Free Platformer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,474 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 12/11/2025.
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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 Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,326 positive reviews and 2,138 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.
Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 396,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321,417 positive reviews and 75,581 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. 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.
Crab Game has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,018 positive reviews and 13,007 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).
4. 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!
DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,719 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,979 positive reviews and 4,740 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 |
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.
Infinity Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,478 positive reviews and 4,223 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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!
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 28,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,826 positive reviews and 3,377 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. Sonic Rumble
Ready, Set, Rumble! Join Sonic in this intense arcade royale game set in Dr. Eggman's diabolical Toy World. Collect legendary skins, all-new emotes, and build skills as you progress through this action-packed game! Mayhem is best with friends!
Sonic Rumble has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,445 positive reviews and 1,710 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
8. Ninja Kiwi Archive
Enjoy some of the best loved Flash games of the past in this awesome time capsule of over 60 Ninja Kiwi classics. Experience a piece of history and play the original Flash games that spawned the worldwide phenomenon of Bloons TD.
Ninja Kiwi Archive has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,252 positive reviews and 360 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Ninja Kiwi Archive on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/8/2020 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 1275350 |
9. Elsword
Elsword is a free-to-play, online action RPG that uses classic side-scrolling game mechanics in an immersive manga inspired world.
Elsword has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,071 positive reviews and 2,555 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Elsword on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,791 positive reviews and 440 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 22,134 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,257 | 10/17/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,803 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,872 | 8/17/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,330 | 4/28/2025 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 341 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 147 | 11/5/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 7/2/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 7/2/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 4/1/2015 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 11/10/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 9/26/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 1/10/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 12/30/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Transformice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Sonic Rumble on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.