The Best Metroidvania Games for Xbox One - Page 4

Update : Cookie Cutter added at rank #11.
Here are our 10 Best Metroidvania Games for Xbox One, position 31 to 40:
31

Wuppo (2016)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Enter the wondrous world of Wuppo! Fight numerous enemies, collect countless items, and solve immersive puzzles, all while exploring the detailed history of the world in your quest to find a new home.


  • metroidvania
  • hand-drawn
  • 2d
  • platform
  • attack
  • score
  • cooperative
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • cute
  • exploration
  • funny
  • puzzle
  • story
  • local

32

SHEEPO (2020)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.


  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • 2d
  • exploration
  • open-world
  • sheep
  • colourful
  • hand-drawn
  • cute

33

Treasures of the Aegean (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox Series X

Embark on a thrilling adventure to solve the mystery behind the downfall of the Minoan civilization in Treasures of the Aegean. With fascinating historical context and stunning hand-drawn graphics, explore a non-linear open world as you gather clues to prevent history from repeating itself. Parkour over obstacles, solve puzzles, and discover treasures while being challenged by lurking rivals. The game will immerse you in a time loop adventure filled with action, precision, and puzzle-solving that will keep you coming back for more.


What we like:
  • Huge and varied map with interesting places to discover and 110 collectibles to find
  • Good emphasis on movement and platforming
  • Excellent comic-book aesthetics with unique Greek music
  • Time-loop mechanic used well in puzzles and story elements
  • Fun parkour platforming with neat level design and tightly squeezed jumps and rolls
What could be improved:
  • Writing full of grammatical errors
  • Flawed gameplay that plays like a game of the late 1990s
  • Environmental hazards don't react as they should
  • No support for mouse controls

  • historical
  • parkour
  • platform
  • non-lineal
  • metroidvania
  • collectathon
  • open-world
  • hand-drawn
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • comic
  • action-adventure
  • puzzle
  • thriller
  • exploration

34

Fearmonium (2021)

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Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.


  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • narration
  • multiple-endings
  • story
  • character
  • atmospheric
  • psychedelic
  • historical
  • action-adventure

35

Lost Ruins (2021)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

Lost Ruins is a challenging and engaging Metroidvania game that offers a unique experience by focusing on inventory management rather than leveling up. With stunning graphics and sound effects, players navigate through the monster-filled dungeon as they retrieve their memories. The game offers different weapons, spells, and unique accessories that encourage experimentation and strategic tactics. With multiple endings and unlockables, Lost Ruins offers high replayability to players.


What we like:
  • Unique formula utilizing inventory
  • well-designed and rewarding exploration system
  • balanced equipment system
  • offers different game modes and endings
  • stunning graphics and sound effects
What could be improved:
  • Small map
  • checkpoint system can be frustrating
  • missable side-quests
  • jumping mechanics and aerial attacks can be imprecise
  • limited storyline compared to other metroidvanias

  • survival
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • dungeon
  • anime
  • pixel
  • retro
  • platform
  • combat
  • inventory
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • dark
  • hack-and-slash
  • cute

36

Astronite (2022)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.


  • 8-bit
  • platform
  • souls
  • nonlinear
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • music
  • precision
  • action-adventure
  • open-world
  • pixel
  • sci-fi
  • exploration
  • shooter

37

Death's Gambit: Afterlife (2018)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.


  • souls
  • metroidvania
  • boss
  • rpg
  • non-linear
  • 2d
  • dark
  • pixel
  • platform

38

Timespinner (2018)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Linux PC Windows vita Mac OS

Enter a time-traveling Metroidvania adventure as Lunais, a young Timespinner on a mission to save the future and unravel the mysteries of the Lachiem Empire. With great combat, pixel-perfect art, and a killer soundtrack, Timespinner is a must-play for fans of the genre. Bring a friend for local co-op and dive into the world of Familiars and time manipulation. Are you ready to control time and take on epic boss battles? Play Timespinner and find out!


What we like:
  • Engaging story and character development
  • Impressive 16-bit aesthetic design
  • Unique time travel mechanics
  • Challenging but adjustable difficulty
  • Great soundtrack, story, and gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Relatively short
  • Redundant weapon options
  • Limited movement abilities
  • Unhelpful pets

  • platform
  • metroidvania
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • time
  • manipulation
  • empire
  • lgbtq
  • travel
  • exploration
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • rpg
  • scroller

39

The Darkest Tales (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.


  • dark
  • platform
  • horror
  • metroidvania
  • emotional
  • action-adventure
  • character
  • magic
  • surreal
  • first-person
  • hack-and-slash
  • supernatural
  • story
  • fantasy
  • cute

40

Chasm (2018)

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vita Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

Embark on an epic adventure in Chasm, the action-adventure game that puts you in the shoes of a new knight recruit. With hand-designed rooms and procedurally-assembled areas, each playthrough is unique. Enjoy challenging retro gameplay with authentic pixel art and customize your character with armor, weapons, and spells. Are you ready to restore peace to the kingdom?

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What we like:
  • Well-realized Metroidvania gameplay
  • Good controls and combat
  • Beautiful pixel art
  • Good music
  • Decent story
What could be improved:
  • Lacks originality and mystique
  • Procedural generation leads to repetitive environments
  • Limited shop selection

  • metroidvania
  • platform
  • pixel
  • exploration
  • boss
  • rogue-like
  • procedural
  • retro
  • combat
  • rpg
  • action-adventure
  • adventure
  • mystery
  • dungeon
  • boss-fight

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