Free Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 56,574 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 1/17/2025.
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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 70. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,044 positive reviews and 18,628 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
| Developer | Team Jade |
| 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 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,694 positive reviews and 14,788 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 232,115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,111 positive reviews and 57,004 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,385 positive reviews and 20,054 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 |
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 117,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,987 positive reviews and 31,100 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. 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 292,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 283,826 positive reviews and 8,411 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. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest online game set in the open world of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Dive into this universe, filled with mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable experiences are guaranteed!
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,808 positive reviews and 16,034 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 617,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,236 positive reviews and 124,325 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.
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!
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 97,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,709 positive reviews and 41,817 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. 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 52, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,137 positive reviews and 33,576 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 |
More Free Adventure Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Adventure games available on Steam.
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| 84,342 | 12/4/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 77,095 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,870 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37,812 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,715 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,413 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,685 | 12/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,583 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,792 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,926 | 11/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,375 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,057 | 8/27/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,174 | 10/23/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,903 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,239 | 12/29/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,515 | 6/17/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,037 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,892 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,760 | 2/21/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,180 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.