Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Review
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance returns to Nosgoth in a retro 2D action platformer built around sword combat, platforming, and return performances from fan-favorite actors.
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope Review
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope reimagines KC Green’s famous “This is fine” comic as a bare-bones metroidvania platformer.
Ricochet Raven Early Access Review
Kaosrio’s Ricochet Raven turns projectile parries into the core of a fast-moving roguelike with a promising but thin Early Access foundation.
Ariana and the Elder Codex Review
Anime-styled Ariana and the Elder Codex mixes fast-paced magic combat and Metroidvania exploration across magical books packed with spells, platforming, and layered boss fights.
Replaced Review
Replaced transforms the cinematic platformer into a stylish cyberpunk thriller with vicious action, unforgettable imagery, and a striking alternate-history America.
Go! Go! Mister Chickums Review
Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a single-screen arcade platformer inspired by classics like Bubble Bobble. It might be better, thanks to how good its core mechanic feels and its tight level design.
Oeuf Review
You’re in control of the egg. Mostly. In Oeuf, increpare turns that fragile control into a tense climb defined by constant failure and hard-earned progress.
MIO: Memories in Orbit Review
MIO: Memories in Orbit looks and feels so good, you’ll forgive its flaws.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Review
Planet of Lana II is even better than the amazing game it follows.
The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest Review
A struggling game developer battles his subconscious in this not-quite-a-Metroidvania.
The Perfect Pencil Review
The Perfect Pencil is a surreal Metroidvania journey that’s not afraid to be weird.
Return to Dark Castle Coming to Steam
After a long absence, Return to Dark Castle will be released on March 3, 2026.
PLAGUN: The Plague Goes On Review
Side-scrolling arena shooter Plagun doesn’t offer much in the way of novelty beyond its compelling setting.
Constance Review
It’s hard not to compare Constance to Hollow Knight and Silksong, but that’s OK.
Possessor(s) Review
Possessor(s) mashes together metroidvanias with platform fighter combat, and it works.
Lia: Hacking Destiny Review
2D roguelite Lia: Hacking Destiny doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but is a polished, fun experience.
Sir Noggin Review
This Sega Master System homage from Sinclair Strange and Scarlet Moon Games nails the aesthetic but is light on challenge.