Free Character Action Game Games on Steam

Steam currently has 778 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 5/30/2025.

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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!

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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 9,335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,429 positive reviews and 2,906 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

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.

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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 10,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,551 positive reviews and 3,078 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

3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,100 positive reviews and 684 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

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!

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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 1,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 757 positive reviews and 581 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,937 positive reviews and 13,478 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

6. 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 56, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314 positive reviews and 231 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. 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.

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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 217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176 positive reviews and 41 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

8. GranAge

Return of the action Master! GranAge!!

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GranAge has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 355 positive reviews and 122 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

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.

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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 132 positive reviews and 132 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. Clown2Beat

You are selected to be part of a circus, open the doors and beat the Clowns, solving the challenges before the clock ends.

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Clown2Beat has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35 positive reviews and 17 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 10/26/2016
Developer Rodrigo Banzato
Publisher Rodrigo Banzato
Steam App Id 547870

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Just Act Natural on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). KurtzPel on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). GranAge on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). Kingshunt on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). Clown2Beat on Steam. Steam Store.

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