The 10 HARDEST Metroidvania Games
VOICE OVER: Aaron Brown
WRITTEN BY: Aaron Brown
Get ready to die... a lot! Join us as we count down our picks for the most brutally challenging Metroidvania games that will test your skills and patience to the absolute limit. From punishing boss fights to merciless platforming sections, these games don't just bend controllers—they break spirits! Our countdown includes "Hollow Knight: Silksong" (2025), "Rain World" (2017), "Dead Cells" (2018), "Metroid Dread" (2021), "Blasphemous" (2019) and more! With everything from relentless E.M.M.I. robots to the unforgiving ecosystem of Rain World, these games demand perfect execution and extensive exploration. Which Metroidvania game gave you the fight of your life? Share your struggles in the comments!
- #11: ardest Metroidvania Games
- #10: "Axiom Verge" (2015)
- #9: "Nine Sols" (2024)
- #8: "Salt and Sanctuary" (2016)
- #7: "Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night" (2019)
- #6: "Blasphemous" (2019)
- #5: "Metroid Dread" (2021)
- #4: "Cave Story+" (2004)
- #3: "Dead Cells" (2018)
- #2: "Rain World" (2017)
- #1: "Hollow Knight: Silksong" (2025)
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