Free Platformer Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,982 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 5/19/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Platformer game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,499 positive reviews and 12,225 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).
2. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,439 positive reviews and 1,003 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 |
3. 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 fifty Legends.
Brawlhalla has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 363,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 299,818 positive reviews and 64,056 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 |
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 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,410 positive reviews and 1,105 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,712 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,514 positive reviews and 3,198 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 |
6. Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox
Award winning indie game studio Kukouri welcomes you to our multiplatform MMO sandbox: Pixel Worlds! (” Best Indie Game Developer ” Global Mobile Game Awards 2019) Play free with friends, create your own worlds and stories. Fight off the enemies and get awesome items in this award winning indie MMO!
Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,515 positive reviews and 1,556 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 6/9/2017 |
| Developer | Kukouri Mobile Entertainment |
| Publisher | Kukouri Mobile Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 636040 |
7. 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 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,966 positive reviews and 2,436 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.
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 5,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,742 positive reviews and 327 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. Flash Party
Flash Party brings another major update: new colorful stickers, weekly free heroes, community event trophy wall... The fun and exciting fighting party continues! Flash Party is a platform fighter. Attack, jump, dodge, and block... throw your opponents off-stage with all sorts of moves!
Flash Party has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,105 positive reviews and 535 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Flash Party on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/10/2023 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 1799370 |
10. I Wanna Maker
I Wanna Maker is a precision platformer with a robust level editor and online level sharing, based on I Wanna Be The Guy fangames. Create complex levels using a variety of objects, a powerful events system, and customizable visuals. Browse levels online, take on challenge modes, and more!
I Wanna Maker has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Platformer games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,197 positive reviews and 211 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 I Wanna Maker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/9/2023 |
| Developer | The Elephant Crew |
| Publisher | The Elephant Crew |
| Steam App Id | 1114940 |
More Free Platformer Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Platformer games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 52,143 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,220 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,885 | 10/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,862 | 8/17/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 877 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 503 | 6/9/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 141 | 7/2/2014 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 141 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 1/10/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 11/9/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 2/6/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 12/30/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 11/5/2013 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 2/24/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 3/2/2018 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 2/13/2018 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 8/22/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Brawlhalla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). Transformice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Pixel Worlds: MMO Sandbox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Elsword on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Flash Party on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). I Wanna Maker on Steam. Steam Store.