Best 2D Platformer Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated 2d platformer games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free 2d platformer games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Nitro Express
Nitro Express is a 2D side-view gun action game where cute pixel-art girls shoot assault weapons with 360° free aiming in the streets of Japan!
your sisters
Who needs one desktop girl when you can have a whole squad? Meet your adorable chaos crew, always cute, sometimes weird and fun. Your Sisters is a little dose of dopamine for your boring desktop.
Bionic Bay
A scientist uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology, deadly traps, and hidden secrets.
PLATiNA :: LAB
A new rhythm game featuring innovative characters inspired by databases! Join the research of PLATiNA :: LAB to uncover the secrets of the locked data world as a special 'Decoder' with unique abilities.
Maiden And Lord
"Maiden And Lord" is a relatively casual strategy war game that emphasizes player cooperation and the development of civilizations. It introduces innovative mechanisms such as "Private Territory" and "Safe Gathering," creating a prosperous and harmonious otherworldly realm.
Ambidextro
A multi-player game for a single player. Learn to control 2 characters at the same time, one with each hand. Achieve ambidexterity and rescue both the prince and the princess at the same time.
欺神弄鬼
Tricks of Gods and Ghosts is a female-oriented pixel rpg game set in a hollow female background. In the game, you will play the role of Zhen Wu Si's Tiqi to move freely in the Jianghu and the imperial court. The sea of bureaucracy is full of changes. The fate of the world is yours to decide.
Guns of Fury
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
JUMP KING QUEST
The most BRUTAL Platforming-Action-Multiplayer-RPG in THE WORLD with NO Game-Over, only falling down… Defy the fiends of The Heights TOGETHER or alone to rise as KING on your Quest to The Smoking Hot Babe at the Top!
Jaded
A fast-paced platformer where you can slash, dash, and control time. Slow down the frenzy of combat and find the right moment to strike! Then, aim the 360-degree dash and zoom away at lightning speed! Master your abilities to maneuver around obstacles and vaporize foes before they can touch you.
GuGu Pizza : Delivering Pizza to the Space Station? Boss, this is just not right!
GuGu Pizza’s motto is to deliver anywhere! So couldn't refuse the pineapple pizza order that came from the space station. Eventually, the pigeon deliveryman begins a high-altitude jump to deliver pizza to space, passing through the city, forest, and sky...
BLADECHIMERA
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
Threefold Recital
Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms...
OneRoom ―Yui Hanasaka Memorial―
That pure love, that lovey-dovey moment again――A new, immersive animated novel game where you can experience the story of Yui Hanasaka, the main heroine of the popular short anime series OneRoom, from the protagonist’s point of view.Revisit her special moments in this innovative experience!
Sea Fantasy
Save the world by fishing! This is a brand new action RPG game where you stand on an adventure to fish the Sea'Az, the marine life of this world, in a vast pixel world. This is not a peaceful fishing game. The destruction of the world is imminent....
DUNGEON RAZE
Here’s a fast-paced dungeon destruction shooter you can clear in as little as 30 minutes! Break walls for shortcuts, detours, or direct paths. Double ammo, halve reload time, and power up to smash through even the toughest walls!
Winion Virus
Winion Virus is a pixel-art visual novel horror game. It features adorable and charming graphics paired with a dark fairy-tale story full of unexpected twists. As a point-and-click adventure, your task is to fix the errors occurring within the computer.
Taiwan Love Story⁵
"Taiwan Love Story ⁵" is a romantic interactive novel. To write a thesis on love, you meet girls from different parts of Taiwan. As you conduct your academic research, you gradually become captivated by them, leading to a series of sweet, bittersweet, and complex romantic encounters.
Hatsuyuki Sakura
"Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions.
The Spirit of the Samurai
A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.
The Three Kingdoms: The Tales of Jian An
This is a historical strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms era, told from Liu Bei's perspective. It covers the Yellow Turban Rebellion to early Three Kingdoms. Featuring classic turn-based gameplay, it reinterprets historical events, offering both engaging battles and rich cultural insights.
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story
A simulation game where you create a wonderful sweets shop with Doraemon
ANTONBLAST
ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!
