Free 2D Platformer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,957 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 5/17/2024.
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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 fifty Legends.
Brawlhalla holds the #1 spot for "best free 2D Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 363,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 299,308 positive reviews and 63,801 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.
Hero's Land has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,060 positive reviews and 16,334 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).
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 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,163 positive reviews and 1,087 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 68, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 687 positive reviews and 284 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 | 7/22/2022 |
| Developer | Hapiwaku |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1690710 |
5. 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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,736 positive reviews and 913 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 |
6. 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 61, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,204 positive reviews and 747 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).
7. 修真大陆
A casual hang-up class repair fairy game
修真大陆 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160 positive reviews and 27 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.
8. Ninja Kiwi Archive
Enjoy some of the best loved Flash games of the past in this awesome time capsule of over 60 Ninja Kiwi classics. Experience a piece of history and play the original Flash games that spawned the worldwide phenomenon of Bloons TD.
Ninja Kiwi Archive has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,731 positive reviews and 326 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 Ninja Kiwi Archive on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/8/2020 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 1275350 |
9. IDLE HEROS
《IDLE HEROS》 is a special placement game, invite your friends to form a fixed team, come to participate in the battle, placement can easily obtain a variety of resources
IDLE HEROS has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 398 positive reviews and 77 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.
10. Helbreath Nemesis
Helbreath is a dark medieval MMORPG featuring intense PvP, strategic alliances, and a trade-centric economy. Choose between two warring factions and immerse yourself in epic battles and quests in a vast fantasy world.
Helbreath Nemesis has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 2D Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 9 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 | 4/13/2024 |
| Developer | HB Nemesis International |
| Publisher | HB Nemesis International |
| Steam App Id | 2857560 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 15,723 | 10/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,959 | 5/18/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,033 | 8/17/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,196 | 7/22/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,121 | 12/22/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 739 | 6/25/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 556 | 4/19/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 5/2/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 126 | 4/13/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 2/17/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | 12/12/2023 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 96 | 11/10/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 1/10/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 9/26/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 2/23/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 2/15/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 3/2/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 4/19/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Incremental Epic Hero 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). 修真大陆 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). IDLE HEROS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Helbreath Nemesis on Steam. Steam Store.