Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,551 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 12/14/2024.
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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 29,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,610 positive reviews and 1,377 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. Pankapu
Pankapu is a narrative action-platformer that takes place in the dreams of Djaha’rell, a child troubled by a tragic incident. Upgrade your skills, find new competencies, switch your Aegis in real time in order to get rid of Nightmare's invasion.
Pankapu has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 450 positive reviews and 216 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
| Steam Price | $1.19 |
| Release Date | 9/21/2016 |
| Developer | Too Kind Studio |
| Publisher | Dear Villagers |
| Steam App Id | 418670 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 614 positive reviews and 443 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,001 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 |
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 5,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,333 positive reviews and 112 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,256 positive reviews and 72 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 |
7. An Amazing Wizard: Prologue
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master the magic of 7 elements. Merge 60 unique spells in any order. Enchant spells and weapons. Defeat enemies to level up and choose from 250 perks. Discover 120 artifacts.
An Amazing Wizard: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 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 53 positive reviews and 5 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 | 9/27/2024 |
| Franchise | Erabit |
| Developer | Tiny Goblins |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2920980 |
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 2,548 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,476 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 |
9. Janosik
Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!
Janosik 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 579 positive reviews and 39 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 | 9/25/2020 |
| Franchise | Retrovibe |
| Developer | Onix Games |
| Publisher | Retrovibe |
| Steam App Id | 1412170 |
10. Dispersio 2
Dispersio 2 is a retro-styled metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?
Dispersio 2 has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 10,242 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 176 | 9/21/2016 | 65 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 4/28/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 9/27/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/24/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/25/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/21/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/1/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/5/2014 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/8/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/27/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/21/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/10/2020 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/17/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/16/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Pankapu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). An Amazing Wizard: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Pages of Time: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Janosik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Dispersio 2 on Steam. Steam Store.