Never Grave: What to Know About the Roguelike Metroidvania
Never Grave combines Metroidvania exploration with roguelike dungeon crawling and village building. Here is what players can expect from the 2026 title.
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Why Hollow Knight Continues to Define the Metroidvania Genre in 2026
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Metroidvania Never Grave Opens Android Pre-Registrations
Never Grave, the roguelike Metroidvania, is heading to Android. Pre-register now to control enemies with a cursed hat and rebuild a fallen village.
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Maseylia: Echoes of the Past Launches June 19 with Native Steam Deck Support
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SHADE Protocol Kickstarter Campaign Details and 2026 Release Outlook
The SHADE Protocol Kickstarter campaign has successfully reached 378% funding. Learn about this cyber fantasy metroidvania coming to Linux and Windows in 2026.
Metroidvania Games Where You Play as the Villain: 2026 Overview
Explore the best Metroidvania games where you play as the villain, featuring titles like Carrion and Metroid II, as analyzed by In Game News in 2026.
This Is Fine: Maximum Cope Brings Meme Therapy to PC in 2026
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Going Platinum: Replaying PS4 Metroidvanias on Hard Mode in 2026
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This Is Fine: Maximum Cope 2026 Release Details and Platform Info
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City of None Announced for 2027: Latest Gaming News for 2026
Extremely OK Games has announced City of None, a new metroidvania for PC. Get the latest details on this 2027 title in our 2026 gaming news report.
Moonbrella Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Release in 2026
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The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Review 2026 for Nintendo Switch
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The Perfect Pencil Nintendo Switch Review 2026: A Surreal Metroidvania
Is The Perfect Pencil worth buying in 2026? Our review examines this surreal Metroidvania on Nintendo Switch, covering its art style, mechanics, and performance.
Realmsoft Announces Clockwork Ambrosia: Release Date & Details
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Sony Rumored to Release 2D God of War Multiplatform: Release Date and Details
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Akatori Release Schedule Confirmed for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
Developer Contrast Games has announced release dates for the 2.5D Metroidvania Akatori, coming to PC on August 5 and PlayStation and Xbox on August 12.
Metroidvania Never Grave Opens Android Pre-Registrations
Never Grave, the roguelike Metroidvania, is heading to Android. Pre-register now to control enemies with a cursed hat and rebuild a fallen village.