Metroidvania
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This Is Fine: Maximum Cope Released
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope, a Metroidvania game, is now available on Steam for Windows PC. The game aims to help players cope with modern times through its gameplay.
Sunday Previews
This article previews two upcoming games: 007 First Light, which aims to differentiate James Bond through witty dialogue, and Wolfhound, an 8-bit Metroidvania inspired by Wolfenstein featuring zombies and Nazi mechs.
Acclaimed Artistic Metroidvania Constance Out Now On Switch, PlayStation & Xbox
The acclaimed 2D hand-drawn metroidvania game Constance is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Blue Backpack and co-published by ByteRockers’ Games and PARCO GAMES, the title features flow-state gameplay where players control a paintbrush-wielding artist. Constance has received praise for its genre contributions and comparisons to titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste.
Wolfenstein meets Metroidvania in Wolfhound, an 8-bit ode to yesteryear with zombies and Nazi mechs
Wolfhound is a retro-inspired indie game from developer Bit Kid that blends Metroidvania exploration with Wolfenstein-style combat. Players control Captain Chuck Rosetti on a Bermuda island filled with zombies, Nazi mechs, and other experimental foes. The game features 8-bit aesthetics reminiscent of the Sega Master System or PC Engine, with modern Metroidvania level design and challenging difficulty comparable to Hollow Knight.
Sky Dust, a cyberpunk action adventure Metroidvania game, slated for Nintendo Switch 2
Sky Dust, a cyberpunk action-adventure Metroidvania game, is slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Players will assume the role of a hired blade navigating a post-lunar destruction São Paulo, uncovering a conspiracy that could reshape reality. The game features fluid platforming, Metroidvania-style exploration, and challenging combat against augmented enemies.
Going Platinum: I Replayed This PS4 Metroidvania on Hard Mode and Loved Every Second
The author revisited Guacamelee! 2 on PlayStation 4, playing through the entire game on Hard difficulty to achieve the platinum trophy. Despite initial reservations about harder difficulties, the experience reignited a fondness for the Metroidvania title, praising its tight design, smooth controls, and vibrant art style.
Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2026?
The PlayStation Plus Essential games for May 2026 include EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols. While EA Sports FC 26 may see many subscribers already owning it, the article highlights Nine Sols as a standout Metroidvania title. The author invites readers to share their opinions on the selection.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
Several Nintendo staff members shared their weekend gaming plans, including playing demos for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Call of the Elder Gods. Other titles mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pentiment, Blasphemous II, and Alien: Isolation. The article also notes the ongoing Golden Week holiday in Japan and a Pokémon YouTube channel's closure due to copyright strikes.
Magical Blush Announced for PC and Consoles
Dangen Entertainment and Alkacer Game Studio have announced Magical Blush, a spell-focused 2D action-adventure game. It is set to launch on PC this summer, with later releases planned for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A playable demo is currently available on Steam, GOG, and itch.io.
Top-Down Metroidvania 'Magical Blush' Launches on PC This Summer with Demo Now Live
DANGEN Entertainment and Alkacer Game Studio announced that their top-down Metroidvania game Magical Blush will launch on PC this Summer, with a demo currently available. The game will later be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Magical Blush features fast-paced, combo-based spellcasting with elemental interactions and gear modification.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse exists because Konami loved Evil Empire's Dead Cells crossover pitch, even though the devs thought the DLC was "too big" and the publisher would "never say yes"
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse came about because Konami accepted a pitch from indie studio Evil Empire for Dead Cells DLC, despite the developers initially believing the project was too ambitious. Evil Empire, a spin-off of Dead Cells developer Motion Twin, was surprised by Konami's approval for the Castlevania-themed content.
Magical Blush, a Spell-Slinging Top-Down-Vania, Announced for PC and Consoles
DANGEN Entertainment announced Magical Blush, a spell-infused 2D action-adventure developed by Alkacer Game Studio. The game features top-down, combo-driven elemental combat and Metroidvania-style exploration. Magical Blush is set to launch on PC this summer, with console versions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X to follow.
Magical Blush, a a spell-infused 2D action adventure game, announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Magical Blush, a 2D action-adventure game with spell-infused combat and Metroidvania-style exploration, has been announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Alkacer Game Studio and published by Dangen Entertainment, the game features fast-paced elemental combat and exploration in the world of Wyn. Release timing for the platforms will be shared at a later date.
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope Turns Meme Madness Into A Surreal Metroidvania Adventure
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope, a metroidvania adventure developed by Hero Concept and published by Numskull Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game adapts the 'This is fine' meme into a surreal journey through the protagonist's inner world, featuring hand-animated visuals, five themed worlds, and classic metroidvania progression with unlockable abilities and collectibles.
Indie Game of the Month Awards April 2026 🏅
The Indie Game of the Month Awards for April 2026 highlight outstanding indie titles across various genres. Gecko Gods won Platformer of the Month, GRIME II took Metroidvania of the Month, and People of Note received the top prize for Indie Game of the Month.
From the co-creator of Celeste comes City of None, a metroidvania about a wooden adventurer in a dying metropolis
Extremely OK Games announced City of None, a new metroidvania developed by Celeste co-creator Noel Berry and his brother Liam. The game features lush pixel art and is set in a crumbling metropolis where players control a wooden adventurer. City of None is slated for release in 2027 on PC.
Metroidvania puissant et magnifique signé Heart Machine, Possessor(s) est maintenant disponible sur Nintendo Switch 2
Heart Machine and Devolver Digital have released Possessor(s), a new side-scrolling Metroidvania game, on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows Luca, a high school student who teams up with a demon named Rhem to survive and uncover the cause of an interdimensional catastrophe in the ruined Sanzu City.
Feather’s Edge – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Feather's Edge is a kinetic metroidvania where players control Upu, a Hoopoe bird warrior, dashing and slashing through the Tower of Time. The game emphasizes fast-paced, tactical combat and traversal through diverse environments, with players able to enter time rifts for bite-sized battles to hone skills and progress. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols, and EA Sports FC 26 Free With PS Plus in May
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers will receive EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Nine Sols for free in May. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, an action RPG, was recently acquired by Digital Bros after development issues, while Nine Sols is a 2D Metroidvania. These titles will be available from May 5th to June 1st.
Possessor(s) Update 7 Adds Fixes as Price Drops to $9.99
Publisher Devolver Digital and developer Heart Machine have released the seventh update for their action platformer Possessor(s), introducing various gameplay and UI fixes. The game's price has also been permanently reduced to $9.99. Possessor(s) is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.