Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,856 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 11/8/2025.
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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 43,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,141 positive reviews and 2,090 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 1,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,013 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 62, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 909 positive reviews and 516 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 |
| 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 6,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,170 positive reviews and 136 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 1,542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,455 positive reviews and 87 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 |
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 2,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,711 positive reviews and 78 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 613 positive reviews and 43 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 |
8. Fear the Timeloop - Prologue
Sheriff James Cooper is slowly bleeding to death in an unfamiliar hospital. But the moment his life ends, everything starts over. He has fifteen minutes to break this endless cycle, uncover the truth, and find a way out before it's too late.
Fear the Timeloop - Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 215 positive reviews and 31 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 | 6/20/2025 |
| Franchise | PlayWay S.A. |
| Developer | TacoEaters |
| Publisher | PlayWay SA |
| Steam App Id | 3642660 |
9. Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury
Satisfy your need of destruction by smashing armor vehicles to pieces in spectacular fashions during the epic 4 players co-op campaign. Vehicles and drivers have unique upgrades and class combination. Multiple weapons such as laser beam, giant hammer, Mech's katana.
Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 17 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 | 3/26/2021 |
| Developer | Phung Games |
| Publisher | Phung Games |
| Steam App Id | 765450 |
10. Infinite Game Cartridge Collection
Infinite Game Cartridge Collection is a dynamic collection showcasing a growing array of small games born from game jams, unreleased projects, demos, and experimental creations.
Infinite Game Cartridge Collection has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "7 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 | 8/28/2025 |
| Franchise | Nannings Games |
| Developer | NanningsGames |
| Publisher | NanningsGames |
| Steam App Id | 3942710 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 26,054 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 4/28/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/23/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/25/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/20/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/26/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/28/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/8/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/18/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/5/2014 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/25/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/20/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/19/2019 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/31/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Pages of Time: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). Janosik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). Fear the Timeloop - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Infinite Game Cartridge Collection on Steam. Steam Store.