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A metroidvania is a game inspired by Metroid and Castlevania

It often involves exploration and gaining new abilities to access new areas or progress.

Games where the primary goal is keeping the player character alive under harsh circumstances such as dwindling resources or a hostile environment.

Subgenre of Horror, where player's character is usually more vulnerable and under-armed, usually focusing on evasion, stealth and/or puzzle-solving, rather than combat.