Free Cinematic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,024 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 10/29/2025.
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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 1,013,578 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 681,386 positive reviews and 332,192 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 26, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 358,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,321 positive reviews and 267,396 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 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 #3 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,610 positive reviews and 2,669 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. Blue Archive
An action anime RPG adventure!
Blue Archive has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,747 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,470 positive reviews and 1,277 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 Blue Archive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/4/2025 |
| Developer | NEXON Games |
| Publisher | NEXON Korea |
| Steam App Id | 3557620 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,988 positive reviews and 54,457 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 |
6. Soccer Manager 2026
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Soccer Manager 2026 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,353 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,746 positive reviews and 607 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 2026 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/23/2024 |
| Developer | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Publisher | Invincibles Studio Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3217240 |
7. 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 62, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,804 positive reviews and 2,286 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 |
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 20,213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,604 positive reviews and 9,609 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 11,809 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,153 positive reviews and 2,656 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 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,742 positive reviews and 3,712 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.
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| 63,083 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,327 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,768 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,776 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,269 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 727 | 10/23/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 502 | 5/21/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 445 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 382 | 11/10/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 282 | 10/19/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 155 | 9/26/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 4/17/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 2/10/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 8/27/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 7/2/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 4/28/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 69 | 1/23/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 4/4/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Blue Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Halo Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Soccer Manager 2026 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). Game of Thrones: Kingsroad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 30). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). Summoners War: Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). Tower of Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.