Metroid Dread is a side-scrolling action-adventure following bounty hunter Samus Aran as she investigates a mysterious signal on a hostile planet, only to be hunted by a relentless robotic predator. Exploration, upgrades, and tense chase sequences define the experience.

Players explore an interconnected map, gaining new abilities that open previously inaccessible areas, while evading and eventually confronting the game's persistent threat. Its blend of classic Metroidvania exploration with high-tension pursuit sequences marks a strong return for the series.