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2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified88 % positive−40 % 17.99 € 10.79 €

An atmospheric 2D Metroidvania with Soulslike touches, where you explore a nightmare-stricken kingdom and uncover its mysteries. The available information is limited, so this rating is approximate.

  • Interconnected level design
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Dense, handcrafted world
  • Jumping and platforming

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Skautfold: Usurper

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2018USK 18PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch68 % positive9.99 €

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You battle cosmic horrors spilling out of an otherworldly citadel over London in this Metroidvania-style adventure. Explore winding levels, unlock new abilities and hunt down the Navigator.

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Moonscars

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A grim 2D Metroidvania with soulslike combat in which you play a warrior shaped from ash exploring a decaying, macabre world. Punishing boss fights and oppressive pixel-art atmosphere define the experience.

Minoria

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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.

Sundered

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A hand-drawn Metroidvania with procedurally shifting caverns where you fight swarms and towering bosses as Eshe. Corrupted relics make you stronger but cost you your humanity.

The Last Faith

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A dark, gothic pixel-art Metroidvania that blends Soulslike combat with sprawling interconnected exploration and plenty of weapon and build options. You fight through a decaying world ravaged by plague and a corrupt religion as Eric.

Salt and Sanctuary

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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.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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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.

Grime

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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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