Free Adventure Games on Steam

Steam currently has 63,513 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 8/22/2025.

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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.

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Delta Force holds the #1 spot for "best free Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 61. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 133,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,582 positive reviews and 51,702 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
Developers
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 !

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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 90,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,484 positive reviews and 16,296 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.

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.

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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 245,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185,037 positive reviews and 60,222 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!

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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 325,450 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 315,994 positive reviews and 9,456 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).

Release Date 5/16/2020
Developer TML Team
Publishers
Steam App Id 1281930

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.

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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 176,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,037 positive reviews and 22,481 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

6. 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.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,325 positive reviews and 35,414 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

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.

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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 632,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,885 positive reviews and 132,498 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.

Release Date 10/1/2019
Franchise Destiny
Developer Bungie
Publisher Bungie
Steam App Id 1085660

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.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,659 positive reviews and 34,248 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).

9. The First Descendant

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

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The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,062 positive reviews and 45,730 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 The First Descendant on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/30/2024
Developer NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
Publisher NEXON
Steam App Id 2074920

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.

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Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 239,460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 212,723 positive reviews and 26,737 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

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Delta Force steam charts
193,553
12/4/2024
61
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Banana steam charts
100,758
4/23/2024
81
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VRChat steam charts
50,187
2/1/2017
75
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tModLoader steam charts
40,360
5/16/2020
96
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
30,516
6/18/2020
86
Free
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Once Human steam charts
30,022
7/9/2024
74
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Destiny 2 steam charts
25,290
10/1/2019
79
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Russian Fishing 4 steam charts
17,410
11/10/2021
55
Free
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The First Descendant steam charts
14,610
6/30/2024
57
Free
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Path of Exile steam charts
13,983
10/23/2013
88
Free
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
13,029
12/9/2022
74
Free
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Unturned steam charts
11,394
7/7/2017
90
Free
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Wuthering Waves steam charts
10,011
4/28/2025
88
Free
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Palia steam charts
9,424
3/25/2024
84
Free
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
9,041
12/29/2017
90
Free
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Aimlabs steam charts
6,964
6/17/2023
91
Free
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Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery steam charts
6,336
11/15/2024
65
Free
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Guild Wars 2 steam charts
6,134
8/23/2022
87
Free
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Fishing Planet steam charts
5,182
8/28/2017
85
Free
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Farlight 84 steam charts
5,048
9/21/2023
76
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.

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