Free Action-Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,240 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 2/21/2025.
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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 68. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,000 positive reviews and 25,124 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 |
| 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 120,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,466 positive reviews and 31,879 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 32,623 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,084 positive reviews and 1,539 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 42,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,716 positive reviews and 19,164 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 24,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,960 positive reviews and 3,737 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. 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 8,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,072 positive reviews and 1,176 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. 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 57, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,237 positive reviews and 4,542 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 |
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 14,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,092 positive reviews and 3,193 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. 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 56, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,283 positive reviews and 965 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).
10. Poppy Playtime
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Poppy Playtime has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,636 positive reviews and 14,309 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 Poppy Playtime on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/12/2021 |
| Developer | Mob Entertainment |
| Publisher | Mob Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1721470 |
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| 70,531 | 12/4/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,748 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,269 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,152 | 5/17/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,403 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,182 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,844 | 8/27/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,807 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,540 | 9/1/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,430 | 10/12/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,452 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,001 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 991 | 5/9/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 834 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 779 | 9/2/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 587 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 359 | 10/20/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 237 | 3/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 10/28/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 210 | 5/18/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Poppy Playtime on Steam. Steam Store.