Free Character Action Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 776 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 5/2/2025.
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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 9,226 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,374 positive reviews and 2,852 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 |
| Franchise | 5minlab Corp. |
| 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 10,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,558 positive reviews and 3,059 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. 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 56, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 756 positive reviews and 578 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 |
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 60, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,956 positive reviews and 13,475 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,073 positive reviews and 678 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Conor Garity |
| Steam App Id | 1485080 |
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 56, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 312 positive reviews and 230 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. Alpha & Beta
Alpha & Beta is a 2d platform game for those who love old platform games but with a few touches on this old style, the most important features are the high degree of difficulty and the promise of a satisfying gaming experience with a long gameplay time
Alpha & Beta has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 11/15/2018 |
| Developer | Alper Tüccar |
| Publisher | Alper Tüccar |
| Steam App Id | 968320 |
8. Kingshunt
Kingshunt is a third person tactical arena brawler set in a dark fantasy world. Form a team of five, choose your hero and take the fight to the enemy in this competitive online multiplayer game. Summon powerful minions and towers to combat the enemy team.
Kingshunt has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132 positive reviews and 132 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 | 11/3/2022 |
| Developer | Vaki Games |
| Publisher | A List Games |
| Steam App Id | 922620 |
9. Pre-Shave
A shaving simulator about a brown man dealing with a hairy situation.
Pre-Shave has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46 positive reviews and 6 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 | 8/21/2020 |
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| Publisher | SaamSoft |
| Steam App Id | 1383270 |
10. GranAge
Return of the action Master! GranAge!!
GranAge has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 355 positive reviews and 122 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 GranAge on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Character Action Game Games
Explore even more rankings for the 56 best free Character Action Game games available on Steam.
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| 282 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 195 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 4/7/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 4/30/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 3/25/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 4/27/2016 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/15/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/3/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/21/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/30/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/9/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/7/2020 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/12/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/23/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/20/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/25/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/21/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2020 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Alpha & Beta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). Kingshunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Pre-Shave on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). GranAge on Steam. Steam Store.