This is the action-adventure you’ve been waiting decades for. You play the role of a scientist who seemingly perishes in an accident, only to awaken in a mysterious, alien world. Is this a distant planet? The far future? Or a complex virtual-reality computer simulation?
Plumb the recesses of a large, labyrinthine world in order to learn what it is and why you are here.
Discover tons of weapons, items, and abilities, each with their own unique behaviors and usage. You’ll need your wits to find them all.
Combat bizarre biomechanoid constructs, the deadly fallout of an ancient war, and the demons of your own psyche.
And finally, break the game itself by using glitches to corrupt foes and solve puzzles in the environment.
There are countless great Metroidvania games available on the Steam Deck — Max Wright for overkill runs through some of the very best.
There’s a lot to love about Metroidvania games, from the original Metroid and Castlevania entries to some of the subgenre’s more compelling entries on PS4 and other more recent systems. While there…
Love the newest Strider! Definitely underrated.
Love these lists as i now want to check out Momodora (on PS extra) and Ender Lillies.
It's a very solid list and the best part is that I think all of them are on other platforms so more people can play them.
Welcome to another Nindie Spotlight here on Nintendo Link where we bring to light some of the best indie games on the Switch. This week we are focusing on Axiom Verge, a brilliant sci-fi metroidvania title by Thomas Happ.
