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
The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
4 out of 5. While its story may be a case study in ludo-narrative dissonance, The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human provides a unique underwater take on metroidvania design with some great bosses.
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.
Drilly Willis
2 out of 5. Drilly Willis has fun exploration and a lot of heart, but it can be broken and frustrating in other aspects. The first impressions you had looking at its screenshots are probably right.
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
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!
Outpost Delta
An abandoned research station has gone unnoticed in the depths of space for years, until now. With an army of invasive aliens boarding the station, the outpost AI has rebooted its last remaining defense drone: Delta. Now Delta needs to repel the Klaath threat, save the outpost, and head out into space to search for answers.
UnEpic – Single Player Mode
3.5 out of 5. UnEpic pulls off strategy and action with varying degrees of success, but the true value of the game will come from whether you are in the target audience for the story it presents.
Carrion
Become the monster in this reverse horror game. Grow, evolve, and consume the humans that tried to contain you.
Faeland
A young hunter’s home is invaded by trolls and orcs, and he barely escapes with his life. Play as this hunter as you explore and discover a greater threat that looms over the land.
3000th Duel
3 out of 5. A mostly formulaic Souls-like experience that offers up fun exploration with good verticality and combat that is competently executed.
Maptroid
3 out of 5. A fun (and free) 15-minute parody of the Metroidvania map system that is well worth taking the time to play.
Something ATE My Alien
Dig, fight, and puzzle your way through subterranean worlds to save yourselves from pirates holding you ransom in this Mining puzzle platformer.
Chasm 1.075
4 out of 5. While more grounded than the wild fantasy that you might be accustomed to from Igavania-style titles, Chasm still provides an interesting challenge with decent options for replayability.
Albert’s Journey
A pacifist adventure game with Metroidvania Elements. Albert is stranded on an alien planet where he is forced to decide between his journey’s success and the welfare of the world’s inhabitants.