It’s hard to stand out as a Metroidvania. The genre is already full of so many great games, with new releases following a similar formula constantly being released on every platform. Two of the best Metroidvanias ever manage to set themselves apart with a novel shift of setting, and to make them even more attention-grabbing, you can get them both for next to nothing on Steam if you act fast.
SteamWorld Dig features all the genre staples you’d expect from a Metroidvania game — sidescrolling combat, tricky platforming, and exploration based on unlocking upgrades as you progress. The difference is that rather than being set in some sprawling wilderness, it takes place entirely underground, forcing you to dig your way through the environment. And until June 26, it’s free to claim on Steam, with SteamWorld Dig 2 on sale for just over a dollar.
