Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,885 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 12/4/2025.
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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 44,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,118 positive reviews and 2,125 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 1,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,013 positive reviews and 278 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 63, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 944 positive reviews and 522 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 | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | ChillyRoom |
| Developer | ChillyRoom |
| Publisher | ChillyRoom |
| Steam App Id | 1761380 |
4. Magic Rampage
Exciting platformer that combines the RPG genre with fast-paced action gameplay.
Magic Rampage has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,491 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,217 positive reviews and 137 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 |
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 2,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,727 positive reviews and 78 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. Fourmiworld
Carve your own path through Fourmiworld - an "open-world-ant-farm-metroidvania". Play as an interdimensional urban explorer girl, collect Gamut to unlock new abilities, and discover the sights, plights, & soundbites of a surreal alien dimension.
Fourmiworld has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. The Desolate Hope
On a distant edge of an unknown planet, an abandoned structure sits in silence. Constructed by an unmanned research vessel sent from Earth, the Lun Infinus station was designed to run simulations for a five year period, exploring possibilities of human colonization in the case that Earth became uninhabitable.
The Desolate Hope has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,588 positive reviews and 132 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 The Desolate Hope on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/5/2014 |
| Developer | Scott Cawthon |
| Publisher | Scott Cawthon |
| Steam App Id | 298180 |
9. Rogue Worlds
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Rogue Worlds has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/14/2025 |
| Franchise | indie.io |
| Developer | Cognitive Forge |
| Publisher | indie.io |
| Steam App Id | 3410640 |
10. Ad Astra Infinita: The New Evolution
Fight some battles, gain some levels, rock out to some chunky riffs, and experiment with combining overpowered abilities in a world bent on creating a supreme killing machine.
Ad Astra Infinita: The New Evolution has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| 11,537 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/28/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 5/24/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/23/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/8/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/5/2014 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/14/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/13/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/9/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/20/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/19/2019 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/31/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/9/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/29/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Pages of Time: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 2). Fourmiworld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). The Desolate Hope on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Rogue Worlds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Ad Astra Infinita: The New Evolution on Steam. Steam Store.