Free Action Roguelike Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,699 Action Roguelike 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 Roguelike game rankings were last updated on 8/30/2024.
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1. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game holds the #1 spot for "best free Action Roguelike game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,552 positive reviews and 1,112 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 |
2. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,466 positive reviews and 10,370 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Muck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Team up with dozens of players and battle through the Realm of the Mad God, Oryx. With a retro 8-bit style, Realm is an evolution of traditional MMO gameplay.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,030 positive reviews and 7,683 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Realm of the Mad God Exalt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/20/2012 |
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| Publisher | Deca Games |
| Steam App Id | 200210 |
4. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,559 positive reviews and 230 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/16/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
5. StarBreak
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
StarBreak has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 999 positive reviews and 271 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/10/2016 |
| Developer | Crunchy Games |
| Publisher | Crunchy Games |
| Steam App Id | 420790 |
6. The Braves
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!
The Braves has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 541 positive reviews and 308 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 | 5/3/2024 |
| Franchise | 101XP |
| Developer | 101XP GAME STUDIOS |
| Publisher | 101XP |
| Steam App Id | 2479830 |
7. Cave Crawlers
Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.
Cave Crawlers has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,094 positive reviews and 143 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 Cave Crawlers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/10/2023 |
| Developer | Heroic Pyxel LLC |
| Publisher | Heroic Pyxel LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2143030 |
8. Sacred X：Heavens Wonderland
Sacred X: Heavens Wonderland is a unique Eastern fantasy open world MMORPG! The game has a large seamless map of more than 60,000 square kilometers. You will embark on a thrilling free adventure in this world full of swords and magic!
Sacred X：Heavens Wonderland has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 553 positive reviews and 178 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 5/10/2024 |
| Developer | Sacred X：Heavens Wonderland |
| Publisher | Sacred X：Heavens Wonderland |
| Steam App Id | 2857890 |
9. Figure Adventure
"Figure Adventure" is a trendy game with the theme of hand-made figures, which integrates card cultivation and placement and hang-up gameplay!
Figure Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 621 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 | 6/25/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2996570 |
10. Elewar: Fused Survivors
Use your elemental powers to defeat terrifying monsters, while slowly becoming a godlike magician. Packed with challenging events, deep ARPG-like systems and a hardcore difficulty! 25+ spells, 300+ unlocks, 120 upgrades, over 30 random events and much more!
Elewar: Fused Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 | 8/21/2024 |
| Developer | AL3xMK |
| Publisher | Elewar Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2489560 |
More Free Action Roguelike Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Action Roguelike games available on Steam.
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 | 2,280 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,541 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,345 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,001 | 8/16/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 96 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 92 | 5/3/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 7/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 5/10/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 6/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 8/21/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 7/27/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 12/15/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 3/2/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 6/5/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 4/21/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 1/27/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 3/29/2019 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 8/13/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 4/1/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 2/11/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 30). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 28). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 28). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 7). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 30). The Braves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Cave Crawlers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 23). Sacred X：Heavens Wonderland on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Figure Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 31). Elewar: Fused Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.