Free to Play 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 September 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play 2d platformer games.
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1. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 2d platformer game, thanks to its 12,385 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
314,809
71,647
12,385
players
2. MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free. MapleStory is a game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 7,622 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 2d platformer games based on player count.
6.2
8,882
5,305
7,622
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 game developed and published by . 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 1,044 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
1,044
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 game developed and published by . Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,330 reviews of which 2,256 were positive and 1,074 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 253 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.6
2,256
1,074
253
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 game developed and published by . Released on February 16th 2024 has received 600 reviews of which 421 were positive and 179 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 126 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.7
421
179
126
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . Released on January 09th 2023 has received 1,940 reviews of which 1,326 were positive and 614 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.7
1,326
614
48
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 game developed and published by . Released on February 06th 2024 has received 18,631 reviews of which 18,414 were positive and 217 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
9.6
18,414
217
40
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #8 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
9.2
4,592
242
38
players
9. 修真大陆
A casual hang-up class repair fairy game 修真大陆 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 18th 2024 has received 367 reviews of which 276 were positive and 91 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
7.1
276
91
27
players
10. Wires And Whiskers
Wires and Whiskers is a local co-op action-puzzle game where two players control a lab-engineered gerbil and its magnetic exosuit. Work together to fight mutated enemies, solve magnetic puzzles, and survive in a ruined, post-apocalyptic trench world. Wires And Whiskers is a game developed and published by . Released on July 31st 2025 has received 668 reviews of which 627 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
8.8
627
41
13
players
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