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2018 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.99 € 👍 96 % Overwhelmingly positive, 4,824 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

As a dung beetle turned postman, you explore a vibrant island by using pinball flippers instead of jumping. The blend of Metroidvania exploration and pinball mechanics is original, charming and laid-back.

What defines Yoku's Island Express:

  • Lots to discover
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Open world
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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2022 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.50 € 👍 96 % Overwhelmingly positive, 1,674 reviews on Steam

  • Lots to discover
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

A charming hand-painted metroidvania where you play a little mouse named Iko exploring floating islands and piecing a shattered world back together. The tone is warm and gentle, with quirky characters and moderate boss fights.

Wheel World

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Crypt Custodian

Lots to discover

A charming metroidvania where you play Pluto, a dead cat stuck as the afterlife's janitor, meeting ghosts, fighting beasts and exploring a sprawling map. Humor and a warm look define the experience.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Lots of humour

A charming, witty 2D adventure where half-genie Shantae explores islands with her hair whip, pirate gadgets and dance magic. Teaming up with her nemesis Risky Boots and the vibrant, animated pixel art give it its special appeal.

Big Hops

Open world

A colorful 3D platformer where you play as a frog, using parkour moves and your tongue to explore large worlds. Its highlight is the playful, emergent interactions with gadgets and veggies.

Disney Illusion Island

Lavish presentation

A charming cartoon-styled Metroidvania where Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Minnie explore the island of Monoth. It's accessible and playable in up to four-player co-op, with smooth platforming and plenty of humor.

Wuppo

Lots of humour

A quirky hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure in which a little Wum explores a bizarre world in search of a new home, solving puzzles and fighting enemies. Its offbeat humor and distinctive look define the experience.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

Cosy, great for unwinding

A colorful, laid-back Yoshi platformer where you hop through the pages of a talking book and discover its creatures. The playful look and gentle difficulty make it very approachable.

Isopod: A Webbed Spin-off

Lavish presentation

As a tiny pill-bug you roll, zip and slam through the colorful Australian bush, rallying fellow insects against the greedy fire ants. A light spin-off of Webbed focused on movement and exploration.

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