Most played 2d platformer games on Steam
Take a look at the top 2d platformer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free. MapleStory is a mmorpg, 2d platformer and character customization game developed by Nexon Korea Corporation and published by Nexon America Inc.. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 14,187 reviews of which 8,882 were positive and 5,305 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 2d platformer game, thanks to its 14,770 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.2
8,882
5,305
14,770
players
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 is a free to play, multiplayer and fighting game developed by Blue Mammoth Games and published by Ubisoft. Released on October 17th 2017 has received 386,456 reviews of which 314,809 were positive and 71,647 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 14,202 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 2d platformer games based on player count.
8.1
314,809
71,647
14,202
players
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! DDNet is a online co-op, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by DDNet Team. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 37,450 reviews of which 33,440 were positive and 4,010 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,362 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among 2d platformer games based on player count.
8.8
33,440
4,010
1,362
players
4. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack. Pizza Tower is a great soundtrack, 2d platformer and fast-paced game developed and published by Tour De Pizza. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 66,693 reviews of which 65,599 were positive and 1,094 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 408 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
9.7
65,599
1,094
408
players
5. Super Meat Boy
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)! Super Meat Boy is a precision platformer, platformer and difficult game developed by Team Meat and published by . Released on November 30th 2010 has received 35,494 reviews of which 33,571 were positive and 1,923 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 364 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
9.3
33,571
1,923
364
players
6. 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! Metal Slug: Awakening is a shoot 'em up, 2d platformer and arcade game developed by Tencent and published by HaoPlay Limited. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,229 reviews of which 2,192 were positive and 1,037 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 330 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.6
2,192
1,037
330
players
7. Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family. Spelunky 2 is a platformer, 2d platformer and difficult game developed by Mossmouth and Blitworks and published by Mossmouth. Released on September 29th 2020 has received 20,485 reviews of which 19,062 were positive and 1,423 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 322 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
9.1
19,062
1,423
322
players
8. Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies. Planet of Lana is a action, female protagonist and puzzle-platformer game developed by Wishfully and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 5,239 reviews of which 4,899 were positive and 340 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 171 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
9.0
4,899
340
171
players
9. GraalOnline Era
Era is a modern 2D action MMO RPG. Purchase weapons and work with a gang to compete in activities such as special events, base capturing and PvP battles in the Spar Complex, or start your own gang and chart your own path! GraalOnline Era is a rpg, battle royale and shooter game developed by GraalOnline and published by Toonslab. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 580 reviews of which 412 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 108 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.8
412
168
108
players
10. Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate. Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is a metroidvania, exploration and 2d platformer game developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft. Released on August 08th 2024 has received 3,983 reviews of which 3,388 were positive and 595 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
8.2
3,388
595
94
players
Best deals on 2d platformer games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of 2d platformer games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted 2d platformer games.
1. Ultros
ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play... Ultros is a metroidvania, adventure and platformer game developed by Hadoque and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on February 13th 2024 has received 744 reviews of which 594 were positive and 150 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for 2d platformer category.
7.6
594
150
-99%
34.99€
0.57€
2. KarmaZoo
Share the love and die trying! KarmaZoo is a joyful, altruistic, cooperative platformer where up to 10 random players help each other with the unique abilities of 50 different characters - all for the sake of good Karma. KarmaZoo is a action, casual and platformer game developed by Pastagames and published by Devolver Digital. Released on November 14th 2023 has received 1,286 reviews of which 1,140 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in 2d platformer games.
8.4
1,140
146
-98%
9.75€
0.20€
3. Afterimage
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world. Afterimage is a metroidvania, female protagonist and 2d platformer game developed by Aurogon Shanghai and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on April 24th 2023 has received 8,404 reviews of which 6,526 were positive and 1,878 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in 2d platformer games.
7.6
6,526
1,878
-98%
24.99€
0.54€
4. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features! Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a precision platformer, 2d platformer and difficult game developed by Merge Games and Jankenteam and published by Merge Games. Released on June 22nd 2021 has received 817 reviews of which 639 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for 2d platformer games.
7.5
639
178
-98%
19.99€
0.44€
5. ITORAH
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague! ITORAH is a 2d platformer, metroidvania and female protagonist game developed by Grimbart Tales and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on March 21st 2022 has received 750 reviews of which 563 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for 2d platformer games.
7.2
563
187
-98%
19.99€
0.48€
6. Almost There: The Platformer
Sprint between saw blades while dodging homing missiles. Duck under lasers while the floor crumbles beneath you. Almost There was designed specifically for fans of the hardcore platforming genre - you've been warned. Almost There: The Platformer is a indie, 2d platformer and casual game developed by Bony Yousuf and published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild. Released on February 19th 2019 has received 463 reviews of which 301 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for 2d platformer games.
