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Silent Planet – Elegy of a Dying World: A Gothic Sci-Fi Metroidvania Inspired by Classic Castlevania
Silent Planet – Elegy of a Dying World is a new indie Metroidvania from Vertex Zero, channeling the iconic gothic style and challenging exploration mechanics of...
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God of War 2D Metroidvania Rumored for Potential Multiplatform Release, Including Nintendo Switch
Reports suggest Sony is considering a multiplatform release for the rumored 2D God of War metroidvania game, following the arrival of LEGO Horizon Adventures on...
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Hollow Knight Receives Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Update With 4K and 120 FPS Support
Team Cherry delivers a free Nintendo Switch 2 Edition update for Hollow Knight, adding 4K resolution and 120 fps support for both docked and handheld modes, aligning...
MIO: Memories in Orbit Launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2—A Stunning New Metroidvania Adventure
MIO: Memories in Orbit debuts on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, offering players a visually rich Metroidvania experience. Developed by Douze Dixièmes and published by...
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Rubato Release Date Confirmed: Experimental 2D Platformer Arrives on Nintendo Switch in March 2026
Rubato, an innovative action platformer featuring physics-based gameplay and open Metroidvania-style exploration, is officially coming to Nintendo Switch. Read on for...
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The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Launches on Nintendo Switch With February 2026 Release Date
Elden Pixels and Acclaim announce The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, a comedic Metroidvania adventure, arriving on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo eShop in February 2026.
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The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Brings a Comedic Metroidvania Adventure to Nintendo Switch in 2026
Elden Pixels teams up with Acclaim to launch The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest on Nintendo Switch, delivering a unique, humor-infused Metroidvania inspired by true...
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Nocturnal 2 Announced for Nintendo Switch: Sunnyside Games Unveils Atmospheric Metroidvania Sequel
Sunnyside Games has officially announced Nocturnal 2, the atmospheric Metroidvania sequel, coming to Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop in 2026. Discover gameplay...
Tracing the Origins of 'Metroidvania': How the Term Shaped Action-Adventure Gaming
Explore the history and adoption of the iconic term 'Metroidvania,' its connection to Metroid and Castlevania, and how gaming historians uncovered its early use and...
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Adventure of Samsara on Nintendo Switch: A Retro-Inspired Metroidvania Triumph by Ilex Games and Atari
Explore Adventure of Samsara for Nintendo Switch—developed by Ilex Games and published by Atari. Discover its retro influences, gameplay mechanics, and metroidvania...
Seafrog Announced for Nintendo Switch: 90s-Inspired Platformer Set for Q1 2026 Release
Grumpyface Studios and Oh My Me Games unveil Seafrog for Nintendo Switch, a vibrant 2.5D action-platformer blending skateboarding with Metroidvania exploration,...
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Mariachi Legends: Halberd Studios Unveils a Mexican-Inspired Metroidvania for Nintendo Switch and Next-Gen Consoles
Halberd Studios announces Mariachi Legends, a new Metroidvania action platformer inspired by Castlevania and set in Mexico, launching for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series...
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Rediscovering Aliens: Infestation on Nintendo DS – A Metroidvania Masterpiece by WayForward and SEGA
Explore the legacy of Aliens: Infestation for Nintendo DS—a standout Metroidvania from WayForward and SEGA. Learn about its gameplay, music, and lasting impact.
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Adventure of Samsara Review: Atari’s Return to Metroidvania on Nintendo Switch
Discover how Atari’s Adventure of Samsara revives classic exploration with a fresh Metroidvania experience on Nintendo Switch. Read about its gameplay, technical...
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Gigasword Launches on Nintendo Switch: Akupara Games Delivers New Action-Puzzle Metroidvania Experience
Gigasword, developed by Studio Hybrid and published by Akupara Games, arrives on the Nintendo Switch as an action-puzzle Metroidvania. Discover game features, story...
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7th Domain: Tree of Chaos Physical Release Announced for Nintendo Switch in Asia
Leoful announces the physical edition of 7th Domain: Tree of Chaos for Nintendo Switch, set to launch in Asia on October 30, 2025. Pre-orders open for this...
Lumo 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch: Metroidvania Platforming Excellence Returns
Lumo 2, the sequel to the acclaimed 2016 puzzle-platformer, debuts on Nintendo Switch. Discover its new features, gameplay innovations, and how Numskull Games and...
This is Fine: Maximum Cope Brings Meme-Inspired Metroidvania Adventure to Nintendo Switch in 2026
Discover how Hero Concept and Numskull Games transform KC Green's iconic 'This is Fine' meme into a full-fledged Metroidvania, arriving on Nintendo Switch in March...
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Vampire’s Veil Brings Classic Metroidvania Thrills to Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
Discover Vampire’s Veil, the upcoming Metroidvania from Fairy Cave Studio, inspired by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Super Metroid. Learn about its gothic...
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Gigasword Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch: Action-Puzzle Metroidvania Arrives November 2025
Akupara Games and Studio Hybrid's Gigasword is officially coming to Nintendo Switch on November 13, 2025. Discover key features, gameplay details, and background on...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Difficulty Explained by Team Cherry at ACMI Exhibition
Team Cherry sheds light on Hollow Knight: Silksong's difficulty and gameplay philosophy at the ACMI Game Worlds exhibition, offering new insights into the...
