Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,630 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 3/28/2025.
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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 34,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,711 positive reviews and 1,621 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 60, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 739 positive reviews and 471 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 1,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,001 positive reviews and 270 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 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,326 positive reviews and 76 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 5,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,649 positive reviews and 121 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,267 positive reviews and 402 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 |
7. GunGirl 2
GunGirl2 is an action platformer in the style of games like Metroid, Castlevania or Cave Story. But with blood… LOTS of blood! Go on an epic adventure and explore a huge world with the heroic blonde chick GunGirl or her best friend GunDude.
GunGirl 2 has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145 positive reviews and 13 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 | 9/1/2016 |
| Developer | BlueEagle Productions |
| Publisher | Paul Schneider |
| Steam App Id | 517320 |
8. 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 #8 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 174 positive reviews and 7 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 |
9. Frauki's Adventure!
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Frauki's Adventure! has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 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 34 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/30/2021 |
| Developer | Casey Clyde |
| Publisher | Casey Clyde |
| Steam App Id | 1570850 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,481 positive reviews and 129 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 |
More Free Metroidvania Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 18,340 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 4/28/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 5/24/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/1/2016 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/1/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/30/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/5/2014 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/1/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/8/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/5/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/16/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/9/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/27/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/20/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/16/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). You Have to Win the Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). GunGirl 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). William and Sly: Classic Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Frauki's Adventure! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). The Desolate Hope on Steam. Steam Store.