Metroidvania
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Metroidvania Skautfold: Moonless Knight comes to Nintendo Switch next week
The Metroidvania game Skautfold: Moonless Knight is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on April 9, 2026, for $14.99. The game features an interconnected world, challenging combat with an improved Guard System, and a Lovecraftian story involving a diplomatic mission gone wrong in the Oda Imperial Palace.
Skautfold: Moonless Knight coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on April 9
Publisher Red Art Games and developer Pugware announced that the Metroidvania action RPG Skautfold: Moonless Knight will be released on April 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Indie Game of the Month Awards March 2026 🏅
The Indie Game of the Month Awards for March 2026 highlight the best indie releases across various genres. Planet of Lana II won Puzzle Platformer of the Month, New Super Lucky's Tale - PlayStation 5 Edition took 3D Platformer of the Month, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition was named overall Indie Game of the Month.
The 15 Best Games Like Hollow Knight To Get Lost In
This guide highlights 15 games similar to Hollow Knight, focusing on the metroidvania genre's blend of soulslike combat and deep exploration. It features titles like Nine Sols, Animal Well, Blasphemous 2, Elden Ring, and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, detailing their unique mechanics and platforms.
The most baffling apostrophe in gaming history: a PC Gamer investigation
This article investigates the peculiar apostrophe in the title of the indie game Minishoot' Adventures, developed by SoulGame Studios. Developer Séverin Larose explains the grammatical anomaly stemmed from a casual naming choice in Unity that evolved throughout development, leading to widespread confusion but also contributing to the game's unexpected commercial success on PC and Nintendo Switch.
2D Indie Metroidvania Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland Is Out on Steam
The 2D indie Metroidvania game Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland, developed by Dave Mauro and published by Die Soft, has launched on Steam for PC with a 10% discount. The game, inspired by Winsor McCay's Little Nemo comics, features hand-animated visuals and will also be released on Nintendo Switch later this year.
Bullet Hell RPG Shell of a King Brings Top-Down Action with Multiple Endings to PC
The top-down action bullet hell RPG Shell of a King, developed and published by Rosune, has been fully released on Steam after an early access period. The game features non-linear exploration, multiple endings, Souls-like combat mechanics, over 20 boss fights, and over 100 discoverable items, with a price point of $5.99.
GRIME 2 Review — Paint The World Difficult | Console Creatures
GRIME 2 builds upon its predecessor by expanding the world and mechanics, offering a brighter and larger environment with a focus on borrowing and building upon enemy skills. While the core combat still emphasizes parrying, the game provides more freedom through a variety of absorbable abilities. The sound design and art direction are also highlighted as significant improvements, creating a unique and engaging experience.
GRIME II Released
Kwalee and Clover Bite have launched GRIME II, a metroidvania sequel available on PC via Steam. The game is currently offered with a 15% launch discount.
Somehow a movie that gave me nightmares as a kid has been turned into the delightful Metroidvania palate cleanser I…
The new Metroidvania game, Little Nemo: Guardians of Slumberland, offers a delightful and accessible experience reminiscent of classic platformers, contrasting with the darker themes of its animated movie inspiration. Despite a modest Kickstarter campaign, the game features a beautiful art style and joyful soundtrack, providing a refreshing change of pace from more punishing titles like Hollow Knight.
2D Metroidvania Little Nemo And The Guardians of Slumberland Is Now Available on Steam!
Little Nemo and The Guardians of Slumberland, a 2D Metroidvania developed by DIE SOFT and directed by Dave Mauro, has been released on Steam. The game features a hand-animated world inspired by Winsor McCay's comics and an original soundtrack by Peter Berkman of Anamanaguchi. A Nintendo Switch version is planned for later this year.
GRIME II Emerges On Xbox, PlayStation And PC – Absorb, Shape, Survive
GRIME II has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, featuring a unique combat system where players absorb enemies to gain their abilities. Developed by Clover Bite and published by Kwalee, the Metroidvania/Action-Adventure title emphasizes player transformation and environmental interaction. The game builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, GRIME, offering deeper systems and stranger environments.
The Maze of Demons awaits you in the Pampas & Selene Physical Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, releasing this Summer
Unepic Games and Tesura Games have announced the physical release of Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The retro-inspired metroidvania title, featuring co-op gameplay, will be available in Standard and Collector's Editions in Summer 2026.
God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5) Review | VGChartz
This review of God of War Sons of Sparta for PlayStation 5 criticizes its unfocused design, pacing issues, and unengaging controls, ultimately deeming it a confusing narrative with apathetic character development. The game fails to deliver a compelling God of War adventure.
God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5) Review | VGChartz
This review of God of War Sons of Sparta for PlayStation 5 criticizes its unfocused design, pacing issues, and unengaging controls, ultimately deeming it a confusing narrative. The article suggests that Kratos's character arc in this installment fails to elicit interest, and even the divine elements struggle to hold attention.
Grime II Review - The Righteous Cravings
Grime II offers an exceptional combat experience with layered mechanics like Grasp and Force management, alongside striking art direction and challenging bosses. While the moment-to-moment gameplay is engaging, the narrative and exploration systems are less satisfying, feeling disjointed and underwhelming. Despite these shortcomings, the game is a strong follow-up that refines the original's identity.
This week in PC games: an RTS inspired by Majesty, a flying city RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and one Metal Gear-affiliated octopus
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as RPGs, real-time strategy, and horror. Notable titles include Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG from former Mass Effect writers, and Darwin's Paradox, a side-scroller featuring a Metal Gear Solid-affiliated octopus. Several games are launching in early access, including Endalor and Bloodletter.
The Best Xbox Game Pass Games In 2026
This guide highlights the best games available on Xbox Game Pass in 2026, covering a wide range of genres from roguelites to open-world adventures. It details different subscription tiers and provides brief descriptions of each recommended title, including recent additions and critically acclaimed games from previous years.
The director of Tales of Kenzera: Zau learned his most important game development lesson while working with Ridley Scott: 'That's why we're able to make games faster'
Surgent Studios, facing financial difficulties after its debut game Tales of Kenzera: Zau underperformed, has pivoted to a faster development model. Inspired by conversations with Pocketpair and the work ethic of Ridley Scott, director Abubakar Salim led the studio to release two distinct games, Dead Take and FixForce, focusing on sustainability and iterative learning.
Coming Out in gaming this week — March 30, 2026
Several new games are set to release around March 30, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Titles include the cozy simulation game Hozy, the animal-led mech adventure Animalkind, and the sci-fi RPG Stellar Tactics. Other notable releases include Cooking Simulator 2, Aether & Iron, South of Midnight, GRIME II, Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, Super Meat Boy 3D, Darwin's Paradox, Fishbowl, Xenonauts 2, and ALL WILL FALL.
