Free 2D Platformer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,633 2D Platformer games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free 2D Platformer game rankings were last updated on 12/26/2024.
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1. Hero's Land
HERO'S LAND is an MMO PVPVE game where survival isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. Monsters and enemies are out to get you, making every encounter a potential ambush. Fight for glory, and welcome to a world where strategy and courage are your greatest assets.
Hero's Land holds the #1 spot for "best free 2D Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 55. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,632 positive reviews and 18,921 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hero's Land on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Brawlhalla
An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.
Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 379,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 310,796 positive reviews and 68,877 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 10/17/2017 |
| Developer | Blue Mammoth Games |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 291550 |
3. DDNet
Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!
DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,397 positive reviews and 3,095 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2020 |
| Developer | DDNet Team |
| Publisher | DDNet Team |
| Steam App Id | 412220 |
4. Incremental Epic Hero 2
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Incremental Epic Hero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 952 positive reviews and 355 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Incremental Epic Hero 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/2/2025 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
5. 江湖客栈-The Jianghu
Hey,you! This is not a place where the Beggar's can come in and beg for help! Without 100k silver coins, never think you can use our "Jianghu Inn" sign. what? Surprisingly, we managed to get together! Do you really want to give it a try?
江湖客栈-The Jianghu has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,288 positive reviews and 988 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Idle Slayer
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music.
Idle Slayer has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,924 positive reviews and 1,165 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 12/22/2020 |
| Developer | Pablo Leban |
| Publisher | Pablo Leban |
| Steam App Id | 1353300 |
7. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,372 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/8/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
8. MultiVersus
MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings the depth of iconic WB stars to life across the nearly endless possibilities of play.
MultiVersus has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,678 positive reviews and 27,023 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MultiVersus on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | WB Games |
| Developer | Player First Games |
| Publisher | Warner Bros. Games |
| Steam App Id | 1818750 |
9. 修真大陆
A casual hang-up class repair fairy game
修真大陆 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270 positive reviews and 96 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Metal Slug: Awakening
Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!
Metal Slug: Awakening has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,979 positive reviews and 925 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Metal Slug: Awakening on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/19/2024 |
| Developer | Tencent |
| Publisher | HaoPlay Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2963870 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free 2D Platformer games available on Steam.
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| 8,045 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,617 | 10/17/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,068 | 8/17/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,845 | 1/2/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,452 | 9/1/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 977 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 700 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 292 | 7/19/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 252 | 4/19/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 194 | 7/19/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 156 | 6/25/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 7/8/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 2/17/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 11/24/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 2/23/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 12/12/2023 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 6/7/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 11/10/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 11/21/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). MultiVersus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). 修真大陆 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.