25+ Metroidvanias on Nintendo Switch You Should Play

Looking for a game to play on your Switch? Maybe you want to know about games that are inspired by or similar to Metroid or Castlevania? Well, have we got a list for you. Here's 27 games that are available on Switch right now that you can play to scratch that itch.

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[RichardMetric]

Oh y'all definitely missed putting Blasphemous on here. Such an amazing game, and it recently got free dlc too!

[flickering_wick]

1. Beat Hollow Knight
2. Play it again to 112%
3. Realize how superior it is to other games in the genre.
4. Wait for Silksong to release.

[Dr.SkullScience]

A much under-rated Metroidvania on Switch is The Mummy Demastered. I am surprised it isn't on this list.

[PadChords]

Great picks. I had never heard of Eagle Island, so thanks for the rec.
I will echo others' sentiments and say that this list could definitely have benefited from including The Mummy Demastered, another solid game in this style with _incredible_ music.

[RawHunterX]

I played most of these games, all are pretty solid but not seeing Blasphemous here, especially since it just got its biggest update yet (free), its absolutely Blasphemous! That game is one of the most intense Metroidvanias youll ever see. Also, add Salt and Sanctuary there as well.

[seth]

Keep scrolling. I'm just another Blasphemous fan mad at this list dismissing it

[jonmarcmondor]

Blasphemous is an amazing metroidvania y'all

[Ghisteslohm]

My thoughts:
Always Awakening: is okay
Axiom Verge: is good
Blaster Master 1&2: are good
Bloodstained: is very good (played the pc version)
Chasm: I havent played, first receptions were mixed which is why I skipped it so far. Is on my watchlist
Dandara: I didnt llike in the long run. The levels just arent that fun
Dead Cells: Its good, widely liked, I personally dislike it, the runs feel so similar and it never clicked for me
Eagle Island: This is sadly imo a bad game. Levels are boring and the mana and health restore system ruins the game. You can rarely get a combo going.
Gato Roboto: Very short but very good. Pretty fun from start to finish, no real flaws
Guacamelee 1&2: Both games are good. Depending how much you like the artstyle and humor they can be very good
Hollow Knight: Fantastic game and currently the best game in the genre for multiple reasons. Combat, explloration, controls etc Has a slow start tho
Iconoclasts: This is a good game but imo NOT a Metroidvania. Super linear story focused game. If you go in and expect a Metroidvania there is a good chance you will be disappointed.
Kunai: Good-Okay A bit uninspired in the long run
Monster Boy: Good game. Has some flaws but would recommend.
Ori: Excellent switch port. Very good game. The bash mechanic is great. Part 1 is only a platformer, doesnt really have combat
Owlboy: Looks great, is sadly super boring to play. Would not recommend.
Shantae: They are all good games. (havent played the newest one)
Steamworld Dig Series: Love both games. They are a bit too short and easy but they are so crazy addicting. Cant put them away for long. Big recommendation
Sundered: have not played this. imo looks like a visual mess that turns me off, the artwork in itsel is great though
Messenger: Banger of a game. Controls are so tight and the jumprefresh is an awesoem mechanic. Kickass soundtrack
Timespinner: Played a bit on xbox gamepass, didnt enjoy it but I cant put my finger on why, maybe the colour palette. Controls were good
Toki Tori: have not played them cecause the artstyle kinda turns me off
Yokus Island Express; This is a really good game. Just feels fresh to play and doesnt overstay its welcome. Can recommend.

[jelliefroots]

Thank you so much for this comprehensive overview! Much love and appreciation to all of you

[ThesKidRox]

Bloodstained is the best game I've played in a long time. Dead cells glitched on me when I was at the end. Just FROZE! You could imagine the frustration. Haven't played it since. Broke my heart 😢

[muat]

I didn’t realise how many Metroidvania’s I have completed (17 on this list) on my Switch until watching this video! Great compilation of titles and even brought a few to my attention for the first time, Kunia being the standout that will be on my watchlist for sure.

The only other Metroidvania I’ve completed on Switch that wasn’t mentioned in this video was the very short and charming Xeodrifter.

[dorondavid]

I definitely did miss most of these... Thanks for the vid!

[JuliaAllenHesse]

Gato Roboto was a ton of fun. Would have loved more of it. Maybe space it out some, give it some more room to breathe. It's pretty dense and frenetic.
Axiom Verge captured that late 80s vibe for me *perfectly*. I had issues with some portions, mainly controls and obtusity.
I enjoyed Shantae HGH, though it's not really 'vania (more like Mario 64 with the hub world and revisitable stages). Haven't played the others.
Blaster Master Zero was a blast. More or less a "balanced" remake of the NES original. Need to play the second one, thanks for the reminder.

[UnwrittenSpade]

This is BEYOND an amazing list and I’m saving this video so that I can go try a bunch of these games!!!!

[eternity]

my friend gave me hollow knight as a gift and i wasnt rly thrilled since i was avoiding the genre but once i started playing i couldnt stop!! its pretty great once u figure out what u need to do or rather, what YOU wanna do.

[kumrogames]

Great video, looks like Sydney Hunter and the curse of the Mayan along with Blasphemous was missed. great list still and great video

[JayTor]

Switch has every kind of Metroidvania...except Metroid or Castlevania. Unless you count the Anniversary Collection of OLD Castlevania games, which doesn't include the ones everyone really wants. Even a 2d remake of the old Metroids would be cool, with updated pixel art graphics.

[adamluther]

I feel like about 1/3 of this list aren't even Metroidvanias, just rogue-lites that often get lumped in with Metroidvanias. Sure, there's way more than 25 possible Switch Metroidvanias, but skipping such recognizable games as The Mummy Demastered, Cave Story, Blasphemous, or Salt & Sanctuary is saddening. To say nothing of lesser-known, but personal favorites like Shadow Complex, Ghost 1.0, Dust, and Momodora.

[vicvon]

I miss a game calle Ghost 1.0 on the video wich is one of the best metroidvanias I had ever played. A long game filled of intense action and funny dialogs. Remember, Ghost 1.0

[pepekong]

Everyone talking about how they missed Blasphemous and I'm even more surprised they left La Mulana out.