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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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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.
93 % 18.49 €
Strong character progression
A pixel-art Metroidvania where you explore a cursed castle as Europa, unlock new abilities and bring color back to the world. A moving story is carried by an atmospheric soundtrack.
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92 %
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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.
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92 % −60 %Strong character progression
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.
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92 % 16.79 €
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.
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91 % 29.99 €
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A fast, polished 2D Metroidvania platformer starring the warrior Sargon in a mythical Persian world. Acrobatic parry-driven combat, time-manipulating powers and clever platforming challenges make for a fluid, stylish adventure.
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91 % 19.50 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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.
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91 % free
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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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91 % 29.99 €
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A new Castlevania Metroidvania set in a burning Paris in 1499, where Trevor Belmont and his daughter Rose wield the Vampire Killer whip against monstrous hordes. It promises gothic horror atmosphere, interconnected exploration and demanding action combat.
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91 % 14.79 €
Fantasy setting
A 2D action adventure presented as Greek black-figure vase painting, where you play Nikandreia fighting through ancient mythology and taking powers from the gods. Varied weapons, shield blocking and thrown arms keep combat fresh.
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