Monster Sanctuary
4.5 out of 5. A monster collecting turn-based battler wrapped up in a Metroidvania world. It accomplishes this rather eloquently in the ways that matter the most. even if there are a few small caveats
Tartapolis
Tartapolis is an open world RPG, a metroidvania with guns. Explore the dark streets of the city where two realities intertwine.
Mega Man ZX
3 out of 5. Combining Mega Man X with Metroidvania level design seems like a match made in heaven, but Mega Man ZX needed some significant changes to make it really work.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights – Early Access
ENDER LILIES (Early Access) takes familiar mechanics and applies them to both innocent and haunting themes creating a remarkable combat and exploration experience wholly worth supporting.
Blasphemous: The Stir of Dawn
4 out of 5. With the latest patch, Blasphemous is a great value, with five new great bosses, fixes to old content, and three new modes to extend your play time in challenging ways.
Fantasy Network
Fantasy Network is a metroidvania game with a social media twist – a socialvania! Explore the colorful world of Holua and chat to hand-drawn, larger-than-life characters to discover a story that runs deeper than it may seem.
Castlevania: The Lecarde Chronicles 2
4 out of 5. A delightful marriage between Classicvania and Metroidvania that will surely please fans of both. Challenging combat and a deep world to explore make for a wholly memorable game.
Owlboy
3.5 out of 5. What Owlboy lacks in challenging game design might be made up for with its emotionally resonant narrative, if you go into it seeking that above all else.
Demons of Asteborg
Play as the knight Gareth as he sets out into demon infested lands to discover the secrets of an ancient war. Also released on Sega Genesis
Curse of the Sea Rats
Four sea rats embark on a quest to save the admiral’s son, capture the evil Pirate Flora Burn, and break a magic spell. Includes four playable characters and four player co-op.
Castlevania: The Lecarde Chronicles
3.5 out of 5. A strong Classicvania experience with some of the series’ later mechanics mixed in. A worthwhile playthrough assuming you don’t have any technical issues.
Narita Boy
Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom.
Micetopia
In Micetopia you play as a brave mouse who must fight, jump, and explore its way through a world of mystery. Overcome enemies, gain new powers and rescue your compatriots from the clutches of their captors.
Dream Watcher
The Great Library of Dreams is in BIG trouble. When a librarian in training attempts to make his job a little easier he unsuspectingly unleashes chaos from dastardly dreams and nefarious nightmares.
Adventures of Chris
Embark on a global adventure in this ‘90s-inspired adventure platformer. Help a chubby underdog kid with wacky superpowers battle bizarre villains, unlock and customize special moves and spells, and save the world!