Free Action Roguelike Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,508 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 3/27/2025.
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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 8,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,154 positive reviews and 1,213 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,559 positive reviews and 7,804 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Deca Games |
| Steam App Id | 200210 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,883 positive reviews and 353 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
4. 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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 174,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,069 positive reviews and 11,053 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).
5. BAPBAP
Join BAPBAP, the Roguelike Party game where no two matches are ever the same. Round up your homies, pick a character, and build a giga-unfair build that'll make them hate you - then do it all over again!
BAPBAP has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 661 positive reviews and 199 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.
6. Arcadegeddon
Rise up and play with up to three friends in this ever-evolving cooperative multiplayer, roguelite shooter. Explore multiple biomes, mini games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemies and bosses.
Arcadegeddon has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 385 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 7/18/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1515640 |
7. 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 68, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,055 positive reviews and 443 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 The Braves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
| Franchise | 101XP |
| Developer | 101XP GAME STUDIOS |
| Publisher | 101XP |
| Steam App Id | 2479830 |
8. Sacred of Gates : Tinder
Sacred of Gates : Tinder Embark on a Journey Through Enchanting Norse Landscapes,a captivating game that unfolds a rich tapestry of Nordic folklore and the age. Dive into the contradictions embedded within countless myths and embark on an intense journey of storytelling and immersive gameplay.
Sacred of Gates : Tinder has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164 positive reviews and 60 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 | 2/14/2025 |
| Developer | Sacred of Gates : Tinder |
| Publisher | Sacred of Gates : Tinder |
| Steam App Id | 3415000 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,001 positive reviews and 270 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 |
10. Shape of Dreams: Prologue
《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》 is a unique game that combines action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Create your own champion by editing character Memories, and face all challenges either solo or team up with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Shape of Dreams: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,708 positive reviews and 175 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 11/12/2024 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | Lizard Smoothie |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3275270 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Action Roguelike games available on Steam.
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| 2,738 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,262 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 744 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 643 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 637 | 3/12/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 7/18/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 5/3/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 2/14/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 11/12/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 3/29/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 6/24/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 7/10/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 12/15/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 4/1/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/19/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 1/2/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 9/19/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 8). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). BAPBAP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Arcadegeddon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). The Braves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Sacred of Gates : Tinder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Shape of Dreams: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.