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The 2D Metroid games are side-scrollers, and the 3D Metroid Prime series gives the player a first-person perspective, while Other M is a third-person shooter with the ability to switch to first-person view. It is known for its non-linear progression and solitary exploration. The series' gameplay contains elements from shooter, platforming, and adventure games. The series revolves around Samus Aran, a bounty hunter who protects the galaxy from the Space Pirates and their attempts to harness the power of fictional organisms, especially the eponymous Metroids. Comics, manga adaptations, and soundtracks have also been released.

The franchise consists of eleven video games, the latest of which was released in 2021. All Metroid video games have been developed exclusively for Nintendo video game consoles and handhelds, dating from the Nintendo Entertainment System to the current generation of video game consoles. It debuted in Japan with Metroid on August 6, 1986, and was later released in North America (August 1987) and PAL regions (January 15, 1988). Metroid is a video game series published by Nintendo and primarily produced by the company's first-party developers, though second-party Fuse Games and third-party Team Ninja have also developed for the series. Packaging for all Metroid games released prior to Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.
