Free Action Roguelike Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,488 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 5/10/2026.
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1. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Wuthering Waves holds the #1 spot for "best free Action Roguelike game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,009 positive reviews and 4,820 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,120 positive reviews and 1,426 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 |
3. Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Realm of the Mad God Exalt has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,253 positive reviews and 8,194 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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| Steam App Id | 200210 |
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 182,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 170,766 positive reviews and 12,095 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. wonderking
The return of classic 2D side-scrolling action! WonderKing is a free-to-play MMORPG packed with flashy combat and deep progression. Advance through diverse classes, master unique combos, and party up with friends for epic boss raids. Start your adventure today!
wonderking has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148 positive reviews and 190 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 wonderking on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/12/2026 |
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| Publisher | wondersoft |
| Steam App Id | 3825780 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,502 positive reviews and 388 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 |
7. Punishing: Gray Raven
As the commandant of the Gray Raven squad, you must assemble the most powerful Construct soldiers ever created and lead them into battle. Uncover the dark truths behind the Punishing Virus, push back the Corrupted, and reclaim Earth in this stylish, high-octane action RPG.
Punishing: Gray Raven has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 732 positive reviews and 258 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 Punishing: Gray Raven on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/3/2026 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 4125930 |
8. LivingBattle
Go to a right place and complete all battle mission
LivingBattle has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148 positive reviews and 191 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.
| Steam Price | $3.19 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2025 |
| Developer | LivingEveryday |
| Publisher | LivingEveryday |
| Steam App Id | 3353830 |
9. Shadow Fight Arena
Shadow Fight Arena is a fighting game in which you will take part in an epic Shadow Tournament. Choose your Hero and prove what you are capable of!
Shadow Fight Arena has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,987 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,148 positive reviews and 839 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shadow Fight Arena on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/29/2025 |
| Developer | Nekki Limited |
| Publisher | Nekki Limited |
| Steam App Id | 1446890 |
10. 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 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,272 positive reviews and 885 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 BAPBAP on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/19/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2226280 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Action Roguelike games available on Steam.
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| 13,555 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,176 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 731 | 2/20/2012 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 536 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 353 | 1/12/2026 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 266 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 212 | 2/3/2026 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 137 | 9/12/2025 | 45 | $3.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 133 | 10/29/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 8/19/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 5/23/2017 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 8/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 1/27/2026 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 5/3/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 7/10/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 3/29/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 12/15/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 8/2/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 12/4/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 7). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 11). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). wonderking on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 4). Punishing: Gray Raven on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). LivingBattle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). Shadow Fight Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). BAPBAP on Steam. Steam Store.