Most Played Metroidvania Games on Steam
Take a look at the top metroidvania games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 15th 2025. Want to explore even more metroidvania titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best metroidvania games.
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1. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style. Hollow Knight is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2017 has received 415,946 reviews of which 403,641 were positive and 12,305 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played metroidvania game, thanks to its 7,210 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
403,641
12,305
7,210
players
2. Blasphemous
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is a game developed and published by . Released on September 10th 2019 has received 51,484 reviews of which 46,393 were positive and 5,091 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 2,190 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among metroidvania games based on player count.
8.9
46,393
5,091
2,190
players
3. Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat. Dead Cells is a game developed and published by . Released on August 06th 2018 has received 168,464 reviews of which 163,549 were positive and 4,915 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,583 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among metroidvania games based on player count.
9.6
163,549
4,915
1,583
players
4. Nine Sols
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm. Nine Sols is a game developed and published by . Released on May 28th 2024 has received 28,896 reviews of which 27,488 were positive and 1,408 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 899 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
9.3
27,488
1,408
899
players
5. Blasphemous 2
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. Blasphemous 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 24th 2023 has received 14,237 reviews of which 13,000 were positive and 1,237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 440 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
8.9
13,000
1,237
440
players
6. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a game developed and published by . Released on March 10th 2020 has received 136,690 reviews of which 131,989 were positive and 4,701 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 321 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
9.5
131,989
4,701
321
players
7. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on April 27th 2016 has received 66,979 reviews of which 63,788 were positive and 3,191 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 270 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
9.4
63,788
3,191
270
players
8. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation? ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is a game developed and published by . Released on January 22nd 2025 has received 13,465 reviews of which 12,876 were positive and 589 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 248 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
9.3
12,876
589
248
players
9. Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted. Rogue Legacy 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 28th 2022 has received 14,469 reviews of which 13,143 were positive and 1,326 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 227 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
8.9
13,143
1,326
227
players
10. TUNIC
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure. TUNIC is a game developed and published by . Released on March 16th 2022 has received 15,181 reviews of which 13,921 were positive and 1,260 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 219 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
8.9
13,921
1,260
219
players