Free Action Roguelike Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,650 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 4/29/2025.
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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 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,640 positive reviews and 225 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 | 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 8,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,192 positive reviews and 1,250 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
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 46,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,640 positive reviews and 7,836 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. 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 37,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,233 positive reviews and 362 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 174,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,728 positive reviews and 11,159 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).
6. 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 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,116 positive reviews and 279 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).
7. 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 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,008 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,082 positive reviews and 461 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 |
9. Shape of Dreams: Prologue
《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. 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 #9 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,777 positive reviews and 179 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 3275270 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Action Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 769 positive reviews and 122 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 |
More Free Action Roguelike Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Action Roguelike games available on Steam.
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| 8,921 | 4/28/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,494 | 3/17/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 809 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 647 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 605 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 256 | 3/12/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 5/10/2016 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 5/3/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 11/12/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 6/25/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 51 | 7/10/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 7/18/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 3/29/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 2/14/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 12/15/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 5/23/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 9/11/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 5/10/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). BAPBAP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). The Braves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Shape of Dreams: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Figure Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.