Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,335 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 5/19/2024.
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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 22,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,132 positive reviews and 978 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 1,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 992 positive reviews and 268 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 4,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,383 positive reviews and 85 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. 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 1,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,094 positive reviews and 66 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. Akatori: Сhapter One
Join young Mako as she ventures into a wild world of exploration and finds a mysterious bird companion. Navigate through two distinct realms with your staff and face off against an ancient sentinel in this prologue to the action-packed metroidvania Akatori.
Akatori: Сhapter One has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 461 positive reviews and 45 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 Akatori: Сhapter One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/19/2024 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | Code Wakers |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2524680 |
6. Skelethrone: The Prey
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.
Skelethrone: The Prey has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 3/14/2024 |
| Franchise | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Developer | 70`Strike |
| Publisher | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Steam App Id | 2139870 |
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 1,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,368 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. 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 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,598 positive reviews and 274 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. William and Sly: Classic Collection
The world of William and Sly is yours to explore, seeking out collectables and secrets, while soaking in the tranquil visuals and melancholic soundtrack. In this pair of classic Flash games, you play as a fox, running and leaping through an atmospheric ecosystem entirely at your own pace.
William and Sly: Classic Collection 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 120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play William and Sly: Classic Collection on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | 2 Left Thumbs |
| Developer | Lucas Paakh |
| Publisher | 2 Left Thumbs |
| Steam App Id | 2684790 |
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 589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 522 positive reviews and 67 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 87 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 6,092 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 4/19/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/14/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 5/5/2014 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/14/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/1/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/5/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/5/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/26/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/23/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/9/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/16/2018 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/30/2017 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/4/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/27/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Akatori: Сhapter One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Skelethrone: The Prey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 5). The Desolate Hope on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). William and Sly: Classic Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Raji: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.