Free Action Roguelike Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,361 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 1/13/2025.
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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 8,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,063 positive reviews and 1,166 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. 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 your character's Memories. Face all challenges alone, or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Shape of Dreams: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,289 positive reviews and 156 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,047 positive reviews and 10,904 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).
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 36,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,351 positive reviews and 344 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,479 positive reviews and 7,774 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 |
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 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,009 positive reviews and 428 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 | 5/3/2024 |
| Franchise | 101XP |
| Developer | 101XP GAME STUDIOS |
| Publisher | 101XP |
| Steam App Id | 2479830 |
7. 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 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 742 positive reviews and 113 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 |
8. 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 #8 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 |
9. Born Again
Explore an enchanting world with friends or on a solo adventure, as you Hack-n-Slash your way through minions of the Outer Realm in redemption of your dishonorable past!
Born Again has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671 positive reviews and 132 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 Born Again on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/15/2023 |
| Developer | Unnamed Studios, LLC |
| Publisher | Unnamed Studios, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2332210 |
10. Kagura Survivors: Endless Night
Something is wrong in the Kaguraverse. An anomaly is creating tears in space-time and causing parallel worlds to converge! It falls upon Kagura-chan, the vessel of the Goddess's will, to get to the bottom of this crisis and return order to the various universes.
Kagura Survivors: Endless Night has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,024 positive reviews and 442 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 Kagura Survivors: Endless Night on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Swaps4 Productions |
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| Publisher | Kagura Games |
| Steam App Id | 2348120 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Action Roguelike games available on Steam.
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| 3,118 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,263 | 11/12/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,790 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,599 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,402 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 125 | 5/3/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 88 | 6/25/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 12/15/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 4/1/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 7/10/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 2/14/2025 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 1/27/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 4/21/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 3/29/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 9/11/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 1/3/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 10/19/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 3/2/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Shape of Dreams: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). The Braves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Figure Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 27). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Born Again on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Kagura Survivors: Endless Night on Steam. Steam Store.