Free Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 55,327 Adventure 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 Adventure game rankings were last updated on 12/3/2024.
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1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,145 positive reviews and 13,866 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
2. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 229,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,886 positive reviews and 56,708 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 | 2/1/2017 |
| Developer | VRChat Inc. |
| Publisher | VRChat Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 438100 |
3. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 615,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492,900 positive reviews and 123,006 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
4. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,921 positive reviews and 29,885 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Starry Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
5. The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 155,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,090 positive reviews and 19,572 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 The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Franchise | The Sims 4 |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1222670 |
6. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 284,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 275,808 positive reviews and 8,227 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. SUPERVIVE
MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back.
SUPERVIVE has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,142 positive reviews and 794 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 | 11/20/2024 |
| Developer | Theorycraft Games |
| Publisher | Theorycraft Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283700 |
8. Cats
Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.
Cats has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,956 positive reviews and 822 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 | 5/21/2024 |
| Franchise | 100 Cozy Games |
| Developer | 100 Cozy Games |
| Publisher | 100 Cozy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2977660 |
9. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 549,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502,523 positive reviews and 46,791 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 Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/7/2017 |
| Developer | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Publisher | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Steam App Id | 304930 |
10. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 229,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 205,146 positive reviews and 24,127 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 Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/23/2013 |
| Developer | Grinding Gear Games |
| Publisher | Grinding Gear Games |
| Steam App Id | 238960 |
More Free Adventure Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Adventure games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 100,818 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,205 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,246 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,533 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22,921 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,885 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,096 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,509 | 5/21/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,482 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,417 | 10/23/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,998 | 11/11/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,400 | 6/30/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,733 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,642 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,431 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,938 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,856 | 6/17/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,839 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,216 | 10/1/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,185 | 10/14/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.