Clockwork Ambrosia is a steampunk fusion of metroidvania and weapon-building 2D shooter where you combat deadly robots and monsters.

In Clockwork Ambrosia, pull on the boots of airship pilot Iris, stranded after a near-miss crash on a mysterious island. The populace has disappeared, seemingly replaced by malevolent robots and cyborgs. Piece together unique weapons with game-changing modifications and synergies – screen-filling shot splitters, devastating … Read More

Nocturnal 2 is an atmospheric action adventure where you ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island city that consumed itself long ago.

In Nocturnal 2 you navigate an interconnected city plunged into obscurity, unlocking new routes as you return with fresh abilities. Control a fast, flexible character built for smooth, expressive movement and combat through hand-drawn environments … Read More

Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you play as Mako, a teenage battle monk wielding a mysterious staff to fight, explore, and save diverse realms from the corrupting Amber Storms.

In Akatori you journey through five unique worlds, each with its own biome, story, and challenges. Your staff transforms into weapons and tools – glide from great heights, slide down slopes, solve tricky mechanisms, and … Read More

Dead Dog is a pixel-art stealth Metroidvania where you play as a canine samurai returning for revenge, slipping through a world of light and shadow to outsmart enemies and uncover a mysterious past.

In Dead Dog you master abilities like Shadow Clone and Shadow Blink to navigate deadly encounters. Light defines visibility – hide in shadows, disable light sources, and distract guards with sound and … Read More

Zozo and the Lost Dreams is a cartoony 2D Metroidvania platformer where you help a 13-year-old dreamer find his way home through vibrant dreamscapes filled with sentient pastries and cybernetic jungles.

In Zozo and the Lost Dreams you play as Zozo, who enters his dreams with help from mad scientist neighbor to live out superhero fantasies. A strange incident prevents him from waking up, sending … Read More

Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell, where you play as a clumsy fallen angel carving a path through a twisted underworld.

In Dumbriel you will slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas filled with weird monsters and hellish traps. Fast-paced, strategic combat rewards precision and creativity, allowing you to shape your abilities and spells to match your playstyle. Exploration is key as … Read More

Enfant is a 3D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as a lone elephant navigating a post-apocalyptic world in search of your lost herd while encountering evolved intelligent animals.

In Enfant you explore a vibrant yet decaying landscape filled with the remnants of human civilization. You’ll utilize your powerful trunk to manipulate water, move heavy obstacles, and interact with the environment while managing a unique diegetic … Read More

Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania where you consume corrupted souls and wield them as weapons across a kingdom trapped in a Collective Dream.

In Being & Becoming you play as the Lucid Dreamer, navigating through a vast interconnected world warped by dreams. The game gives you freedom to shape your own path – your decisions determine which areas become accessible and how the … Read More

Xplorite is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania where you explore an alien planet while fighting rogue robots and uncovering the fate of a missing research team.

In Xplorite you play as Sy, an agent sent by the G.S.O. to investigate the mysterious disappearance of scientists on planet Nargal. The game primarily features robotic enemies controlled by a malevolent AI, which you’ll battle using an expanding arsenal … Read More

GRIME II is an action-adventure metroidvania where a shapeless entity wields tendrils made of hands against twisted creatures in a world obsessed with artistic expression as reality itself bends to creation.

Returning to the acclaimed GRIME universe, GRIME II puts you in the role of a Formless – an art mimic capable of absorbing defeated enemies and reshaping them into molds for combat and exploration. … Read More

Frogreign is an action platforming metroidvania where a frog prince’s tongue becomes his greatest tool.

In Frogreign you will master the art of grappling, swinging, and slapping with your elastic appendage while searching for your lost sister amidst royal intrigue. You’ll navigate diverse environments by swimming, leaping, and tongue-swinging with impressive amphibian agility. Your mystical wisp companion, Lumi, channels spirit magic to solve puzzles and … Read More

The Light of the Darkness: Origins aims to reinvent the metroidvania formula with its unique physics-based flight system that transforms exploration and combat alike.

