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2023 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 24.99 € 👍 78 % Mostly positive, 8,404 reviews on Steam

A hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where you explore the ruins of a fallen metropolis as Renee, fight towering bosses, and build up your skills and gear. Its RPG depth and large, interconnected map are the main draws.

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  • Lots to discover
  • Lavish presentation
  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression
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The closest matches for Afterimage are Well Dweller, 9 Years of Shadows and Blue Fire. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Afterimage special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Well Dweller

94 %

2026 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 14.25 €

  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting
  • Lavish presentation

A dark fairy-tale metroidvania where you play a tiny bird with a matchstick, crossing a wretched kingdom to burn the wicked queen. Expect quirky characters, exploration and platforming action. The game is new and little known to me, so this rating relies mostly on the description.

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Blue Fire

Distinctive, stylised art style

A stylized 3D platformer adventure through the ruined kingdom of Penumbra, mixing jumping, light combat and trap-filled temples. The emphasis is on precise movement rather than narrative.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Lots to discover

The genre-defining Metroidvania sends the vampire Alucard through a sprawling gothic castle packed with secrets, loot and RPG leveling. Gorgeous sprite work and a legendary soundtrack complete the package, and the inverted castle remains one of gaming's most famous twists.

Grime

Lots to discover

A surreal 2.5D soulslike Metroidvania set in a strange, organic world obsessed with anatomy. Combat centers on parrying and absorbing enemies, backed by interconnected exploration full of shortcuts and secrets.

Minoria

Fantasy setting

Minoria is a dark Metroidvania from the Momodora developers where a nun fights witches and monsters using parries, dodges and spells. Hand-painted backdrops and precise, reflex-driven combat define it.

Salt and Sanctuary

Strong character progression

A 2D Soulslike wrapped in Metroidvania design: stamina-driven combat, punishing bosses and a huge skill tree in a grim, interconnected world. Its hand-drawn look and rewarding exploration set it apart.

Ori and the Blind Forest

Lavish presentation

A gorgeous hand-painted Metroidvania platformer with tight, demanding movement, tense escape sequences and a heartfelt tale of loss and hope. Its sweeping orchestral score makes the forest of Nibel unforgettable.

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