Free Character Customization Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,410 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 10/3/2025.
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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.
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 2,566,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,088,110 positive reviews and 478,582 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).
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.
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 1,010,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 679,364 positive reviews and 331,586 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. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
Bongo Cat has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,171 positive reviews and 1,135 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/5/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Irox Games |
| Steam App Id | 3419430 |
4. skate.
Experience improved Flick-It controls, the rich physics based skateboarding gameplay that provides those “only in skate.™“ moments and off-board exploration for full freedom in the online multiplayer world of San Vansterdam.
skate. has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,171 positive reviews and 12,348 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 skate. on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Electronic Arts |
| Developer | Full Circle |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 3354750 |
5. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 631,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 552,917 positive reviews and 78,923 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 |
6. 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.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,303 positive reviews and 35,961 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 |
7. 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.
The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,093 positive reviews and 23,142 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 |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1222670 |
8. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,777 positive reviews and 2,021 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 |
9. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 245,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,824 positive reviews and 54,071 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 | 12/7/2023 |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073850 |
10. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond is a brand-new strategy card game from the popular Shadowverse CCG. With the newly added super-evolution mechanic and Shadowverse Park, among other brand-new content, there is lots to enjoy for both seasoned and brand-new players.
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,120 positive reviews and 15,939 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 6/15/2025 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2584990 |
More Free Character Customization Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Character Customization games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 465,373 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 87,034 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 71,075 | 3/5/2025 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50,942 | 9/16/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,206 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,098 | 7/9/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,973 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,591 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,481 | 12/7/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,654 | 6/15/2025 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,272 | 7/20/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,445 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,656 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,586 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,498 | 7/17/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,814 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,751 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,309 | 1/14/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,114 | 5/5/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,810 | 12/15/2010 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). skate. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 20). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.