In this exploration-heavy 2D action game, use your demon sword to interfere with the past, create platforms, and shield yourself from danger to explore a dystopian cyberpunk world depicted in gorgeously animated pixel art.

PIKO PIKO 2 is a 2D metroidvania-inspired platformer following the adventures of Piko, a senior student at the Hammer Academy who joins a blacksmithing competition to prove that her plastic Piko toy hammer is the strongest of them all! Along with her best friend, a half-fox by the name of Nyan, Piko embarks on an adventure to defeat her classmates and claim the title of best blacksmith! But who knows what troubles await them...

Stealth your way through the shadows and uncover a corporate conspiracy. Become a cyber-augmented agent in this gameplay-focused stealth game that brings classic sneaking to the modern era.

Loopmancer is a 3D horizontal roguelite action game with realistic graphics that takes place in a cyberpunk universe. Players play as a detective who comes back to life after an unexpected death, and battle in this lifelike and futuristic city of the east.

Help Snake-Man save the Earth! ...And maybe even the whole galaxy in this unique platform adventure. Make new friends from all over the universe. Explore numerous environments to find hidden secrets, but watch out for enemies and obstacles - it's time to prove that a snake can be a hero too!

Fantasy Network is a metroidvania game with a social media twist - a socialvania! Explore the colorful world of Holua and chat to hand-drawn, larger-than-life characters to discover a story that runs deeper than it may seem.

Play as a lovelorn, brooding Drac who, after a century of moping around post-heartbreak, is thrown into a monster reality-dating show, hosted by the Grim Reaper! Explore Transylvania’s perilous countryside as you slay absurd baddies on your hunt for the most eligible monsters.

Will Drac find “Love at first Bite”, or will he discover “Love Sucks”?”

Discover the "human" inside each monster as you romance, befriend or eliminate a cast of 12 fully-voiced supernatural contestants! Taking your relationships to the next level progresses your own strength, abilities, and more.

It's not a reality show until there's some drama! Make-up or break-up - we don't judge! With a weaving story full of dialogue and narrative options, as well as the ability to choose your body type and voice, become the ultimate decision-maker in YOUR story.

From the voluptuous Smashmounds, to the back alleys of Booty Bay, and everything in between, discover an unpredictable, interconnected world filled with monsters to recruit, hidden date spots, and outlandish baddies and boss encounters.

As the former glorious Drac, stripped of their old powers, it’s up to you to become your best bloodthirsty self. Vanquish goons with iconic weapons, elementals, bats, and even Medusa’s "headouken!" on the road to your victorious rampage in this side-scrolling platformer.

Dark Light is a Sci-fi 2D action-platformer, metroidvania, souls-like inspired game. Explore apocalypse cyberpunk world full of supernatural beings. Encounter and defeat creatures of darkness which are invisible to the naked eye, detected only with the light source of your drone.

REKNUM Fantasy of Dreams is an action, exploration and 2D platformer videogame, it is the latest installment in the REKNUM saga in which Cheri awakens from a fantasy to start the real adventure! Explore the thematic levels, unlock new weapons and upgrade your skills, fight fearsome bosses inspired by classic gameplay, decipher the poetic words of the ancestors when you travel through the dreamworld and reach the real final outcome.

“The same dream again. How many times must someone die in their sleep?” You wake up. No memory of the dreams. No identity, no idea of where you are or where you come from. You need to find out. Now.

Inspired by classic 70s and 80s sci-fi, Bioframe Outpost is a 2d sci-fi action adventure game, dedicated to exploration, experimentation, emergent gameplay and narrative. Its unique, photography-based approach to non-linear exploration and action gameplay offers a fresh take on Metroidvania gameplay.

Creatures and systems are immobilized by an alien infestation, only you can set them free. But beware; many pose a danger to yourself. Use photography to learn how they behave, and discover a hugely detailed and fascinating ecosystem. Fill your “Compendium” with vital knowledge, use it to manipulate creatures and systems in order to survive. Unlock secrets on how creatures interact, how you can pit them against each other and even how to use them as weapons or pickups.

