Fatal Claw - One of the best metroidvania games of 2026

How Long to Beat: Can you finish it in 15 hours with a fast-paced game.

I’d like to introduce Fatal Claw, one of the few truly high-quality Metroidvania games of 2026.

The game’s mechanics immediately reminded me of Hollow Knight, and it’s clear that the developers took a lot of inspiration from it. That said, Fatal Claw still manages to offer an enjoyable experience of its own.

There are plenty of movement upgrades to unlock, and the map is quite large and extremely well-connected. As you progress, you’ll constantly discover shortcuts and new paths that make the world feel increasingly interconnected.

The game also features a large number of bosses. However, most of them are relatively easy, so players looking for extremely challenging boss fights may find them a little underwhelming.

Overall, Fatal Claw contains many of the classic elements that make Metroidvania games so enjoyable: exploration, interconnected areas, movement upgrades, shortcuts, secrets, and plenty of bosses.

If you’re a fan of the genre, especially if you enjoyed Hollow Knight, I definitely recommend giving Fatal Claw a try.

The official trailer is below: