There was a time when the only games I played were platformers. I grew up with Mario and Mega Man, and so I naturally assumed that those were the best sorts of games. And while I still love ...

A highly anticipated sequel from a critically acclaimed Metroidvania game is releasing on March 31, after the original barely ...

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 ...

Steam users can claim a free sci-fi Metroidvania until March 25.

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 ...

Bloodborne and Hollow Knight-inspired Metroidvania Crowsworn is back with a new gameplay trailer confirming plans to (eventually) launch for PC and consoles. A long-awaited new, public look at ...

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night remains as one of the best Metroidvanias even after all these years.

From Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to Nine Sols, Animal Well, and many more besides, we've been spoiled by great Metroidvania games in recent years. Making a fresh appearance at today's OTK Games ...

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 ...

All eyes are on the State of Play. There are never any shortages when it comes to rumors and speculation about the video game industry. We can’t go a day without something wild popping up. However, ...

Daniel has been playing games for entirely too many years, with his Steam library currently numbering nearly 750 games and counting. When he's not working or watching anime, he's either playing or ...

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