Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,789 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 9/3/2025.
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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 40,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,760 positive reviews and 1,968 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 62, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 866 positive reviews and 504 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 | 10/30/2024 |
| 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 1,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,013 positive reviews and 275 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 89, placing it in the #4 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 1,413 positive reviews and 85 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 6,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,060 positive reviews and 128 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 5,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,281 positive reviews and 405 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. Janosik
Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!
Janosik 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 648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 606 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 9/25/2020 |
| Franchise | Retrovibe |
| Developer | Onix Games |
| Publisher | Retrovibe |
| Steam App Id | 1412170 |
8. Astronite - Landing on Neplea
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Astronite - Landing on Neplea has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148 positive reviews and 28 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 | 9/8/2022 |
| Franchise | jandusoft |
| Developer | Dume Games Studio |
| Publisher | JanduSoft |
| Steam App Id | 2071360 |
9. WOMG Lite version
Metroidvania + coding+ BOT's
WOMG Lite version 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 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "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 WOMG Lite version on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/18/2021 |
| Developer | Bears & Guts |
| Publisher | Bears & Guts |
| Steam App Id | 1444420 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 208 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 | 8/9/2024 |
| Developer | Influsion Inc. |
| Publisher | Influsion Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3116360 |
More Free Metroidvania Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 15,285 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 10/30/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/25/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/8/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/18/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/9/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | ??? | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/26/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/14/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/12/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/19/2019 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/13/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/26/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/26/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/8/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Otherworld Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). You Have to Win the Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Janosik on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Astronite - Landing on Neplea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 24). WOMG Lite version on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Before the Dawn: SENARA Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.