Best Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,527 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 11/14/2024.
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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 378,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 367,745 positive reviews and 11,013 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 160,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155,492 positive reviews and 4,589 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,092 positive reviews and 788 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/9/2023 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | WONDER POTION |
| Publisher | NEOWIZ |
| Steam App Id | 1562700 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,008 positive reviews and 4,466 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 |
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 3,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,691 positive reviews and 22 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 68,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,755 positive reviews and 2,535 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. 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 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,933 positive reviews and 333 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,763 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,215 positive reviews and 2,548 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 |
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 5,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,254 positive reviews and 109 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. 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 #10 spot for the best Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,779 positive reviews and 78 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,468 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,074 | 8/6/2018 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 234 | 11/9/2023 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 864 | 3/11/2020 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 473 | 3/26/2010 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 7/28/2023 | 95 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 761 | 9/7/2012 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 3/25/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 4/27/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 581 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 6/10/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 6/26/2014 | 93 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,846 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 5/9/2024 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 1/28/2016 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 184 | 3/10/2015 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Dead Cells on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). SANABI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Ori and the Will of the Wisps on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Pseudoregalia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.