Metroidvanias have truly entered a new golden age. It’s taken time, but everyone from Nintendo to indie developers, and even Konami, has been releasing fantastic new titles and bringing back some all-time classics.
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PostsSony hasn’t always had the strongest history with the genre. It began on Nintendo’s hardware and stayed there for a long while. That’s no longer the case, though, as the PS5 now offers a wide selection of titles that are sure to satisfy fans of the genre.
Updated on May 4, 2025, by Mohamed El Ouardighi: The library of Metroidvanias available on the PS5 keeps growing, and that growth gives us the perfect excuse to update this list so you can stay up to date with the best ones you can play.
19 Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown
Prince Of Metroidvania
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Action Platformer 2D Systems 4.0/5 7.2/10 Released January 18, 2024 ESRB T For Teen Due To Blood, Mild Language, Violence Developer(s) Ubisoft Montpellier Publisher(s) UbisoftWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONAfter a long break, The Lost Crown breathed new life into the Prince of Persia series by shifting back to its roots as a 2D side-scrolling platformer. While its narrative may not leave a lasting impression, the gameplay and combat are where it truly excels. With a wide range of abilities, weapons, and combos to master, the experience feels fluid and rewarding.
As with any Metroidvania, it's important to proceed with caution while exploring the large map, avoiding areas where you're not yet strong enough. The world is packed with hidden secrets and layered puzzles, some of which demand real thought to crack.
18 Supraland
A Bright Metroidvania
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Puzzle Metroidvania Indie Games Shooter Fighting Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 71% Released April 9, 2018 ESRB T For Teen // Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language Developer(s) Supra Games Publisher(s) Supra GamesWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALAt first glance, it’s tough to pin down exactly what Supraland is trying to be. You play as a toy-like red figure journeying through a literal child’s sandbox filled with puzzles, combat, and plenty of room to explore.
It proudly embraces its Metroidvania roots, constantly teasing new areas that remain inaccessible until you’ve unlocked the right upgrades. Right from the beginning, exploration is highly encouraged, as the open-world sandbox is packed with hidden secrets, useful rewards, and quirky NPCs ready to lend a hand. It may look simple, but Supraland quickly proves it has surprising depth beneath the surface.
17 Blasphemous
One Of The Best
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Metroidvania Soulslike Systems 10.0/10 Released September 10, 2019 ESRB M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Nudity, Violence Developer(s) The Game Kitchen Publisher(s) Team17WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALBlasphemous takes inspiration from both Soulslikes and Metroidvanias, blending the brutal and demanding bloodthirsty combat from the Souls series with the deep upgrade system and engaging backtracking gameplay from Metroid games.
It features gorgeous Gothic-inspired 2D pixel art graphics that provide a lot of eye candy for all the bloody and savage executions you’ll be carrying out when exploring this beautifully nightmarish world. Although fairly punishing if you're new to the genre, the game’s combat, exploration, upgrade system, and platforming all coalesce into a deeply satisfying and rewarding experience.
16 The Last Faith
Blasphemous, But More Dark
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Metroidvania Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 74/100 Critics Rec: 70% Released November 15, 2023 ESRB T For Teen // Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Violence Developer(s) Playstack Publisher(s) Kumi Souls GamesWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf you're searching for a gothic, brooding game set in a stunning pixel art world with a hint of Bloodborne energy, The Last Faith is a strong pick. Drawing heavy inspiration from the Blasphemous series, it takes that same brutal tone and pushes it even further into the shadows. With a soulslike leveling system in place, you can shape your own playstyle through different builds, weapons, and spells.
Anyone who enjoyed the Blasphemous games will likely feel right at home here. Just be warned – The Last Faith doesn't hold your hand, and the difficulty can hit hard right from the start.
15 FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch
A Rabbit With A Fist
Don’t let this cute little furball fool you, the anthropomorphic bunny rabbit in FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch means serious business and packs a powerful punch. In the game, this lovable rabbit soldier dons deadly, fist-bearing mech armor to explore the dangerous and richly detailed 2.5D map of Torch City.
