chrisbrummel

This one is one I've been waiting for. Haven't played it yet, but I'm seeing the word "masterpiece" being thrown around.

Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters across a 40+ hour story, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

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• Steam
• Playstation
• Xbox

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• ComboInfinito
• Inverse
• Loot Level Chill
• I Dream of Indie Games
• Noisy Pixel
• RPJames

Looks gorgeous, but I'm seeing mixed reviews.

INAYAH – Life After Gods is a thrilling action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Immerse yourself in a story with multiple choices, explore diverse biomes, face more than 20 bosses, and develop your character with a unique progression system.

🎮 Steam

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• CGM
• Game Luster
• DhaNi Infinity
• Werglia

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.

🌐 Steam

Harness Samus Aran's new psychic abilities to survive the mysterious planet of Viewros and find a way home when Metroid Prime 4: Beyond comes to Nintendo Switch in 2025.

🌐 Switch

Just a few reviews so far, but they really like it.

Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.

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• Steam
• Switch

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• Soulsborne Seeker
• DhaNi Infinity
• Play Games

Play as Cobra, the space pirate, in an action platformer. Along with Lady Armaroid, your loyal partner, and equipped with your iconic Psychogun, you must solve a mystery that could threaten the entire universe.

🌐 Steam

A run-and-gun metroidvania set in Voivod’s dystopian universe. Battle biomechanical mutants, explore a twisted post-apocalyptic world, and recover fragments of your lost mind. Featuring pixel-art visuals, tight action-platforming, and Voivod soundtrack.

🌐 Steam

Elusive is about a young raider, Zoe, following her father's explorer footsteps, encouraged to discover the treasures of the giants' world, despite the dangers she may encounter.

🌐 Steam

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

🌐 Steam

This game's demo got great reviews on the last Steam Next Fest.

Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.

🌐 Steam

Looks gorgeous!

Become water. Be shapeless, be formless, be fluid. All living things are from water and you can transform water into what it needs to be. Dive into this Kyrgyz fairytale and take on the journey of finding your place in this Metroidvania fantasy world.

🌐 Steam

People seem to love this game. It was one of the best reviewed demos of Steam Next Fest.

Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

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• Steam
• iOS
• Android

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• PocketGamer