Free Action-Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,295 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 12/4/2025.
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1. Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
Where Winds Meet holds the #1 spot for "best free Action-Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,382 positive reviews and 8,269 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 Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3564740 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,883 positive reviews and 67,191 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 |
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 44,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,118 positive reviews and 2,125 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. 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 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 158,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,830 positive reviews and 36,569 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 |
5. 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 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,949 positive reviews and 5,135 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,163 positive reviews and 8,023 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 |
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 9,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,795 positive reviews and 1,346 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,809 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,446 positive reviews and 3,363 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 |
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 51, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,001 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,561 positive reviews and 5,440 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 |
10. 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 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,302 positive reviews and 8,244 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.
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| 96,137 | 11/14/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,809 | 12/4/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,682 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,796 | 7/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,584 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,533 | 8/27/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,905 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,697 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,572 | 1/25/2016 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,443 | 9/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,219 | 4/4/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,143 | 10/19/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 837 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 765 | 5/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 551 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 530 | 5/18/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 446 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 408 | 3/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 407 | 11/10/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 318 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 3). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Knight Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Rec Room on Steam. Steam Store.