Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,851 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 11/5/2025.
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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 43,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,937 positive reviews and 2,083 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 1,423 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 907 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. 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 1,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,451 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 |
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 6,295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,160 positive reviews and 135 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. 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. 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 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194 positive reviews and 9 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,579 positive reviews and 131 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 |
9. Saira
Saira is a puzzle platformer with non-linear gameplay and a whole universe for you to explore. The game is heavily influenced by classic puzzle adventure games and uses a new unique graphical style combining high resolution photography into a lush and mysterious world.
Saira has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 259 positive reviews and 63 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.
| Developer | Nicklas Nygren |
| Publisher | Kreatoriet AB |
| Steam App Id | 48900 |
10. Deep Rune
A side-scrolling adventure game that seamlessly blends RPG mechanics and puzzle solving, all set in a mysterious world rooted in Norse mythology. Inspired by King's Field, Tower of the Sorcerer, and DROD RPG.
Deep Rune has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 10/14/2021 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1631780 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 10,931 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 4/28/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 11/23/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/1/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/5/2014 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | ??? | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/14/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/18/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/31/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/30/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/14/2021 | 81 | 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 | 67 | 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 5). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). 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, November 4). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Pages of Time: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). William and Sly: Classic Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). The Desolate Hope on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Saira on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Deep Rune on Steam. Steam Store.