Metroidvania News
The latest Metroidvania coverage curated for game developers.
XBox Wire details how solo dev John Pywell spent five years building Fountains, a Metroidvania now launching on Xbox. The game leans hard into mystery, with minimal guidance, Dark Souls-style …
Fear The Timeloop lands on Xbox Series X|S with a 15-minute survival loop where health and time are the same resource. Every medkit, blood bag, and detour becomes a tradeoff, …
Kinetic Publishing unveiled five indie games spanning horror, cozy life sim, metroidvania, and narrative sci-fi, with launches scheduled from Spring 2027 through Autumn 2028. The slate includes Contact Protocol, Crescent …
Barty’s Adventure introduces innovative time-loop mechanics in a metroidvania format using GameMaker. This indie title draws inspiration from classic games like Majora’s Mask and Stardew Valley, making it a noteworthy …
Silksong's mechanics have sparked a mix of frustration and admiration, particularly for its difficulty balance. The author's 90-hour first playthrough highlights minor issues that amplify challenges, making it a fascinating …