Free Character Action Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 784 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 7/27/2025.
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1. Marvel Contest of Champions
The ultimate Super Hero fighting game is now on Steam! Collect and upgrade iconic Super Heroes and Villains from the Marvel Universe, engage in fast-paced 1v1 battles, and unleash powerful abilities in Marvel Contest of Champions!
Marvel Contest of Champions holds the #1 spot for "best free Character Action Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 61. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300 positive reviews and 179 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 | 6/18/2025 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3127280 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,457 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,507 positive reviews and 2,950 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. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1352080 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,550 positive reviews and 3,109 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,144 positive reviews and 699 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 |
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 56, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,340 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 759 positive reviews and 581 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,360 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,877 positive reviews and 13,483 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319 positive reviews and 234 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 |
8. Super Nate Adventure
A challenging collectathon platformer. You play as the character Nate attempting to save the kingdom from it's new invasive species. Play through 12 different levels spanning 3 unique worlds to reach the Starleon Kingdom and defeat Abaddon.
Super Nate Adventure 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 30 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "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.
9. Six Paths
Learn a 4-step human algorithm for the six circular paths of 1) Being Friendly, 2) Being Grounded, 3) Being Balanced, 4) Being Nourished, 5) Being Understanding, 6) Being Flowing.
Six Paths has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Kevin Wacknov |
| Publisher | Mind Body Aware Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1375460 |
10. Hippocampus
Challenging gothic Hack & Slash with gore action and platform phases.
Hippocampus has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 26 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 | 2/20/2020 |
| Franchise | Bad Vices Games |
| Developer | Bad Vices Games |
| Publisher | Bad Vices Games |
| Steam App Id | 1079940 |
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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| 349 | 6/18/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 247 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 161 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 3/25/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 4/7/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 4/30/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 4/27/2016 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/21/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/14/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/20/2020 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/23/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/30/2020 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/20/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/25/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/9/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/23/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/12/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/18/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/16/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). Marvel Contest of Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Super Nate Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 11). Six Paths on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Hippocampus on Steam. Steam Store.