Psychedelic Metroidvania

Helldivers 2 accomplishes the same task as Returnal by transforming a small idea into something grand without losing it’s soul

Bending time is at the core of this unique that feels more tactic than simple hack and slash

Crypt Custodian is a Metroidvania for fans of Tunic, Death’s Door and Hyper Light Drifter

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has set the bar high for Metroidvania in 2024 and beyond

Chants of Sennaar is one of the best puzzle games of 2023 with its unique concept and minimalist art style.

Trying to emulate Nintendo is no easy task, but Born of Bread comes close

Fans of both souls-likes and Metroidvania’s should find plenty to like

Here is a fine selection of the best indie games of 2023

Song of Nunu is loaded with N64 influences in a heartfelt journey with a boy and his best friend Yeti.

Despite making some risky and substantial changes to an existing formula, the unique blend of tower defence, roguelite, twin stick shooter and strategy is very addicting.

Wizard With A Gun blends together elements from many genres to create one cohesive good time

COCOON is a masterclass in gameplay design just like LIMBO and INSIDE

El Paso, Elsewhere is a spiritual successor to 2001’s Max Payne with an occult twist

Bullets, blood and revenge in another Devolver Digital game you should play!

Despite some issues Under The Waves is a worthy descent.

Walking the tightrope between retro and modern RPG’s, Sabotage have created a masterpiece.

Fort Solis isn’t anything like Dead Space or Callisto Protocol.

Blasphemous 2 might end up being the best metroidvania of 2023.