Free Character Action Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 768 Character Action Game 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 Character Action Game game rankings were last updated on 1/14/2025.
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1. SMASH LEGENDS
Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!
SMASH LEGENDS holds the #1 spot for "best free Character Action Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 68. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,165 positive reviews and 2,749 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SMASH LEGENDS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 4/13/2021 |
Developer | 5minlab Corp. |
Publisher | 5minlab Corp. |
Steam App Id | 1352080 |
2. Soulworker
Fierce emotions help fuel SoulWorkers to save the world from the devastated scene of a post-apocalyptic world. In a world where only dark devastation reigns – you are the only SoulWorker to come to the rescue.
Soulworker has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,540 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,551 positive reviews and 2,989 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 Soulworker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 5/13/2021 |
Franchise | VALOFE / VFUN |
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Steam App Id | 1377580 |
3. Just Act Natural
Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner!
Just Act Natural has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,925 positive reviews and 653 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 Just Act Natural on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 3/25/2022 |
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Publisher | Conor Garity |
Steam App Id | 1485080 |
4. KurtzPel
"KurtzPel is an anime-styled, action battle game from a third-person perspective. Players can battle it out in both PvP and PvE mission-based battle modes with massive boss monsters. Players utilize Karmas (the method used to indicate weapon and class types) when charging into battle. Each character gets to use two types of Karmas.
KurtzPel has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,044 positive reviews and 13,458 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 KurtzPel on the Steam Deck.
5. CosmicBreak Universal
CosmicBreak Universal is an MMO action game that lets you play massive battles of up to 30 vs 30 players using customizable robots and humanoids! Create your own original character and aim for victory with your allies!
CosmicBreak Universal has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 738 positive reviews and 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 CosmicBreak Universal on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Release Date | 4/7/2021 |
Developer | CyberStep, Inc. |
Publisher | CyberStep, Inc. |
Steam App Id | 1140620 |
6. The Panic Room. House of secrets
The Panic Room offers an exciting hidden object experience and mystery detective story.
The Panic Room. House of secrets has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 303 positive reviews and 221 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 4/27/2016 |
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Steam App Id | 436160 |
7. Greedy Goose
You play as a brave goose who has decided to embark on an exciting journey. Your goal is to reach the end of the level, collecting as many coins as possible.
Greedy Goose has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84 positive reviews and 5 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 | 6/6/2024 |
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Steam App Id | 2992230 |
8. I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue
I Am Jesus Christ: PROLOGUE is a stand-alone game and the introduction to the full version of I Am Jesus Christ. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus in this incredible first-person retelling of the story of Christ from birth to resurrection. Become the Messiah in ‘I Am Jesus Christ.
I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 862 positive reviews and 311 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 I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 12/1/2022 |
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Steam App Id | 1509650 |
9. The Struggles Of Stefan
An adventure that takes persistence and passion from not just Stefan (the protagonist), but also the player. Brace yourself as you are guided by Stefan's conscience to confront enemies, take countless leaps, and engage in progression of a storyline regarding the acceptance of oneself.
The Struggles Of Stefan has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "8 user reviews" 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 | 11/20/2020 |
Developer | Clint Decker |
Publisher | Pharos Fables |
Steam App Id | 1382020 |
10. 6 Seasons And A Game
This is a completely free, volunteer made, multiplayer, satirical parody of common thematic elements found in American broadcast television serieses (yes that's actually a word)
6 Seasons And A Game has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 569 positive reviews and 68 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 | 1/9/2021 |
Developer | The Human Beings |
Publisher | Moto Studios |
Steam App Id | 1460830 |
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355 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
207 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
50 | 3/25/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
35 | 4/30/2019 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
25 | 4/7/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
18 | 4/27/2016 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
13 | 6/6/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3 | 12/1/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2 | 11/20/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
2 | 1/9/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 2/12/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 8/14/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/26/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 12/3/2020 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 7/23/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 8/21/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 6/13/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 9/25/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/26/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 7/18/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 19). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Greedy Goose on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). I Am Jesus Christ: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). The Struggles Of Stefan on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). 6 Seasons And A Game on Steam. Steam Store.