Free Action-Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,647 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 12/14/2024.
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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 66. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,227 positive reviews and 8,936 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developer | Team Jade |
| 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 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,011 positive reviews and 30,190 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 29,917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,549 positive reviews and 1,368 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. 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 55, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,662 positive reviews and 18,797 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. 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 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,987 positive reviews and 3,427 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,017 positive reviews and 3,164 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 |
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 8,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,905 positive reviews and 1,137 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. 江湖客栈-The Jianghu
Hey,you! This is not a place where the Beggar's can come in and beg for help! Without 100k silver coins, never think you can use our "Jianghu Inn" sign. what? Surprisingly, we managed to get together! Do you really want to give it a try?
江湖客栈-The Jianghu has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,275 positive reviews and 941 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Summoners War: Chronicles
The King of Rahil is looking for a Summoner to protect the kingdom against Tefo's enormous conspiracy. Explore a vast world with your Monsters by your side in this new Action RPG set in the Summoners War Universe.
Summoners War: Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,046 positive reviews and 2,587 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Summoners War: Chronicles on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,401 positive reviews and 5,344 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | NTTGame |
| Steam App Id | 389430 |
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| 63,258 | 12/4/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,263 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,785 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,415 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,207 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,959 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,699 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,931 | 9/1/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,474 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,428 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,311 | 10/23/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,025 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 917 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 782 | 3/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 726 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 724 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 522 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 317 | 10/20/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 314 | 7/19/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 251 | 3/25/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Summoners War: Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Knight Online on Steam. Steam Store.