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PostsThere are plenty of stunning locations that show off the city’s gritty and seedy underbelly. Each area is filled to the brim with gorgeous detail and hidden secrets to discover. The combat is fluid and fast-paced, with further opportunities to acquire more weapons and flesh out your death-dealing capabilities later on. As you play and progress, you’ll be unlocking a plethora of new platforming and movement abilities that will open up the play space even more.
14 Dead Cells
The Best One To Have In Your Mobile
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Roguelike Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 89/100 Critics Rec: 95% Released August 7, 2018 ESRB T For Teen Due To Blood and Gore, Language, Violence Developer(s) Motion Twin Publisher(s) Motion TwinWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONDead Cells has expertly merged multiple beloved and classic genres to create one of the best 2D sidescrollers ever made, though really, even that would be underselling it. It has feverishly frantic skills-based combat, a deep upgrade system where you can build your character in wildly different ways, and fantastic Metroidvania-inspired exploration of its gorgeous pixel art levels.
It takes the best elements from Soulslikes, roguelikes, and 2D platformers to produce a ridiculously compelling gameplay loop that will have you repeating run after gloriously procedurally generated run long into the early hours. Dead Cells, where do you get off?
13 Blasphemous 2
If The First Was Good, The Second Is Great
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Soulslike Metroidvania Platformer Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 94% Released August 24, 2023 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Violence Developer(s) The Game Kitchen Publisher(s) Team17WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALBlasphemous 2 builds on everything the original game did well, delivering a smoother and more refined experience while staying true to the formula fans loved. Its distinct art style, enemy variety, and intense boss fights offer a visual treat while keeping the challenge front and center.
You take on the role of the Penitent One once again, tasked with freeing the land of Cvstodia by mastering various weapons and spells to push forward. Much like the Souls games it draws from, Blasphemous 2 blends high difficulty with the structure of a 2D Metroidvania to create something truly memorable.
12 Control
You Wouldn't Expect This To Be A Metroidvania!
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Action Third-Person Shooter Supernatural Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 89% Released August 27, 2019 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Mature: Blood, Strong Language, Violence Developer(s) Remedy Entertainment Publisher(s) 505 GamesWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONAfter Jesse Faden receives arguably the world's most unappealing job promotion, it's up to her to unravel the interdimensional chaos turning people into floating, death-dealing zombies. She must explore each floor of the Oldest House to reclaim control and find her missing brother.
Taking place in a single location suits the Metroidvania style of Control very well, as you will be exploring every nook and cranny of this curious building’s shape-shifting walls. As you progress, you’ll gain a variety of nifty traversal upgrades to reach previously unreachable areas and the chance to improve your service weapon to pack a mightier punch against the “Hiss”. By the end of the game, you feel like a steroid-infused superhero as you leave a path of paranormal destruction in your wake.
11 Ender Lilies: Quietus Of The Nights
Soulslike/Metroidvania
Metroidvanias and Soulslikes go together like peanut butter and chocolate, peanut butter and jelly; heck, peanut butter, and practically everything. Many games have mixed the two, namely Dead Cells and Hollow Knight, but Ender Lilies can swing with the best of them, even if its swings (controls) can be a tad off at times.
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PostsThis is a top-notch title that encourages exploration with tangible rewards and entices you to dive deeper with a gripping story that unravels as you play. It’s also a joy to behold thanks to a gorgeous art style and a wonderful soundtrack.
10 Axiom Verge 2
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Metroidvania Systems Released August 11, 2021 ESRB T For Teen Due To Fantasy Violence, Language Developer(s) Thomas Happ Games Publisher(s) Thomas Happ Games PC Release Date August 11, 2021WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIndie developers have a knack for releasing some of the best Metroidvanias, often following up with sequels that surpass the originals in exciting ways. Axiom Verge 2 is one of those sequels.
Exploration is where Axiom Verge 2 truly shines. Running around, hopping through tears to enter The Breach, and unlocking new paths and hidden goodies is endlessly rewarding and satisfying. The game is also visually stunning and a joy to play. The only drawback is its mediocre combat and underwhelming boss fights.
