Sometimes the most powerful stories come in the smallest packages. Well Dweller, the latest creation from indie darling Kyle Thompson, proves this beautifully. You play as Glimmer, a tiny bird whose only weapon against an evil queen is a...
The Metroidvania genre just got its most twisted entry yet. Nothing Beyond This Point launched today on Steam, and developer Dieuwt has crafted something that fundamentally challenges how we think about health systems in exploration games. Most Metroidvanias teach...
Going crazy over a Steam patch that might or might not correlate with an eventual launch after the wait of six long years? The suspicious timing with the upcoming Summer Game Fest is something to note, with gamers already...
This incredible warrior cosplay combines elements from both Hollow Knight and Dark Souls. The indie game Team Cherry developed blends 2D platforming and exploration with gameplay elements inspired by FromSoftware’s souls, like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. While the release...
Fans eagerly anticipated solo developer Thomas Happ’s follow-up game after the original Axiom Verge’s 2015 release for the PlayStation 4 to much critical acclaim. In 2021, Axiom Verge 2 was exclusively made available on the Epic Games Store for...
Players in Hollow Knight will face numerous foes during their exploration of Hallownest, many of whom are exclusive to that area. A bestiary is helpful in this situation because it can be challenging to remember the many kinds of...
GoodSmile gives users an insight into the recently revealed Metroid Dread figures and explains what to anticipate from Samus Aran and EMMI. An immediate peek at the comments portion of the tweet where Good Smile first revealed their new...
Petoons Studio is excited to reveal its upcoming Metroidvania rat-themed game Curse of the Sea Rats. The title has been fully funded on Kickstarter and is expecting a full release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in...
OutbuddiesDX is a popular 2D side-scrolling game that embraces the spirit of ‘Metroid’ with a Cthulhu mix. Explore a side-scrolling adventure originally released on Steam now headed for a port on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. There is even...
Developer and publisher Mirari and Co. along with Maple Whispering Limited have announced the launch of Dark Light into Steam Early Access. The game is a Sci-fi 2D action-platformer, Metroidvania, and inspired by the Souls series. So far, there...
This game takes modern game design back to the beginning with a simple pixel-based character navigating black and white maps. Each level is hand-crafted, presenting a unique environment that must be explored, memorized, and traversed. Explore a strange world...
A new exploration-focused side-scroller has released showing off its 16-bit style mixed with ARPG mechanics. Inexistence Rebirth brings a new world to players as it embraces a faster, larger, and more powerful game design. Brand new game modes and side...
On paper, it’s difficult to discern precisely where the newest Metroidvania, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, went wrong. Led by the legendary developer from the original Castlevania, Koji Igarashi, the Kickstarter was a resounding success with over $5.5 million...
Hopefully, you haven’t been sleeping on Motion Twin’s massive indie success Dead Cells, a Metroidvania-inspired roguelike with crisp combat, fantastic exploration, and brutal traps that released on August 8, 2018. Dead Cells is arguably still one of the best...
