Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,583 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 2/12/2025.
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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 32,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,782 positive reviews and 1,521 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. Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人
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 战魂铭人 has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 694 positive reviews and 464 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 |
| Developer | ChillyRoom |
| Publisher | ChillyRoom |
| Steam App Id | 1761380 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,001 positive reviews and 270 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 |
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 5,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,523 positive reviews and 117 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 1,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,298 positive reviews and 75 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 |
| Publisher | DK Game Dev LTDA |
| Steam App Id | 704920 |
6. You Have to Win the Game
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
You Have to Win the Game has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,262 positive reviews and 401 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/6/2014 |
| Franchise | Minor Key Games |
| Developer | Minor Key Games |
| Publisher | Minor Key Games |
| Steam App Id | 286100 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,518 positive reviews and 72 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 | 11/24/2022 |
| Developer | Starbeings Studio |
| Publisher | Starbeings Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2207540 |
8. YeGung
This game is a bow action RPG game, so you can advance without developing your character, and you can easily defeat enemies as you strengthen your character. Features include main quests, daily quests, field hunting grounds, reinforcement, and stores.
YeGung has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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.
9. Friendly Fire
Can you save the world from an unknown destiny?
Friendly Fire has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,017 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 961 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 7/5/2020 |
| Developer | The Cat Hive Developers |
| Publisher | The Cat Hive Developers |
| Steam App Id | 1311660 |
10. Ex Vitro
EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.
Ex Vitro has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100 positive reviews and 6 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 Ex Vitro on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/1/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2425580 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 14,558 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 4/28/2022 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/24/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/27/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/5/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/1/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/5/2014 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/2/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/26/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/30/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/29/2023 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/27/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/19/2019 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/8/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/1/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 30). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). You Have to Win the Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Pages of Time: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). YeGung on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Friendly Fire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 31). Ex Vitro on Steam. Steam Store.