Metroidvania
10 storiesThis tag brings together side-scrolling adventures and broader interpretations of the format without treating every exploration game as part of the genre. Articles can examine world layout, progression logic, sequence breaking, hidden routes, upgrade order and the clarity with which each game communicates where newly acquired abilities can be used.
Zozo and the Lost Dreams brings cartoon chaos to Tokyo Game Show
Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a platformer-Metroidvania inspired by Saturday morning cartoons, is being showcased at Tokyo Game Show with its inventive visuals and playful combat mechanics drawing attention from attendees
team17 brings What Goes Up and Greak 2 demos to Tokyo Game Show
team17 will present hands-on demos for What Goes Up and Greak 2 Alliance of the Storms at Tokyo Game Show 2026, offering players a first look at new co-op gameplay and platform details ahead of their upcoming releases
Metroid Ravenous brings fast-paced combat to Switch 2 in January 2027
Nintendo has officially revealed Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2 with a release date set for 28 January 2027. The new 2D instalment strands Samus on a hostile planet and promises more intense combat than previous entries
Isle of Reveries launches on all major platforms with puzzle driven adventure
Isle of Reveries has officially released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Players take on the role of Lief the owl, tackling dungeons and puzzles in a metroidvania-inspired world with co-op support and settlement building
Well Dweller release date set for September on all major platforms
Top Hat Studios and Kyle Thompson have confirmed Well Dweller will launch on 22 September 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with day-one Xbox Game Pass access and enhanced visuals on Switch 2
Nautus Preview: Survival-Crafting Meets Undersea Exploration on a Tropical Island
Magic Design Studios has revealed Nautus, a survival-crafting adventure set on a tropical island with a strong focus on underwater exploration and community building. The game blends cosy surface life with Metroidvania-inspired submersible gameplay
Super Metroid Director Reflects on Nintendo Crunch and Nap Room Struggles
Super Metroid director Yoshio Sakamoto has described the intense final months of development, including long nights, a neglected nap room, and the impact of crunch on the Nintendo team during the game's creation
Plungeez Release Date Set for August 2026 on All Major Platforms
Team Zeroth's debut title Plungeez, a 16-bit metroidvania puzzle-platformer, is launching on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch on 13 August 2026, with a demo already available on Steam and a launch discount confirmed
Unofficial Castlevania: Symphony of the Night PC Port Released After Decades
A fan-made PC port of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night has launched, using the Xbox 360 version as its base. This release ends a nearly 30-year wait for an official PC edition, but comes with notable differences from the original
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse aims to reach new Metroidvania fans
Konami producer Tsutomu Taniguchi has revealed that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was proposed to introduce the franchise to Metroidvania enthusiasts who have never played a Castlevania game