Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,947 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 2/14/2026.
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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 47,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,263 positive reviews and 2,269 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
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 #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 997 positive reviews and 535 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 |
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 1,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,018 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 |
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 1,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,522 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 6,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,411 positive reviews and 147 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 2,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,771 positive reviews and 79 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. 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 5,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,305 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. 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 66, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 216 positive reviews and 97 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 |
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 323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260 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. Dispersio 2
Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?
Dispersio 2 has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 16,505 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 4/28/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 5/24/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/23/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/8/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | ??? | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/21/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/8/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/8/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/5/2014 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/20/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/26/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/3/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/1/2021 | 80 | 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 |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 8). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). 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, November 26). You Have to Win the Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 13). Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Saira on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 25). Dispersio 2 on Steam. Steam Store.