A metroidvania and a musical platformer. Two games added to Xbox Game Pass today

Xbox Game Pass subscribers have gained access to two fresh projects that will pleasantly surprise fans of smaller yet high-quality games. Both additions have garnered high ratings on Steam and are available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

The first is the metroidvania Crypt Custodian, inspired by classics like The Legend of Zelda. It was developed by an indie creator and released in August 2024. Since then, the game has caught players’ attention and earned a 97% “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam.

Video: https://youtu.be/7HxGp9RLNtQ

The second new arrival is the musical platformer Symphonia, which arrived on consoles and PC in December. Here, the emphasis is placed on visual style and interaction with music. The project holds a 92% positive review rating on Steam.

Video: https://youtu.be/T5JOJiEVnFA

Both games are available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and the standard subscription tier. They can be played on PC and consoles across two generations.

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