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I'm sure you already know, but it's out — Hollow Knight: Silksong, a metroidvania about gross bugs, is out on all major platforms (I guess Playstation is coming…) (self.metroidvanias)

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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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Bloomberg: Why ‘Silksong’ Took Seven Years to Make (www.bloomberg.com)

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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?

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Hollow Knight: Silksong, a metroidvania that some people might be excited about, is announced for a September 4th 2025 release date on all major platforms. (www.youtube.com)

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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.

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Raygun Gadabout, a retro-SciFi metroidvania, is out now on PC (shared.akamai.steamstatic.com)

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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

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Well Dweller, the upcoming metroidvania from Kyle Thompson, the creator of Crypt Custodian and Islets, is announced for a 2026 release on PC and Switch (www.youtube.com)

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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

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Primal Planet, a prehistoric pixel-art metroidvania with local co-op, is out today on all major platforms (video.fastly.steamstatic.com)

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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! 🎮

Steam
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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Shadow Labyrinth, a metroidvania with a post-apocalyptic take on Pac-Man, is out on all major platforms with solid reviews (video.fastly.steamstatic.com)

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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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Rhythm of Resistance, a rhythm-based metroidvania, is announced for release on PC in 2026 (video.fastly.steamstatic.com)

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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.

🌐 Steam

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Bolt & Whalington, a unique metroidvania with a "meta" mechanic that rewrites the game, is announced for PC with an unknown release window (video.fastly.steamstatic.com)

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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

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At Fate's End, a metroidvania from the team behind Spiritfarer, is announced for release in 2026 on PC, Xbox, and Playstation (video.fastly.steamstatic.com)

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At Fate’s End is an action-adventure game where you fight the ones you love and your skill tree is your family tree. Explore a lush fantasy world, defeat the foul creatures of the realm, and face your estranged siblings in intense, emotional duels to decide your family’s fate.

🌐 Steam

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Awita: Journey of Hope, a sword-combat-based metroidvania, is out now on PC (video.fastly.steamstatic.com)

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Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

🎮 Steam

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Teios Journey, a hand-drawn and physics-based metroidvania, is announced for release on PC and consoles with co-op. (video.fastly.steamstatic.com)

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through a vibrant world teeming with challenges and mysteries. Traverse diverse landscapes, solve intricate puzzles, and engage in epic battles as you unravel the secrets hidden within the land.

🌐 Steam

State of Voyager for Lemmy, 2025 edition in c/voyagerapp@lemmy.world

[–] chrisbrummel 38 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I’d love Apollo-level inline video playing.

Keep up the great work!

Oirbo, an action-platformer metroidvania, is coming out of Steam Early Access and releasing on PC on Feb. 10. in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 1 points 9 months ago

Yeah, I’ll definitely wait to see the reviews, but the early access feedback is positive, but not glowing. I did see some reviews mention that it didn’t really add much to the genre, but was still fun.

Doctor sexually exploited kids and directed them to 'cut, choke and hang themselves': DOJ. in c/news@lemmy.world

[–] chrisbrummel -4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Joss Whedon became a doctor?!?

Kentum, a 2D "craftervania" adventure, is announced for a 2025 release on PC, Playstation, & Xbox in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 2 points 10 months ago

Aggghhh! Now I don't need to play it… 🤷🏼🫠

Shadow Labyrinth, a wild metroidvania reinterpretation of Pac-Man (🧐 yes, Pac-Man), was announced for all major platforms for release in 2025. in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 1 points 10 months ago

Here’s a new interview with the developers.

Morkull Ragast's Rage, a metroidvania with a post-modern twist, announces a January 6 release date for all major platforms in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

And this is just a sample. I think people have cataloged boss animations, etc

Morkull Ragast's Rage, a metroidvania with a post-modern twist, announces a January 6 release date for all major platforms in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 5 points 11 months ago (4 children)

😏 If you think this is bad, you should see Deviator. It literally stole sprites from HK.

Metroidvanias: 2025 — What are you looking forward to? in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 1 points 11 months ago

Those, and for me, Possesor(s) (because I loved their first game, Hyper Light Drifter), and MIO (because if Nintendo showcased it, it’s likely good)

Mandragora, a souls-like action-RPG metroidvania, announces an April 17, 2025 release date for all major platforms in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 3 points 11 months ago

According to folks who played the demo during Steam Next Fest, it was pretty good. 🤞🏻

Nine Sols, after a very successful PC release in May, is coming to all major platforms on November 26, including Xbox Game Pass in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Happy to participate in a post. I'm also wanting to do a "Best of '24" in a few months.

Hollow Knight
Ori 1
Ori 2
Prince of Persia: Lost Crown
Super Metroid
Nine Sols
Animal Well
BioGun
HAAK
Guacamele 2

4 & 6-8 are from just this year, so it's been a good year for me.

Exographer, a pixel-art "brainovania" based in scientific principles, is out today on all major platfroms in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 2 points 1 year ago

Agreed. I'm working on the Prince of Persia DLC, and then switching to the new Zelda…

Exographer, a pixel-art "brainovania" based in scientific principles, is out today on all major platfroms in c/metroidvanias

[–] chrisbrummel 3 points 1 year ago

I have not. I see it getting decent reviews (80-85%-ish). Between this and other high profile releases, I think it'll be in my backlog