Metroidvania

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Grime 2

Grime 2 is a competent metroidvania in a gorgeous world that has a few frustrations and issues with Steam Deck performance that…

Mar 30, 2026 · 7 min read

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MIO: Memories in Orbit

MIO: Memories in Orbit is a fantastic metroidvania, filled with beautiful sights, tight gameplay, and some solid Steam Deck performance after making…

Jan 19, 2026 · 8 min read

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Shadow Labyrinth

Shadow Labyrinth is a solid metroidvania, but it requires some patience to complete. However, it is near flawless on the Steam Deck!

Jul 18, 2025 · 5 min read

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Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist

Ender Magnolia is a fun and challenging Metroidvania that is a must-play for fans of the genre, and it's a joy to…

Jan 23, 2025 · 6 min read

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Worldless

Worldless is a short, yet entertaining foray into the Metroidvania genre. And performance on the Steam Deck is fantastic.

Jan 2, 2024 · 5 min read

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Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Edition

Dead Cells is a 2D rogue-lite that is heavily inspired by the metroidvania genre. You will treck through gorgeous, unique environments fighting…

Mar 10, 2023 · 4 min read

Review

Ghost Song

Ghost Song is an enjoyable metroidvania with a gorgeous presentation that, with some tweaks, is a fantastic game to play on the…

Feb 11, 2023 · 3 min read

Review

Tunic

Tunic is a top-down isometric action game reminiscent of the good old Zelda days. You play as a little fox and explore…

Jul 8, 2022 · 3 min read

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