Free Metroidvania Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,674 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 5/16/2025.
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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 36,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,418 positive reviews and 1,715 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 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,007 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 788 positive reviews and 484 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,785 positive reviews and 122 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,362 positive reviews and 78 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 |
6. Stargazer
Jaxx Fury returns to his hometown as the last hope against the dark wizard Nachtengel. With bravery and determination, he must save his people and fulfill his destiny. Guided by Nala, navigate the cursed town's labyrinth and defeat Nachtengel. The town's fate depends on you!
Stargazer has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/26/2024 |
| Developer | Emerald Wizard Studios |
| Publisher | Emerald Wizard Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3120980 |
7. Ex Vitro
EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.
Ex Vitro has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114 positive reviews and 7 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 Ex Vitro on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/1/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2425580 |
8. Dead Seater
Explore the halls and travel deeper into the Vincent estate, but beware what lurks there. Father is coming home.
Dead Seater has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 642 positive reviews and 57 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.
9. Void Memory
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Void Memory has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Void Memory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Ad Astra Infinita: The New Evolution
Fight some battles, gain some levels, rock out to some chunky riffs, and experiment with combining overpowered abilities in a world bent on creating a supreme killing machine.
Ad Astra Infinita: The New Evolution has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Metroidvania games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "1 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 10,206 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 5/10/2016 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 4/28/2022 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/24/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/26/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 2/1/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/2/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/30/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/13/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/11/2019 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/14/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/20/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/31/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/25/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/1/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/16/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/9/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/11/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). Otherworld Legends 战魂铭人 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Stargazer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Ex Vitro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). Dead Seater on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Void Memory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). Ad Astra Infinita: The New Evolution on Steam. Steam Store.