Free Action Roguelike Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,903 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 1/23/2026.
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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 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,205 positive reviews and 3,811 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 9,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,901 positive reviews and 1,377 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 47,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,128 positive reviews and 8,149 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 180,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,757 positive reviews and 11,861 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. Disfigure
Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.
Disfigure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,513 positive reviews and 128 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 Disfigure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Publisher | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2083160 |
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 39,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,105 positive reviews and 381 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,709 positive reviews and 764 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 |
8. wonderking
Genre: Free 2D Side-Scrolling MMORPG Key Features: Class selection and job advancement system Quest-based story progression Party play and guild system A wide variety of mounts, pets, and costume customization PvE dungeons and PvP content available
wonderking has achieved a Player Score of 43, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76 positive reviews and 110 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 | 1/12/2026 |
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| Publisher | wondersoft |
| Steam App Id | 3825780 |
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 58, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 830 positive reviews and 588 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. Born Again
Hack-n-slash your way through the evil brewing in the Outer Realm! Stop the ominous Overlords in their tracks, but tread lightly, for every corner hosts a monster in waiting!
Born Again 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 1,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 842 positive reviews and 164 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 |
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| 7,193 | 4/28/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,407 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,147 | 2/20/2012 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,034 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 438 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 361 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 311 | 8/19/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 304 | 1/12/2026 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 154 | 10/29/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 12/15/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 7/10/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 5/3/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 2/13/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 6/12/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 8/6/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 12/4/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 12/29/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 8/2/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 1/27/2026 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). BAPBAP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). wonderking on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). Shadow Fight Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Born Again on Steam. Steam Store.