One big connected place, locked doors everywhere, and an ability three hours in that opens a corner you walked past on your first afternoon. A couple of these are the famous ones. Most are not.
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. They work from the whole catalog, not just this list.
You fluidly dash and wallrun across floating islands, freely choosing your path while collecting upgrades to unlock more of the ethereal world.
Players say: Players call this a short, cheap Pseudoregalia-like 3D platformer with expressive movement that gets more fun as you unlock abilities, though some find the controls floaty or imprecise and one notes a keyboard menu softlock. Players split on how polished it feels compared to its inspiration.
A blistering first-person action platformer that blends source-engine bhopping with blade jumping for high-speed, precision movement through a haunting sci-fi world.
Players say: Players love the buttery smooth movement and the Y2K Bionicle-inspired world. Many call it one of the best movement games ever, but some struggle with the bunny-hop focus and refunded. Long-time players say it is too short for how good it is.
A short, charmingly dark platformer where you zip around arenas and deflect projectiles with a web-orbiting system, offering light challenge and quick power-ups.
A challenging action Metroidvania with precise time-stop mechanics that demand careful timing and exploration.
Players say: Players love the time stop mechanic and the soundtrack, praising the combat and boss fights. The exploration is minimal and the teleport system is awkward, which divides players on whether it counts as a true Metroidvania. A few warn that combat can feel tedious outside of bosses.
A fast-paced 2D side-scroller with cute pixel art and a comedic tone, blending metroidvania exploration with dark humor and an LGBTQ+ lead character.
Players say: Players say Tomomi is a short, linear metroidvania with fluid movement and a cute art style, but the difficulty is low and the game can be finished in a few hours. Some note a controller issue on PC where only movement works, and the map can be hard to read at default size.
A lonely, punishing crawl through a hand-drawn underground kingdom where every corner hides a new threat and discovery.
Players say: Players praise the combat, atmosphere and music, but many flag the high difficulty and lack of direction. Reviews are split on the exploration: some love getting lost, others hate the backtracking and sparse save points.
A metroidvania focused on exploring a world through platforming and uncovering its secrets and lore.
Players say: Players praise Auridia as a short, exploration-focused Metroidvania with minimal combat, fair platforming challenges, and good movement. Some note that late-game abilities trivialize earlier platforming, and opinions are split on whether the visuals and music are merely adequate or atmospheric.
A fast-paced 2D platformer with cute pixel visuals, dark humor, and a narrative-driven adventure as a young woman with bionic arms fights aliens in space.
Players say: Players say the combat is fun with varied upgrades and bosses, but the balance is uneven: early bosses feel weak while later ones get sudden difficulty spikes. Leveling can offset this, though the stat gains feel minimal. The hard mode adds new enemy patterns, which players appreciate as generous.
A breathtaking and emotional journey through a gorgeous, hand-painted world with tight platforming and challenging combat.
Players say: Players say Will of the Wisps improves on the first game in nearly every way, with fluid platforming, much better combat, and boss fights. The art and music remain breathtaking. A few note difficulty spikes in optional challenges, and some find the darkness level frustrating.
A slick black-and-white Metroidvania that feels like fluid exploration and combat in a monochrome world.
Players say: Players describe it as a short, beginner-friendly metroidvania heavily inspired by Animal Well, with a black-and-white art style. Many note the inability to rebind keys, repetitive boss patterns, and about 2 hours to 100% it.
A short, tough metroidvania where a killer robot learns emotional maturity through combat and exploration, blending dark humor with heartfelt moments.
Players say: Players describe this as a short, cute microvania that takes about 90 minutes to complete. The story about a killer robot learning to love is charming, and the game is boss-focused with linear exploration. There are only two movement abilities, and players advise enabling the hold-to-fire option in settings.
A fast-paced, exploration-heavy first-person adventure with a playful, colorful world and tough boss fights that reward persistence.
Players say: Players praise the huge variety of unique and challenging boss fights, calling them the game's strong point. As a metroidvania, exploration is solid but the difficulty can be uneven, with some feeling forced to use specific weapons or paths. The art style and sound get mixed reactions, from charming to droning.
A warm, peaceful mining adventure with fluid movement and rewarding upgrades that makes digging downward feel satisfying and unhurried.
Players say: Players praise this as a major improvement over the first game, with tighter controls, rewarding exploration, and a satisfying upgrade system. The story ends abruptly for some, but the mining and platforming loop remains addictive throughout its 8-12 hour runtime.
A stunningly beautiful and emotional action-platformer that feels like a delicate, challenging journey through a dying forest.
Players say: Players praise the stunning visuals, emotional story, and outstanding soundtrack, but opinions split on difficulty: many love the challenging platforming and addictive gameplay, while others find the combat basic and the controls imprecise. A few note the keyboard controls require manual rebinding outside the game.
A fast-paced, exploration-heavy action game set in a ruined sci-fi world, with a focus on shooting, upgrading, and uncovering secrets.
Players say: Players praise Dogworld as a solid Cave Story homage with tight controls and a standout chiptune soundtrack. The difficulty ramps up near the end, and the 1-bit black-red artstyle divides some, but most find it a focused, rewarding 3-7 hour adventure.
A frantic action platformer where you race against a countdown timer, with difficulty spiking into nightmare mode when time runs out.
Players say: Players say Necrolepsy is a short action-platformer with a satisfying parry and juggling combat system. They praise the soundtrack and humor, while some note the controls feel a bit floaty and the game ends quickly.
You play as a small slime navigating a cute retro world, fighting simple enemies to rescue your parents in a lighthearted mini-adventure.
Players say: Players describe it as a cute, short metroidvania completed in about two hours. They note the bosses are easy and the game is relaxed, with no stress. The slime can be customized with accessories and colors.
An exploratory adventure through a vast, pixelated world with a deep narrative, fighting dark creatures in a tense, atmospheric journey.
Players say: Players praise the gorgeous pixel art, emotional story, and excellent Portuguese voice acting. Combat is tight with many spells to combine, though some feel useless. The campaign runs about 12 hours. Bugs were present at launch but didn't prevent completion.
You explore a ruined, frozen world as a lone warrior, facing mutated horrors and climbing treacherous stairways in a tense, atmospheric Metroidvania.
Players say: Players call it a short, easy microvania with snappy controls and solid exploration, perfect for genre newcomers or a quick palate cleanser. Reviews split on boss design: some find it average, others say blocking trivializes combat even at the highest difficulty.
Playing CARRION feels like a relentless, gory rampage of empowerment as you evolve, stalk, and consume your captors through a tense, atmospheric facility.
Players say: Players call Carrion a reverse-horror metroidvania where the focus is on puzzles and backtracking, not action. The lack of a map makes navigation frustrating for many, and the controls become unwieldy at the largest size. It is short, around 4 to 6 hours, and players widely recommend buying it on sale.