Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,699 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 6/1/2025.
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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 36,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,217 positive reviews and 1,761 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 61, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,287 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 802 positive reviews and 485 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 76, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,009 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 1,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,373 positive reviews and 80 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 5,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,837 positive reviews and 123 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,888 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,608 positive reviews and 280 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 |
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 1,638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,507 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 255 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 536 positive reviews and 71 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 638 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 598 positive reviews and 40 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Metroidvania games available on Steam.
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| 17,076 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 4/28/2022 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 5/10/2016 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 5/24/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/14/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/5/2014 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | ??? | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/5/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/25/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/10/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/14/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/9/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/14/2019 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/6/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/26/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/8/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/13/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/29/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 3). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). The Desolate Hope on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Saira on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Raji: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Janosik on Steam. Steam Store.