Best 2D Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated 2d games.

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Enigmoon Metroidvania with challenging puzzles and free exploration as long as you have oxygen.

Price -20% 13.58€
Rating 7.1
Release 28 Sep 2015
A Kiss For The Petals - Remembering How We Met A brand new entry in the landmark yuri game series, "A Kiss For The Petals!" The story of how fan-favorite couple Risa and Miya first met is now available on the PC!

Price -37% 5.07€
Rating 8.9
Release 25 Sep 2015
Cataegis : The White Wind Welcome to Cataegis - The White Wind: Ziggurat Chapter, a frantic 2D arcade action retro-style game that pays homage to the glory days of 8-bit side scrolling gaming.

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 25 Sep 2015
Reverse Crawl A dungeon crawl where YOU are the dungeon! Lead your minions in tactical turn-based combat against the pesky heroes, and unlock a variety of evil Powers. With a dynamic campaign system and a branching storyline, "Reverse Crawl" lets you experience an RPG from a whole new angle!

Price -92% 0.42€
Rating 8.3
Release 24 Sep 2015
Missing Translation Lost in a weird city in the middle of the desert and surrounded by strange creatures that keep staring at you. This is a game about exploring the unknown and solving puzzles... lots of them! Don't be fooled by the looks, this isn't a point & click adventure.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 24 Sep 2015
Doodle God Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.

Price -79% 2.56€
Rating 7.2
Release 24 Sep 2015
Weapon of Choice DX Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!

Price 5.89€
Rating 7.3
Release 23 Sep 2015
A Fistful of Gun Select one of eleven unique playable gunslingers and seek revenge solo or with your friends in Online or Local Co-Op! Master the specialized controls of each character, collect gold from fallen foes to purchase upgrades, get totally drunk and unleash a tornado of lead across the dusty plains.

Price 9.75€
Rating 6.1
Release 23 Sep 2015
TowerClimb TowerClimb is a difficult and rewarding procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. Enormous and mysterious towers of ancient unknown origin stand above humanity, extending to the heavens. Struggle forward as a weak human, driven by an iron will to reach the top.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 22 Sep 2015
Penarium Penarium is a frantic 2D arena arcade game where you take on the role of Willy, trapped in a sinister circus show. Run, jump and avoid an array of killer death-traps while being cheered on by a sadistic crowd that’s out for blood.

Price -94% 0.57€
Rating 7.9
Release 22 Sep 2015
Templar Battleforce An addictive mix of strategic combat and army building, with the precision of an RPG. Design your squad members' exact build of equipment and talents to create unique fireteam combinations. Step into the pilot suit of a Leviathan mech, lead the Templar Knights in turn-based tactical warfare.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.8
Release 21 Sep 2015
Timberman Become a Timberman, chop wood and avoid the branches. Almost 30 million players could not be wrong - featured as one of the best casual games.

Price -46% 0.54€
Rating 9.1
Release 18 Sep 2015
Undertale UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Price -47% 5.39€
Rating 9.6
Release 15 Sep 2015
Braveland Pirate The Braveland trilogy concludes with the most exciting book of all, number three – welcome to Braveland Pirate strategy game! A crew of pirates led by Captain Jim embarks on a search for the Eternal Treasure.

Price -93% 1.37€
Rating 8.0
Release 14 Sep 2015
Sakura Swim Club In Sakura Swim Club, follow the story of Kaede, just your average guy. Upon transferring to a new school, he meets two beautiful girls in the swim club. Things haven't gone well for the swim club lately, but with Kaede's help, that all changes.

Price -95% 0.56€
Rating 8.2
Release 11 Sep 2015
Queen's Quest: Tower of Darkness Defeat the sorcerer and save your daughter!

Price -84% 2.48€
Rating 6.2
Release 10 Sep 2015
Dropsy Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way.

Price -95% 0.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 10 Sep 2015
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 09 Sep 2015
Leo’s Fortune - HD Edition An award-winning platform adventure game where you hunt down the cunning thief who stole his gold. Beautifully hand-crafted levels bring the story of Leo to life, offering a journey full of challenges. Revisit this classic adventure as it celebrates its tenth anniversary.

Price 6.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 08 Sep 2015
fault - milestone two side:above fault - milestone two side:above is a Cinematic Visual Novel that takes place right after the events of milestone one. Please note that this novel is a direct sequel to fault - milestone one and contains massive spoilers of the first story. Play through of the first title is highly advised.

Price -88% 1.82€
Rating 9.2
Release 08 Sep 2015
Master Spy Throw on your invisibility cloak and put your reflexes to the test in this brutal precision platformer brimming with espionage, intrigue, and betrayal! Featuring an Original Soundtrack by Grammy Award Winner RAC.

Price -96% 0.39€
Rating 7.4
Release 08 Sep 2015
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Price -91% 0.39€
Rating 7.6
Release 04 Sep 2015
DungeonUp A challenging rogue-like puzzler inspired by the classic Tower of the Sorcerer. Play as a human knight who fights his way out of a deep dungeon by slaying monsters and solving intricate puzzles.

Price -89% 0.46€
Rating 7.7
Release 04 Sep 2015
Rampage Knights Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

Price -97% 0.51€
Rating 8.9
Release 04 Sep 2015
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

Price 0.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 02 Sep 2015
Renowned Explorers: International Society In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.

Price -97% 0.64€
Rating 8.8
Release 02 Sep 2015
Painters Guild Painters Guild is a management sim where you control an art academy in the Italian Renaissance. Paint artwork as beautiful as the Mona Lisa. Hire painters like Leonardo da Vinci and millions of randomly generated ones. Expand and customize your guild with furniture and more.

Price -96% 0.47€
Rating 6.5
Release 01 Sep 2015
Armello Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.

Price -80% 5.10€
Rating 8.0
Release 01 Sep 2015
Tinboy Tinboy is a puzzle-platformer, with a massive difficulty level.

Price -85% 0.60€
Rating 6.0
Release 31 Aug 2015
STASIS STASIS The isometric, point-and-click, sci-fi horror adventure game! In the distant future aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft, John Maracheck awakes from stasis. He must push himself to new physical and emotional limits and unravel the mysteries around him.

Price -83% 1.43€
Rating 7.9
Release 31 Aug 2015
Close Your Eyes [Old Version] A redux version of a 2014 Ludum Dare RPG Maker Horror Game. A poor little marshmallow escapes death row into an underground subway system, where they're asked questions by a mysterious game show host. Updated in 2025 with new content.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 31 Aug 2015
Labyronia RPG 2 You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia.

Price -64% 0.72€
Rating 7.2
Release 28 Aug 2015
Azure Striker Gunvolt A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

Price -65% 5.24€
Rating 8.1
Release 28 Aug 2015
Razenroth Razenroth is an action shooter with a dark atmosphere, enriched with the elements of roguelike and RPG. All the levels, weather conditions, distribution and quantity of key elements are generated randomly. Thanks to this fact, a single game is different each time.

Price -70% 1.54€
Rating 7.6
Release 28 Aug 2015
Fran Bow Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Price -12% 13.30€
Rating 9.5
Release 27 Aug 2015
Big Pharma What if you had it in your power to rid the world of disease, to improve the lives of millions, to ease suffering and cure the sick… and earn a tidy profit? As the head of your own Pharmaceutical Conglomerate you have this power resting in your hands. Will you use it for good?

Price -58% 10.33€
Rating 7.5
Release 27 Aug 2015

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