Explore the immense universe of Nova Aurora and unleash your ingenuity and creativity to solve captivating, challenging puzzles.

The Throne is a medieval adventure in the purest metroidvania style, with 2.5D pixel art aesthetics, in which you will have to liberate the kingdom taken by the terrible orc leader Bodrak. Follow the hero Eder through the labyrinthine castle and thrilling landscapes in search of the key to the throne room. Will you be able to save the kingdom?

Zebulon the cat is lost in a strange place, but he has a lot of courage and curiosity quickly replaces fear as he explores and unravels the world around him. It also helps that smelly green food is everywhere to grab!


No matter the traps and falls, Zebulon can always get back up, he will learn new tricks and reach higher and deeper places. Even death is not the end but only a slight set back and an invitation to wander further

Zebulon is a tiny 2D platformer with metroidvania mechanics where you will have to use skills and observation to awaken Zebulon's powers in a world filled with surprises and tricky environments

"MiniGhost" is a mini-metroidvania where the mini-hero has to destroy a mini-computer that went mad in a mini-space station.

Massi was once king of the land of Numidia, but he lost his kingdom after a terrible tragedy befell.

With the help of his friends, he is determined to conquer his former lands and reclaim his throne. Strike down enemies with your sword, parry their attacks or use stealth tactics. You can also learn new skills, buy new equipment, explore different worlds, solve puzzles, and fight difficult bosses.

Can you reclaim your lost kingdom?

Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.

Exographer is an exploration game based in science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planetoid, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.

Travel to a strange planetoid
Accompany InI, on a rescue mission in an alien world. Discover the remains of an extinct civilization, and gain new powers to overcome different obstacles. Use your camera to reveal the enigmas of the ancient machines.

Fascinating exploration
Explore more than 20 levels through 6 different atmospheres, and reach inaccessible areas thanks to the powers you learn. Face areas of puzzles and platforms in a non-linear structure.

A game based on science
Exographer has been developed by SciFunGames studio, imagined by science-fiction author and physicist Raphaël Granier De Cassagnac. The puzzle solving in the game is based on the discovery of elementary particles.

Beauty and mystery
The world of Exographer is built through a pixel art aesthetic of incredible detail, which never ceases to amaze. Enjoy the soundtrack composed by Yan Van Der Cruissen (Stray).

From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best known classic titles.

In WayForward’s experienced hands, the Yars franchise becomes an expansive mystery solved through 2D platforming action. Take control of the young hacker Emi Kimura, who is hired by a mysterious patron to infiltrate the shadowy QoTech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack your way through challenges as you slowly unravel a complex secret shrouded in intrigue.

Emi grows in power throughout her adventure, allowing her to retrace her steps and reach previously inaccessible and secret areas. Her evolving hacking skills are critical to solving stimulating minigames that reference the innovative gameplay from the Atari 2600 title Yars’ Revenge.

The deeper into the QoTech facilities Emi ventures, the more expansive the sci-fi mystery becomes. A colorful cast of hacker allies help Emi discover her connection to a distant alien race and unlock powers unlike anything she could have imagined.

Yars Rising celebrates the Yars franchise in WayForward’s distinct style of anime art, humor, retro game mechanics and storytelling virtuosity.

A mysterious signal. A missing crew. And the one man trying to piece it all together. As Commander Abe Douglas, dive into an underwater metroidvania nightmare filled with menacing sea life, monstrous bosses, and a mystery that threatens not only your crew, but your own sanity.

The smash hit game “Q REMASTERED”, which became extremely popular amongst users in Japan in early 2023, is now coming back! "Q2 HUMANITY" is finally available as Early Access! In "Q2" the sequel to "Q1" you can play as a character yourself. You can fly, jump, run, draw, grab, throw, and so on.


In addition to the three action adventure games from the Castlevania series, Haunted Castle Revisited, an redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut! And you can also play it in its original format!
Experience the world of Castlevania like never before, with never-before-seen art and handy new features such as rewind, quick saves and much more!

