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1. Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009 Video Game)
T | Action, Crime, Mystery
Batman battles his archenemy, the Joker, who instigates an elaborate plot to seize control of Arkham Asylum, trap Batman inside with many of his incarcerated foes, and threaten Gotham City with hidden bombs.
Director: Sefton Hill | Stars: Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Arleen Sorkin, Tom Kane
Votes: 31,490
2. High on Life (2022 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It's up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world.
Stars: Justin Roiland, J.B. Smoove, Betsy Sodaro, Tim Robinson
Votes: 1,399
3. Hollow Knight (2017 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
In a world of insects, a diminutive knight descends into an ancient and crazed kingdom to restore its fallen king's order.
Votes: 3,321
4. Sonic Adventure (1998 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Sonic and Tails must collect the Chaos Emeralds before Eggman can use them to power an angry water creature known as Chaos. Meanwhile Knuckles attempts to repair the shattered Master Emerald and Amy must evade capture from an Eggman robot.
Directors: Takashi Iizuka, Manabu Kusunoki, Akinori Nishiyama | Stars: Jun'ichi Kanemaru, Kazuki Hayashi, Nobutoshi Canna, Taeko Kawata
Votes: 1,566
5. Ori and the Will of the Wisps (2020 Video Game)
E | Adventure, Fantasy
Ori begins a new journey that goes beyond the forest of Nibel where he uncovers lost secrets, and unearths his true destiny.
Stars: Erik Braa, Boris Hiestand, Jennifer Losi, Tiana Camacho
Votes: 1,597
6. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Richter Belmont has vanished just as Castlevania reemerged from the mists. Meanwhile, Alucard, the bastard son of Dracula, has awakened from his eternal slumber, intent on destroying his evil father once and for all.
Director: Toru Hagihara | Stars: Robert Belgrade, Ramsay Scott, Kimberly Forsythe, Michael Guinn
Votes: 1,812
7. Blasphemous (2019 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Set in the savage land of Cvstodia, a place where religion is of the utmost importance in the eyes of the populace, superstition runs amok, and churches outnumber people two to one. You ... See full summary »
Director: Enrique Cabeza | Stars: Alex Jordan, Ashley Margolis, Chris Nelson
Votes: 488
8. Ori and the Blind Forest (2015 Video Game)
E | Adventure, Fantasy
Ori fell from the Spirit Tree in the forest of Nibel during a storm and was adopted by a bear-like creature named Naru, who raised Ori as her own.
Director: Thomas Mahler | Stars: Erik Braa, Aeralie Brighton, Andrew Lackey
Votes: 2,541
9. The Goonies II (1987 Video Game)
Action, Adventure
Mikey's friends, the Goonies, have been kidnapped by the Fratellis, an Italian family of small-time crooks and counterfeiters. Mikey must rescue all six of his friends and free a captured mermaid named Annie.
Votes: 264
10. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (2014 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Shantae's powers are shattered into 30 shards and fused with Risky's minions, the Tinkerbats, and they overthrew the pirate queen. Shantae reluctantly teams up with the lady pirate to save Sequin Land.
Director: Matt Bozon | Star: Cristina Valenzuela
Votes: 127
11. Batman: Arkham Origins - Blackgate (2013 Video Game)
T | Action, Crime, Fantasy
Sequel to Batman: Arkham Origins (2013), the Dark Knight goes back to Blackgate to face the most dangerous criminals once more when the prison is the Penguin's, Black Mask's, and Joker's playground.
Director: Mark Pacini | Stars: Troy Baker, Adam Baldwin, Brian Bloom, Chris Cox
Votes: 864
12. Blasphemous 2 (2023 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Awakened in a strange new land, The Penitent One is thrust back into the endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection, with no other option than to explore this perilous new world and uncover its long-forgotten secrets.
Director: Enrique Cabeza | Stars: Stephen Hughes, Richard Reed, Wayne Forester, Laura Trosser
Votes: 114
13. Dead Cells (2018 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Unable to die, a mysterious being attempts to escape a magical island prison, but every death sends him back to the beginning.
Director: Sebastien Bénard
Votes: 949
14. Indivisible (2019 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Ajna embarks on a global journey to discover the truth behind her mysterious powers.
