Fallen Tear: The Ascension is one of the year’s most ambitious Metroidvanias. After spending time in Early Access, the game’s full release arrived on September 16, 2026, expanding its world, story, ...

All thanks to the template set by Metroidand Castlevania, two of the greatest and most iconic video game franchises in history, the Metroidvania genre was born. These aren't just any kind of ...

Metroidvanias have become one of the most exciting genres in gaming, but their rise did not happen overnight. While they have always thrived on core pillars like exploration, combat, and puzzles, it ...

Stylish combat is one aspect of a Metroidvania’s gameplay that can make it incredibly appealing, with games like Hollow Knight excelling at this. The best Metroidvania series of all time tend to blend ...

I am an HR advisor with a borderline addiction to gaming who loves everything from first-person shooters to tactical roguelikes. I have always been drawn to games that really test me, so soulslikes ...

Dead Cells launched in 2018, and almost immediately rose to fame thanks to its fast-paced, challenging combat and excellent exploration and platforming mechanics. In Dead Cells, you possess a body to ...

Among the most impressive Metroidvania games released within the past decade is "Hollow Knight," an indie game developed and published by Team Cherry. The game has players control an insectoid ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The original Metroid and Castlevania both turn 40 years old this ...