Best metroidvania games
Metroidvania is a genre defined by a handful of masterpieces and an enormous field of imitators — which makes review data unusually decisive here. The games that get the loop right (locked paths, ability gates, that click when the map opens up) hold 90%+ ratings for years; the ones that don't, fade fast.
The list below ranks every metroidvania in our catalog with at least 85% positive reviews by KingsPrice Score. It is a genre dominated by indie pricing: most of the top entries cost under $20 at full price and regularly drop under $10 in sales, which the live prices here will show you immediately.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a metroidvania?
The list follows Steam's community tag: interconnected maps, ability-gated exploration and backtracking. Pure linear platformers do not carry the tag and stay out.
Are metroidvanias expensive?
It is one of the cheapest top-tier genres on PC. The majority of highly rated metroidvanias launch between $15 and $25, and sale prices under $10 are routine.
Where should a newcomer start?
High on this list. The top-ranked games are the ones with the broadest agreement among players — the safest possible introduction to the genre.