TOP 100 METROIDVANIA GAMES

MetroidvMetroidvania games are like a never-ending scavenger hunt, but instead of searching for Easter eggs, you're on a mission to uncover new abilities and unlock hidden areas. Players love this genre because it combines the best of two worlds - the exploration and discovery of a classic adventure game with the combat and progression of a platformer. In metroidvania games, you're not just playing as a character, you're growing with them. As you collect new abilities and power-ups, you become more powerful, more agile, and more capable of taking on the challenges ahead. And nowhere is there a better list of top metroidvania games than on this site. We've scoured the internet to find the cream of the crop - the titles that truly embody what makes this genre so amazing. So come on in, grab your whip, grab your bow, and get ready to discover a world of hidden treasures.

#201	The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass License: n/a Platforms: DS, Wii U Release: 2007 Rating: 8.4/10
#202	Outland License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PS3, PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 8.4/10
#203	Metroid: Samus Returns License: n/a Platforms: 3DS Release: 2017 Rating: 8.4/10
#204	Ori and the Blind Forest License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2015 Rating: 8.4/10
#205	The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, Wii U, Wii, Switch Release: 2000 Rating: 8.4/10
#206	The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds License: n/a Platforms: 3DS Release: 2013 Rating: 8.4/10
#207	Guacamelee! License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS Vita, PS3, PS4, Mac, Switch Release: 2013 Rating: 8.4/10
#208	Ori and the Will of the Wisps License: n/a Platforms: PC, XSX, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 8.4/10
#209	Yoku's Island Express License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8.4/10
#210	Salt and Sanctuary License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10
#211	Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, Switch Release: 2024 Rating: 8.4/10
#212	Batman: Arkham City License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Wii, PS3, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, Switch Release: 2011 Rating: 8.3/10
#213	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess License: n/a Platforms: Wii, Wii U, Android Release: 2006 Rating: 8.3/10
#214	Rogue Legacy 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Switch, XSX, Mac, PS5, PS4 Release: 2020 Rating: 8.3/10
#215	Batman: Arkham Asylum License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, PS3, Xbox One, PS4, Switch Release: 2009 Rating: 8.3/10
#216	The Messenger License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#217	Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow License: n/a Platforms: DS Release: 2005 Rating: 8.3/10
#218	Antichamber License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: 8.3/10
#219	Castlevania: Symphony of the Night License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS3 Release: 1997 Rating: 8.3/10
#220	Islets License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#221	Okinawa Rush License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.3/10
#222	Alchemist's Castle License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch Release: 2017 Rating: 8.3/10
#223	Momodora III License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 8.3/10
#224	The Floor is Jelly License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 8.3/10
#225	Bad Pad License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#226	Night Lights License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, XSX, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.3/10
#227	Heroes of Umbra License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Android Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#228	Glittermitten Grove License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.3/10
#229	Glimmer in Mirror License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#230	VVVVVV License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Switch, Android Release: 2010 Rating: 8.3/10
#231	Special Courier License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#232	ICEY License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 8.3/10
#233	Cybermotion License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.3/10
#234	Grizzland License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.3/10
#235	Medusa License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8.3/10
#236	Castlevania: Circle of the Moon License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2001 Rating: 8.3/10
#237	STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 8.3/10
#238	The Last Faith License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, XSX, PS5, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 8.3/10
#239	Minit License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8.3/10
#240	Montezuma's Revenge License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 8.3/10
#241	Azure Striker: Gunvolt License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, XSX Release: 2015 Rating: 8.3/10
#242	Metroid Fusion License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch Release: 2002 Rating: 8.2/10
#243	C.A.R.L. License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#244	Carrion License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 8.2/10
#245	Touhou Luna Nights License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.2/10
#246	Last Night of Winter License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#247	Crystal Project License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#248	Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2020 Rating: 8.2/10
#249	Mini Ghost License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#250	Blaster Master Zero License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, Switch, PC, PS4, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.2/10
#251	Figment 2: Creed Valley License: n/a Platforms: PS4, Switch, PC, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#252	KreisReise License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 8.2/10
#253	Powernaut VANGARDT License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#254	TEVI License: n/a Platforms: PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, XSX Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#255	Rusted Moss License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#256	Worldless License: n/a Platforms: PC, XSX, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 8.2/10
#257	Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2003 Rating: 8.2/10
#258	Metroid: Zero Mission License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2004 Rating: 8.2/10
#259	Apotheon License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 8.2/10
#260	The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks License: n/a Platforms: DS, Wii U Release: 2009 Rating: 8.2/10
#261	Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia License: n/a Platforms: DS Release: 2008 Rating: 8.2/10
#262	Headlander License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.2/10
#263	Shadow Complex License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, PC, PS4, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2009 Rating: 8.2/10
#264	Super Metroid License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii U, Switch, Wii Release: 1994 Rating: 8.2/10
#265	Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS5, Android Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#266	Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2019 Rating: 8.2/10
#267	Ghost Song License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, XSX, PS5, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 8.2/10
#268	Demons of Asteborg License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, XSX Release: 2021 Rating: 8.2/10
#269	Owlboy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 8.1/10
#270	The Witness License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Android, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 8.1/10
#271	Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin License: n/a Platforms: DS Release: 2006 Rating: 8.1/10
#272	Timespinner License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 8.1/10
#273	Super Daryl Deluxe License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch Release: 2018 Rating: 8.1/10
#274	Cave Story+ License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2011 Rating: 8.1/10
#275	Thibalryn License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: 8.1/10
#276	Kingdom Shell License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 8.1/10
#277	Boots Versus Plants License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.1/10
#278	Disavowed License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2022 Rating: 8.1/10
#279	DreamWatcher License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2020 Rating: 8.1/10
#280	Gear Path License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.1/10
#281	Gravity Circuit License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch, PS5, PS4 Release: 2023 Rating: 8.1/10
#282	100 Pumpkins License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 8.1/10
#283	Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 8.1/10
#284	Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS3 Release: 1999 Rating: 8.1/10
#285	Steamworld Dig License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, PC, PS4, Switch, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: 8.1/10
#286	Berserk Boy License: n/a Platforms: Switch, PC, XSX, PS5, PS4 Release: 2024 Rating: 8.1/10
#287	Songbird Symphony License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: 8.1/10
#288	Rabi-Ribi License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, PS Vita Release: 2016 Rating: 8.1/10
#289	Pharaoh Rebirth+ License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.1/10
#290	Traps n' Gemstones License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Android Release: 2015 Rating: 8.1/10
#291	UnEpic License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox One Release: 2014 Rating: 8.1/10
#292	The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons License: n/a Platforms: Switch Release: 2001 Rating: 8/10
#293	Cave Story License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, PC, Wii, DS, Switch, Mac Release: 2005 Rating: 8/10
#294	Unworthy License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch Release: 2018 Rating: 8/10
#295	Bike Arena License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 8/10
#296	Iji License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2008 Rating: 8/10
#297	My Night Job License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4 Release: 2016 Rating: 8/10
#298	Cally's Trials License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8/10
#299	Makis Adventure License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2023 Rating: 8/10
#300	The Adventures of Poppe License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC, Switch Release: 2022 Rating: 8/10