Best Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,406 Metroidvania 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. Metroidvania game rankings were last updated on 7/24/2024.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 361,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 351,486 positive reviews and 10,473 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150,283 positive reviews and 4,358 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. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,639 positive reviews and 4,381 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ori and the Will of the Wisps on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/11/2020 |
| Franchise | Ori Franchise |
| Developer | Moon Studios GmbH |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1057090 |
4. SANABI
SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.
SANABI has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,707 positive reviews and 708 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SANABI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | WONDER POTION |
| Publisher | NEOWIZ |
| Steam App Id | 1562700 |
5. A Castle Full of Cats
A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡
A Castle Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,428 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Castle Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,654 positive reviews and 2,423 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2010 |
| Developer | Rocksteady Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 35140 |
7. Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,022 positive reviews and 2,468 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2012 |
| Developer | Rocksteady Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 200260 |
8. Pseudoregalia
Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.
Pseudoregalia has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,180 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,900 positive reviews and 280 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pseudoregalia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Bloody Hell
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?
Bloody Hell has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,768 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloody Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/27/2023 |
| Developer | Pun Intended |
| Publisher | Pun Intended |
| Steam App Id | 2056220 |
10. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the mist
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the mist has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,597 positive reviews and 71 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 | 3/25/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Binary Haze Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2725260 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6,669 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,040 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 292 | 3/11/2020 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 259 | 11/8/2023 | 95 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 565 | 3/26/2010 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 841 | 9/7/2012 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 7/28/2023 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 3/25/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 245 | 4/27/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 511 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 104 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 6/10/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 1/28/2016 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 286 | 5/9/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,931 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 3/10/2015 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Ori and the Will of the Wisps on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). SANABI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Pseudoregalia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 22). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the mist on Steam. Steam Store.