Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,527 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 11/21/2024.
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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 28,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,645 positive reviews and 1,328 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 57, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 568 positive reviews and 418 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 1,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,003 positive reviews and 271 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 5,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,254 positive reviews and 109 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 1,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,244 positive reviews and 73 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. 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 2,542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,470 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 |
7. 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 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,427 positive reviews and 129 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 |
8. Kletba Vlčího Moru
This is an indie 2D hand-drawn platformer game which takes place in fantasy environment set in Czechia. You will embody a creature consumed by hatred and get revenge on your enemies in this short game.
Kletba Vlčího Moru has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "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 | 9/15/2023 |
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| Publisher | SillyHat Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2367420 |
9. Dead Seater
Explore the halls and travel deeper into the Vincent estate, but beware what lurks there. Father is coming home.
Dead Seater 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 618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 575 positive reviews and 43 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.
10. 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 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "9 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.
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 16,401 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 4/28/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/24/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/5/2014 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/15/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/27/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/27/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/29/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/14/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/10/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/5/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/16/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/11/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/25/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/5/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Pages of Time: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). The Desolate Hope on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Kletba Vlčího Moru on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Dead Seater on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 2). YeGung on Steam. Steam Store.