Free 2D Platformer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,005 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 12/10/2025.
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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.
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 396,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321,320 positive reviews and 75,518 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. 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 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,909 positive reviews and 4,729 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 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,455 positive reviews and 20,463 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).
4. Crusaders Quest : Mini
Meet Little Friends on the PC with Crusaders Quest : Mini (CQ:Mini)! You can work and study During the game, Crusader Quest's warriors fought hard and saved the Hasla continent You're leaving. You can collect the original warriors and costumes just for this game, too. Let go of your boredom
Crusaders Quest : Mini has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 216 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Release Date | 11/19/2025 |
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| Publisher | LoadComplete |
| Steam App Id | 4038990 |
5. 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!
The Spike Cross has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 891 positive reviews and 141 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 |
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 9,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,257 positive reviews and 1,415 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 3,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,412 positive reviews and 221 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 | 10/8/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
8. 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 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,107 positive reviews and 441 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 |
9. 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 66, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,303 positive reviews and 1,109 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 |
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.
Maiden And Lord has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 704 positive reviews and 98 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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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free 2D Platformer games available on Steam.
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| 7,540 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,773 | 8/17/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,280 | 5/18/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,173 | 11/19/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,025 | 9/19/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 956 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 951 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 568 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 209 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 145 | 3/28/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 118 | 8/4/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 11/12/2025 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 104 | 8/14/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 92 | 7/10/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 8/8/2024 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 7/12/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 7/2/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 6/26/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 2/17/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). Crusaders Quest : Mini on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). The Spike Cross on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 17). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 25). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 2). Maiden And Lord on Steam. Steam Store.