Free Character Action Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 770 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 2/13/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Character Action Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 70. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,547 positive reviews and 3,007 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 |
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 8,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,219 positive reviews and 2,771 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 |
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 1,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 744 positive reviews and 579 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 34,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,018 positive reviews and 13,464 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 5,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,997 positive reviews and 662 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 |
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 531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 307 positive reviews and 224 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. Mad Mosh
Next level heavy metal music sim - Stage dive, pogo, head bang to your hearts content. Or Load up some classical tunes and mosh to that, we don't mind.
Mad Mosh has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" 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.
8. Captain Bones: Prologue
Captain Bones is an action-adventure game set in an open pirate world. You must have survival skills to make ship battles and treasure hunts with your crew.
Captain Bones: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 473 positive reviews and 76 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 | 7/23/2021 |
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| Publisher | World of Poly |
| Steam App Id | 1671600 |
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 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "9 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. True Reporter. Mystery of Mistwood
A free detective "Hidden object" game. Solve the crime now!
True Reporter. Mystery of Mistwood has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play True Reporter. Mystery of Mistwood on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/24/2023 |
| Developer | GameXP.com |
| Publisher | GameXP.com |
| Steam App Id | 2682300 |
More Free Character Action Game Games
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| 489 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 201 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 4/7/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 4/30/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 3/25/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 4/27/2016 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/14/2020 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/23/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/20/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/24/2023 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/8/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/12/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/3/2020 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/21/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/13/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/30/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/25/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 24). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Mad Mosh on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Captain Bones: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). The Struggles Of Stefan on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). True Reporter. Mystery of Mistwood on Steam. Steam Store.