Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,976 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 3/6/2026.
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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 48,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,413 positive reviews and 2,314 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 1,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,019 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 64, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,015 positive reviews and 538 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Otherworld Legends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2022 |
| Franchise | ChillyRoom |
| 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 6,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,466 positive reviews and 150 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,307 positive reviews and 406 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 |
6. Magic Rampage
Magic Rampage is a fast-paced action RPG platformer with a massive single-player campaign, deep character customization, and challenging dungeons. Master powerful gear, uncover secrets, and test your skills in competitive and PvP modes.
Magic Rampage 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 1,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,546 positive reviews and 88 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 |
7. Dreadtome
Enter a corrupt and hostile library with the task of extracting forbidden knowledge from its tomes. Triumph over the entities that linger within, in this short Action-Adventure FPS made by a team of third-year university students.
Dreadtome has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 261 positive reviews and 16 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 | 6/12/2025 |
| Developer | Tinfoil Rats |
| Publisher | Breda University of Applied Sciences |
| Steam App Id | 3365910 |
8. Templar
Templar is a 2D indie platformer and hack and slash game.
Templar has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "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.
| Release Date | 1/14/2025 |
| Developer | Estudio 2Pastores |
| Publisher | Estudio 2Pastores |
| Steam App Id | 3337340 |
9. NIGHTRAVEL
「NIGHTRAVEL」は、荒廃した電子街が舞台のマルチビルド2Dアクションゲームです。電脳支配された故郷を救うため「ハッカー」となり、反撃の狼煙を上げよう。 荒廃した空虚な街を駆け抜け、有象無象の敵対者たちを蹂躙しよう。一人でも友達と一緒でもプレイ可能。 戦利品を組み合わせて能力増強、各キャラクターを使いこなし、電脳システムに支配された街を取り戻そう。
NIGHTRAVEL has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "4 user reviews" 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 | 10/24/2025 |
| Developer | Yoshida Gakuen |
| Publisher | Yoshida Gakuen |
| Steam App Id | 3857380 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,783 positive reviews and 79 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 |
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| 16,165 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 4/28/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/24/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/12/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/14/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/24/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/23/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/3/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/1/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/17/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/16/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/5/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/6/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/21/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/27/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). You Have to Win the Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Dreadtome on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Templar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). NIGHTRAVEL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Pages of Time: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.