Free Action-Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,108 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 8/22/2025.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Best action-adventure games on Steam
- Best action-adventure Steam Deck games
- Best action-adventure Steam games for Mac OS
- Best action-adventure Linux games on Steam
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
1. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force holds the #1 spot for "best free Action-Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 61. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 133,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,582 positive reviews and 51,702 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,325 positive reviews and 35,414 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,338 positive reviews and 1,951 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 |
4. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,642 positive reviews and 4,686 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 |
5. SMITE 2
Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.
SMITE 2 has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,095 positive reviews and 7,062 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SMITE 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
| Developer | Titan Forge Games |
| Publisher | Hi-Rez Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2437170 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,424 positive reviews and 1,294 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 |
7. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions 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 #7 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,304 positive reviews and 3,314 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 |
8. 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 54, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,297 positive reviews and 20,217 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).
9. 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 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,661 positive reviews and 7,945 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,752 positive reviews and 5,066 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 |
More Free Action-Adventure Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Action-Adventure games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51,242 | 12/4/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,522 | 7/9/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,745 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,239 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,594 | 8/27/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,770 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,603 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,059 | 5/18/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,686 | 9/2/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,545 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,444 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,302 | 5/21/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,140 | 4/4/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,051 | 8/31/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 954 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 532 | 11/10/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 506 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 428 | 10/19/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 354 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 256 | 3/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Rec Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.