The metroidvania genre is as active as ever in 2025, and an upcoming book will explore how this concept was shaped over the decades.
The History of Metroidvania: Decade One – 1980-1990
$55 | Releases March 3, 2026
The History of Metroidvania: Decade One by author Jeremy Parish will be published by Dark Horse Books, and it aims to be a comprehensive account of how gaming trends of the early 1980s came together to create the foundation for this genre. Priced at $55, the 232-page book will be available starting March 3, 2026.
