Free Character Customization Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,102 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 1/13/2026.
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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 2,650,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,153,693 positive reviews and 497,185 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. 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 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,654 positive reviews and 1,972 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 647,615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 567,080 positive reviews and 80,535 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,026,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 692,590 positive reviews and 334,239 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 |
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.
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 186,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,984 positive reviews and 24,235 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,859 positive reviews and 2,207 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 |
7. 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 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 256,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201,061 positive reviews and 55,690 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 |
8. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,813 positive reviews and 5,370 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 IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
9. 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 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 161,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,432 positive reviews and 37,035 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
10. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,100 positive reviews and 5,262 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 Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2024 |
| Developer | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Publisher | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 2707930 |
More Free Character Customization Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Character Customization games available on Steam.
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| 366,898 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 138,630 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72,246 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51,454 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,434 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,786 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,426 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,201 | 11/6/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,748 | 7/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,654 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,266 | 7/17/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,613 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,216 | 7/19/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,875 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,449 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,355 | 1/14/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,043 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,361 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,205 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,789 | 9/16/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 15). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 3). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.