Best Metroidvania Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,683 Metroidvania games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with 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. Metroidvania game rankings were last updated on 5/21/2025.
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1. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight holds the #1 spot for "best Metroidvania Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 413,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 401,616 positive reviews and 12,238 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
2. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,682 positive reviews and 4,878 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
3. Minishoot' Adventures
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Minishoot' Adventures has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,837 positive reviews and 124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
4. ANIMAL WELL
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
ANIMAL WELL has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,806 positive reviews and 826 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 5/9/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Bigmode |
| Steam App Id | 813230 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,648 positive reviews and 3,181 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 |
6. Chicory: A Colorful Tale
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,330 positive reviews and 77 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Finji |
| Steam App Id | 1123450 |
7. ASTLIBRA Revision
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.
ASTLIBRA Revision has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,594 positive reviews and 1,164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | WhisperGames |
| Developer | KEIZO |
| Publisher | WhisperGames |
| Steam App Id | 1718570 |
8. VVVVVV
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,702 positive reviews and 377 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/8/2010 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 70300 |
9. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,413 positive reviews and 674 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/26/2014 |
| Franchise | Shovel Knight |
| Developer | Yacht Club Games |
| Publisher | Yacht Club Games |
| Steam App Id | 250760 |
10. Nine Sols
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Nine Sols has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,743 positive reviews and 1,364 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/29/2024 |
| Developer | RedCandleGames |
| Publisher | RedCandleGames |
| Steam App Id | 1809540 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 3,873 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,308 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 133 | 5/9/2024 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 193 | 4/27/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 6/10/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 324 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/8/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 761 | 5/29/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 20). ANIMAL WELL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Chicory: A Colorful Tale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Nine Sols on Steam. Steam Store.