Free Cinematic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,456 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 5/9/2025.
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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 990,951 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 665,338 positive reviews and 325,613 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 24, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 340,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,450 positive reviews and 260,103 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 69, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,019 positive reviews and 2,484 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 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 176,324 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,117 positive reviews and 53,207 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 |
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 19,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,359 positive reviews and 9,438 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 |
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 11,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,127 positive reviews and 2,621 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 71, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,023 positive reviews and 358 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 10,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,569 positive reviews and 3,238 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 | 10/19/2022 |
Developer | Hotta Studio |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 2064650 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,402 positive reviews and 1,390 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.
10. Project Entropy
Welcome, commander, to Project Entropy- an ultimate Sci-Fi and role-playing game with battles in space. In this immersive MMO experience, you will command alien civilizations, conquer uncharted planets, and build Hero fleets.

Project Entropy has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Cinematic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 55 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 Project Entropy on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 4/17/2024 |
Developer | FunPlus International AG |
Publisher | FunPlus International AG |
Steam App Id | 2806410 |
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159,875 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
27,764 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
7,494 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3,101 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1,944 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
796 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
558 | 10/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
368 | 10/19/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
250 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
142 | 4/17/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
142 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
107 | 2/10/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
91 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
88 | 4/4/2025 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
67 | 4/28/2016 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
62 | 7/2/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
48 | 1/23/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
47 | 8/27/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
34 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
33 | 4/20/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Halo Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). Summoners War: Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 8). Soccer Manager 2025 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Tower of Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). 3on3 FreeStyle: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Project Entropy on Steam. Steam Store.