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2018USK 6PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified86 % positive20.49 €

A 2D Metroidvania in the vein of Symphony of the Night where you play a time traveler hopping between past and future to topple an empire. Smooth pixel-art action, plenty of exploration and a blend of fantasy and science fiction.

  • Interconnected level design
  • Pixel art
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Boss fights as highlights
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Timespinner special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Axiom Verge

92 %Match

2015USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified90 % positive17.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Timespinner: interconnected level design, pixel art and lots to discover.

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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Strong soundtrack

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Dense, handcrafted world

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.

Phoenotopia: Awakening

Dense, handcrafted world

You play as young Gail exploring a large, handcrafted 2D world full of secrets after a starship abducts all the adults. It blends Zelda-like adventure with platforming action, gear upgrades and side quests.

Rabi-Ribi

Boss fights as highlights

A fast-paced anime Metroidvania starring a bunny girl who mixes hammer combos, magic and bullet-hell boss fights. The colorful island is packed with secrets and upgrades to find.

Shovel Knight

Strong soundtrack

A lovingly crafted NES-style platformer where a shovel-wielding knight pogo-bounces through varied stages, digs up treasure and battles a colorful cast of rival knights. Tight controls, charming humor and a superb chiptune soundtrack make it a modern classic.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Boss fights as highlights

A compact 2D pixel-art Metroidvania platformer where you play the priestess Kaho, fighting through a decaying kingdom with quick melee combos, dodge rolls and tough boss duels. It focuses on tight combat and a gloomy mood rather than heavy character building.

Touhou Luna Nights

Jumping and platforming

A Metroidvania where you play maid Sakuya and stop time to get past enemies and hazards. Time manipulation and knife throwing make for fast, precise gameplay in a richly detailed pixel-art world from the Touhou universe.

Cave Story

Strong soundtrack

A beloved pixel-art classic blending platforming and run-and-gun combat with Metroidvania-style exploration. Its surprisingly emotional story with multiple endings and a memorable soundtrack make it stand out.

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