Tackle Hollow Knight: Silksong over the weekend? If so, you’re not alone — the Hollow Knight sequel finally hit digital retailers after nearly a decade of anticipation. Even after a weekend of record-breaking, it’s still holding strong in Steam’s most-played games list. But what’s next once you and Silksong‘s Hornet finish your hype-fueled, puzzle-packed journey?
Thankfully, the Hollow Knight follow-up isn’t the only modestly-priced Metroidvania marvel out there. If you’re after a challenging and rewarding new adventure, these 10 picks are sure to please. Satisfying puzzles, ambient soundtracks, clean combat, and Easter eggs aplenty land these masterful Metroidvanias atop my personal “Must Play” list. Like Silksong, these also boast some pretty impressive Steam reviews.
The best part, though? They’re all available on Steam for under $30. Take a gander:
ANIMAL WELL (2024)
PRICE: $24.99
STEAM RATING: Overwhelmingly Positive (11,000+)
“Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.” (per Steam listing)
Nine Sols (2024)
PRICE: $29.99
STEAM RATING: Overwhelmingly Positive (15,000+)
“Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.” (per Steam listing)
Cult of the Lamb (2022)
PRICE: $24.99
STEAM RATING: Overwhelmingly Positive (51,000+)
“Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.” (per Steam listing)
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Blasphemous (2019)
PRICE: $24.99
STEAM RATING: Very Positive (16,000+)
“Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.” (per Steam listing)
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025)
PRICE: $19.99
STEAM RATING: Overwhelmingly Positive (500+)
“Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you’ll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city’s many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!” (per Steam listing)
Tunic (2022)
PRICE: $29.99
STEAM RATING: Very Positive (9,000+)
“Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure. Stories say that a great treasure is hidden somewhere in this land. Perhaps it lies beyond the golden door? Or somewhere deep beneath the earth? Some tales tell of a palace high above the clouds, and of ancient beings with incredible power. What will you find?” (per Steam listing)
BLADECHIMERA (2025)
PRICE: $19.99
STEAM RATING: Very Positive (900+)
“Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.” (per Steam listing)
Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020)
PRICE: $29.99
STEAM RATING: Very Positive (29,000+)
“Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.” (per Steam listing)
Ooo (2025)
PRICE: $9.99
STEAM RATING: Overwhelmingly Positive (700+)
“A Bomb Caterpillar’s Big Adventure! “Öoo” is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!” (per Steam listing)
Dead Cells (2018)
PRICE: $24.99
STEAM RATING: Overwhelmingly Positive (41,000+)
“Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You’ll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle… assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.” (per Steam listing)
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A lifelong gamer raised on classic titles like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Croc, Stephanie brings her expertise of gaming and pop culture to deliver unique, refreshing views on the world of video games, complete with references to absurd and obscure media.
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