Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,814 Metroidvania 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 Metroidvania game rankings were last updated on 10/2/2025.
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1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio holds the #1 spot for "best free Metroidvania game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,658 positive reviews and 2,016 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
2. StarBreak
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
StarBreak has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,013 positive reviews and 277 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/10/2016 |
| Developer | Crunchy Games |
| Publisher | Crunchy Games |
| Steam App Id | 420790 |
3. Otherworld Legends
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Otherworld Legends has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 887 positive reviews and 509 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 10/30/2024 |
| Developer | ChillyRoom |
| Publisher | ChillyRoom |
| Steam App Id | 1761380 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,113 positive reviews and 132 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
5. Magic Rampage
Exciting platformer that combines the RPG genre with fast-paced action gameplay.
Magic Rampage has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,432 positive reviews and 87 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 | 5/24/2022 |
| Developer | Asantee Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 704920 |
6. Pages of Time: Prologue
Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.
Pages of Time: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,694 positive reviews and 77 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pages of Time: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/23/2022 |
| Developer | Starbeings Studio |
| Publisher | Starbeings Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2207540 |
7. Fear the Timeloop - Prologue
Sheriff James Cooper is slowly bleeding to death in an unfamiliar hospital. But the moment his life ends, everything starts over. He has fifteen minutes to break this endless cycle, uncover the truth, and find a way out before it's too late.
Fear the Timeloop - Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199 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.
| Release Date | 6/20/2025 |
| Franchise | PlayWay S.A. |
| Developer | TacoEaters |
| Publisher | PlayWay SA |
| Steam App Id | 3642660 |
8. Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury
Satisfy your need of destruction by smashing armor vehicles to pieces in spectacular fashions during the epic 4 players co-op campaign. Vehicles and drivers have unique upgrades and class combination. Multiple weapons such as laser beam, giant hammer, Mech's katana.
Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 3/26/2021 |
| Developer | Phung Games |
| Publisher | Phung Games |
| Steam App Id | 765450 |
9. Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue
You must attempt a life-or-death escape from the SENARA — a 6,000-ton vessel meticulously recreated from a real-world ship. This first-person survival horror prologue tells the story of a different survivor, set before the events of "SENARA: The Sacrament".
Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/9/2024 |
| Developer | Influsion Inc. |
| Publisher | Influsion Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3116360 |
10. Skelethrone: The Prey
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.
Skelethrone: The Prey has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 324 positive reviews and 106 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Skelethrone: The Prey on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/14/2024 |
| Franchise | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Developer | 70`Strike |
| Publisher | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Steam App Id | 2139870 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 17,586 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 10/30/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/23/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/20/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/26/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/9/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/14/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/5/2014 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/2/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/20/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/18/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/20/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/19/2019 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/13/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/26/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Pages of Time: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Fear the Timeloop - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 5). Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Skelethrone: The Prey on Steam. Steam Store.