Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,905 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 12/21/2025.
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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 45,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,182 positive reviews and 2,170 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 1,295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,017 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 1,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 970 positive reviews and 527 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. 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 1,592 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,504 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 |
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 6,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,276 positive reviews and 140 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. 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 5,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,298 positive reviews and 405 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. The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare
When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear and his fairy sidekick head to the darker side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.
The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare 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 1,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,596 positive reviews and 280 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 Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/14/2021 |
| Franchise | Trinity Team Games |
| Developer | Trinity Team |
| Publisher | 101XP |
| Steam App Id | 1747650 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,746 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 |
9. Three of Cards
Three of Cards is a movie-like noir card action game. The magician has a horrible relationship with insurance company A. Help the magician to take revenge on the key characters who have plunged him into hell, and shed light on his path. Because the process will be very dark and terrible.
Three of Cards has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 326 positive reviews and 20 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 Three of Cards on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/4/2021 |
| Developer | Sparky Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1552250 |
10. WarriOrb: Prologue
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
WarriOrb: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 350 positive reviews and 48 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 | 12/11/2019 |
| Developer | Not Yet |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1193760 |
More Free Metroidvania Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 24,101 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 4/28/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 5/24/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/14/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/23/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/4/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/11/2019 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/20/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/14/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/8/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/13/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/11/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/16/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/27/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/16/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 26). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). You Have to Win the Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Pages of Time: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Three of Cards on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). WarriOrb: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.