Free Action-Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,410 Action-Adventure games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Action-Adventure game rankings were last updated on 11/23/2024.
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1. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human holds the #1 spot for "best free Action-Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 71. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,338 positive reviews and 29,316 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Starry Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
2. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,996 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,668 positive reviews and 1,328 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
3. Palia
Palia is a vibrant new world made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,829 positive reviews and 3,182 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2024 |
| Developer | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Publisher | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 2707930 |
4. Hero's Land
HERO'S LAND is an MMO PVPVE game where survival isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. Monsters and enemies are out to get you, making every encounter a potential ambush. Fight for glory, and welcome to a world where strategy and courage are your greatest assets.
Hero's Land has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,673 positive reviews and 18,700 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hero's Land on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting characters from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,872 positive reviews and 3,149 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 3/25/2020 |
| Developer | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 627690 |
6. Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Torchlight: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,534 positive reviews and 3,966 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Torchlight: Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/10/2023 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 1974050 |
7. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,715 positive reviews and 1,133 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 3/17/2022 |
| Developer | Broken Glass |
| Publisher | Broken Glass |
| Steam App Id | 1891700 |
8. Rec Room
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.
Rec Room has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,901 positive reviews and 6,515 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Rec Room on the Steam Deck.
9. Knight Online
The Great Battle between Karus and El Morad has arrived to Steam! Pledge allegiance to one of the Nations and put your skills to the test in one of the best PvP system in the MMORPG universe!
Knight Online has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,373 positive reviews and 5,337 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Knight Online on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/25/2016 |
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| Publisher | NTTGame |
| Steam App Id | 389430 |
10. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,657 positive reviews and 10,605 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Muck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 38,016 | 7/9/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,568 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,552 | 3/25/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,497 | 5/18/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,245 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,664 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,569 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,334 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,665 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,663 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,260 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,049 | 9/1/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 677 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 533 | 7/19/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 473 | 10/20/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 437 | 3/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 398 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 369 | 2/3/2017 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 333 | 7/30/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 255 | 3/25/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Rec Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Knight Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.