15 Upcoming Metroidvania Games You NEED to Play in 2026

Gear up for the next generation of interconnected worlds with our definitive list of 15 Upcoming Metroidvania Games You NEED to Play in 2026! We dive deep into the most anticipated indie and AAA titles that are set to define the genre, featuring stunning hand-drawn art and dark sci-fi epics. From intense combat platformers like Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement to unique explorations like End of Abyss and Chronoscript, this video highlights the best exploration, complex upgrade systems, and challenging boss fights coming soon. If you love classic titles like Hollow Knight or Metroid, these new releases should be at the very top of your 2026 wishlist! 0:00 Intro 1:12 Crowsworn - PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2:27 Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement - PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S 3:50 Blighted - PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S 5:07 Mariachi Legends - PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), Nintendo Switch 6:24 Fallen Tear: The Ascension - PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 7:34 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse - PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 8:50 Emberbane - PC (initial), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (later) 10:03 At Fate's End - PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S 11:13 MIO: Memories in Orbit - PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 12:26 Silent Planet - PC 13:36 Rewilders: The Lost Spring (2026 Early Access) 14:49 Trizna (2026) 15:57 End of Abyss (TBA) 17:00 The Eternal Life of Goldman (TBA) 18:07 Akatori 2026 (TBA) - PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch 19:19 Conclusion #Metroidvania #UpcomingGames #IndieGames #2026Games #Bloodstained #EndofAbyss #HollowKnight #Metroid #ExplorationGames #ActionPlatformer #VideoGames #GamingNews #BestMetroidvanias