The Best Metroidvania Games for Fans of the Genre

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Metroidvania games are an interesting genre for those who love a challenge and coming face to face with all sorts of puzzles while trying to stay alive. Certain games are dubbed as Metroidvania for being an interesting combination of Metroid and Castlevania

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Elements were taken from both games and spawned the Metroidvania genre you see today! Here are the best Metroidvania games available. We’ll keep adding to this list as more become available.

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DEAD CELLS We’re going to get the most controversial game on our list out of the way first. Dead Cells does fall under the roguelike games genre as well, but it combines its roguelike gameplay with Metroidvania mechanics.

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BLOODSTAINED: RITUAL OF THE NIGHT As a game created by one of the founding fathers of Metroidvania, Bloodstained: Ritual of The Night would naturally have a designated spot on this list. If you’re a fan of Castlevania, then you will likely enjoy having a run of this game.

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ENDER LILIES: QUIETUS OF THE KNIGHTS As a newer game to make our list of the best Metroidvania games, but very well deserved, Ender Lilies has you in the shoes of a priestess named Lily waking up in a church where everyone has turned into monsters.

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HOLLOW KNIGHT While waiting for Hollow Knight: Silksong to be released (hopefully, soon), you might as well get into the original Hollow Knight first. Hollow Knight is adorable and murderous at the same time, at least in my opinion.

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GUACAMELEE! (1 & 2) If you’re looking for a more colourful and fun experience, Guacamelee is here to save the day while making you laugh. It’s a Metroidvania game infused with Mexican culture, and we’d encourage you to play the first game and its sequel right after.

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ORI AND THE BLIND FOREST Enveloped into a beautiful world to explore, Ori and The Blind Forest has expanded quite a bit since its release. Originally, it was a game focused on exploration and achievements rather than hardcore boss battles and challenges.

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The Best Samurai Games (And Ninjas) You Need to Play

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The Best Metroidvania Games for Fans of the Genre

Metroidvania games are an interesting genre for those who love a challenge and coming face to face with all sorts of puzzles while trying to stay alive. Certain games are dubbed as Metroidvania for being an interesting combination of Metroid and Castlevania

Elements were taken from both games and spawned the Metroidvania genre you see today! Here are the best Metroidvania games available. We’ll keep adding to this list as more become available.

DEAD CELLS We’re going to get the most controversial game on our list out of the way first. Dead Cells does fall under the roguelike games genre as well, but it combines its roguelike gameplay with Metroidvania mechanics.

BLOODSTAINED: RITUAL OF THE NIGHT As a game created by one of the founding fathers of Metroidvania, Bloodstained: Ritual of The Night would naturally have a designated spot on this list. If you’re a fan of Castlevania, then you will likely enjoy having a run of this game.

ENDER LILIES: QUIETUS OF THE KNIGHTS As a newer game to make our list of the best Metroidvania games, but very well deserved, Ender Lilies has you in the shoes of a priestess named Lily waking up in a church where everyone has turned into monsters.

HOLLOW KNIGHT While waiting for Hollow Knight: Silksong to be released (hopefully, soon), you might as well get into the original Hollow Knight first. Hollow Knight is adorable and murderous at the same time, at least in my opinion.

GUACAMELEE! (1 & 2) If you’re looking for a more colourful and fun experience, Guacamelee is here to save the day while making you laugh. It’s a Metroidvania game infused with Mexican culture, and we’d encourage you to play the first game and its sequel right after.

ORI AND THE BLIND FOREST Enveloped into a beautiful world to explore, Ori and The Blind Forest has expanded quite a bit since its release. Originally, it was a game focused on exploration and achievements rather than hardcore boss battles and challenges.

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