Free Cinematic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,649 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 7/12/2025.
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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 1,000,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671,944 positive reviews and 328,512 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 25, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 346,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,074 positive reviews and 262,831 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. Blue Archive
An action anime RPG adventure!
Blue Archive has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,003 positive reviews and 739 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 7/4/2025 |
| Developer | NEXON Games |
| Publisher | NEXON Korea |
| Steam App Id | 3557620 |
4. 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 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters!
Summoners War 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 8,820 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,251 positive reviews and 2,569 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.
5. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
A story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,941 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,070 positive reviews and 1,871 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Game of Thrones: Kingsroad on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/21/2025 |
| Developer | Netmarble Neo |
| Publisher | Netmarble |
| Steam App Id | 3183280 |
6. 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 69, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,474 positive reviews and 53,799 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 |
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 72, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,261 positive reviews and 425 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,450 positive reviews and 9,529 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 |
| Franchise | LINE Games Corporation |
| Developer | Needs Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1549250 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,123 positive reviews and 2,646 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).
10. 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 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,635 positive reviews and 3,479 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tower of Fantasy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/19/2022 |
| Developer | Hotta Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2064650 |
More Free Cinematic Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Cinematic games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 180,985 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,124 | 8/10/2023 | 25 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,076 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,348 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,054 | 5/21/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,263 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,115 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 933 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 712 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 484 | 10/19/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 302 | 9/26/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 233 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 4/17/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 149 | 8/27/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 2/10/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 1/23/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 4/4/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 3/31/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Blue Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Game of Thrones: Kingsroad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Halo Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 9). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Summoners War: Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 24). Tower of Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.