Free Platformer Games on Steam

Steam currently has 11,220 Platformer 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 Platformer 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

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OBS Studio holds the #1 spot for "best free Platformer 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. Brawlhalla

An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.

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Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 386,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314,871 positive reviews and 71,702 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 10/17/2017
Developer Blue Mammoth Games
Publisher Ubisoft
Steam App Id 291550

3. DDNet

Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!

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DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,448 positive reviews and 4,013 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/17/2020
Developer DDNet Team
Publisher DDNet Team
Steam App Id 412220

4. Crab Game

Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.

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Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,521 positive reviews and 12,893 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/29/2021
Developer Dani
Publisher Dani
Steam App Id 1782210

5. Infinity Nikki

Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.

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Infinity Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 38, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,050 positive reviews and 3,480 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Infinity Nikki on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/28/2025
Developer Infold Games
Publisher Infold Games
Steam App Id 3164330

6. Transformice

Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!

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Transformice has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,328 positive reviews and 3,341 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Transformice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/30/2015
Franchise Atelier 801
Developer Atelier 801
Publisher Atelier 801
Steam App Id 335240

7. Metal Slug: Awakening

Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!

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Metal Slug: Awakening has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,174 positive reviews and 1,032 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Metal Slug: Awakening on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/19/2024
Developer Tencent
Publisher HaoPlay Limited
Steam App Id 2963870

8. Elsword

Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.

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Elsword has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,056 positive reviews and 2,516 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Elsword on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/2/2014
Developer KOG
Publisher KOG Games
Steam App Id 237310

9. ENA: Dream BBQ

Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

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ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,076 positive reviews and 324 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 3/27/2025
Developer ENA Team
Publisher Joel G
Steam App Id 2134320

10. FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball

Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is a fast paced online arcade basketball game. Create your own unique player and compete in the online street league! Use variety of b-ball moves and customize your player! Team up with the best street ballers online and rise to the top!

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FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,151 positive reviews and 3,491 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 4/1/2015
Developer JOYCITY
Publisher JOYCITY
Steam App Id 339610

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OBS Studio steam charts
23,709
3/21/2022
93
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Brawlhalla steam charts
11,985
10/17/2017
81
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DDNet steam charts
4,014
8/17/2020
88
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Crab Game steam charts
3,191
10/29/2021
90
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Infinity Nikki steam charts
1,484
4/28/2025
38
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Transformice steam charts
1,042
1/30/2015
86
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Metal Slug: Awakening steam charts
301
7/19/2024
66
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Elsword steam charts
275
7/2/2014
72
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ENA: Dream BBQ steam charts
242
3/27/2025
96
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FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball steam charts
166
4/1/2015
71
Free
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Ninja Kiwi Archive steam charts
133
7/8/2020
91
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I Wanna Maker steam charts
85
11/10/2023
91
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Sheepy: A Short Adventure steam charts
78
2/6/2024
96
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Bro Falls steam charts
67
12/30/2021
77
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Awesomenauts - the 2D moba steam charts
44
8/1/2012
83
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Flash Party steam charts
42
1/10/2023
66
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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog steam charts
38
3/31/2023
95
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Double Shoulders steam charts
38
1/31/2025
51
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Portal with RTX steam charts
31
12/8/2022
60
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DYO steam charts
30
2/14/2018
92
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Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Transformice on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball on Steam. Steam Store.

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