Directors: Mariel Kinuko Cartwright, Mike Zaimont | Stars: Tania Gunadi, Keith Silverstein, Ben Diskin, Stephanie Sheh
Votes: 81
15. The Last Faith (2023 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A dark, gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. The Last Faith thrives on merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions at your disposal. Let nothing stand in your way.
Directors: Duilio Guglielmino, Riccardo Guglielmino | Stars: Ryan Cooper, Elizabeth Nightingale, Sarah Nightingale, Grant Patrizio
Votes: 23
16. Metroid Dread (2021 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Mystery
Set after Metroid Fusion, players control bounty hunter Samus Aran as she faces a new robotic enemy on the planet ZDR.
Directors: Fumi Hayashi, José Luis Márquez | Stars: Stephen Hughes, Dave Rogers Ruiz, Nikki García, Holly Renaut
Votes: 763
17. Skull Island: Rise of Kong (2023 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Conquer waves of primal beasts and defeat the minions of your arch-nemesis. Traverse the mysterious island and uncover secrets as you encounter swamps, waterfalls, jungle, and skullite-filled caves.
Votes: 79
18. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (2019 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
It's the late 18th century England. Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's demonic curse, must travel to the castle to hunt and kill its summoner, Gebel, battling his demons as she searches for a way to stop the curse.
Directors: Shutaro Iida, Masato Okudaira, Matt Bozon, Tomm Hulett, James D. Mortellaro | Stars: Ami Koshimizu, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Shusaku Shirakawa, Hiroki Yasumoto
Votes: 344
19. Super Metroid (1994 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Mystery
Samus Aran returns to the brooding planet Zebes to recover the last metroid from the Space Pirates.
Director: Yoshio Sakamoto | Stars: Kenji Yamamoto, Dan Owsen
Votes: 2,355
20. Metroid (1986 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Mystery
Bounty hunter Samus Aran descends below the planet Zebes to infiltrate the labyrinthine Space Pirate base and hunt down the deadly, life-sucking species known as the Metroids.
Directors: Yoshio Sakamoto, Satoru Okada
Votes: 1,522
21. Afterimage (2023 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Stars: Yui Ishikawa, Ikue Ôtani, Kaori Nazuka, Gentoku
Votes: 21
22. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (2003 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After waking up in a mysterious castle, Soma Cruz must navigate his way through the castle's labyrinths while confronting perilous monsters at every turn, but beware, you must escape before evil consumes you.
Director: Junichi Murakami | Stars: Hikaru Midorikawa, Ao Takahashi, Osamu Ryutani, Tetsu Inada
Votes: 392
23. Hallownest Vocalized (2023 Video Game)
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
This project aims to program English Voice Actors into the video game Hollow Knight, enhancing the player's immersion when interacting with the bugs of Hallownest.
Director: Ccmaci | Stars: Leo Abadesco Jr., Abreeki001, Alycoris, Cathryn Archer
24. Haydee (2016 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
"Haydee" is a hardcore old-style metroidvania mixed with modern-day third person shooter and platformer mechanics. As well as a sexy character.
Votes: 17
25. Hollow Knight: Silksong (Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure | Filming
Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet a princess-protector of Hallownest, must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom's peak.
26. Shantae and the Seven Sirens (2019 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Shantae and her friends are invited to a Half Genie Festival on a remote island. However things are not what they seem and The other Half Genies in attendance mysteriously disappear. It ... See full summary »
Director: Matt Bozon | Stars: Cristina Valenzuela, Karen Strassman, Kayli Mills, Laura Megan Stahl
Votes: 68
27. Dust: An Elysian Tail (2012 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Takes place in a world populated by anthropomorphic creatures, where the main character Dust comes upon a sentient sword, the Blade of Ahrah, and joined by Fidget sets out for a small town in search of answers.
Stars: Lucien Dodge, Kimlinh Tran, Edward Bosco, Amber Lee Connors
Votes: 378
28. Cave Story (2004 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Drama
An amnesiac robot must fight to protect a peaceful race of rabbit-like creatures called Mimiga from being weaponized by the evil, power-hungry Doctor.
Director: Daisuke Amaya
Votes: 130
30. Shantae: Risky's Revenge (2010 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Shantae must find three magical seals to prevent lady pirate Risky Boots from unlocking the stolen magic lamp's evil power.
Director: Matt Bozon | Star: Meagan Rachelle
Votes: 93
31. Skul: The Hero Slayer (2021 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Votes: 46
32. Metroid: Zero Mission (2004 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Mystery
The full story of Samus Aran's first mission unfolds.
