Best 2.5D Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,616 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 10/29/2024.

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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.

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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 62,946 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,980 positive reviews and 1,966 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 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 $1.99
Release Date 7/7/2016
Developer Playdead
Publisher Playdead
Steam App Id 304430

2. 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.

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Fallen Aces has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,459 positive reviews and 90 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 possible to play Fallen Aces on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $12.99
Release Date 6/14/2024
Franchise New Blood Interactive
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Publisher New Blood Interactive
Steam App Id 1411910

3. DOOM + DOOM II

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

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DOOM + DOOM II 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 22,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,397 positive reviews and 793 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 8/3/2007
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Steam App Id 2280

4. 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!

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Rabbit and Steel 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 6,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,266 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.49 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).

Steam Price $13.49
Release Date 5/9/2024
Developer mino_dev
Publisher mino_dev
Steam App Id 2132850

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!

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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 4,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,754 positive reviews and 119 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 5/15/2024
Franchise HAMMER95
Developer HAMMER95
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Steam App Id 2111190

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.

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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 64,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,387 positive reviews and 2,986 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. 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?

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Halls of Torment 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 25,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,092 positive reviews and 1,044 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.66 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 $6.66
Release Date 9/24/2024
Developer Chasing Carrots
Publisher Chasing Carrots
Steam App Id 2218750

8. 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!

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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling 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 5,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,975 positive reviews and 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 11/21/2019
Developer Moonsprout Games
Publisher DANGEN Entertainment
Steam App Id 1082710

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.

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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 26,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,842 positive reviews and 1,142 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.

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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 8,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,083 positive reviews and 281 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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.

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 8/31/2021
Franchise Sigono
Developer SIGONO INC.
Publisher SIGONO INC.
Steam App Id 1504500

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). DOOM + DOOM II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Rabbit and Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). MULLET MADJACK on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 27). Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 15). My Friend Pedro on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition on Steam. Steam Store.

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