The ULTIMATE IMDB Metroidvania games collection!
Metroidvania is one of my favorite video games sub-genre ever so why not make a list with all the metroidvanias here on IMDB!
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- DirectorToru HagiharaStarsRobert BelgradeRamsay ScottKimberly ForsytheRichter Belmont has vanished just as Castlevania reemerged from the mists. Meanwhile, Alucard, the bastard son of Dracula, has awakened from his eternal slumber, intent on destroying his evil father once and for all.
- DirectorYoshio SakamotoStarsKenji YamamotoDan OwsenSamus Aran returns to the brooding planet Zebes to recover the last metroid from the Space Pirates.
- DirectorJunichi MurakamiStarsHikaru MidorikawaAo TakahashiOsamu RyutaniAfter waking up in a mysterious castle, Soma Cruz must navigate his way through the castle's labyrinths while confronting perilous monsters at every turn, but beware, you must escape before evil consumes you.
- DirectorYoshio SakamotoAfter the Metroids were considered to be wiped out, the deadlier X parasites attack Samus. She is given a new suit after her near-death experience and returns to an empty Galactic Federation station, where something seems out of place.
- DirectorSatoshi KushibuchiStarsHikaru MidorikawaRyôtarô OkiayuTetsu InadaAfter the events of "Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow." Soma Cruz finds himself at the center of a mysterious cult's plan to resurrect their evil lord and master Dracula.
- In a world of insects, a diminutive knight descends into an ancient and crazed kingdom to restore its fallen king's order.
- DirectorFumi HayashiJosé Luis MárquezStarsStephen HughesDave Rogers RuizNikki GarcíaSet after Metroid Fusion, players control bounty hunter Samus Aran as she faces a new robotic enemy on the planet ZDR.
- DirectorShutaro IidaMasato OkudairaMatt BozonStarsAmi KoshimizuKazuyuki OkitsuShusaku ShirakawaIt's the late 18th century England. Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's demonic curse, must travel to the castle to hunt and kill its summoner, Gebel, battling his demons as she searches for a way to stop the curse.
- Juan Aguacate must return from the land of the dead to rescue his childhood friend and love interest, Lupita, from sacrifice at the hands of evil charro skeleton Carlos Calaca.
- DirectorThomas MahlerStarsErik BraaAeralie BrightonAndrew LackeyOri fell from the Spirit Tree in the forest of Nibel during a storm and was adopted by a bear-like creature named Naru, who raised Ori as her own.
- StarsErik BraaBoris HiestandJennifer LosiOri begins a new journey that goes beyond the forest of Nibel where he uncovers lost secrets, and unearths his true destiny.
- DirectorSebastien BénardUnable to die, a mysterious being attempts to escape a magical island prison, but every death sends him back to the beginning.
- 7 years after defeating Calaca, the God of the Living and the Dead, the Luchador Juan must travel to an alternate timeline where he is dead, and stop the evil Salvador from ending the Mexiverse.
- DirectorYoshio SakamotoThe full story of Samus Aran's first mission unfolds.
- DirectorYoshio SakamotoSatoru OkadaBounty hunter Samus Aran descends below the planet Zebes to infiltrate the labyrinthine Space Pirate base and hunt down the deadly, life-sucking species known as the Metroids.
- Quote, a robot who wakes up suffering amnesia who must explore and blast his way through cavernous areas in order to figure out who he is and what he is and his backstory.
- DirectorTomoaki FukuiWhen an unforeseen evil threatens the peace in the Mirror World and in Dream Land, Kirby must restore a broken Mirror World as four differently colored "Kirbys" to save the day.
- DirectorMatt BozonStarsCristina ValenzuelaShantae's powers are shattered into 30 shards and fused with Risky's minions, the Tinkerbats, and they overthrew the pirate queen. Shantae reluctantly teams up with the lady pirate to save Sequin Land.
- StarsLucien DodgeKimlinh TranEdward BoscoTakes place in a world populated by anthropomorphic creatures, where the main character Dust comes upon a sentient sword, the Blade of Ahrah, and joined by Fidget sets out for a small town in search of answers.
- Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below.
- DirectorOlle HakanssonDig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
- Count Dracula has been resurrected once again, As Nathan Graves, You'll hunt down the Count and use your whip to destroy his minions, Battle your way through Dracula's castle and rid the world of evil once and for all.
- DirectorDonald MustardGeremy MustardStarsNolan NorthEliza SchneiderGraham McTavishVideo game prequel to Orson Scott Card's Empire novel, where a young man must rescue his girlfriend from terrorists who are preparing for war against the US government.
- DirectorHiroyuki KimuraHiroji KiyotakeAfter stopping the threat on the planet Zebes, Samus Aran is asked to eliminate the entire remaining Metroid population of the planet SR388.
- DirectorThomas HappA young physicist is killed in a sudden laboratory explosion, only to awaken in the dephs of a mysterious, alien world in this retro, Metroid-inspired adventure game made entirely by one man.
- DirectorTakehiko HosokawaJosé Luis MárquezReimagining of Metroid II: Return of Samus (1991) for the Nintendo 3DS. After stopping the threat on the planet Zebes, Samus Aran is asked to eliminate the entire remaining Metroid population of the planet SR388.
- DirectorMatt BozonStarsMeagan RachelleShantae must find three magical seals to prevent lady pirate Risky Boots from unlocking the stolen magic lamp's evil power.
- DirectorEnrique CabezaStarsAlex JordanAshley MargolisChris NelsonSet in the savage land of Cvstodia, a place where religion is of the utmost importance in the eyes of the populace, superstition runs amok, and churches outnumber people two to one. You will find yourself in this hellish territory in the wake of the Age of Corruption.
- In fog-shrouded valleys, where grinning, mossy corpses cling to rusted arms, shambling figures begin to stir. Beneath crumbling, salt-worn structures, labyrinthine passageways lead to unspeakable evil, long forgotten by man. Salt and Sanctuary seamlessly combines fast, brutal, and complex 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics. Discover, craft, and upgrade over 600 weapons, armor pieces, spells, and items as you explore a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, desecrated monuments, and the fallen lords they once celebrated.
- DirectorJens AnderssonIn Yoku's Island Express, players control Yoku, a dung beetle, who becomes a postmaster as he arrives at a fictional island of Mokumana.
- DirectorAustin IvansmithMatt BozonStarsStephanie KomureA powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun. The Mummy Demastered throws you into a 16-bit-inspired battle against the undead in a 2D, nonlinear, action-packed adventure.
- DirectorSimon StafsnesStarsMick LauerOwlboy is a story-driven platformer, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds. Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
- DirectorThierry BoulangerAfter a young ninja's home town is destroyed by demons, he is tasked by the legendary Western Hero to deliver a mystical scroll to the top of a mountain.
- DirectorFabien DemeulenaereDavid Bellanco LopezA legendary series returns with a grand new adventure. Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
- DirectorLani MinellaStarsMoriah AngelineJohn BautistaMarc BiagiHelp Strider (Hiryu) end the Grandmaster Meio's invasion in this fun and adventurous game.
- Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos, A super fast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
- DirectorSean VelascoMatt BozonAdam TierneyStarsJessie SeelyLaura BaileyTodd HaberkornRayne has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack 'n slash adventure.
- DirectorMatt BozonStarsCristina ValenzuelaKaren StrassmanKayli MillsShantae and her friends are invited to a Half Genie Festival on a remote island. However things are not what they seem and The other Half Genies in attendance mysteriously disappear. It falls on Shantae's dancing hips to find and save them! Ret-2-Go!
- StarsFiona NovaAbigail TurnerThe Gunk stars Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they've hit the jackpot..
- StarsKendall SavageAdrian BurhopMaxwell PaiceAs the newest recruit of Kindred Aerospace - The 4th best interstellar space exploration company - Your job is to determine if the planet ARY-26 planet is fit for humans.