In The Light of the Darkness: Origins, players become Sephius – a hybrid born of Light and Darkness – navigating the seamless Lands of Oblivion without a single loading screen. You’ll soar through interconnected environments using fluid, cooldown-free flying mechanics … Read More

Divinum is a side-scrolling action adventure that blends intense combat mechanics with metroidvania exploration as a blessed warrior defends her homeland.

In Divinum players step into the role of Fjor – a powerful warrior who must defend her northern island homeland from mysterious invaders while uncovering ancient secrets. The game promises a sophisticated combat system inspired by hack ‘n slash classics. Players can execute aerial … Read More

Primal Planet is a Sci-Fi action platforming dinovania where a caveman and his family deal with deadly dinosaurs, rival tribes and aliens.

Playable in single-player or local two player co-op, Primal Planet is an action platforming metroidvania set on a mysterious alien planet that’s filled with dinosaurs. In the game you take control of a caveman who lives in a small tribe with his family. … Read More

Mandragora is a 2.5D action-RPG that blends metroidvania and soulslike elements set in a world that mankind has surrendered to monsters.

In Mandragora you set out to reclaim the dark fantasy land of Faelduum from the monsters that have taken it over. With your Witch Lantern you’ll enter the realm of Entropy, a realm of moral choices and nightmarish creatures where you’ll battle vicious foes … Read More

Janosik 2 is a non-linear retro action platforming adventure where you can switch between four playable characters, including a vampire and a werewolf.

A sequel to the well received 2020 original (which if available for free on Steam), Janosik 2 sees famed Slovakian highlander Janosik attempting to save himself after being caught in an ingenious trap. Along the way he makes new friends who he … Read More

Altered Alma is a stylish cyberpunk action platforming metroidvania with RPG and dating sim elements, where you beat up baddies and find love on the streets of Neo Barcelona.

Featuring a writing team that’s worked on Dead Space, Resident Evil: Village and Tails of Iron, Altered Alma will see you taking down the criminal kingpins of Neo Barcelona. In the game you take on … Read More

Heart Abyss is a beat ’em up metroidvania with high-stakes ultraviolent combat signed by feudal Japan.

In Heart Abyss you are an anthropomorphic fox who breaks out of imprisonment and seeks vengeance on the ruthless slavers who locked him up. The game promises tactical but frantic combat where blocking, deflection, positioning, weapons and devastating combos all come into play. The game will also feature two … Read More

Oyster Wars is a challenging non-linear pixel art platformer where an angry fisherman uses a hook-shot as he seeks revenge on a greedy CEO.

In Oyster Wars you take on the role of Wade – a disgruntled fisherman who sets out to take down the greedy corporation that fired him. Traversing the game’s large non-linear world is tricky but you have a nifty hook-shot that … Read More

Somber Echoes is a Sci-Fi dark fantasy metroidvania where a Greco-Roman space vessel has become the breeding ground for horrors from an unknown dimension.

In Somber Echoes you are a powerful warrior who has been awoken by a mysterious force to prevent your sister from unravelling the universe. Your ship is in ruins and infested with untold horrors that you’ll need to dispatch to regain … Read More

Pinball Spire is a pinball-based metroidvania where you bump, shoot and flip your way through a huge tower made of pinball tables.

In Pinball Spire you are a little sentient pinball called Pip who has dared to explore a strange spire that mysteriously appeared overnight. The entire spire is essentially a massive labyrinthine pinball table and you’ll need to flip your way through it as … Read More

Turbo Kid is a brutal 2D metroidvania adventure where a BMX-riding hero with a “Turbo Glove™” sets out to cross a wasteland filled with mutants, robots and criminals.

Previously featured on Alpha Beta Gamer a couple of years ago Turbo Kid is a BMXing metroidvania that acts as a sequel to the original Turbo Kid movie. It follows on directly after the events of the … Read More