ObsceneSociopath Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) I've always been a fan of Metroidvanias (arguably my favourite genre) & with the recent release of Axiom Verge 2 which led to me then replaying Axiom Verge 1, I'm looking for some new Metroidvania games to play that I've not yet experienced. In the last couple of years on PS4 I've bought or replayed: Axiom Verge Axiom Verge 2 Blasphemous Chasm Death's Gambit Timespinner Mummy Demastered Salt & Sanctuary Castlevania Advance Collection Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Bloodtained: Curse of the Moon I've also revisited older games outside of the Playstation family like Super Metroid & some of the GBA/DS Castlevania's but I'm now specifically looking for something that I've never played before for a new experience. I'm just hoping there might be some more good ones out there I've overlooked or not heard of? I'm aware of games like Hades & Bastion but it's specifically the Metroidvania style I'm looking to play rather than a hybrid or any other style. Can any fellow Metroidvania fans help a guy out with some recommendations? Edited February 9, 2022 by ObsceneSociopath Updated titles I've played as of February 2022. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrBloodmoney Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 The Guacamelee games are both fantastic metroidvania Dust: An Elysian Tale is great too, as are some of the Monster Boy games Also, while it is a hybrid with rogue-likes, Dead Cells is outstanding, and well worth a look 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskdocx Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) FIST which just came out, forma.8 ( one of my very favourite games, especially on the Vita), and Headlander are a few other gems. The Mummy Demastered and the Shantae games are also worth checking out. Edit - Apotheon was also pretty good and was a Plus freebie that flew under the radar Edited September 21, 2021 by diskdocx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCheck-- Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Guacamelee 1, and Guacamelee 2. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PumpedBySanty12 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Hollow knight, i love this game 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyleh Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) https://www.50gameslike.com/games-like/axiom-verge/ps4 https://www.50gameslike.com/best-games-by-type/metroidvania/ps4 Edited September 21, 2021 by Helyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZitMeatloaf Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 The Ori games are fantastic. I just played Xeodrifter, which is short and sweet, worth picking up if you see it on sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassphantom123 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Hollow Knight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dr_Mayus Posted September 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 21, 2021 Lot of good ones mentioned already. I would also say i enjoyed Yoku as well. It is a metroidvania pinball game 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehUberCheezCatz Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 shadow complex is great, go play that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomsdayman Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Blasphemous 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdon13 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Spoiler I recently played through Timespinner. It's kinda short, but pretty good. Very reminiscent of Castlevania: Order of Ecclessia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBloodmoney Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I guess someone should also mention Arkham Asylum too - I never think to mention it since so many people have it, but noticed it’s not on your list OP! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselmanchild Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Blasphemous Guacamelee Salt and Sanctuary Strider Steamworld Dig 2 I haven’t fully played Hollow Knight yet myself, but I’ve logged maybe 4-5 hours on my alt account just to get a feel for it and I have to say it feels pretty fucking amazing. This one seems to be the crown jewel of the metroidvania genre so it’s basically a must play if you’re diving into this genre. Edited September 21, 2021 by dieselmanchild 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoastedPeanut Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Strider. Pretty damn kickass game 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaperveteran86 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Wonder Boy The Dragon´s Trap Mega Man Zero ZX Legacy Collection The Shantae series (especally Pirate´s curse and Risky´s Revenge) Momodora/Minoria Aggelos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviditas90 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Astalon: Tears of the Earth. Really good metroidvania with Roguelike elements. Also really loved Monster Sanctuary. It's kinda metroidvania mixed with pokémon fights 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4Knight Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Timespinner Shadow Complex Arkham Asylum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eqill5 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I don’t know if it totally fits the style but The Messenger is something I’ve had my eye on for a while and I’ve heard nothing but good things about it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselmanchild Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Anyone played Yoku’s Island Express? I just started this one 10 minutes ago and I can already tell it’s going to be amazing. It’s a metroidvania… combined with pinball. Yes, you heard that right, a pinball metroidvania. It’s certainly the most unconventional and unique ones I’ve come across. Totally different vibe than what OP is looking for but you should check it out anyways if you like the genre. Like I said I’m only a few minutes in but I already feel like I need to go and tell everyone about it lol. ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubiCampla Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) This isn't on PlayStation unfortunately but it is on Nintendo systems and PC. My favorite game of all time: Cave Story. Such an amazing game that hold up to this day. Made by one person over the course of a few years and self published as freeware. Now you can get enhanced versions on Steam and Switch. The switch version has the most content and Quality of Life updates. Others that ARE on PlayStation are that I have platinumed are Hollow Knight and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Bloodstained also has some 8/16 bit spin offs or something but I know it also recently got a true sequel announced in the same style as Ritual of the Night. Also, check this out if you have the time! Edited September 21, 2021 by FrostyMcNugs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlegeth Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Ender Lilies is a relatively new game. And I loved it. Great exploration. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totakos1 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Hollow knight Ender Lillies Salt and sanctuary: has some elements Dead cells: although rogue game every map is made like metrovania 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern3r0z Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 hollow knight. rain world. dandara. the messenger. all shantae games. sundered (kinda). minoria. strider. blasphemous. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObsceneSociopath Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 I never expected my thread to get so many replies, thanks guys! A few of these recommendations I've heard of & others I am definitely going to look into. It turns out that I even have some of these recommendations already thanks to grabbing them on PS+ & then forgetting I had as I was playing other games at the time. This should keep me occupied for a bit when I have time to play, thanks again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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