Explore The Origins Of Metroidvania In This New Retro Gaming Book
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.
