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METROIDVANIA GAMES

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

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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!

  • Porkin Hell

    Help Porkin escape from HELL! A strange accident happened.. and he found himself in hell. But he ...

  • Pieces

    Proo has land crashed her craft to this strange place. She lost her craft and physical abilities....

  • Dream Hopper

    An adventure platformer made in 5 days for the 2014 Nitrome game jam. Explore the lucid dream wor...

  • SpaceWreckedHD

    Metroid inspired open world action platformer. This is a remake of my game SpaceWrecked using hi...

  • Red Desert

    Explore the red desert and combat the flames in this top-down metroidvania.

  • Xany's Journey - Chapter 1

    Behold! This is the first chapter of an adventure/exploration game I co-made, related to a spiffy...

  • Cash Quest

    This is a game where you explore the world to find new items and abilities. The goal of the game ...

  • Kodachrome

    Hi, this is a short exploration platformer that I made in a couple of months. *EDIT* - PLEASE RE...

  • Blockstachio

    Gather power ups and go on a mission to save the world. Two modes of play and extra challenges!

  • Escape from the Underworld

    Explore a vast underground cave system, building your power as you vow to take revenge on the ang...