6.3
301
162
-98%
8.19€
0.22€
7. Lost Words: Beyond the Page
An atmospheric narrative adventure written by Rhianna Pratchett. Set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy story where you run on words and use them to interact with the world around you. Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a side scroller, puzzle-platformer and 2d platformer game developed by Sketchbook Games and Fourth State and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on April 06th 2021 has received 766 reviews of which 727 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for 2d platformer games.
8.9
727
39
-97%
14.99€
0.47€
8. Ugly
Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth. Ugly is a 2d platformer, puzzle-platformer and puzzle game developed by Team Ugly and published by Graffiti Games. Released on September 13th 2023 has received 495 reviews of which 473 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for 2d platformer games.
8.9
473
22
-97%
19.50€
0.66€
9. Lone Fungus
A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places! Lone Fungus is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and adventure game developed and published by Basti Games. Released on April 07th 2023 has received 996 reviews of which 845 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for 2d platformer games.
8.1
845
151
-97%
19.99€
0.72€
10. Blade Assault
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades. Blade Assault is a action, rogue-like and pixel graphics game developed by TeamSuneat and published by NEOWIZ. Released on January 17th 2022 has received 2,238 reviews of which 1,680 were positive and 558 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for 2d platformer games.
7.3
1,680
558
-97%
14.99€
0.52€
Free 2d platformer games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play 2d platformer games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play 2d platformer games.
1. MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free. MapleStory is a mmorpg, 2d platformer and character customization game developed by Nexon Korea Corporation and published by Nexon America Inc.. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 14,187 reviews of which 8,882 were positive and 5,305 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 14,770 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free 2d platformer games on Steam.
6.2
8,882
5,305
14,770
players
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 is a free to play, multiplayer and fighting game developed by Blue Mammoth Games and published by Ubisoft. Released on October 17th 2017 has received 386,456 reviews of which 314,809 were positive and 71,647 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 14,202, this 2d platformer game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free 2d platformer games on Steam.
8.1
314,809
71,647
14,202
players
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! DDNet is a online co-op, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by DDNet Team. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 37,450 reviews of which 33,440 were positive and 4,010 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,362, this 2d platformer game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free 2d platformer games on Steam.
8.8
33,440
4,010
1,362
players
4. 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! Metal Slug: Awakening is a shoot 'em up, 2d platformer and arcade game developed by Tencent and published by HaoPlay Limited. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,229 reviews of which 2,192 were positive and 1,037 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 330 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free 2d platformer games on Steam.
6.6
2,192
1,037
330
players
5. GraalOnline Era
Era is a modern 2D action MMO RPG. Purchase weapons and work with a gang to compete in activities such as special events, base capturing and PvP battles in the Spar Complex, or start your own gang and chart your own path! GraalOnline Era is a rpg, battle royale and shooter game developed by GraalOnline and published by Toonslab. Released on February 16th 2024 has received 580 reviews of which 412 were positive and 168 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 108 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free 2d platformer games on Steam.
6.8
412
168
108
players
6. 修真大陆
A casual hang-up class repair fairy game 修真大陆 is a rpg, turn-based strategy and 2d platformer game developed and published by 北冥. Released on April 18th 2024 has received 381 reviews of which 276 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free 2d platformer games on Steam.
6.9
276
105
40
players
7. Sheepy: A Short Adventure
A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is a pixel graphics, free to play and 2d platformer game developed and published by MrSuicideSheep. Released on February 06th 2024 has received 17,425 reviews of which 17,225 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free 2d platformer games on Steam.
9.6
17,225
200
38
players
8. 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 is a fighting, 2d platformer and 2d fighter game developed and published by XD. Released on January 09th 2023 has received 1,900 reviews of which 1,295 were positive and 605 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free 2d platformer games on Steam.
6.6
1,295
605
37
players
9. 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 is a precision platformer, level editor and free to play game developed and published by The Elephant Crew. Released on November 09th 2023 has received 4,834 reviews of which 4,592 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free 2d platformer games on Steam.
9.2
4,592
242
36
players
10. NETHER HEROES
Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure. NETHER HEROES is a action roguelike, 2d platformer and action game developed by Mitridan and Arakuma Studio and published by Arakuma Studio. Released on June 05th 2024 has received 730 reviews of which 662 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free 2d platformer games on Steam.
8.5
662
68
12
players