The best Metroidvania games

Jump, crawl and fight your way through the best Metroidvania titles

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6. SHANTAE – HALF GENIE HERO

A quality Metroidvania that boasts both gorgeous animation and a lead character who is a joy to control. 

Available on: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

5. BLOODSTAINED: RITUAL OF THE NIGHT

An ace ode to Castlevania that's just as camp and gothic-chic as Konami's iconic series. Stuffed full of unique monsters and tough bosses, it's a must-have. 

Available on: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android

4. ORI AND THE BLIND FOREST

One of the most beautiful, heart-warming Metroidvanias out there. Each biome comes alive with incredible detail, and Ori feels great to control. 

Available on: PC, Xbox One, Switch

3. CAVE STORY

A touching adventure about an amnesiac robot solider who sets out to rescue creatures he was originally sent to kill. 

Available on: PC

2. HOLLOW KNIGHT

With eye-arousing, ultra-stylish art, and a mysterious atmosphere that's perfectly underscored by Christopher Larkin's soundtrack, this is a brutal delight. 

Available on: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

1. DEAD CELLS

A game of such breadth and depth it's damn near impossible to put down. The randomness of its systems is taxing, but also hugely rewarding. 

Available on: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android

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