Ranking The Best 15 Metroidvania Games For Players In 2022

Author

Soumi Sarkar

Date

Apr, 18.2022

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!