Free 2D Platformer Games on Steam

Steam currently has 10,633 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 10/27/2025.

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1. 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.

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Brawlhalla holds the #1 spot for "best free 2D Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 393,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318,591 positive reviews and 74,553 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

2. 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.

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Hero's Land has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,390 positive reviews and 20,367 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).

Release Date 5/18/2023
Developers
Publisher Orienjoy
Steam App Id 2349820

3. 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.

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Idle Slayer has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,072 positive reviews and 1,380 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

4. 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!

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DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,714 positive reviews and 4,546 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

5. 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.

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Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,034 positive reviews and 202 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/9/2024
Developer BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED
Publisher BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED
Steam App Id 3092660

6. 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!

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Incremental Epic Hero 2 has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,054 positive reviews and 428 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

7. The Spike Cross

"The thrill of spiking in volleyball. Why don't you try it out?" Developed by an indie developer who loves volleyball! The sports game made after numerous trial and error to contain the appeal of volleyball!

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The Spike Cross has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 418 positive reviews and 94 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 The Spike Cross on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 9/19/2025
Developer SUNCYAN Inc.
Publisher SUNCYAN Inc.
Steam App Id 3983810

8. 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!

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Metal Slug: Awakening has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,283 positive reviews and 1,089 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

9. Argentum Online

Argentum Online, a 2D MMORPG, offers epic quests, dungeon delves, and battles in a fantasy world. Emphasizing community, it features alliances, PvP, and a player-driven economy, all within a vibrant open-world setting.

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Argentum Online has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 556 positive reviews and 174 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. Maiden And Lord

"Maiden And Lord" is a relatively casual strategy war game that emphasizes player cooperation and the development of civilizations. It introduces innovative mechanisms such as "Private Territory" and "Safe Gathering," creating a prosperous and harmonious otherworldly realm.

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Maiden And Lord has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 577 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Maiden And Lord on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 3/28/2025
Developer Maiden Team
Publisher Maiden Team
Steam App Id 3473160

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9/19/2025
77
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7/19/2024
66
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3/28/2025
82
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67
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Goddess Paradise steam charts
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). The Spike Cross on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). Argentum Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Maiden And Lord on Steam. Steam Store.

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