Free Character Action Game Games on Steam

Steam currently has 802 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 10/27/2025.

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1. DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is Dragon Ball's first team-oriented free to play game.

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DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA holds the #1 spot for "best free Character Action Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 60. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,876 positive reviews and 2,479 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/10/2025
Franchise Bandai Namco Entertainment
Developer GANBARION Co., Ltd.
Publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Steam App Id 2072560

2. 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!

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Marvel Contest of Champions has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493 positive reviews and 278 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Marvel Contest of Champions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/18/2025
Developer Kabam Games, Inc.
Publisher Kabam Games, Inc.
Steam App Id 3127280

3. 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!

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SMASH LEGENDS has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,620 positive reviews and 3,006 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

4. 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.

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Soulworker has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,571 positive reviews and 3,153 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
Developers
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Steam App Id 1377580

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!

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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 5,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,224 positive reviews and 721 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. 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.

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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 34,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,792 positive reviews and 13,490 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.

Release Date 4/30/2019
Developer KOG
Publisher KOG
Steam App Id 844870

7. 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!

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CosmicBreak Universal has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766 positive reviews and 590 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 4/6/2021
Developer CyberStep, Inc.
Publisher CyberStep, Inc.
Steam App Id 1140620

8. The Panic Room. House of secrets

The Panic Room offers an exciting hidden object experience and mystery detective story.

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The Panic Room. House of secrets has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 334 positive reviews and 240 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
Developers
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Steam App Id 436160

9. GranAge

Return of the action Master! GranAge!!

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GranAge has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 355 positive reviews and 123 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).

Release Date 12/30/2020
Developer PICTOLOGI
Publisher PICTOLOGI
Steam App Id 1412470

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)

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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 639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 570 positive reviews and 69 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
Publishers
Steam App Id 1460830

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Mad Mosh steam charts
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Aurora steam charts
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). Marvel Contest of Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 23). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). GranAge on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 25). 6 Seasons And A Game on Steam. Steam Store.

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