Best Metroidvania Games on PC — Top 6
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The best Metroidvania games on PC are Hollow Knight, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Ori and the Blind Forest, Dead Cells and Blasphemous 2. All of them work offline in single-player, and none of them use Denuvo. Below we compare prices, length and who each game is for.
Top 6 at a glance
| Game | Year | Style | Steam price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollow Knight | 2017 | huge world, demanding combat | $14.99 |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong | 2025 | faster, harder sequel | $19.99 |
| Ori and the Will of the Wisps | 2020 | beautiful, story-driven platformer | $29.99 |
| Ori and the Blind Forest: DE | 2016 | shorter, pure platformer | $19.99 |
| Dead Cells | 2018 | roguelite with Metroidvania elements | $24.99 |
| Blasphemous 2 | 2023 | dark, brutal combat | $37.99 |
Base Steam prices as of 5 November 2026; they're often much lower during sales.
1. Hollow Knight
For many players, the best Metroidvania ever made. You explore Hallownest, a fallen kingdom of insects — huge, full of secrets and bosses, with hand-drawn art. Combat is demanding, and you have to buy and fill in your own map. A full run takes dozens of hours, and the price is ridiculously low for that much content.
2. Hollow Knight: Silksong
The long-awaited 2025 sequel. You play as Hornet, who is faster and more agile than the Knight, in the new kingdom of Pharloom. Silksong is harder than the first game — a good pick if Hollow Knight felt too easy.
3. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
The most beautiful and most moving game on this list. Fluid movement, hand-painted levels, an orchestral score and boss fights. The story takes about 12 hours. Read more in is Ori and the Will of the Wisps worth it. You can also play for less on a shared Steam account with Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
4. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
The first Ori — shorter (8–9 hours) and more focused on precise platforming and its famous escape sequences. Not sure which one to start with? We compared them in Ori and the Blind Forest vs Will of the Wisps.
5. Dead Cells
A Metroidvania crossed with a roguelite: the castle changes on every run, and when you die you start over, keeping some of your progress. Very fast, satisfying combat and a huge choice of weapons. Perfect for short sessions.
6. Blasphemous 2
A dark world inspired by Spanish religious art, bloody combat and three weapons that open different paths. If you like the soulslike feel in 2D, it's a great pick — and it often gets very cheap in sales.
Which Metroidvania should you pick?
- Your first Metroidvania? Ori and the Will of the Wisps — accessible and beautiful.
- Want a challenge that lasts dozens of hours? Hollow Knight, then Silksong.
- Short on time? Dead Cells — one run takes a few minutes to half an hour.
- Love a dark atmosphere? Blasphemous 2.
All of them work offline — find more games like that in our list of the best PC games to play offline.
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