Director: Yoshio Sakamoto
Votes: 718
33. BloodRayne: Betrayal (2011 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Rayne has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack 'n slash adventure.
Directors: Sean Velasco, Matt Bozon, Adam Tierney | Stars: Jessie Seely, Laura Bailey, Todd Haberkorn, Patrick Seitz
Votes: 66
34. Shantae (2002 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Shantae must use her genies magical abilities to stop the lady-pirate Risky Boots and her gang from taking the treasure in Scuttle Town.
Director: Matt Bozon
Votes: 107
35. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (2016 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Comedy
When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it's up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day.
Director: Matt Bozon | Stars: Cherami Leigh, Nathan Sharp, Karen Strassman, Cristina Valenzuela
Votes: 147
36. Pseudoregalia (2023 Video Game)
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, and find secrets, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.
Votes: 8
37. The Messenger (2018 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Comedy
After a young ninja's home town is destroyed by demons, he is tasked by the legendary Western Hero to deliver a mystical scroll to the top of a mountain.
Director: Thierry Boulanger
Votes: 181
38. Paper Mario: Sticker Star (2012 Video Game)
E | Adventure, Fantasy
Mario returns to paper form and goes on yet another quest to save Princess Peach.
Directors: Naohiko Aoyama, Taro Kudo | Stars: Kenny James, Caety Sagoian, Samantha Kelly, Kazumi Totaka
Votes: 229
39. Castlevania: Circle of the Moon (2001 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Count Dracula has been resurrected once again, As Nathan Graves, You'll hunt down the Count and use your whip to destroy his minions, Battle your way through Dracula's castle and rid the world of evil once and for all.
Votes: 241
40. Journey to the Savage Planet (2020 Video Game)
T | Adventure, Sci-Fi
As the newest recruit of Kindred Aerospace - The 4th best interstellar space exploration company - Your job is to determine if the planet ARY-26 planet is fit for humans.
Stars: Kendall Savage, Adrian Burhop, Maxwell Paice, Brent Skagford
Votes: 130
41. Laika: Aged Through Blood (2023 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Laika: Aged Through Blood is a western-inspired motorvania set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Drive, jump and fight your way through the huge hand-drawn world on your trustworthy motorbike while shooting your enemies in slowmo.
Votes: 15
42. Rain World (2017 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A small creature must traverse a savage and violent world in order to find his family.
Votes: 77
43. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon (2018 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates.
Director: Hiroki Miyazawa
Votes: 107
44. Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (2002 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Juste Belmont and his friend Maxim have to save their mutual friend Lydie from Dracula's Castle.
Director: Takeda Takeshi | Stars: Tadasuke Ohmizu, Takuo Kawamura, Sanae Kobayashi
Votes: 225
45. F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch (2021 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Sci-Fi
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Star: Anairis Quinones
Votes: 28
46. The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King (2005 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Fantasy
When Halloween town is suddenly infested with an army of bugs, Jack Skellington goes on a quest to save the townsfolk of Halloween Town and stop the mysterious Oogie Boogie.
Votes: 17
47. Mega Man Zero (2002 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A century after the Maverick wars, a strangely tyrannical Mega Man X governs Neo Arcadia and has cornered a Resistance faction he's labeled Mavericks, when their leader, the human scientist Ciel, finally locates the resting place of Zero.
Directors: Ryoto Ito, Yoshinori Kawano | Stars: Yuto Kazama, Rie Tanaka, Megumi Ogata, Kazuya Nakai
Votes: 152
48. Vernal Edge (2023 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Stars: Carrie Johnston, Hayden Daviau, Logan Laidlaw, Alejandro Saab
49. Popful Mail (1991 Video Game)
K-A | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Popful Mail is a kind but struggling bounty hunter who covets money and fame. While she is on the hunt for a notorious magician, she finds herself caught up in a struggle against an ancient evil being named The Overlord.
Director: Dean Williams | Stars: Melissa Gulden, Blake Dorsey, Shaun Watkins, Keith Lack
Votes: 41
50. Metroid: Fusion (2002 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Mystery
After the Metroids were considered to be wiped out, the deadlier X parasites attack Samus. She is given a new suit after her near-death experience and returns to an empty Galactic Federation station, where something seems out of place.
Director: Yoshio Sakamoto
Votes: 945