- DirectorAkihiro MinakataMoriemonStarsHouko KuwashimaToshihiko SekiKôji IshiiIn the absence of the vampire-hunting Belmont clan, an organization named Ecclesia is formed to combat against Dracula. A young woman named Shanoa is chosen to serve as a vessel for the Dominus glyphs, however, her colleague Albus interrupts the ceremony and she is left without her memories and emotions. She must chase after Albus to recover the glyphs. But not all is as it seems.
- DirectorSatoshi KushibuchiStarsTakahiro SakuraiYumi KakazuMariko SuzukiIn 1944, the world is engulfed in the flames of World War II, its horror and strife bringing darkness into the hearts of the people, and the bitter cries of its dead have again given rise to Dracula's Castle. In the midst of this Jonathan Morris (son of Jon Morris, who slew Dracula in "Bloodlines") and Charlotte Aulin (a witch and Jonathan's childhood friend) have arrived to investigate and find a way to stop the Dark Lord from rising once again...
- DirectorTakeda TakeshiStarsTadasuke OhmizuTakuo KawamuraSanae KobayashiJuste Belmont and his friend Maxim have to save their mutual friend Lydie from Dracula's Castle.
- StarsFelecia AngelleCorina BoettgerSkyler DavenportTouhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action.
- A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization, When lightning strikes, A new legend is born.
- Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic, Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
- DirectorOtto HantulaOlli HarjolaStarsAeone WatsonSimon FellowsJevan MorrisAs a survivor on a space station, you have to discover where everyone else is and what the alien life forms want all the while unlocking the mystery of the Swapper device.
- DirectorScott CawthonOn a distant edge of an unknown planet, an abandoned structure sits in silence. Constructed by an unmanned research vessel sent from Earth to explore the possibilities of a human colonization in the case that Earth became uninhabitable.
- DirectorThomas HappThe long awaited sequel to Axiom Verge, Axiom Verge 2 expands on the universe with completely new characters, abilities, and gameplay.
- Deedlit awakens suddenly in a mysterious, unknown place. Where am I? Why am I here? With nobody around to respond, her questions are met with only silence. Seeking answers, Deed eventually sets off on foot, alone.
- DirectorMilton GuastiThis expanded, expertly crafted 16-bit fan-remake of 'Metroid II', AM2R (Another Metroid 2 Remake) was taken down by Nintendo shortly after its brief Windows release.
- DirectorRyuichi NishizawaOn one peaceful day, Asha was standing on a cliff near her home village when suddenly heard a mysterious voice calling for help, She decided to leave the village and to embark on an adventure to discover the identity of the voice.
- Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
- DirectorFrancisco Téllez de MenesesStarsMirisha LottichAndrew MillerJonathan JonesA mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station, The station is well-protected with its heavy defenses, and weapons, and mysterious artifacts, It will all have to be destroyed.
- DirectorRyuichi NishizawaThe monsters are attacking the quiet town of Xenobia, Guide Leo and Priscilla to wipe out the monsters using the Legendary Weapons.
- A small creature must traverse a savage and violent world in order to find his family.
- DirectorThunder Lotus GamesSundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun.
- DirectorAarne HunzikerThe world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms, A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, The sole survivor of his clan, On one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.
- DirectorYoann PeterEtienne VrithofStarsDavid HayterLaura K. WelshSteamDolls is a steampunk inspired metroidvania game with a grimmy touch of stealth and brutality. You assume the role of a cunning thief and anarchist known as "The Whisper" and make your way through heavily secured environments. Blast your way to your objective or Stick to the shadows and perform violent stealth kills on unsuspecting guards as you struggle with the haunting apparitions of a mesmerizing witch trying to reveal the truth about a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the world.
- Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector.
- Taking place shortly before the events of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey, Jack Frost is synchronized with the mind of a human in order to traverse and fight demon hordes.
- DirectorSimon FilipHelp Flynn and his mythical companion Dex save Rosantica before the evil from The Scourge claims his home. In Flynn: Son of Crimson, you'll go on a journey of discovery and conflict as you learn to master the power of Crimson Energy.
- Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
- ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer, Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
- StarsMarcelo BarbosaSamuel HynxRobson A. MoraesOdallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts'n Goblins, Demon's Crest and Castlevania. Player takes place of Haggis, a warrior tired of fight who must wield his sword once more to rescue his son from Darkness.
- DirectorRyuichi NishizawaStarsFairouz AiThe adventures of Asha, the little warrior, begin. Together with her blue sidekick Pepelogoo, she will run through numerous stages and save the Monster World from the darkness.
- DirectorJeffrey MontoyaMig PerezFive years after his great victory over the evil Von Viltheim Family, Efrain Lecarde, the Knight of the Church, has been summoned by the pope to go on a new quest, Efrain just doesn't know that this quest might be his worst nightmare yet..
- DirectorRyuichi NishizawaAfter defeating the MEKA dragon, The wounded beast casts a spell on Tom-Tom, Turning him into a Lizard-Man, To regain his original human form, he has to find the Salamander Cross, hidden by the Vampire Dragon in Monster Land.
- StarsMorgan DufourColin HillMarion TrintignantHave a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
- Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure. Stranded on a mysterious beach, armed with only your own curiosity, you will confront colossal beasts, collect strange and powerful items, and unravel long-lost secrets.
- Mikey's friends, the Goonies, have been kidnapped by the Fratellis, an Italian family of small-time crooks and counterfeiters. Mikey must rescue all six of his friends and free a captured mermaid named Annie.
- Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa.
- Alwa's Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets, Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
- In a dystopian future in 2048 where a mysterious dictator known as the Grandmaster rules over the world, Hiryu, the youngest member of high-tech ninja agents, is tasked with the dictator's assassination.
- DirectorMariel Kinuko CartwrightMike ZaimontStarsTania GunadiKeith SilversteinBen DiskinAjna embarks on a global journey to discover the truth behind her mysterious powers.
- DirectorJoakim Konjak SandbergExplore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
- DirectorMatt BozonStarsCherami LeighNathan SharpKaren StrassmanWhen a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it's up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day.
- DirectorDaisuke AmayaAn amnesiac robot must fight to protect a peaceful race of rabbit-like creatures called Mimiga from being weaponized by the evil, power-hungry Doctor.
- Step through time and discover a mesmerizing new action-RPG that looks like it was plucked straight out of the 16-bit era, but plays like a modern-day marvel.
- DirectorBodie LeeStarsJacob BurgessElspeth EastmanJoin timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, in this gothic 90s inspired action platformer.
- DirectorDavid MünnichEmbark on a valiant quest to save your toy village in the hit first-person open-world metroidvania puzzle platformer.
- DirectorArvi TeikariExplore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
- DirectorMatt KapCastle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games. It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets.
- DirectorCarolina MoyaKyron RamseyAssume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and monsters using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
- A conspiracy is welling deep within the stone walls of an ancient castle, The keep's master is leading its denizens to construct a revolutionary new device made to move the world forward onto a new path of evolution.
- DirectorFelipe DaneluzTaking place after the events of Sonic After the Sequel and Sonic 3 and Knuckles, Sonic Chrono Adventure is the fourth Sonic fan game created by LakeFeperd.
- DirectorSatoru NishizawaCenturies after an ice age that forced humanity to live underground, Jason Frudnick finds an unusual-looking frog-like creature and follows him into one of the underground environments.
- DirectorSatoru NishizawaCenturies after an ice age that forced humanity to live underground, Jason Frudnick finds an unusual-looking frog-like creature and follows him into one of the underground environments.
- DirectorSatoru NishizawaThe side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure gameplay returns with a brand new sequel to Blaster Master Zero.
- DirectorSatoru NishizawaBlaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before.
