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Hack your destiny. Atari and WayForward are proud to unveil a brand new metroidvania in the Yars universe. Play as young hacker, Emi Kimura, as she explores the mysterious mega corporation, QoTech. Yars Rising is coming soon!

For all major platforms

🌐 Website

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

I liked the demo. Going to give it a go once I'm done with Biomorph.

Hop on your trusty BMX and get ready to survive the dangerous wasteland in this release date trailer for Turbo Kid, an upcoming Metroidvania game based on the movie. The latest trailer for Turbo Kid showcases various locations you'll explore, bloody combat action, and more!

🎮 Steam

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• Two Dash Stash
• The Games Machine

Out on other platforms later this year

BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.

🎮 Steam

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• I Dream of Indie Games
• Demajen
• Game Luster
• BlackQD

🌐 Website

🎮 Steam

In New Kunlun, hero Yi has awakened the 9 rulers of this forsaken realm. To defeat the 9 Sols in the deserted city.

Doesn't look like there's any other platforms announced. This was one of my favorite demos. Very excited about this game.

🌐 Kickstarter

Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.

Looks like it's slated for all major platforms.

It's a cute fun game and I'm looking forward to the dev's next, Crypt Custodian

🎮 Metacritic

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient Artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

🎮 Steam

What a string of great releases! Between Biomorph (April 5), BioGun (April 16), Tales of Kenzera (April 23), and this on May 9th, it's a busy time for good metroidvanias. And this looks easily the most unique …

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

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• Website
• Steam
• PS5
• Switch

Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you be the vaccine to save dog-kind from extinction?

🎮 Steam

🌐 Website

About Cannons + Sparrows is an immersive video game experience that combines the best elements of Metroidvania, platforming, and puzzle-solving. Embark on a thrilling journey as a small cannon hatching from a bird's egg, unaware that it can shoot. On your quest for self-discovery, you'll encounter challenging battles, navigate intricate puzzles, and unlock new movement and fighting abilities. Unleash your newfound powers and set out to fight the evil cannon creatures that dwell within the dark fortress, relentlessly pillaging the forest's precious resources.

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• Steam

• Steam

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!