Best Metroidvania Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,885 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 12/4/2025.
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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 504,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 488,577 positive reviews and 15,448 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 174,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,644 positive reviews and 5,142 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Motion Twin |
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin |
| Steam App Id | 588650 |
3. Öoo
A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!
Öoo has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,639 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | NamaTakahashi |
| Steam App Id | 2721890 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,635 positive reviews and 147 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,612 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Finji |
| Steam App Id | 1123450 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,555 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,626 positive reviews and 929 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,458 positive reviews and 3,344 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 | Moon Studios |
| Developer | Moon Studios GmbH |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 387290 |
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 10,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,866 positive reviews and 383 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 | 9/7/2010 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 70300 |
9. 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 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,547 positive reviews and 1,336 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,719 positive reviews and 714 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 8,256 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,270 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 8/7/2025 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 6/10/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 5/9/2024 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 301 | 4/27/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 10/13/2022 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 15). Chicory: A Colorful Tale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). ANIMAL WELL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 2). Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
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