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Eternal Soul Revives Classic Metroidvania Vibes on Nintendo Switch
Barrier Studios' Eternal Soul brings Castlevania-inspired Metroidvania gameplay and visuals to Nintendo Switch, recreating beloved classics with modern RPG mechanics.
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Magnavale: Eternal Soul – Indie Metroidvania Pays Homage to Castlevania on Steam
Magnavale: Eternal Soul, developed by Barrier Studios, launches its new Steam page and trailer, showcasing its Castlevania-inspired Metroidvania gameplay, visual...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review – Lizardcube Revitalizes a SEGA Classic on Nintendo Switch
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance by Lizardcube delivers fast-paced action and Metroidvania elements, setting a high bar for SEGA’s Switch lineup.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Features Stardew Valley Creator ConcernedApe as Guest Voice
Discover how Hollow Knight: Silksong enlists Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) among its cast of NPC voices. Learn more about this unique collaboration...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Release Date Confirmed for September 2025 as Anticipation Boosts Original Game Sales
Team Cherry announces Hollow Knight: Silksong for a September 2025 launch, reigniting interest and record player numbers for the original Metroidvania hit on Nintendo...
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Aeterna Lucis Delayed to 2026: Aeternum Game Studios Sets New Release Window for the Switch Metroidvania
Aeternum Game Studios announces a revised 2026 release window for Aeterna Lucis, the anticipated Metroidvania sequel coming to Nintendo Switch, highlighting...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Special Announcement Confirmed for August 21st, Says Team Cherry
Team Cherry confirms a Hollow Knight: Silksong special announcement during Gamescom, heightening anticipation for the acclaimed Metroidvania's new entry on Nintendo...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Announcement Set for August 21, 2025 – What to Expect from Team Cherry
Team Cherry is gearing up for a major Hollow Knight: Silksong announcement via livestream on August 21st, 2025. Learn about the upcoming reveal, developer history, and...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Special Announcement Set for August 21 — Team Cherry Teases Fans Worldwide
Team Cherry schedules a Hollow Knight: Silksong announcement on August 21, building anticipation among Nintendo Switch fans eager for new details about the highly...
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Rewilders: The Lost Spring Announced for Nintendo Switch – Herobeat Studios Unveils Ambitious Creature-Collecting Roguelite
Herobeat Studios has revealed Rewilders: The Lost Spring, an open-world action roguelite featuring creature collection and Metroidvania progression, coming soon to...
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Katanaut Announced for Nintendo Switch: Action Roguelite Blends Metroidvania with Soulslike Combat
Voidmaw's upcoming title Katanaut is headed to Nintendo Switch, bringing a unique blend of roguelite, Metroidvania, and soulslike gameplay to the eShop after its PC...
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Well Dweller Brings Dark Fairy-Tale Metroidvania Adventure to Nintendo Switch in 2026
Upcoming metroidvania game Well Dweller, revealed during the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch in 2026, featuring atmospheric...
Well Dweller Announced for Nintendo Switch: Top Hat Studios and Kyle Thompson Reveal Dark Fairytale Metroidvania
Top Hat Studios and Kyle Thompson have unveiled Well Dweller, a dark fairytale Metroidvania coming to Nintendo Switch via the eShop in 2026. Explore features, gameplay...
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Well Dweller Announced for Nintendo Switch: New Metroidvania from Crypt Custodian Creator Kyle Thompson
Top Hat Studios unveils Well Dweller, a whimsical metroidvania adventure by Kyle Thompson, coming to Nintendo Switch in 2026. Discover everything revealed during the...
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Atari's Adventure of Samsara Brings Retro Metroidvania Revival to Nintendo Switch in September 2025
Atari announces the release date for Adventure of Samsara, a new metroidvania inspired by the Atari 2600 classic, coming to Nintendo Switch on September 4, 2025....
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Shadow Labyrinth Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review: Pac-Man’s Metroidvania Adventure Tested on New Hardware
A comprehensive review of Shadow Labyrinth for Nintendo Switch 2, exploring its blend of Pac-Man gameplay and action-adventure elements, with detailed analysis of...
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Shadow Labyrinth Launches on Nintendo Switch: Bandai Namco's Metroidvania Revitalizes Pac-Man Legacy
Bandai Namco's Shadow Labyrinth, a new Metroidvania inspired by Pac-Man and classic franchises, launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Explore the innovative...
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Turbo Kid Switch Release Date: Outerminds Brings Cult Metroidvania to Nintendo’s eShop
Turbo Kid, the retro-inspired Metroidvania based on the 2015 cult movie, arrives on Nintendo Switch on August 5, 2025. Discover features, developer details, and...
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Shadow Labyrinth Switch 2 Upgrade: Bandai Namco Unveils 4K/60fps Pac-Man Metroidvania
Bandai Namco announces Shadow Labyrinth for Nintendo Switch 2, confirming a 4K/60fps experience and free upgrade for existing Switch players. Discover how this new...
