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2015 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch −75 % ~~17.99 €~~ 4.49 € 2 days left 👍 91 % Very positive, 6,064 reviews on Steam

A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.

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Lots to discover
Sci-fi setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Dark, serious atmosphere

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The closest matches for Axiom Verge are AM2R: Return of Samus, Environmental Station Alpha and Ghost Song. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Axiom Verge special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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AM2R: Return of Samus

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2016 PC

Sci-fi setting
Lots to discover
Action-packed real-time combat

A fan-made remake of Metroid II that blends classic Samus Aran gameplay with modern controls, expanded areas and punchy boss fights. Hunting the Metroids across planet SR388 is atmospheric and rewards thorough exploration.

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Environmental Station Alpha

Action-packed real-time combat

A retro pixel-art Metroidvania where you play a robot exploring an abandoned space station to uncover what happened there. The focus is squarely on exploration and unlocking new abilities.

Ghost Song

Dark, serious atmosphere

An atmospheric 2D Metroidvania set on the lonely moon Lorian V, where you awaken as a Deadsuit, explore eerie caverns, gain new abilities and uncover cosmic secrets. Fluid combat and a moody sci-fi setting define the adventure.

Blade Chimera

Dark, serious atmosphere

A 2D Metroidvania set in a dystopian cyberpunk world where a demon sword lets you create platforms, shield yourself and meddle with the past. Beautifully animated pixel art and exploration take center stage.

Moadra

Dark, serious atmosphere

A grim sci-fi Metroidvania set on the alien planet Protea VI, where you fight dangerous creatures, grow stronger and uncover a terrible buried secret.

Haiku, the Robot

Action-packed real-time combat

A compact 2D metroidvania where you play a small robot exploring a decaying, virus-ridden machine world. Fast sword combat, platforming and new abilities gradually unlock hidden areas.

Blaster Master Zero

Action-packed real-time combat

A retro reboot of the NES classic where you switch between a tank vehicle and on-foot sections in 2D levels. Boss fights, upgrades and metroidvania-style backtracking deliver old-school 8-bit action.

Shadow Labyrinth

Dark, serious atmosphere

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Metroid Dread

Action-packed real-time combat

Samus Aran's 2D return pairs fluid, fast movement and precise melee counters with classic Metroidvania exploration. Tense escapes from the near-invincible E.M.M.I. robots and demanding boss fights keep the pressure high.

Otherskin

Dark, serious atmosphere

A third-person Metroidvania shooter in which Alex explores an alien planet and absorbs organic abilities that reshape both combat and traversal. New powers steadily open up more of the world.

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