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Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
The adventures of Soma continue! Discover a completely new way to create countless weapons by combining souls, in stunning 2D graphics.
One year after the events of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, a boy named Soma Cruz is once again put at the center of a plot to resurrect Dracula led by a mysterious cult.. Will he finally be able to face his own destiny and put an end to all this?

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Not one but two heroes join their forces to fight the evil this time! Switch between Jonathan and Charlotte with a single button press and make the best use of their unique abilities.
Dracula's Castle has suddenly resurfaced, but something doesn't add up.
Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Aulin make their way in to investigate, they soon discover that the mind behind all this is not who they thought...

Castlevania Order of Ecclesia
The enigmatic Shanoa is the only human capable of using the glyphs, symbols full of magic.
Gather glyphs by exploring the Castle and its surroundings and absorb the power of the mighty foes you fight!
The three most powerful glyphs, thought to be able to even defeat Dracula himself, have been stolen. Can Shanoa bring them back to the Order, and finally destroy the Dark Lord?

Haunted Castle
Haunted Castle Revisited, an redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut! And you can also play it in its original format!

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Forcefully awaken from his eternal sleep, ancient pharaoh Antef fearsomely discovers the horror his kingdom has fallen into. His throne stolen, his cult tarnished, the corruption, started by Apis, will soon be engulfing the world. The time has come for you to bring back order and give your people the peace they much deserve.

Traditionnaly respectful of the Metroidvania genre, ATARAXIE is a 2D plateformer which takes place in a world with interconnected levels. From maze to tombs, from desert to fortress, this a vast and liveful univers you will have to discover. Confidence is key, though, if you wish to put an end to this conspiracy.

A unique journey lies ahead ! Through mastery and dexterity, ATARAXIE will face you with a plethora of fiend and foes, each of them disposing of unique powers and abilities. Explore the world, find its secrets and become stronger !

A thrilling adventure, worthy of hours of gameplay !
Luxurious and divers environnements, filled with puzzles !
Numerous Boss fights ! A tribute to its inspirations !
The possibility to choose your own path, making the gaming experience unique to each player !

Take control of your parallel selves on a mission to save the dying multiverse. Explore dark, sci-fi worlds and engage in fast-paced, smooth and precise combat.

A rogue-lite journey through the multiverse
The various branches of the multiverse are always changing. Fight through a combination of procedurally-generated levels as well as hand-crafted challenges and arenas that will put your skills to the test. Levels with 3D graphics are seamlessly constructed out of hundreds of custom-made rooms.

High-intensity combat
With weapons and attack systems that leverage our previous experience working on fighting games. You’ll slide, dash and dodge between enemy attacks and strike back with an arsenal of satisfying special weapons and abilities.

Three characters, three universes to explore
Each of your parallel selves has their own world with multiple biomes to explore, as well as their own sets of unique abilities and weapons. Travel through a universe of desolate wastes and caverns roamed by mutant creatures, escape the endless forges and labs of a world ruled by machines, and survive the dangerous sky cities of a post-human society.

Constant Progression
Unlock permanent upgrades in the Hub and discover new starting points for your run as you reclaim major locations in each universe. Finding yourself getting stuck in one area? Start your next run in a different one! No matter where you die, or which starting point you pick, you're making progress somewhere.

Best Switch Metroidvania Games

Blade Chimera

Piko Piko 2

UNDETECTED

Loopmancer

Snake Man's Adventure

Fantasy Network

Romancelvania

Dark Light

Reknum Fantasy of Dreams

Bioframe: Outpost

The Throne

Zebulon: A Lost Cat

MiniGhost

Voidwrought

Massi

Silver Axe - The Honest Elf

Exographer

Yars Rising

Depths of Sanity

Q2 HUMANITY

Castlevania Dominus Collection

Crypt Custodian

Ataraxie

Magical Delicacy

Trinity Fusion

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