Games like Super Metroid on Steam Deck
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Super Metroid (1994) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is Hollow Knight at € 14,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Axiom Verge Indie
€ 19,99A one-developer indie Metroidvania directly inspired by Super Metroid.
Axiom Verge is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Axiom Verge runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Hollow Knight Indie
€ 14,99A sprawling indie Metroidvania praised for its exploration and atmosphere.
Hollow Knight is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Hollow Knight runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
€ 29,99A gorgeous exploration platformer with ability-gated backtracking and superb movement.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps runs on PC, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to Super Metroid are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 5 games like Super Metroid