVANIA GAMES

Explore our collection of Metroidvania games. From classics to new releases, find your next favorite game.

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Maptroid
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endeavor
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K.O.L.M.
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Level Up!
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K.O.L.M. 2
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Amea
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Robot Wants Kitty
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PRIOR
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Robot Wants Fishy
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Snailiad
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Insidia
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ASCIIvania
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Dozenbear
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Wilt: Last Blossom
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Unstable
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Legend of Kalevala
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Box Life
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Escape from Puppy Death Factory
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A Game About Game Literacy
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Robot Wants Puppy
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Mr. Bree - Returning Home
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Blue Knight
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Tyrian Cavern
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Arzea
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A Kitty Dream
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Antichromatic
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Attack of the Heavenly Bats
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Aqua Boy
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PixEvo - The Fountain
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Mage
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The Valley Rule
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You Have No Legs
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I Am Level v1.0
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Tiny Dangerous Dungeons
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Slime's Turn
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Katwalk
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Darktopia
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The Deeplight Expedition
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The Power
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Kram Keep
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Robostar
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Boundaries Of Truth Reload (Part 1)
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Zos
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After Years in Dark Tunnels
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King Story
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Robot Phone Home
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Crayon Poke
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The Moonkeeper
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The Ruins of Machi Itcza
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Metroidvania Games

Metroidvania games blend the adventure of Metroid with the style of Castlevania. You move through one big map instead of separate levels. At first, you have few moves, but as you play, you unlock new abilities like double jumps or grappling hooks. These new skills let you reach places that were blocked before, so you keep going back to find hidden paths.
The game's progress is based on the abilities you gain. A wall you can't climb today might be easy to pass after you get a new power. Each upgrade helps you move forward and shows how your character grows. Fighting can involve swords or blasters, but quick thinking and good timing are always important.
People enjoy Metroidvanias because of the little surprises along the way. Secret rooms hold health upgrades, story bits, or ways to beat bosses faster. There aren't many cutscenes; most of the story is told through the world itself. Looking at old murals or strange fossils lets you piece together the story on your own.
Today, the genre includes action-focused, puzzle-filled, RPG-style, and even 3D games like Metroid Prime. Whether you like classic pixel art or smoother modern graphics, Metroidvania games offer fun adventures where you're free to explore, get lost, and feel proud when you find your way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a game a Metroidvania?
A Metroidvania features one connected world, obstacles that need specific upgrades to bypass, and encourages backtracking to unlock new areas after you gain abilities.
Why is backtracking fun instead of tedious?
Each return trip offers fresh rewards. New skills open shortcuts, hidden items, and story clues, turning familiar zones into playgrounds rather than chores.
Do I need to play Metroid or Castlevania first?
No. Modern Metroidvanias stand alone. Knowing the classics adds context, but every title here teaches its own mechanics from scratch.
Are there 3D Metroidvania games?
Yes. Metroid Prime is the most famous example, and many indie studios now translate the genre's explore-upgrade-return loop into 3D spaces.

Play the Best Metroidvania Games!

  • Maptroid

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  • endeavor

    Endeavor is a game about a dwarf trying to uncover an ancient secret. Or maybe it's about explori...

  • K.O.L.M.

    You're a broken robot. Fix yourself up to please Mother. Do as you're told. You don't want to let...

  • Level Up!

    Sandbox Platform RPG Comedy - Run, jump, collect gems and talk to zany NPC's to level up!

  • K.O.L.M. 2

    The little robot is back. After escaping the clutches of his Mother in the dark dpeths of the fac...

  • Amea

    Amea follows the story of a young girl who finds no recollection of her memory. When she awakens ...

  • Robot Wants Kitty

    This is a short 'metroidvania' platformer (just one large level). Your goal is simply to get to t...

  • PRIOR

    Who are you? Where are you? Why are you there? PRIOR: You know nothing. ยฉ krangGAMES 2011 krang...

  • Robot Wants Fishy

    The third in the series. Help guide Robot to the Fishy he so desperately wants. You'll have to co...

  • Snailiad

    Explore Snaily World, collect new abilities and weapons, discover secret passages, and save the s...