Metroidvania games
Explore some of the most rewarding adventures on Nintendo Switch. Metroidvania games blend classic platforming with open, interconnected worlds that gradually unfold as you gain new abilities. Expect exploration, combat, hidden paths and optional areas to discover, along with a deep sense of progression as you revisit earlier locations with newfound powers.
Snapshot
| Total games | 237 – excluding low quality and de-listed |
|---|---|
| Ranked games | 160 |
| Reviewed but unranked | 39 |
| No reviews | 38 |
| Low quality | 2 |
| De-listed | 6 |
| Newest release | 9th Sep 2026 |
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