Free Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 61,097 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 6/7/2025.
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1. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force holds the #1 spot for "best free Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 63. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,963 positive reviews and 41,226 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
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| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
2. 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 hours, 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,864 positive reviews and 15,825 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 240,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,569 positive reviews and 58,720 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 314,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 305,131 positive reviews and 9,083 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,916 positive reviews and 33,873 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 149,080 positive reviews and 21,674 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 |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1222670 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 625,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 497,817 positive reviews and 127,787 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
8. Russian Fishing 4
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,631 positive reviews and 33,894 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Russian Fishing 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 766570 |
9. Borderlands 2
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Borderlands 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 290,670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 268,846 positive reviews and 21,824 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 Borderlands 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2012 |
| Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 49520 |
10. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,443 positive reviews and 19,091 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 STALCRAFT: X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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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| 117,852 | 12/4/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101,143 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40,965 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,671 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,272 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22,905 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,148 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,873 | 11/11/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,923 | 9/20/2012 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,722 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,536 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,676 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,147 | 6/30/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,330 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,764 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,640 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,360 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,182 | 11/15/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,132 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,955 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Borderlands 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.