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1994 Classic

The genre-defining classic: Samus explores the labyrinthine planet Zebes, gaining abilities that gradually unlock a moody, isolated alien world packed with secrets.

What defines Super Metroid:

Lots to discover
Sci-fi setting
Open world
Lavish presentation

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

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AM2R: Return of Samus

96 %

2016 PC

Lots to discover
Sci-fi setting
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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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Axiom Verge

Dark, serious atmosphere

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.

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.

Metroid Dread

Lavish presentation

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.

Blade Chimera

Lavish presentation

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.

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.

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.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Lavish presentation

Stranded on the alien world Viewros, Samus explores ancient ruins in first person, scanning her surroundings and using new psychic powers to open up blocked paths. It is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure that blends shooting, exploration and environmental puzzles.

Axiom Verge 2

Open world

A metroidvania with a large, interconnected world where new abilities and a drone unlock secrets and shortcuts. It continues the Axiom Verge universe but works fine without playing the original first.

Mio: Memories in Orbit

Lavish presentation

A gorgeous painterly 2.5D metroidvania where you guide the little robot Mio through a vast decaying spaceship, unlocking grapple, glide and climbing abilities and fighting rogue machines in agile aerial combat. A modifier slot system lets you tune your build, while losing currency on death keeps the tension up.