Free Cinematic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,034 Cinematic 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 Cinematic game rankings were last updated on 1/10/2025.
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1. 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™ holds the #1 spot for "best free Cinematic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 976,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657,922 positive reviews and 318,527 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 |
2. Overwatch® 2
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 23, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,969 positive reviews and 253,817 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Blizzard |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2357570 |
3. Summoners War
A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using over 1,500 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters!
Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,523 positive reviews and 2,314 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
4. Halo Infinite
From one of gaming's most iconic sagas, Halo is bigger than ever. Featuring an expansive open-world campaign and a dynamic free to play multiplayer experience.
Halo Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,197 positive reviews and 52,480 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 Halo Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2021 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | 343 Industries |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1240440 |
5. Undecember
UNDECEMBER is a Hack & Slash Action RPG in which players are able to surpass the conventional limits of skills by endlessly combining variety of Skill and Link Runes. Become a Rune Hunter and experience the joy of farming and growth!
Undecember has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,172 positive reviews and 9,301 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undecember on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/12/2022 |
| Developer | Needs Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1549250 |
6. Summoners War: Chronicles
The King of Rahil is looking for a Summoner to protect the kingdom against Tefo's enormous conspiracy. Explore a vast world with your Monsters by your side in this new Action RPG set in the Summoners War Universe.
Summoners War: Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,171 positive reviews and 2,599 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Summoners War: Chronicles on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Soccer Manager 2025
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Soccer Manager 2025 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 495 positive reviews and 183 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 Soccer Manager 2025 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/23/2024 |
| Developer | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Publisher | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3217240 |
8. Tower of Fantasy
Embark together on your fantasy adventure! Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world RPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy now is officially available on Steam.
Tower of Fantasy has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,387 positive reviews and 3,058 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 Tower of Fantasy on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/20/2022 |
| Developer | Hotta Studio |
| Publisher | Level Infinite |
| Steam App Id | 2064650 |
9. NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE
Descend into the underworld of Japanese street racing. Set between 1990-2009, join the local street racing crews in their battle for territory control. Explore the real location open world(s), compete in wager races, battle other crews and upgrade your vehicles with detailed car customization.
NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,603 positive reviews and 771 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/23/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | PLANET JEM |
| Steam App Id | 2707900 |
10. 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound allows players to work with their teammates to pull off rim-shaking slam dunks, awe-inspiring alley-oops, flashy no-look passes, and clutch outside shots which breaks the heart of the opposing team in competitive games filled with the joy and energy of street basketball.
3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,284 positive reviews and 1,325 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,899 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,340 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,566 | 1/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,122 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,403 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 945 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 375 | 10/23/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 347 | 10/20/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 270 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 244 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 143 | 11/8/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 131 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 2/10/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 92 | 4/28/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 4/17/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 8/27/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 2/15/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 7/18/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Halo Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Summoners War: Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Tower of Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 23). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.