Free Character Action Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 788 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 9/2/2025.
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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 62. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 658 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 424 positive reviews and 234 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 |
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 69, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,560 positive reviews and 3,136 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,562 positive reviews and 2,974 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. |
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| Steam App Id | 1352080 |
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 1,347 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 762 positive reviews and 585 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 |
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 5,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,189 positive reviews and 706 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 563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 326 positive reviews and 237 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,849 positive reviews and 13,482 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.
8. 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 51, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 22 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 |
9. Kingshunt
Kingshunt is a third person tactical arena brawler set in a dark fantasy world. Form a team of five, choose your hero and take the fight to the enemy in this competitive online multiplayer game. Summon powerful minions and towers to combat the enemy team.
Kingshunt has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133 positive reviews and 131 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 | 11/3/2022 |
| Developer | Vaki Games |
| Publisher | A List Games |
| Steam App Id | 922620 |
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 57 best free Character Action Game games available on Steam.
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| 269 | 6/18/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 5/13/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 143 | 4/13/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 4/6/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 3/25/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 4/27/2016 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 4/30/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/24/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/3/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/14/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/21/2020 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/18/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2016 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/9/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/12/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/12/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/16/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/24/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Marvel Contest of Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Soulworker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 9). SMASH LEGENDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 11). The Panic Room. House of secrets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 8). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). True Reporter. Mystery of Mistwood on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Kingshunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 11). Six Paths on Steam. Steam Store.