Steam Winter Sale: the best metroidvanias of the decade for less than 10 dollars

The Steam Winter Sale is still going strong. There’s so many games currently on offer for low prices that it is almost impossible to go through all of them. This is why to say goodbye to the year we've chosen to focus on the metroidvania genre. And this time we’re going even further: we’ve looked for the highest rated titles, which have become more than only cult classics and transformed into fan favorites. And all of them for less than 10 dollars!

The highest rated Metroidvania games on Steam

Coming up next we’ve got a list filled with different options for you to try, which span the possibilities of the genre and are almost entirely different between each other while keeping the exploration loved by fans. Some focus on the actions, others on the world exploration, others still are soulslikes. As you can see, there’s one that shines above the rest: Hollow Knight, one of the highest praised titles in the history of video games, and something you shouldn’t miss if you haven’t tried it yet.

Astalon: Tears of the Earth, one of 2021’s biggest surprises

Released in 2021, this indie game surprised metroidvania fans due to an unexpected combination of a retro art style, a heavy and complex storyline, and a huge world to explore filled with secrets and mysteries to discover, as well as a variety of characters to play as, each with different abilities that build a deep and enjoyable adventure.

Which is why, if you’re surprised to see something so retro in the list, don’t let yourself be fooled. Astalon comes with our highest recommendation if you’re looking for something to spend the end of the year with.

Source | Steam