Although its origins can be traced back as far as the 80s, this genre has seen a resurgence in the 2010s thanks to several critically acclaimed indie games. Now, along with the roguelike genre,
metroidvania games have become one of the biggest staples in the indie scene and took the industry by storm!
There’s never been a better occasion to find out why that happened than during our Metroidvania Weekend, which gathers amazing titles with discounts as high as -90%! Offer lasts until December 5th, 11 PM UTC.
We love metroidvania games for many different reasons: their unmatched replayability, challenges that test our reflexes and skills, great worlds to explore filled with content, or unique and awesome aesthetics. But whatever it is that you enjoy the most in that genre, we have it within our
Sale! Check out some of the examples:
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (-60%)This title provides the full package. It’s an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG packing all of the best features you've come to know and love from the Metroidvania genre into a single, content-packed game. You play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist’s curse which slowly crystallizes her body. In order to save herself, and indeed, all of humanity, she must battle her way through a demon-infested castle summoned by Gebel, her old friend whose body and mind has become more crystal than flesh.
Rogue Legacy (-75%)A genealogical metroidvania where anyone can be a hero and each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique - one might be color blind, have Tourette's or be a dwarf. But whatever characteristics they might have, you can win as long as you’re good, because this game is HARD. Fortunately, every time you die, all of the gold you've collected can be used to upgrade your manor, giving your next child a step up in life and another chance at vanquishing evil.
Guacamelee! 2 (-75%)Brawling has never been more beautiful! This long-awaited sequel to the smash hit action-platformer brings luchador Juan Aguacate out of retirement for a stunning new Metroidvania-style adventure. Explore a huge, hand-crafted world inspired by Mexican culture and folklore, filled with sassy new villains and weirdos. Learn a deep repertoire of bone-crunching moves to fend off the skeletal hordes and overcome a multitude of platforming challenges.
The Fall (-90%)It’s a unique combination of adventure-game puzzle solving, and side-scroller action, all set within a dark and atmospheric story. Exploration will be paramount to surviving your adventure. Take on the role of ARID, the artificial intelligence onboard a high-tech combat suit. ARID's program activates after crashing on an unknown planet. The human pilot within the combat suit is unconscious, and it is ARID's duty to protect him at all costs.
Hollow Knight (-50%)Already an absolute icon and staple in the genre. Hollow Knight is a classically styled 2D action adventure across a vast interconnected world. Explore twisting caverns, ancient cities and deadly wastes; battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs; and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom's heart.
And that’s just a few amongst many within our Metroidvania Weekend! Grab your favorites now and explore their extraordinary two-dimensional worlds!