Metroid Prime 4 Waiting Room Playlist

After almost a decade of waiting, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally been confirmed to be releasing on the Nintendo Switch family of systems in 2025. The game faced a series of delays, calling into question whether Metroid Prime 4: Beyond would release at all, but fans can rest assured knowing that Samus’ story will continue later this year.

The game’s current release window is relatively vague, possibly leaving fans waiting for it to launch for the rest of 2025. Anticipations and expectations for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are gradually building, but without a specific date, fans may still be waiting for a while. In the meantime, other games could fill the waiting time while temporarily scratching the Metroid Prime itch.

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Best Games to Play While Waiting for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Metroid Prime Remastered

For players hoping to catch up on the series before the new installment or existing fans looking to revisit Tallon IV, Metroid Prime Remastered is the best place to start. Its stunning HD visuals make it stand out as one of the best-looking Switch games, perfectly capturing the bleak atmosphere. Compared to its original GameCube release, Metroid Prime Remastered is the superior choice for gamers looking for impressive visuals and a modern control scheme. This is also the game that sets the story of the Prime series in motion, preparing players for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Metroid Prime Trilogy

Following Metroid Prime Remastered, players should continue the story in Metroid Prime Trilogy. This game is much more difficult to recommend as it was only available on Wii and Wii U, with the latter being unavailable as a result of the Wii U eShop closing. There’s not much time for more Metroid Prime remasters prior to the release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, so options to play the rest of the series are limited.

Metroid Dread

Though not directly connected to the Metroid Prime series, Metroid Dread stands out as one of the best Metroidvanias in recent years that players should not pass on. The challenging gameplay of Metroid Dread is unparalleled by the rest of the Metroid franchise, preparing players for the release of the next title. How this difficulty compares to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is yet to be seen, but achieving mastery over its mechanics is very rewarding and will keep players prepared for the possible challenges to come.

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Stepping away from the Metroid series, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers a similar 3D Metroidvania experience that will feel familiar to fans of the Metroid Prime games. Players wanting to follow the complete story of this game will need to play Jedi: Fallen Order first, but for those just looking for a game with great interconnected level design and pathways restricted by unlocked abilities and player progression, very few achieve this better than Jedi: Survivor.

Control

Another title to consider playing in the waiting period for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is Remedy’s Control. The level design in the original Control takes hints from Metroidvanias, though it seems its follow-up will be switching genres. Why this game could help players to prepare for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, though, is via its emphasis on supernatural powers in a sci-fi setting, aligning with the psychic powers available to Samus. The game is relatively short, so completionists exploring every nook and cranny will be able to see all the content the game has to offer before Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launches.

Journey to the Savage Planet

Metroid Prime’s isolating and hostile atmosphere all contribute to the game’s tone. The same cannot be said for Journey to the Savage Planet, a game that is inspired by the Metroid Prime series in all but vibe. Journey to the Savage Planet prides itself on its humor through its satirical storytelling, but this never comes at the expense of its gameplay. For fans of Metroid Prime looking for a familiar gameplay experience without the dour setting, Journey to the Savage Planet fits the bill perfectly. Players who enjoy the game’s world and humor can also play the sequel, Revenge of the Savage Planet, which was released in May this year.

Alien: Isolation

The Metroid series has never shied away from including some horror elements, and players looking for an experience that pushes the scares to their limits should try Alien: Isolation. The gameplay approach is very different, but it is easy to draw comparisons between the tone of both titles. Samus was initially inspired by Ellen Ripley, too, strengthening the connection between the series. The Last Survivor DLC gives players the opportunity to play as Ellen Ripley, and the fear-inducing gameplay of Alien: Isolation could make for a great game to play before Metroid Prime 4: Beyond empowers players to face formidable foes.

Returnal

The levels of each Metroid title are meticulously designed to encourage map memorization and backtracking when certain abilities are acquired. Returnal flips this concept on its head with randomly generated map layouts, but keeps the upgrades and rediscovery at the core of the Metroid experience. Returnal captures the essence of Metroid while still offering a fresh take on games like it. Fans of Metroid Prime’s story and combat will get a lot of Returnal, and they have plenty of time to take all this in before Metroid Prime 4: Beyond releases this year.