Free Character Customization Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,031 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 12/25/2025.
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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 2,641,799 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,147,456 positive reviews and 494,343 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 82,961 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,058 positive reviews and 1,903 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 643,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 562,661 positive reviews and 80,344 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 1,024,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 690,658 positive reviews and 333,519 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 184,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,636 positive reviews and 24,038 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 45,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,942 positive reviews and 2,161 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. 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.
Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,288 positive reviews and 16,905 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).
| Release Date | 7/19/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
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 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,741 positive reviews and 5,083 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 160,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,493 positive reviews and 36,778 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 |
10. Persona5: The Phantom X
“We’re the Phantom Thieves, and we’re here to steal your heart!” The beloved RPG series with over 27 million copies sold finally arrives on PC and mobile!
Persona5: The Phantom X has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,015 positive reviews and 6,121 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Persona5: The Phantom X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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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| 423,731 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 146,437 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75,488 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,677 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,097 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,656 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,141 | 7/19/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,066 | 11/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,709 | 7/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,987 | 6/25/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,683 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,673 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,316 | 1/14/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,168 | 7/17/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,997 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,856 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,456 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,262 | 9/16/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,007 | 12/16/2010 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,706 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). Persona5: The Phantom X on Steam. Steam Store.