Best Metroidvania Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 1,947 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 2/11/2026.

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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.

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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 525,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509,398 positive reviews and 16,238 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.

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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 177,300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,077 positive reviews and 5,223 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!

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Öoo has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,975 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,947 positive reviews and 28 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!

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Minishoot' Adventures has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,937 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 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 $8.99
Release Date 4/2/2024
Franchise IndieArk
Developer SoulGame Studio
Publishers
Steam App Id 1634860

5. 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.

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ANIMAL WELL 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 23,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,219 positive reviews and 964 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

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.

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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 3,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,714 positive reviews and 93 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Metroidvania Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,222 positive reviews and 3,382 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?

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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 10,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,961 positive reviews and 391 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.

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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 29,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,057 positive reviews and 1,379 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.

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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 16,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,815 positive reviews and 721 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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Hollow Knight steam charts
7,817
2/24/2017
96
$14.99
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Dead Cells steam charts
1,950
8/6/2018
96
$24.99
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Öoo steam charts
34
8/7/2025
96
$9.99
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Minishoot' Adventures steam charts
67
4/2/2024
95
$8.99
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ANIMAL WELL steam charts
82
5/9/2024
94
$24.99
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Chicory: A Colorful Tale steam charts
20
6/10/2021
94
$19.99
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition steam charts
216
4/27/2016
94
$19.99
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VVVVVV steam charts
13
9/7/2010
93
$4.99
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ASTLIBRA Revision steam charts
1,057
10/13/2022
93
$24.99
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove steam charts
32
6/26/2014
93
$39.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 5). Öoo on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 15). ANIMAL WELL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Chicory: A Colorful Tale on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove on Steam. Steam Store.

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