Metroidvania Games
Metroidvania Games are a genre of action-adventure video games characterized by non-linear gameplay, exploration, and progression through interconnected environments. Players typically control a protagonist with abilities that can be upgraded over time, allowing access to previously inaccessible areas. These games often feature a large, interconnected world that encourages exploration and backtracking to uncover secrets and progress through the game. The term "Metroidvania" is a portmanteau of the video game series Metroid and Castlevania, two franchises that popularized this style of gameplay.