Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,918 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 1/24/2026.
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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 46,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,366 positive reviews and 2,227 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 1,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,017 positive reviews and 279 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,349 positive reviews and 142 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 980 positive reviews and 531 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,510 positive reviews and 89 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,615 positive reviews and 132 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,300 positive reviews and 406 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,597 positive reviews and 281 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 |
9. Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue
You must attempt a life-or-death escape from the SENARA — a 6,000-ton vessel meticulously recreated from a real-world ship. This first-person survival horror prologue tells the story of a different survivor, set before the events of "SENARA: The Sacrament".
Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 213 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/8/2024 |
| Developer | Influsion Inc. |
| Publisher | Influsion Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3116360 |
10. Raji: Prologue
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Raji: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 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 547 positive reviews and 71 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 | 10/5/2020 |
| Developer | Nodding Heads Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1429740 |
More Free Metroidvania Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 21,469 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 93 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 4/28/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 5/24/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 5/5/2014 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/14/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/8/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/5/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/25/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/21/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/13/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/11/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/27/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/12/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/16/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/5/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 26). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). The Desolate Hope on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). You Have to Win the Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Raji: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.