Metroidvania
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REVIEW – Dead Cells - NintendoFuse
Dead Cells is a 2D roguelike Metroidvania where players control the Beheaded, a prisoner attempting to escape a disease-ridden island. The game features smooth visuals, tight controls, and challenging combat that requires both offense and dodging. Players collect Cells to upgrade weapons and abilities, with multiple DLCs and a New Game Plus mode offering significant replayability.
Top Indie Game Releases of November 2025, Part 4 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – GTOGG
This article highlights several notable indie game releases from November 2025, including Keys of Fury: Typing Action, Identifile: Desktop Dungeon, Constance, Cross Blitz, and Duil. It covers various genres such as typing games, metroidvanias, and deckbuilder roguelikes, offering a curated selection for players before the holiday season.
Top Indie Game Releases of January 2026, Part 1 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – A giant crab with cannons?! – GTOGG
This article highlights several promising indie game releases from the first week of January 2026. Featured titles include the psychological horror game Pathologic 3, the metroidvania roguelite Death Machine, the retro dungeon crawler Dungeon Antiqua 2, the open-world survival game StarRupture, and the unique crab-piloted adventure DuneCrawl.
GTOGG’s 2026 – Which indie games are we looking forward to this year? – GTOGG
This article previews several indie games slated for release in 2026, highlighting their unique premises and genres. Featured titles include the Lovecraft-inspired adventure 'The Dark Rites of Arkham', the shapeshifting action platformer 'SKINWALKER: First Blood', and the visually striking 2.5D platformer 'Replaced'.
Top Indie Game Releases of January 2026, Part 2 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – Zombies, card battles and a time-traveling vigilante – GTOGG
This article highlights promising indie game releases from the second week of January 2026, featuring a variety of genres. Titles include the zombie apocalypse survival game Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, the pixel art fantasy RPG Philna Fantasy, and the psychological horror BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW. Other featured games are the one-turn-kill card battler One Turn Kill, the anime-inspired metroidvania Kotama and Academy Citadel, and the time-traveling vigilante superhero game Hank: Drowning On Dry Land.
Top Indie Game Releases of January 2026, Part 3 – GTOGG’s Curated Picks – From haunted board games to WW2 narrative deduction – GTOGG
This article highlights several promising indie game releases scheduled for the third week of January 2026. Featured titles include Turnbound, a stylish auto-battler; MIO: Memories in Orbit, a metroidvania; Blightstone, a turn-based strategy roguelike; Duel Corp., a souls-inspired RPG; LORT, an action roguelite; and TR-49, a narrative deduction game inspired by World War II computer mysteries.
Taking Notes and Drawing Maps While Gaming; How it Changes the Gaming Experience.
This article discusses the practice of taking notes and drawing maps while gaming, highlighting its historical necessity and continued benefits for modern players. It explores how this method enhances engagement, aids in progression for complex games like Metroidvanias and puzzle games, and suggests that integrated note-taking features in platforms like Steam would be highly beneficial.
A Planet Full of Cats comes to PC in April — MP3s & NPCs
A Planet Full of Cats is set to launch on PC via Steam on April 6. The game features bounty hunter Judy searching a planet for lost cats, incorporating Metroidvania-inspired mechanics and puzzles. A demo is currently available.
Indie Game of the Month Awards February 2026 🏅
The Indie Game of the Month Awards for February 2026 highlight outstanding indie titles across various genres. LOVE ETERNAL won Platformer of the Month, Seafrog took Metroidvania of the Month, and Hunt The Night was recognized as Action Game of the Month. BlazBlue Entropy Effect X was awarded overall Indie Game of the Month for its action-packed roguelike gameplay.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 2, 2026)
This article highlights five new games released on Steam in late February 2026, including the surreal adventure Water Womb World, the sim-centric climbing game New Heights, and the PC port of the PS1 horror title Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix. It also features Tales of Berseria Remastered and the metroidvania Emberbane, offering brief descriptions and developer information for each.
2 Scary, 2 Silly, and 2 Chill Indie Games ✌️
This article provides reviews for six indie games: REANIMAL, LOVE ETERNAL, Lovish, The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest, WiZmans World Re;Try, and Tiny Garden. The games span various genres including horror, puzzle, action platformer, Metroidvania, and RPG, and are available on platforms like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
MIO Memories in Orbit Review – Quietly One of 2026’s Best Metroidvanias | Invision Game Community
MIO Memories in Orbit is a Metroidvania that excels through its quiet atmosphere, meaningful exploration, and satisfying movement mechanics. Developed by Douze Dixièmes and published by Focus Entertainment, the game launched in January 2026 for PC and consoles, offering a refined take on the genre with a strong art direction and understated narrative.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension Launches in Steam Early Access March 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Winter Crew Studios announced that their action-adventure metroidvania, Fallen Tear: The Ascension, will launch on Steam Early Access on March 18, 2026. The Early Access version will include 35% of the game's content, featuring 10 major regions, 6 main bosses, and 15-20 hours of gameplay. The developers plan to exit Early Access by Q4 2026.
God of War Sons of Sparta Review 🏛️
God of War Sons of Sparta is a 2D Metroidvania prequel that puts players in the role of a young Kratos, often accompanied by his brother Deimos. The game features impressive visuals, a blend of atmospheric and chiptune music, and engaging Metroidvania gameplay with combat and puzzles. While it offers a rewarding progression system and a large world to explore, the campaign is a slow burn with some clunkiness, and the challenge can be low if not adjusted.
Resident Evil Requiem is this week's headline PC game but don't forget the Witchers, pirates and pinballs
This week's gaming releases include Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, a hybrid third-person and first-person survival horror experience. Other notable launches include the early access RTS Rise Of Piracy, the narrative deckbuilder Reigns: The Witcher, and the pinball celebration Snägäri Pinball. Steam Next Fest also offers numerous game demos.
God of War: Sons of Sparta Shadow Drops! New Metroidvania Out Now
Sony surprised players by releasing God of War: Son of Sparta, a 2.5D Metroidvania title, immediately after its announcement during a State of Play. The game, priced at $29.99, explores Kratos's origins as a Spartan. Additionally, a God of War television series for Prime Video is in development, featuring Ryan Hurst as Kratos.
The Best Nintendo Switch Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on the Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Switch 2, covering a variety of genres and including both first-party and third-party titles. The list aims to showcase the diverse and high-quality catalog of games on Nintendo's hybrid systems, with a focus on titles that offer unique experiences or represent the pinnacle of their respective genres.
Best Metroidvania Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights some of the best Metroidvania games available to play, offering a sampling of great titles rather than a definitive all-time list. The selections are presented in alphabetical order and cover a range of acclaimed indie and AAA titles with diverse mechanics and settings.
First Impressions: Elementallis, a Free Zelda-like Demo
Elementallis is a promising Zelda-like Metroidvania demo that offers a surprisingly deep and engaging experience. The game features a unique elemental combat system with combo possibilities, a bestiary that rewards players for defeating monsters, and a blend of retro pixel art with modern effects. Developed by Iván Ruiz Lozano and his team, Elementallis is planned for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Mac.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau Interview With Abubakar Salim - PLAY4UK
Abubakar Salim, CEO and creative director of Surgent Studios, discusses the creation of their debut game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. Inspired by Bantu mythology and Salim's personal journey of grief, the Metroidvania title aims to authentically represent themes of loss and remembrance through its gameplay and art design.
