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Lists & features
Curated picks and behind-the-scenes interviews. Each list keeps the original selection and adds five more picks for 2026.
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List · 15 games
Top 10 Metroidvania Games We Played in 2020
We take a look back on the 56 games we reviewed in 2020 and pick out some of our top recommendations of the ones that we consider the more hidden gems of the genre.
Feb 19, 2021
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List · 15 games
Top 10 Metroidvania Games for Beginners
Looking to get into the Metroidvania genre, or are you looking for recommendations to give to a friend? Here are our top ten picks for best entry games.
Oct 23, 2020
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List · 15 games
Top 10 Games To Try If You Liked Hollow Knight
There's nothing quite like Hollow Knight, but here are our picks for some games that might scratch that itch.
Jun 5, 2020
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List · 16 games
Our Top 11 Favorite Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
Our picks for the most relaxing Metroidvania games that we have played so far.
Mar 6, 2020
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List · 15 games
Top 10 Metroidvania Games to just Relax with
Our picks for the most relaxing Metroidvania games that we have played so far.
Feb 7, 2020
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List · 15 games
10 Metroidvania Games We Played in 2019 That You Shouldn’t Ignore
Jan 10, 2020
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Developer interview
Developer Spotlight: Unspeakable Pixels from Batbarian
The developers over at Unspeakable Pixels give us some insights into the development of Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
Nov 6, 2020