Free Character Customization Games on Steam

Steam currently has 6,350 Character Customization 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 Customization game rankings were last updated on 12/7/2024.

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1. Dota 2

Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

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Dota 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Character Customization game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,393,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,954,212 positive reviews and 439,366 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/9/2013
Franchise Dota
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 570

2. Apex Legends™

Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 969,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 655,741 positive reviews and 313,895 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 Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 11/5/2020
Franchise Apex Legends Official
Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1172470

3. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

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Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 600,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 524,399 positive reviews and 75,804 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 3/25/2013
Developer Digital Extremes
Publisher Digital Extremes
Steam App Id 230410

4. Once Human

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,847 positive reviews and 30,108 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/9/2024
Developer Starry Studio
Publisher Starry Studio
Steam App Id 2139460

5. The Sims™ 4

Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

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The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 156,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,824 positive reviews and 19,663 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 The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/18/2020
Franchise The Sims 4
Developer Maxis
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1222670

6. The First Descendant

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

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The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,268 positive reviews and 41,471 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 The First Descendant on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/30/2024
Developer NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
Publisher NEXON
Steam App Id 2074920

7. OBS Studio

Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming

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OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,448 positive reviews and 1,364 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 3/21/2022
Developer OBS Project
Publisher OBS Project
Steam App Id 1905180

8. Goose Goose Duck

Time to be a Silly Goose! Immerse yourself in the various environments of the Birdverse of Goose Goose Duck. A game of social deduction where you and your fellow geese must work together to complete your mission. Watch out for those malicious Mallards and other birds!

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Goose Goose Duck has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,053 positive reviews and 8,969 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 Goose Goose Duck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/3/2021
Developer Gaggle Studios, Inc.
Publisher Gaggle Studios, Inc.
Steam App Id 1568590

9. Eternal Return

Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.

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Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,575 positive reviews and 12,599 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 Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

10. THE FINALS

Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.

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THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,258 positive reviews and 48,269 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 THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/8/2023
Developer Embark Studios
Publisher Embark Studios
Steam App Id 2073850

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7/9/2013
81
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105,996
11/5/2020
67
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Warframe steam charts
46,120
3/25/2013
87
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Once Human steam charts
37,728
7/9/2024
73
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The Sims™ 4 steam charts
25,594
6/18/2020
86
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The First Descendant steam charts
19,645
6/30/2024
56
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OBS Studio steam charts
15,638
3/21/2022
93
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Goose Goose Duck steam charts
15,545
10/3/2021
86
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Eternal Return steam charts
15,160
7/20/2023
79
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THE FINALS steam charts
12,917
12/8/2023
76
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Path of Exile steam charts
11,147
10/23/2013
89
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Governor of Poker 3 steam charts
9,665
2/19/2016
68
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
9,382
4/2/2021
77
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DDNet steam charts
7,042
8/17/2020
89
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Stumble Guys steam charts
5,116
10/7/2021
84
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Palia steam charts
4,350
3/25/2024
83
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Shop Titans steam charts
4,013
5/5/2020
77
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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ steam charts
3,759
7/21/2020
88
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Sky: Children of the Light steam charts
3,701
4/10/2024
86
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EVE Online steam charts
3,673
12/16/2010
73
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Goose Goose Duck on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.

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