A new trailer has been released for ‘SHADE Protocol,’ an indie Metroidvania game, and a Kickstarter fundraiser will begin Spring 2026. SHADE Protocol new trailer and Kickstarter campaign announced.

Toronto-based studio Komi Games has announced Gemini X, a 2.5D Metroidvania “built for fans of classic 32-bit run-and-gun ...

Metroidvania games feature expansive landscapes, diverging from claustrophobic settings. Different environments in the genre offer diverse experiences, from atmospheric platformers to anime-inspired ...

Forever ensnared in a love-fued between 1800s literature and modern gaming, Eman Fatima tries her best to appease both her hobbies by tapping away at her keyboard and writing about her favorite games ...

In 2025, there wasn't a Castlevania game released, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond isn't a Metroidvania game. Despite this, the Metroidvania genre was still strongly represented during those 12 months ...

Impactful upgrades in Metroidvanias encourage exploration, sometimes leading to slow starts. Some Metroidvanias are immediately fun due to fluid controls, accessible gameplay, or immersive world ...

The current king of the Metroidvania genre is far and away Hollow Knight. This humble Kickstarter game won fans over with its amazing art direction, world, character design, and most importantly, its ...

RELATED: As 2024 Ends, Where Is Hollow Knight: Silksong? The first Metroidvania I have to talk about is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. I admit, when I saw the first trailer and Ubisoft as the ...

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 ...

Finish Line Game's next title, DeadRoot, is a 3D Metroidvania Action-Adventure in a Barbaric Bug-Sized World; Exclusive ...

“Metroidvania: The First Decade is the culmination of a project I began more than 20 years ago, back when this style of game had largely vanished and the general public had more or less forgotten ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Metroidvania titles are as popular as ever, and if you’re looking ...