The best of the Metroidvania games offer the players the constant feeling of eureka
throughout the gameplay journey. Metroidvania is a famous genre amongst gamers as this
genre combines the best elements of the franchises Castlevania and Metroid games. These
collective elements from both the franchises help create a fascinating experience by giving
the games a unique spin that packs engaging entertainment for the players.

The 15 best Metroidvania games are:

● Axiom Verge: Axiom Verge is a stunning game, considered a homage to Super
Metroid comes with beautiful visuals and a plot featuring aliens and many
weapons.

● Blasphemous: Blasphemous introduces a world for the players to explore horrifying
and fascinating secrets.

● Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: The game, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has
rich gothic content and packs a thrilling experience with its combat and rich mysteries
lurking in every corner of the game.

● Dandara: Dandara beautifully blends the Metroidvania genre with Brazilian folklore
and comes with enhanced touchscreen controls for both the Switch and mobile
versions.

● Dead Cells: Dead Cells, influenced by the Dark Souls, come with exciting action
sequences and weapons and offer players some insane abilities.

● Gato Roboto: Gato Roboto has monochromatic visuals, features a cat in a robot suit
and packs challenging obstacles, and builds a charming plot for the players.

● Guacamelee series:
The Guacamelee series resembles Super Metroid but is a game full of action and
stunning visuals and possesses infectious energy.

● Hollow Knight: Hollow Knight decodes a tragic tale and sharp gameplay, drawing
inspiration from Dark Souls.

● Iconoclasts: Inspired by Metroid Fusion, Iconoclasts is a colorful game showcasing
creative action sequences.

● Ori Series: The Ori series brings a smooth action-adventure experience with
enhanced mechanics.

● Salt and Sanctuary: Salt and Sanctuary is roughly the Dark Soul of the Metroidvania
genre.

● SteamWorld Dig 1 + 2: StreamWorld Dig 1+2 presents thrilling combat and a
handcrafted world.

● Timespinner: Timespinner offers time-travel mechanics featuring mysteries,
obstacles, and unique enemies.

● Unsighted: Unsighted is a true Metroidvania genre game.

● Yoku's Island Express: Yoku's Island Express features pinballs and is an easy game
to grasp.

So, players, go and enjoy the Metroidvania games!