Best Character Action Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 773 Character Action Game games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Character Action Game game rankings were last updated on 3/30/2025.
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1. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health.
ULTRAKILL holds the #1 spot for "best Character Action Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 162,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,519 positive reviews and 3,672 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
2. Hi-Fi RUSH
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Hi-Fi RUSH has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,245 positive reviews and 886 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2023 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 1817230 |
3. Devil May Cry 5
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Devil May Cry 5 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 140,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134,431 positive reviews and 5,753 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 601150 |
4. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,178 positive reviews and 3,259 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/9/2014 |
| Franchise | Metal Gear |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 235460 |
5. DmC: Devil May Cry
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
DmC: Devil May Cry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,463 positive reviews and 1,997 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2013 |
| Developer | Ninja Theory |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Steam App Id | 220440 |
6. Bayonetta
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Bayonetta has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,405 positive reviews and 2,116 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/11/2017 |
| Franchise | PlatinumGames |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 460790 |
7. Devil May Cry HD Collection
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!
Devil May Cry HD Collection has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,771 positive reviews and 1,157 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Devil May Cry HD Collection on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2018 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 631510 |
8. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,423 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 5/12/2017 |
| Developer | Ska Studios |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 268990 |
9. Pulling No Punches
A classic 2D arcade action game animated frame by frame. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.
Pulling No Punches has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 567 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
| Developer | BrainDead Broccoli |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1425760 |
10. Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours
THE FINAL HOURS OF HALF-LIFE: ALYX is an interactive storybook, written by Geoff Keighley, that takes fans inside Valve Software to chronicle the company’s past decade of game development, including the return of Half-Life.
Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 838 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/9/2020 |
| Developer | Geoff Keighley |
| Publisher | Geoff Keighley |
| Steam App Id | 1361700 |
More Character Action Game Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Character Action Game games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,279 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,143 | 3/7/2019 | 95 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 179 | 1/9/2014 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 254 | 1/24/2013 | 91 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,611 | 3/13/2018 | 90 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/12/2017 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/10/2022 | 90 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/9/2020 | 89 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 1/22/2019 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/6/2015 | 89 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 11/17/2016 | 88 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/9/2015 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/21/2018 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/9/2024 | 88 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 165 | 6/13/2024 | 88 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/16/2020 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/31/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). Devil May Cry 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). DmC: Devil May Cry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Bayonetta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Devil May Cry HD Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Pulling No Punches on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours on Steam. Steam Store.