Free Character Action Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 773 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 4/15/2025.
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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 9,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,316 positive reviews and 2,823 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 10,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,563 positive reviews and 3,034 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 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,972 positive reviews and 13,470 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 753 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 312 positive reviews and 227 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,058 positive reviews and 670 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 |
7. Adventure Craft
Adventure Craft is a challenging procedurally generated sandbox RPG with roguelike elements. Hunt monsters, horde loot, and craft weapons and armor, to survive in a vast ever-changing RPG world full of action, extreme danger and wonderful surprises.
Adventure Craft has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175 positive reviews and 40 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 Adventure Craft on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/5/2017 |
| Developer | Edible Entertainment |
| Publisher | Edible Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 624890 |
8. 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 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" 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 |
9. 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 #9 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 |
10. 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 #10 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 |
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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| 200 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 178 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 4/30/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 4/7/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 4/27/2016 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/25/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/5/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/20/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/15/2018 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/14/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/3/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2016 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/3/2020 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/13/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/30/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/12/2021 | 68 | 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 |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). Adventure Craft on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). The Struggles Of Stefan on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Alpha & Beta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 21). Six Paths on Steam. Steam Store.