Best 2.5D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,411 2.5D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2.5D game rankings were last updated on 7/26/2024.
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1. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE holds the #1 spot for "best 2.5D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,240 positive reviews and 1,913 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. DOOM (1993)
You’re a marine—one of Earth’s best—recently assigned to the Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC) research facility on Mars. When an experiment malfunctions and creates a portal to Hell, the base is overrun by blood-thirsty demons. You must shoot your way out to survive.
DOOM (1993) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,588 positive reviews and 539 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DOOM (1993) on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2007 |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | id Software |
| Steam App Id | 2280 |
3. Fallen Aces
The A.C.E.S, watchful guardians of Switchblade City, are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.
Fallen Aces has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,729 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,656 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Fallen Aces on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 6/14/2024 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1411910 |
4. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,258 positive reviews and 843 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2023 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
5. MULLET MADJACK
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
MULLET MADJACK has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,810 positive reviews and 88 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,657 positive reviews and 2,930 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2016 |
| Franchise | Ori Franchise |
| Developer | Moon Studios GmbH |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 387290 |
7. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,841 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/21/2019 |
| Developer | Moonsprout Games |
| Publisher | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1082710 |
8. Rabbit and Steel
RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!
Rabbit and Steel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,497 positive reviews and 157 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rabbit and Steel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. My Friend Pedro
My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.
My Friend Pedro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,743 positive reviews and 1,140 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/20/2019 |
| Developer | DeadToast Entertainment |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 557340 |
10. OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,850 positive reviews and 273 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 8/31/2021 |
| Franchise | Sigono |
| Developer | SIGONO INC. |
| Publisher | SIGONO INC. |
| Steam App Id | 1504500 |
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 | 133 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 8/3/2007 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 6/14/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 568 | 5/24/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 5/15/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 326 | 4/27/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 358 | 5/9/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 6/20/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 8/31/2021 | 94 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 283 | 4/27/2017 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 472 | 11/14/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 1/29/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/23/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 3/4/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 495 | 2/24/2023 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 293 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/15/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). DOOM (1993) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Fallen Aces on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 11). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). MULLET MADJACK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Rabbit and Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). My Friend Pedro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition on Steam. Steam Store.