- DirectorJordan MorrisDelve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
- DirectorAlec HolowkaDerek YuStarsJenna SharpeLucien DodgeAlec HolowkaA massive ocean world, teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater dweller in search of her family, as she explores the depths of Aquaria. She'll travel from hidden caves, shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases, all lovingly handcrafted by its two creators. Naija's story, narrated fully with voice overs, will become yours, as you join her on this magnificent adventure. Naija has the gift of the Verse. By singing songs, she can weave this force to change the waters around her. With each song Naija learns comes new abilities. With powerful songs, Naija is able to change form, giving players many options as to how to play the game. As the game opens, Naija has lost almost all of her memories, and is unaware of the world outside of her home as she "lives as a simple creature". The player is told this in voice-over narrations in the form of a story told by a future Naija. These narrations serve as the primary source of information about Naija throughout the game, though there are occasional cutscenes. After being confronted by a shadowy figure and being shown a series of flashbacks she does not understand, Naija awakens. Feeling loneliness as the only member of her species, Naija decides to explore the world around her. As the player explores, Naija discovers more and more about the history of the world, "Aquaria", and about her own past. The game is set in an open world, and the player is not forced to go through the plotline in a set sequence. The only limiting factor is physical barriers such as areas that can only be accessed by using a specific form. Combinations of these physical limitations place some plot elements later in the game. The narrative for the majority of the game is centered around Naija's exploration of a series of ruined civilizations that she finds, each with a large monster in them. These civilizations make up the different regions of the game. Towards the end of the game, Naija discovers that all of the ruined civilizations she has found throughout the game were destroyed by a god, "the Creator", who was jealous of the rising power of that civilization or of their gods. The powerful monsters she has found and defeated in each region were once the gods of that civilization. Each of these civilizations had a unique power, symbolized by the form that Naija learns after defeating their former gods. Along with Li, a human diver from the land she meets at the top of the ocean, Naija then descends to the bottom of the sea to confront the god. There she discovers that the Creator fell into the ocean as a child, and bonded with an ancient spirit to gain god-like powers. He then created Aquaria, threading a verse of a lullaby his mother had sung to him throughout, the only part of the song he remembers. The melody of this song, the "verse", is what allows Naija to sing songs that affect the world around her; parts of the melody can be heard in different forms in the songs within the game's soundtrack. The Creator, after creating Aquaria, created a series of civilizations, making a new one in turn when each one was destroyed. The Creator kidnaps Li, with whom Naija has fallen in love, and she attacks the Creator to get him back.The player defeats the god as the final boss of the game, and returns home with Li. In the epilogue, Naija is shown with Li and their child. If the player has found all of Naija's memories by discovering places she remembers, they reveal that the shadowy figure at the beginning of the game was her mother, Mia. Mia was made by the Creator and had the ability, like Naija, to use the different powers of all of the civilizations. She fled the Creator, and hid herself and Naija among several communities in succession; after the destruction of the last one she erased Naija's memory so that she would find out the history of Aquaria on her own and defeat the Creator. In the extended epilogue shown if the player has found all of the memories, Mia appears, telling Naija that the two of them can conquer the civilisations above the water. After Naija refuses, Mia kidnaps her, and vanishes; the extended epilogue ends with Lucien, Naija and Li's son, leaving to find her. If the player has not found all of the memories, the epilogue instead ends with Naija asking the player to find out about her past, and revealing that the narration of the game was intended to be heard by her son.
- Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
- DirectorKyle ThompsonTake to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome, beautifully hand-painted metroidvania.
- DirectorDenis SinnerA pixel art monster collecting game featuring sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat.
- HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother.
- DirectorJames SilvaA once-peaceful kingdom is plunged into chaos by encroaching tides of Mages: merciless embodiment of elemental chaos.
- StarsMatthew MercerMarisha RayEvanne FriedmannDeath's Gambit is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements, As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
- DirectorBig Blue BubbleStarsEdwin B. EdwardsNatalie Van SistineWolf WilliamsForegone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art.
- DirectorQuang TranGail, a young orphan girl, sets out on a grand adventure to solve the mystery behind the abduction of all the adults from her village by a great star ship.