Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,742 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 7/22/2025.
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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 39,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,213 positive reviews and 1,884 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 61, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 836 positive reviews and 493 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 1,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,009 positive reviews and 272 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,395 positive reviews and 84 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 |
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 6,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,951 positive reviews and 126 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. 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 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163 positive reviews and 18 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 |
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 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,536 positive reviews and 130 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. Rogue Worlds
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Rogue Worlds has achieved a Player Score of 82, 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 42 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 5/14/2025 |
| Franchise | indie.io |
| Developer | Cognitive Forge |
| Publisher | indie.io |
| Steam App Id | 3410640 |
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 644 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 603 positive reviews and 41 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. 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 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 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 |
More Free Metroidvania Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 12,195 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 4/28/2022 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 6/20/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 5/5/2014 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/14/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/25/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/26/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/31/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/13/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/2/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/1/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/22/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/5/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/10/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/23/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/16/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Fear the Timeloop - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). The Desolate Hope on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Rogue Worlds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Janosik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 20). Tank Brawl 2: Armor Fury on Steam. Steam Store.