Free Character Action Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 758 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 11/29/2024.
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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 10,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,543 positive reviews and 2,965 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 8,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,088 positive reviews and 2,676 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 296 positive reviews and 220 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 |
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 55, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 732 positive reviews and 573 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. 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 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,849 positive reviews and 637 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 74 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 |
7. GranAge
Return of the action Master! GranAge!!
GranAge has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 356 positive reviews and 124 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).
8. 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 61, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,083 positive reviews and 13,460 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.
9. 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 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173 positive reviews and 38 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 | 7/6/2017 |
| Developer | Edible Entertainment |
| Publisher | Edible Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 624890 |
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 65, placing it in the #10 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 8 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
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| 414 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 279 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 4/27/2016 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 4/7/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 3/25/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/23/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/30/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/30/2019 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/6/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/14/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/22/2017 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/3/2020 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2020 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/21/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/21/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/13/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/29/2018 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Captain Bones: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). GranAge on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Adventure Craft on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Six Paths on Steam. Steam Store.