15 Best Metroid Games - From NES to Dread

As voted for by you - where did Dread land?

Not happy with the order? Never too late to change it:


#Metroid #MetroidDread #Ranked

[fotografick]

The top 3 (Dread, Prime and Super) are some of the greatest games of all time. What a series!

[alexanderjones]

When he got to the top five, I was going through every game in the series trying to figure out what I was missing. Trilogy is definitely a cheat!

[Archivist]

All I know is, Dread was one hell of a Metroid game!

[firestarex]

Prime 2 will always have a special place in my heart, and is currently my favorite Metroid game. There's so many small details that make the world feel so alive, yet there's also that underlying feeling of death and decay. This contrast creates a brilliant atmosphere for the game.

[LTGMatt]

Prime is my favourite over all, and Dread my favourite 2D game, even after reflecting on it. The movement and gamefeel of Dread is probably unrivaled in any Metroidvania game let alone the Metroid series.

If Super had Dread's movement and qol updates it would definitely take the crown back.

Also, Prime 2 is a top 4 Metroid game, I honestly believe it only features so low on the list because so few people have played it.

[flygirlgaming]

Metroid dread is actually my first Metroid game and I’m actually enjoying it but it is frustrating at the same time

[scottlawson]

I think in the future other 2D games will look back upon Dread as such a key entry in gaming history. It has helped the entire genre reach a new audience, not just new Metroid fans

[HieronymusLudo]

Metroid Prime was a game changer for me. I remember just admiring the game, looking up and seeing the raindrops on the visor. A bit later I found out if you shot close to a wall, Samus' face would briefly light up in the reflection... so beautiful, and a great advancement curve.

[StrangeDad]

While Metroid Prime Trilogy is an incredible collection, I wouldn't put it as its own game. I don't think collections qualify for these kinds of lists. Remakes are fine. (I know they implemented new controls for MP1 and 2, but it doesn't warrant being called a game of its own, in my opinion.)

Edit: I'd give it an honourable mention.

[Frank_T]

Super Metroid isn't my favorite Metroid game, but I cannot argue with it being number 1. It's an incredibly well-designed game. Other games in the series certainly do some elements better, but Super kind of does everything well. It's got the atmosphere, exploration, action, puzzles, story and does all of those very well. It's the complete Metroid experience in my opinion.

[Zeknator]

The thing that bugs me about these lists is that Super always has GOAT syndrome. Most Metroid games are as good as Super, it’s just that most Metroid games didn’t revolutionize the genre. Most entries have aspects they do better than Super, but Super is the most publicly accessible and acclaimed, so it usually wins.
Examples- Fusion has better atmosphere, gameplay and bosses- with the tradeoff of a lack of sequence breaking. It’s my favorite 2D entry.
Zero Mission- great controls, great map, sequence breaks. But a Shorter game than Super.

Prime- it’s not my favorite, but there’s no question that it’s variety and innovation are impressive.

Echoes- best linear map in my opinion, every area connects and the atmosphere is top notch. My favorite 3D entry.

Corruption- an interesting side-grade to Echoes,
It has primes great map variety and a nice sci-fi atmosphere. It doesn’t lean quite as hard into the genre as the other entries do though, making it controversial.

Dread- Honestly this game stands the best chance of challenging Super Metroid, mostly because it caters to every part of the fanbase. An improvement of Samus Returns’ already buttery controls. It has fusion’s atmosphere, linearity and plot focus. It even goes for Zero Mission and Super’s sequence breaks. Its one issue is that it doesn’t necessarily always hit the exact high points of each entry. Probably either my 2nd or 3rd favorite entry over all.

[Matter_Of_Fact]

DREAD OUTSIDE THE TOP 3?!?! YOU'RE ALL NUTS
Edit: nvm Prime Trilogy is a cheat

[FutureRetroRoots]

Not really my favorite, but Prime 3 is the one that helped me understand what Metroid actually is, and ever since then, i checked every other game (minus the spin-offs) and became a big fan of the series 😊

[mhans]

I recently started playing Fusion. I actually like the hand holding telling me where to go next. That was the biggest frustration for me in previous Metroid games. Just getting lost and having no idea what to do or where to go. As an adult I just don't have time for that. Just tell me where to go and let me blast some aliens along the way.

[jordanpeterson]

I thought Metroid Dread would pass super. Its such a game changer in my opinion I love it

[thelonecabin]

Prime 2 for Wii is I think my favorite Metroid game. From the world to the bosses and items it's just so unique and interesting. Following it are probably prime 1 and dread.

[geoshmeo]

How I'd rank the metroid series:
14) Other M
13) Prime Hunters
12) Prime Spinball
11) Prime Fed Force
10) Metroid 2
9) Metroid 1
8) Prime 3
7) Metroid 2 Remake
6) Super
5) Fusion
4) Dread
3) Prime 2
2) Zero Mission
1) Prime 1
0) Prime trilogy

[darthmarth]

I know mobile is a dirty word around these parts but I'd low key kill for a Metroid Pinball Mobile game, charge 5-10 bucks, have boards representing the whole series, music remixes etc etc. I'd buy it.

[CinnamonOwO]

I think that Super Metroid being #1 is just rose tinted glasses, I do think its one of the best

[xRocketzFighterx]

The guy who says "Samus is under fire she sent an emergency directive join the fight" is Wolf's voice actor from Brawl and Ultimate.