Free Action-Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,105 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 5/13/2025.
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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 64. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106,968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,833 positive reviews and 38,135 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 |
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| 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 128,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,944 positive reviews and 33,298 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 36,040 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,333 positive reviews and 1,707 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 43,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,003 positive reviews and 19,546 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,728 positive reviews and 4,554 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 |
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 8,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,217 positive reviews and 1,253 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 14,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,174 positive reviews and 3,246 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,292 positive reviews and 993 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,951 positive reviews and 5,835 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 |
10. War Robots
War Robots is an online third-person 6v6 PvP shooter—we’re talking dozens of combat robots, hundreds of weapons combinations, and heated clan battles.
War Robots has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action-Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,815 positive reviews and 10,478 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/4/2018 |
| Franchise | MY.GAMES |
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| Steam App Id | 767560 |
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| 133,632 | 12/4/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47,810 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,235 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,744 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,691 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,026 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,005 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,665 | 9/1/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,102 | 8/27/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,707 | 4/4/2018 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,429 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,325 | 4/25/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,230 | 3/29/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 954 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 876 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 638 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 623 | 9/2/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 488 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 4/19/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 3/25/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 13). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). War Robots on Steam. Steam Store.