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 September 13th 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: Silksong
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song. Hollow Knight: Silksong is a game developed and published by . Released on September 04th 2025 has received 164,247 reviews of which 129,216 were positive and 35,031 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played metroidvania game, thanks to its 237,370 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
129,216
35,031
237,370
players
2. 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. While seeing 57,796 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among metroidvania games based on player count.
9.6
403,641
12,305
57,796
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 1,471 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
1,471
players
4. 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. With 756 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
8.9
46,393
5,091
756
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 313 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
313
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 312 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
312
players
7. 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 277 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
9.3
27,488
1,408
277
players
8. 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 256 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
9.4
63,788
3,191
256
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 241 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
8.2
3,388
595
241
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 188 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played metroidvania games.
7.6
6,526
1,878
188
players
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