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 November 01st 2025. Want to explore even more 2d platformer titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 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 10,961 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
314,809
71,647

10,961
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 7,625 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

7,625
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 811 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

811
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 game developed and published by . 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 331 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

331
players

5. The Spike Cross

"The thrill of spiking in volleyball. Why don't you try it out?" Developed by an indie developer who loves volleyball! The sports game made after numerous trial and error to contain the appeal of volleyball! The Spike Cross is a game developed and published by . Released on September 19th 2025 has received 529 reviews of which 431 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 300 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
7.7
431
98

300
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 game developed and published by . Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,370 reviews of which 2,281 were positive and 1,089 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 245 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.6
2,281
1,089

245
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 game developed and published by . 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 240 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

240
players

8. 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 613 reviews of which 429 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 143 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
6.7
429
184

143
players

9. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 104 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
8.2
3,388
595

104
players

10. Castlevania Dominus Collection

Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut! Castlevania Dominus Collection is a game developed and published by . Released on August 27th 2024 has received 2,130 reviews of which 2,030 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 2d platformer games.
9.1
2,030
100

85
players