Starting today, Islets is free at the Epic Games Store. The free game offer runs until April 4 at 11 AM Eastern. Once you claim it, it’s yours to keep. Islets comes from indie developer Kyle Thompson. Here’s a description of the game from the Epic Games Store: Islets is a surprisingly wholesome metroidvania about … Read more
Starting today, Cave Story+ is free at Epic Games Store. The free game offer runs until September 7 at 11 AM Eastern. Once you claim it, it’s yours to keep. Cave Story+ comes from Nicalis and Studio Pixel. Here’s a description of the game from EGS: Arguably the most well-known indie game of all time, … Read more
These are some of the greatest games similar to Blasphemous to play while waiting for the much-anticipated Blasphemous 2. For fans of side-scrolling platformers and methodical, difficult but rewarding Metroidvania combat systems, these games will be great additions. Candle Knight A little-known game, Candle Knight is a rather different platformer inspired by the Souls games … Read more
Here are some reasons why you should play the brilliant Blasphemous if you like Elden Ring. While there are very distinct differences between the two games, there are elements in Blasphemous that will appeal to Elden Ring fans. What is Blasphemous? 2019’s Blasphemous is a Souls-like Metroidvania game with a retro art style. It’s a … Read more
The Metroidvania action-platformer Haak is leaving Steam Early Access. Indie developer Blingame and OKJOY have announced that Haak is about to launch on PC via Steam. “Start your adventure in Haak by exploring the desolate wastelands. You may face the threat of mysterious organizations entrenched in this apocalyptic world. Take them down, solve the mysteries, and … Read more
Indie developer Platonic Partnerships has announced the upcoming release of Voltage High Society. Voltage High Society is a 3D first-person Metroidvania. This ’90s-inspired cyberpunk horror game features Metroidvania gameplay mechanics. Expect a “modern retro puncher influenced by movies like Tetsuo The Iron Man and Escape From New York.” “Voltage High Society takes you on a journey where you are … Read more
The karma-based Metroidvania game Gold Project is now fully funded. Indie developer Dreamirl exceeded their initial goal of $131,253 and raised $159,098 to fully fund the production of Gold Project on Kickstarter. That’s thanks to the support of 3,233 backers. After attaining two stretch goals, the finished game will now include new areas, new game modes, a new biome full of creatures, a new boss … Read more
It’s time for a challenging new 2.5D Metroidvania. Primal Games Studio and Marvelous Europe announced today that their new game, Mandragora, will be available shortly on PC, Switch, and next-generation platforms. Mandragora is a story-driven 2.5D action RPG set in a realm of breathtaking brushstrokes and unavoidable sorrow that will be difficult even for Metroidvania … Read more
The new Mesoamerican-inspired action platformer Itorah will debut its demo showcasing a vivid, hand-painted 2D title with Metroidvania elements. Assemble Entertainment and Grimbart Tales announced today that their next project, Itorah, would launch a new playable demo at the Steam Next Fest. Itorah is a vibrant, hand-painted 2D platformer with streamlined Metroidvania features inspired by … Read more
Take a look at Samus’ old and new abilities in this latest sneak peek of Metroid Dread. Metroid Dread is one of the year’s biggest surprises. The latest work in the famous Nintendo brand has captured the interest of millions of fans and, ahead of its October release, continues to tease us with new details. … Read more
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an epic world of dark fantasy with an engaging narrative. It’s now available on PC via Steam Early Access. Betrayer: Curse of the Spine, a fantasy action-adventure game developed by TripleCh3rry and published by Proponent Games, was launched today on Steam Early Access. Through exploration, crafting, and strategic battle, … Read more
Grime, the highly anticipated indie action-RPG Metroidvania from Clover Bite, is now available on PC. Clover Bite’s day has arrived. The independent studio, which announced their next big project on October 29th of last year, has announced the release of their new game, Grime. The game is a quick and brutal action-adventure RPG in which … Read more
Nintendo fans are loyal. They’ve stuck with the company through thick and thin over several console generations. Nostalgia from childhood drives a lot of that goodwill. And when Nintendo leaves a franchise dormant long enough, fans tend to take it into their own hands. So it should come as no surprise that fans have made … Read more
Pixel-art games are all over the place now. From roguelike to Metroidvania, these games are gaining more ground in the video game industry. The Skylia Prophecy is just the latest example. The Skylia Prophecy is a story-driven side-scrolling ARPG that is set in a medieval fantasy world. This game has more than a dozen locations and … Read more
Starting today, Cave Story+ is free at Epic Games Store. The free game offer runs until December 10 at 11 AM Eastern. Once you claim it, it’s yours to keep. Cave Story+ comes from Studio Pixel and Nicalis. Here’s how they describe it: Arguably the most well-known indie game of all time, Cave Story+ features … Read more
The dark fantasy 3000th Duel today saw the release of its first free DLC on Nintendo Switch. It’s known as The Wise Ones. According to indie developer Neo Popcorn, 3000th Duel: The Wise Ones contains over 150 additional regions to explore and 60 kinds of monsters to finish with. It also has new equipment, occults, and a harder … Read more
There’s a neat new Metroidvania coming soon to Steam called Sheepo. Unlike many similar games, this one is completely non-violent. Instead, it focuses on exploration and shape-shifting. Sheepo is a sheep-like thing exploring a strange planet. You collect creatures that you find along the way and shape-shift into them. Each of these creatures has its … Read more
Team 17 is bringing the debut title from Latin American studio Navegante to market. Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player, fantasy Metroidvania with hand-drawn 2D visuals. Greak has players alternate control between three different siblings: Greak, Adara, and Raydel. The trio attempt to defeat deadly enemies, solve puzzles, and overcome a deadly invasion of their … Read more
