Free Character Customization Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,906 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 7/30/2025.
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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 2,529,053 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,060,062 positive reviews and 468,991 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 1,002,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 673,952 positive reviews and 328,912 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 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,931 positive reviews and 710 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 625,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 547,396 positive reviews and 78,549 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 |
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 174,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152,671 positive reviews and 22,194 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. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 238,941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 212,198 positive reviews and 26,743 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 Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/23/2013 |
| Developer | Grinding Gear Games |
| Publisher | Grinding Gear Games |
| Steam App Id | 238960 |
7. 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 74, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104,902 positive reviews and 34,944 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 |
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 39,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,436 positive reviews and 1,893 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
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.
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 237,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,435 positive reviews and 52,705 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 34, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Character Customization games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,688 positive reviews and 11,523 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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| 502,008 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78,160 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74,716 | 3/5/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56,343 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,489 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34,700 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,431 | 7/9/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,012 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,020 | 12/7/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,452 | 6/15/2025 | 34 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,938 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,618 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,406 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,812 | 7/17/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,395 | 7/2/2025 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,641 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,588 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,340 | 10/3/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,258 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,095 | 7/20/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Bongo Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond on Steam. Steam Store.