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Well Dweller’s Dark Fairy-Tale Adventure Begins September 22
Top Hat Studios, Inc. and developer Kyle Thompson, the creator behind beloved Metroidvania hits Crypt Custodian and Islets, are thrilled to reveal that Well Dweller will release on September 22, 2026. Initially revealed during the Nintendo Indie World showcase, the whimsical dark fairy-tale Metroidvania will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside the previously announced Nintendo Switch and…
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Anime-Inspired Metroidvania “Sunken Sky” Launching April 9
Prepare to venture forth into a beautifully handcrafted kingdom, as today, developer Codenightly revealed the release date for the upcoming Metroidvania, Sunken Sky. The anime-inspired adventure launches on PC via Steam on April 9, with review codes available now for request ahead of the game’s launch. Watch the new story trailer for Sunken Sky:YouTube | DownloadInspired by classics such as Ori and the Blind Forest and Momodora: Reverie Under…
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Sunken Sky Brings Anime-Inspired Metroidvania Demo to Steam Next Fest
Today, developer Codenightly announced that its upcoming anime-inspired Metroidvania, Sunken Sky, will participate in February’s Steam Next Fest with a playable demo. Beginning February 23 and running through March 2, players can explore the world of Sunken Sky, swapping between three distinct heroines, each with unique abilities used to uncover a vast semi-open world. Watch the latest trailer for Sunken Sky:YouTube | Download Set in a kingdom…
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Cyber-Fantasy Metroidvania SHADE Protocol Reveals a New Trailer Announcing its Coming Kickstarter in Spring 2026
North American indie studio Little Legendary is pleased to announce that their 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania SHADE Protocol (trailer, Steam) will be launching a Kickstarter campaign (link) in Spring 2026. With a development team of only 5 members, this crowdfunding campaign will focus raising funds for the console ports, speeding up development time, additional content, hiring guest composers from known titles, and more. The studio has prepared…
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Cyber-Fantasy Metroidvania SHADE Protocol Reveals a New Trailer Announcing its Coming Kickstarter in Spring 2026
North American indie studio Little Legendary is pleased to announce that their 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania SHADE Protocol (trailer, Steam, press kit) will be launching a Kickstarter campaign (link) in Spring 2026. With a development team of only 5 members, this crowdfunding campaign will focus raising funds for the console ports, speeding up development time, additional content, hiring guest composers from known titles, and more. The studio has…
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Anima Flux Title Officially Launches on Steam Today
Today marks the official release of Anima Flux, a co-op Metroidvania developed by JollyCo, now available on Steam. Notably, Anima Flux has already ranked in the top 3 most-followed titles of its genre on Steam, reflecting the immense anticipation from the gaming community. Combining rich storytelling, unique character abilities, and hand-drawn cutscenes, the title promises an exciting experience for fans…
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WayForward and Atari’s Sci-fi Metroidvania Yars Rising Gets September Release Date
Hot on the heels of the world debut gameplay trailer at IGN Live 2024, Atari and developer WayForward are excited to announce the release date for Yars Rising. This new 2D metroidvania entry, set in a futuristic cyberpunk Yars universe, will launch on digital storefronts and in physical retail on September 10, 2024. Players worldwide can preorder their PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch physical editions…
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CHAINSAW ROARING SLAUGHTERFEST COOKIE CUTTER FLASHES ITS ANDROID ASSACROSS PS5, XBOX SERIES X / SAND PC ON DECEMBER 14
The demented developers at Subcult Joint LTD have announced monster-mutilating, creature-slaughtering, Dickhead-destroying post-punk brawler Cookie Cutter tears up the standard Metroidvania formula when it revs up its chainsaw across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X / S, and PC via Steam and Epic Game Store on December 14.Put on your big girl panties as Cherry, an android hellbent on rescuing her creator, Doctor…
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Join the heart-pumping battles of Rusted Moss – now available on Steam
Japan’s oldest Indie publisher PLAYISM is excited to announce that Rusted Moss, an action-packed Metroidvania inspired by folktales and desolate landscapes, is out now on Steam. Already spotted by Metroidvania fans and speedrunners, Rusted Moss engages the player in fast-paced bullet-hell inspired boss fights as they move quickly along with the grappling hook through desolate landscapes drenched in melancholy. Easy to…
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TEAM17 SIGNS METROIDVANIA BULLET HELL, THE KNIGHT WITCH
Team17 has today announced their partnership with Super Awesome Hyper Dimensional Mega Team (aka ‘Super Mega Team’) to publish upcoming Metroidvania, The Knight Witch. Combining fast-paced shoot ‘em up combat with Metroidvania traversal and exploration alongside a magic deckbuilding system, The Knight Witch takes players to the underground city of Dungeonidas. The once peaceful metropolis has been besieged by a mysterious threat and…
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