Metroidvanias

…and from the devs of Yoku's Island Express, which is an awesome pinball metroidvania.

A cosy, heart-warming, ecosystem driven PET-roidvania! Take control of a LAIKA Space Rover pup, capture and research alien creatures, complete quests for the other doggy Rovers and forge a bond with your new Human friend, as you uncover the ancient mysteries of the planet Terra II!

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A 3D action-adventure/metroidvania about an elephant looking for his herd. Explore a vibrant, decaying world, uncover remnants of humanity, and interact with a quirky cast of evolved intelligent animals.

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Solid reivews…

Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?

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• Metroidvania Guru
• But Why Tho?
• So Many Games
• Gamer Social Club

Mixed reviews, but I love what I see/hear about the story & art direction

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

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• CGMagazine
• Game Informer
• Noisy Pixel
• PC Gamer
• Endless Mode
• Screen Rant

Experience the mysterious journey of a cat searching for the memories of her friend, an old lady who has lost them.

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People speak pretty positively of the first one. Metroidvania Guru gave this a 9.5/10!

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

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• The Escapist
• Metroidvania Guru

I can't find any reviews, but I know it's gotten good feedback from previous demo releases…

This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.

🎮 Steam

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

🌐 Steam

I could only find one review, as this game was shadow-dropped, but it's pretty positive. The Steam reviews look good, too.

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

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Immerse yourself in a Mesoamerican Metroidvania adventure, featuring vivid ligne-claire comic visuals set in the 16th century. Explore the intersection of two worlds in this spellbinding tale based on historical background with rich lore, dynamic combat, and a captivating OST. That is, a comicvania.

I can't find any reviews, but I do know that it got a strong reception from the Steam Next demo they released.

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• Nintendo Switch

Something’s rotten in New Dino City, and it’s up to you to solve the mystery in GNAW. In this metroidvania, explore a pre-apocalyptic saurian civilization hurtling toward self-annihilation. Meet strange characters, fight off twisted critters, and rescue your beloved city from extinction.

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I see touches of Limbo and Shadows of the Colossus

A vast ecosystem, crumbling ruins, towering creatures, a world in collapse—cut, connect, control, replicate, and blast your way through it in this Metroidvania, shaping it as you please.

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Kotama&Academy Citadel is a 3D Metroidvania game. Players assume the role of an exchange student named Kotama as she explores through the mysterious Academy Citadel, aiming to become the esteemed [Carmel Star].

🌐 Steam

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

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“Chronoscript: The Endless End” is an exploration-based action-adventure game where you, an editor trapped within a manuscript, must unravel a thousand-year story that writes itself beyond its end—across 2D pages and a 3D manor.

🌐 Steam

With the motorcycle, they were clearly inspired by Laika: Aged Through Blood 😏

🎮 Nintendo Store

Needs no introduction in this sub. I'm getting this out just before hitting play.

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

No reviews are out yet, but I really doubt you need one for this.

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After six years of near-total silence from the developers and enough feverish anticipation to make it the most wish-listed game on Steam, the sequel to the indie hit Hollow Knight is releasing in two weeks. Team Cherry, the small team behind both games, announced the news Thursday in a trailer.

Why did it take so long?

I think it's safe to say… finally!

Including the original Switch

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! The sequel to the award winning action-adventure. Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Looks like it could be cool! But I can't find any reviews on this. It seems to be flying under the radar.

An exhilarating action-adventure game set in a vibrant retro-futuristic universe. Embark on daring interstellar journeys, uncovering new worlds, and battling formidable alien adversaries. Upgrade your ship and abilities as you explore the vastness of space to save the Galaxy from a hidden threat.

🎮 Steam

His other games are fantastic

Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer- a tiny bird armed with a matchstick- who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

🌐 Steam

Solid reviews, with some people raving about it.

Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania! 🎮

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• Playstation Even though I see it listed for all platforms, I can't find a link to game for Nintendo & Xbox 🤷🏼

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• Game Luster
• I Dream of Indie Games
• The Single Player Squad
• Demajen

Good reviews, but not great. A lot of people seem to think that with a few quality of life updates that it could be much better.

Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.

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• NoisyPixel
• TheGamer
• Video Chums
• IGN Spain
• Game Surf
• Vandal

Rhythm of Resistance is a rhythm metroidvania where your playlist is your weapon. Fight to the beat, explore a forbidden past, and play music to restore culture in a silenced future. Every beat, a rebellion. Every song, a revolution.

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Bolt & Whalington is a Metroidvania game where you play as Bolt, a Siamese cat exploring the floating ruins of Whalington. Reshape abilities and rewrite world rules with the "Setting Machine," switch mecha forms to craft weapons, battle enemies, and uncover the secret of Whalington.

🌐 Steam