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Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Physical Release Announced for Nintendo Switch by Limited Run Games
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, the Metroidvania sequel from Binary Haze Interactive, is receiving a physical edition via Limited Run Games for Nintendo Switch....
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Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse Announced for Nintendo Switch: Metroidvania Roguelike Adventure Heads to eShop
Pocketpair Publishing and Frontside 180 Studio have officially confirmed Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse for Nintendo Switch, bringing the acclaimed Metroidvania...
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Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement—ArtPlay's Next Evolution Guided by Koji Igarashi and Shutaro Iida
Explore the development of Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, led by Castlevania veterans Koji Igarashi and Shutaro Iida—whose...
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Constance: Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Announced for Nintendo Switch by ByteRockers Games and btf
Explore Constance, a unique 2D hand-drawn metroidvania developed by ByteRockers Games and btf, launching on Nintendo Switch via the eShop in 2026. Discover gameplay...
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Rusty Rangers Set for Nintendo Switch Release: Fantastica Confirms June 21, 2025 Launch
Fantastica announces the Nintendo Switch release of Rusty Rangers, a retro-inspired platformer with roguelite and Metroidvania features, coming to the eShop on June...
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Atari Unveils Adventure of Samsara: A Metroidvania Tribute to the Classic Adventure for Nintendo Switch
Atari announces Adventure of Samsara for Nintendo Switch, a metroidvania set in the world of the 1980 classic Adventure, developed by Ilex Games and set for release in...
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Dreampunk Announces Microvania for Nintendo Switch, Launching in Late 2025
Dreampunk unveils Microvania for Nintendo Switch, a compact retro Metroidvania platformer featuring modern accessibility, customization, and a unique micro-resolution,...
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Teios’ Journey Announced for Nintendo Switch: A New Metroidvania Adventure from SerendipiaGames
SerendipiaGames brings Teios’ Journey, a physics-driven Metroidvania with co-op multiplayer and hand-drawn art, to Nintendo Switch. Explore gameplay features, story...
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Maseylia: Echoes of the Past Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: 3D Metroidvania Adventure Arrives 2026
Sol Brothers announces Maseylia: Echoes of the Past for Nintendo Switch 2, a 3D Metroidvania platformer set for 2026. Explore gameplay details and key features in our...
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Biomorph on Nintendo Switch: A Fresh Take on Metroidvania with Enemy-Mimic Mechanics
Explore Biomorph's unique enemy-mimic system, dynamic combat, and vibrant world on Nintendo Switch. Discover what sets Lucid Dreams Studio's Metroidvania apart in our...
Animal Well: Design Works Book Announced by Lost in Cult — Deluxe and Standard Editions Detailed
Lost in Cult unveils Animal Well: Design Works, a comprehensive book celebrating the acclaimed indie Metroidvania. Explore development insights, exclusive art, and...
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Chronicles of the Wolf Release Date Announced: Castlevania-Inspired Metroidvania Coming to Nintendo Switch and More
Migami Games' Chronicles of the Wolf launches June 19, 2025, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Discover this Castlevania-inspired Metroidvania's features,...
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Ultros Review for Nintendo Switch: A Psychedelic Metroidvania Experience
Discover how Ultros, developed for Nintendo Switch, redefines the metroidvania genre with unique visuals, immersive gameplay, and innovative mechanics in our in-depth...
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Releases on Nintendo Switch: Classic Platformer Returns as a Soulslike Metroidvania
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 launches today on Nintendo Switch, revitalizing the classic 1988 platformer with modern Metroidvania gameplay and a challenging, pixel-art...
Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition Brings Enhanced Metroidvania Action to Nintendo Switch This Spring
Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition, the award-winning Metroidvania from Subcult Joint, arrives on Nintendo Switch with new content, enhancements, and Switch-exclusive...
Rusty Rabbit Demo Launches on Nintendo Switch: Try NetEase Games’ Metroidvania Before Release
NetEase Games has released a playable demo for its upcoming action platformer Rusty Rabbit on Nintendo Switch, giving fans a chance to experience the game's early...
Cape Cosmic Unveils Star Iliad: A New Metroidvania Adventure for Steam
Cape Cosmic, the developer behind Phoenotopia: Awakening, has announced Star Iliad, a Metroidvania set inside a star whale, launching first on Steam. Here’s everything...
Chronicles of the Wolf Launches on Nintendo Switch: A Metroidvania for Castlevania Fans
Chronicles of the Wolf, developed by Migami Games and published by PQube and PixelHeart, arrives on Nintendo Switch this summer, promising Castlevania-inspired...
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell Launches on Nintendo Switch eShop February 2025
Bombservice and PLAYISM confirm the release date and features for Momodora: Moonlit Farewell, the highly anticipated Metroidvania sequel, arriving on Nintendo Switch...
Rusty Rabbit Release Date Confirmed: NetEase Games' Quirky Metroidvania Coming to Nintendo Switch in April 2025
NetEase Games and NITRO PLUS will launch Rusty Rabbit, a unique action platformer with Metroidvania elements, on Nintendo Switch on April 17, 2025. Developed by...