Metroid turns 40: The art of being completely alone
Nintendo's sci-fi masterpiece didn't just pioneer a genre when it launched in 1986. It perfected the feeling of absolute isolation.
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The new 2D Castlevania just got an October release date
Konami has announced an October 15 release date for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, alongside a new trailer and pre-orders.
Crea-ture Studios is making a Werewolf Metroidvania
The developer behind Session: Skate Sim is turning the World of Darkness tabletop RPG into an action-adventure game.
Rover's Tale just got a playable Steam demo
Observer Interactive's upcoming creature-collecting Metroidvania is letting PC players explore the planet Terra II early.
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Rover's Tale is a new metroidvania about dead dogs exploring space
I'm not crying, you are! Observer Interactive and Team17 are turning the heartbreak of losing a pet into a sci-fi adventure coming to PC and consoles in 2026.
3 Great Humble Bundle Deals for Charity
Humble Bundle has three massive new game collections available right now, covering metroidvanias, Frictional Games' horror classics, and the GDQ Frost Fatales lineup.
Minishoot' Adventures just surprise-dropped on consoles and Game Pass
SoulGame Studio's brilliant twin-stick shooter meets Zelda-like metroidvania is finally available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch.